2020 Spring Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals
2020/4/29
On April 29th, 2020, the Government of Japan announced the recipients of the 2020 Spring 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. Among the 117 recipients this spring, the four Canadians below will receive decorations.
-Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
-Name (age): Perrin Beatty (69)
-Major Titles: President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Former Secretary of State for External Affairs
Former Minister of National Defense
-Address: Ottawa, Ontario
-Summary of Contributions: Contributed to strengthening the relationship between Japan and Canada on economic and defense sector
-Name (age): Marie Meiko Ikeda (85)
-Major title: Former Presiden of the Sumi-e Artists of Canada
Former Co-Chair of Women's Auxiliary of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
-Address: Toronto, Ontario
-Summary of Contributions: Contributed to promoting Japanese culture and friendship and goodwill between Japan and Canada
-Name (age): Kumiko Lucy Yamashita (71)
-Major titles: Former 1st Vice-President of Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba Former President of Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
-Address: Winnipeg, Manitoba
-Summary of Contributions: Contributed to the betterment of welfare for Japanese society in Canada and promoting friendship and goodwill between Japan and Canada
-Name (age): Peter Hiroshi Wakayama (83)
-Major titles: Former Vice-President of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
-Address: Toronto, Ontario
-Summary of Contributions: Contributed to promoting Japanese culture and friendship and goodwill between Japan and Canada
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
-Name (age): Perrin Beatty (69)
-Major Titles: President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Former Secretary of State for External Affairs
Former Minister of National Defense
-Address: Ottawa, Ontario
-Summary of Contributions: Contributed to strengthening the relationship between Japan and Canada on economic and defense sector
-Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
-Name (age): Marie Meiko Ikeda (85)
-Major title: Former Presiden of the Sumi-e Artists of Canada
Former Co-Chair of Women's Auxiliary of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
-Address: Toronto, Ontario
-Summary of Contributions: Contributed to promoting Japanese culture and friendship and goodwill between Japan and Canada
-Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
-Name (age): Kumiko Lucy Yamashita (71)
-Major titles: Former 1st Vice-President of Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba Former President of Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
-Address: Winnipeg, Manitoba
-Summary of Contributions: Contributed to the betterment of welfare for Japanese society in Canada and promoting friendship and goodwill between Japan and Canada
-Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays
-Name (age): Peter Hiroshi Wakayama (83)
-Major titles: Former Vice-President of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
-Address: Toronto, Ontario
-Summary of Contributions: Contributed to promoting Japanese culture and friendship and goodwill between Japan and Canada
Links:
Decorations and Medals in Japan (Cabinet Office)
Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)