2022 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals
2022/11/3
On November 3rd, 2022, the Government of Japan announced the 2022 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals. These decorations are conferred to foreign nationals who made significant contributions to the promotion of friendly relations and mutual understanding with Japan. We are pleased to announce that among the 119 recipients this autumn, the following Canadian citizens will be decorated.
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
Jonathan T. Fried
Former Ambassador of Canada to Japan, Former Personal Representative of the Prime Minister for the G20 and Coordinator for International Economic Relations at Global Affairs Canada
Address: Ottawa, Ontario
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting friendly relations between Japan and Canada
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
Eugene Joseph Charles Lapointe
Former Secretary-General of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), President of International Wildlife Management Consortium (IWMC) World Conservation Trust
Address: Switzerland
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to promoting policies of Japan in the field of sustainable use of marine living resources
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
Kenichiro Noma
Former President of National Association of Japanese-Canadians
Address: Toronto, Ontario
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to improving the social status of Japanese-Canadians in Canada and promoting friendship between Japan and Canada
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Ruth Midori Coles
President, Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Address: Port Moody, British Columbia
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to enhancing welfare for Japanese-Canadian community in Canada and promoting friendly relations between Japan and Canada
Links:
Decorations and Medals in Japan (Cabinet Office)
Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
Jonathan T. Fried
Former Ambassador of Canada to Japan, Former Personal Representative of the Prime Minister for the G20 and Coordinator for International Economic Relations at Global Affairs Canada
Address: Ottawa, Ontario
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting friendly relations between Japan and Canada
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
Eugene Joseph Charles Lapointe
Former Secretary-General of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), President of International Wildlife Management Consortium (IWMC) World Conservation Trust
Address: Switzerland
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to promoting policies of Japan in the field of sustainable use of marine living resources
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
Kenichiro Noma
Former President of National Association of Japanese-Canadians
Address: Toronto, Ontario
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to improving the social status of Japanese-Canadians in Canada and promoting friendship between Japan and Canada
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Ruth Midori Coles
President, Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Address: Port Moody, British Columbia
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to enhancing welfare for Japanese-Canadian community in Canada and promoting friendly relations between Japan and Canada
Links:
Decorations and Medals in Japan (Cabinet Office)
Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)