2024 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals
2024/11/3
On November 3rd, 2024, the Government of Japan announced the recipients of the 2024 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 87 recipients this autumn, the following Canadian citizens will be decorated.
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Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
Mr. Robert G. Wright
Former Ambassador of Canada to Japan
Ottawa, Ontario
Contributed to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting friendship between Japan and Canada
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Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Mr. Mitchell Akira Kawasaki
President of the Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre of Hamilton
Toronto, Hamilton, Ontario
Contributed to the promotion of Japanese culture in Canada and friendship and goodwill between Japan and Canada
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Decoration: The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays
Mr. Keith Andrew Fedoruk
Former local Employee, Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver
Burnaby, British Columbia
Contributed to the activities of the Japanese overseas establishment
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Decorations and Medals in Japan (Cabinet Office)
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Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
Mr. Robert G. Wright
Former Ambassador of Canada to Japan
Ottawa, Ontario
Contributed to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting friendship between Japan and Canada
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Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Mr. Mitchell Akira Kawasaki
President of the Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre of Hamilton
Toronto, Hamilton, Ontario
Contributed to the promotion of Japanese culture in Canada and friendship and goodwill between Japan and Canada
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Decoration: The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays
Mr. Keith Andrew Fedoruk
Former local Employee, Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver
Burnaby, British Columbia
Contributed to the activities of the Japanese overseas establishment
Links
Decorations and Medals in Japan (Cabinet Office)