Yupo America Celebrates 50th Anniversary

On June 21, employees of Yupo America, (YCA), their families, invited dignitaries and especially senior company executives visiting from Yupo Headquarters in Japan enjoyed a beautiful day to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Yupo America.The offices closed early to allow attendees to enjoy a catered lunch, play yard games, take factory tours and have some ice cream all on the grounds of YCA’s campus in Chesapeake, Va.

Left to Right: Hideyuki Fujiwara, President, Yupo Headquarters, Tokyo Japan, Dr. Ella P. Ward, Councilwoman, City of Chesapeake, Va., S.Z. “Debbie” Ritter, Councilwoman, City of Chesapeake, Va., R. Stephen Best, Sr., Councilman, City of Chesapeake, Va.