1970
When Professor David Eisenhower, grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Julie Nixon, eldest daughter of President Richard Nixon, visited Japan, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Akihito invited them, along with ten Japanese and American couples, to a horse racing event in Fuchu.
Mr. Kadono attended the event as a guest, accompanied by Deputy Director Uryu of the Imperial Household Agency. The relationships established during this visit ultimately contributed to a meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Mrs. Mary Eisenhower at the White House decades later. Fifty years after the original visit, Mrs. Eisenhower attended the 60th Anniversary Ceremony of the U.S.–Japan Security Treaty as a guest of honor.
(References)1982
Mr. Amano, President of DENSO America, consulted Mr. Kadono about providing emergency assistance for Japanese expatriates and their families in the United States. In response, Mr. Kadono launched JAN Anshin Service, offering 24-hour emergency support in more than 100 languages.
Mr. Amano later introduced Mr. Kadono to Fujio Cho, then manager of Toyota’s Kentucky manufacturing plant (and later President of Toyota). As Toyota expanded its U.S. operations, JAN Anshin Service was adopted to support Toyota expatriates and their families. The service was subsequently expanded to more than 150 major Japanese companies, including Mitsubishi Materials, Nissan, Aisin, Kintetsu Travel, and NTA.
(References)1985
Mr. Kadono traveled to Japan with Mr. Yoshida, Principal of Asahi Gakuen in Los Angeles, and met with Minister of Education Matsunaga to discuss educational opportunities for children of Japanese families living overseas.
Following these efforts, more Japanese schools accepted returning overseas students, and expanded opportunities allowed many students to receive preferential admission to leading public and private universities, including the University of Tokyo.
(References)1989
While delegates attending the Japan–U.S. Trade Council were delayed for five hours at Los Angeles International Airport, Minister of International Trade and Industry Matsunaga urgently requested Mr. Kadono’s assistance. During the visit, Mr. Kadono was introduced to the conference’s principal participants.
1992
Professor Iwaki of the University of Southern California informed Mr. Kadono that former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale, who had been appointed U.S. Ambassador to Japan, was seeking advice on medical issues affecting American citizens living in Japan.
Shortly after Ambassador Mondale assumed office, Mr. Kadono arranged a meeting between Professor Iwaki, Ambassador Mondale, and Japan’s Foreign Minister Taro Nakayama, who was also a physician.
1993
Following the tragic shooting of Japanese exchange student Yoshihiro Hattori, media organizations from around the world turned to JAN for information and assistance. Mr. Kadono was also contacted by the White House Chief of Staff for his perspective on the incident.
Mr. Kadono submitted a letter to President Bill Clinton expressing his concerns regarding gun violence and later received a personal letter of appreciation.
(References)1993
That same year, preparations for Emperor Akihito’s first official visit to the United States coincided with the FIFA World Cup, leaving hotels throughout Los Angeles fully booked years in advance. After Japanese government officials were unable to secure accommodations, Mr. Kadono was asked to assist. Despite believing there was little chance of success, he negotiated with hotel executives and ultimately secured the Imperial Household’s first-choice accommodations at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.(References)
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Ambassador Kunihiko Saito introduced Mr. Kadono and his eldest daughter, Yuka, to participants of the Japan America Student Conference, whose alumni included future leaders from both Japan and the United States.
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Mr. Kadono received both the Leadership Award and the Businessman of the Year Award from the Senate Committee in recognition of his leadership and business accomplishments.（Reference）
2004
The awards were formally presented after being displayed at the State Capitol.
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2009
Mr. Kadono was appointed as an advisor to the Los Angeles County Bar Association.