2025.10.20
Bi-ray Honored with Rising Star Award at Prestigious Japan-America Society Gala in Los Angeles
We are proud to announce that Bi-ray has been honored with the Next Generation Rising Star Award at the 116th Anniversary Dinner & Gala hosted by the Japan America Society of Southern California (JASSC). The prestigious event took place in Los Angeles on October 16, 2025.
Although Bi-ray appeared via video message, producer YOSHIKI returned to Los Angeles at the strong request of the organizers to accept the award on the group’s behalf. The moment was featured on KTLA, one of Los Angeles’ most prominent television stations, the following day.
This award holds special significance as it celebrates individuals and groups who represent the future of U.S.–Japan relations—emerging leaders and artists whose work helps build lasting cultural and diplomatic bridges between the two countries.
This year’s gala also honored Frank Buckley, longtime anchor of KTLA Morning News, for his outstanding contributions to mutual understanding and cultural exchange. Past recipients of the International Citizenship Award include global icons such as MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani. In such esteemed company, Bi-ray’s recognition as a voice of the next generation drew significant attention and praise.
