2025 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals
2025/11/3
On November 3rd, 2025, the Government of Japan announced the recipients of the 2025 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 104 recipients this autumn, the following Canadian citizen will be decorated.
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Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays
Ms. Mary Kitagawa
Former Member of the Human Rights Committee of the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens' Association
Delta, British Columbia
Contributed to the improvement of the social status of Japanese Canadians and the promotion of understanding of Japan
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Decorations and Medals in Japan (Cabinet Office)
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Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays
Ms. Mary Kitagawa
Former Member of the Human Rights Committee of the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens' Association
Delta, British Columbia
Contributed to the improvement of the social status of Japanese Canadians and the promotion of understanding of Japan
Links
Decorations and Medals in Japan (Cabinet Office)