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Japanese Hall’s coordinator honored for historical preservation efforts

Megan Kelley Star-Herald
Jun 6, 2026
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Japanese Hall director honored with prestigious award for historical preservation efforts

Naoya Kishi, consulate-general of Japan in Chicago, presented Vickie Sakurada Schaepler with the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays, for her contributions to preserving Japanese American history.

Megan Kelley, Star-Herald

Japanese Hall director honored with prestigious award for historical preservation efforts

Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, Naoya Kishi, and Vickie Sakurada Schaepler smile together after Sakurada Schaepler got her award on Saturday.

Megan Kelley, Star-Herald

Japanese Hall director honored with prestigious award for historical preservation efforts

Vickie Sakurada Schaepler holds one end of the plaque of her Order of the Rising Sun she received from the Japanese government.

Megan Kelley, Star-Herald

Japanese Hall director honored with prestigious award for historical preservation efforts

Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, Naoya Kishi's assistant, Sara Ceasrine assists Vickie Sakurada Schaepler with her award.

Megan Kelley, Star-Herald

Japanese Hall director honored with prestigious award for historical preservation efforts

Vickie Sakurada Schaepler shows her Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays, award.

Megan Kelley, Star-Herald

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Japanese Hall director honored with prestigious award for historical preservation efforts — Vickie Sakurada Schaepler and the consulate-general of Japan in Chicago, Naoya Kishi, hold up her Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays.
Megan Kelley, Star-Herald

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Japanese Hall director honored with prestigious award for historical preservation efforts — Naoya Kishi, Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, presents Vickie Sakurada Schaepler’s award.
Megan Kelley, Star-Herald

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Japanese Hall director honored with prestigious award for historical preservation efforts — Gering Mayor Kent Ewing speaks at the ceremony for Vickie Sakurada Schaepler.
Megan Kelley, Star-Herald

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Japanese Hall director honored with prestigious award for historical preservation efforts — Vickie Sakurada Schaepler thanks those in attendance and those who couldn't attend for their work in helping make her dream of the Japanese Hall a success.
Megan Kelley, Star-Herald

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Contact Megan Kelley: megan.kelley@starherald.com, 308-632-9041

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