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

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 toda…

JMK Nippon's beloved chef Takuji Sakiyama passes away after serious accident

Takuji’s fall resulted in a crushed spinal cord between the C6 and C7 vertebrae, leaving him unable to feel his legs.