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Rockford’s JMK Nippon chef Takuji Sakiyama passes away after spinal cord injury

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Takuji Sakiyama, who worked as head hibachi chef at Rockford’s JMK Nippon Japanese restaurant for years, died Friday, a month after suffering a fall.

According to GoFundMe organizer Celeste Quillao, Sakiyama fell and hit his head on Tuesday, February 18th, crushing his spinal cord between the C6 and C7 vertebrae.

“It is with deep deep sadness that we announce the passing of Takuji Sakiyama, who peacefully passed away today, surrounded by his beloved family. Takuji’s life touched the hearts of many, and his legacy of kindness, strength, and love will forever be remembered. Our hearts are broken,” the restaurant said in a Facebook post on Friday, March 21st.

JMK Nippon is a hibachi-style Japanese restaurant that has served Rockford for over 20 years, originally at Brynwood Square before moving into its current home at 2551 N. Perryville Road.

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