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Assembly Resolution No. 755

BY: M. of A. Lupardo

 COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of Kampai
 Japanese Steakhouse of Vestal, New York, on December
 19, 2025

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses that contribute
substantially to the economic vitality of their communities, thereby
enhancing the economic well-being of the entire Empire State; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Kampai Japanese Steakhouse on
December 19, 2025; and

 WHEREAS, Kampai Japanese Steakhouse is a longtime local favorite in
Vestal, known for its lively hibachi dinners, fresh sushi, and
entertaining tableside chefs; serving the community since December 19,
1975, Kampai offers a unique dining experience that blends flavor,
flair, and tradition; and

 WHEREAS, The story begins back in the 1970's when Ryoichi "Richard"
Matsushima, a first-generation immigrant from Himeji, Japan, arrived in
New York City and met a restaurant owner named Sato, a meeting that
changed his life; and

 WHEREAS, One day, Sato asked Richard Matsushima if he would help in
the restaurant on the weekend; before long, he was Maitre d'; this
launched his restaurant career; and

 WHEREAS, Richard Matsushima moved to Vestal, New York, and opened
Kampai, Vestal's first hibachi restaurant, in 1975 when he was only 20
years old; he began with hibachi grills, featuring Japanese chefs
simultaneously cooking, chatting with customers, and providing
entertainment; ten years later, he introduced Sushi to the community,
finding the right chef, arranging for shipments of the best quality fish
available, and importing unique products from Japan; and

 WHEREAS, Richard Matsushima's life did not center on just the
restaurant; he has always been a strong believer in family; as his three
children, Michael, Andrew, and Katherine, were growing up, he always
made it a point to be home for dinner even if it meant leaving the
restaurant to do so; and

 WHEREAS, That commitment to family extends to all of the loyal
Kampai staff, some of whom have been with the restaurant for years,
including a couple of brothers, a father and son, and brother and
sister; that feeling of family extends to the loyal cadre of customers,
now serving the fourth generation in some families; it is no surprise
that sons, Michael and Andrew, are active in the business, and their
sister, Katherine, is also in the hospitality business in Barcelona,
Spain; and

 WHEREAS, Kampai Japanese Steakhouse is the first Japanese restaurant
in the Southern Tier and one of the oldest operating in Upstate New
York; today, Kampai has been passed down to the next generation and is
owned and operated by Richard Matsushima's sons, Michael and Andrew; the
name Kampai comes from the word "cheers," or more literally, "bottoms
up," in the Japanese language; and

 WHEREAS, For 50 years, Kampai Japanese Steakhouse has been a place
to celebrate countless birthdays, anniversaries, and even engagements;
it is a pleasure for the Matsushima family to host these special life
events for their patrons; as you enter the restaurant, which is inspired
by Japanese philosophy and aesthetics, you are transported to Japan;
Kampai has its own unique culture and traditions, and there is no place
quite like it; and

 WHEREAS, Richard Matsushima, the subject of a new award-winning
documentary, says his mission in life is to teach others and spread
kindness, and he hopes the film spreads a positive message; Kampai's
founder is known for his kind personality and commitment to hard work;
and

 WHEREAS, The success of Kampai Japanese Steakhouse began with family
and the guidelines, which were implemented by Richard Matsushima 50
year