2023 Spring Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals
2023/4/29
On April 29th, 2023, the Government of Japan announced the recipients of the 2023 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. We are pleased to announce that among the 104 recipients this spring, the following Canadian citizens will be decorated.
Decoration: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
The Rt. Hon. Joseph-Jacques Jean Chrétien
Former Prime Minister of Canada
Address: Ottawa, Ontario
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting friendship between Japan and Canada
Dr. David Michael Malone
Former Rector of the United Nations University
Address: Victoria, British Columbia
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to strengthening the relationship between Japan and UNU and advancing academic research
Dr. Judith Nancy Rabinovitch
Karashima Tsukasa Professor Emerita of Japanese Language and Culture, Department of World Language and Cultures, University of Montana
Address: Missoula, Montana, U.S.A
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to promoting academic exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and the United States
Ms. Grace Tomiko Furuya
Former President of the Ikebana International Ottawa Centennial Chapter
Address: Ottawa, Ontario
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to promoting Ikebana in Canada and friendly relations between Japan and Canada
Mr. Tsuyoshi Terry Yasunaka
Former President of the Japanese-Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal
Arashi Daiko Founding member and Former Representative
Address: Montreal, Quebec
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to improving the welfare of Japanese community in Canada and promoting friendship between Japan and Canada
Decorations and Medals in Japan (Cabinet Office)
Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Decoration: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
The Rt. Hon. Joseph-Jacques Jean Chrétien
Former Prime Minister of Canada
Address: Ottawa, Ontario
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting friendship between Japan and Canada
Decoration: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
Dr. David Michael Malone
Former Rector of the United Nations University
Address: Victoria, British Columbia
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to strengthening the relationship between Japan and UNU and advancing academic research
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
Dr. Judith Nancy Rabinovitch
Karashima Tsukasa Professor Emerita of Japanese Language and Culture, Department of World Language and Cultures, University of Montana
Address: Missoula, Montana, U.S.A
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to promoting academic exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and the United States
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Ms. Grace Tomiko Furuya
Former President of the Ikebana International Ottawa Centennial Chapter
Address: Ottawa, Ontario
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to promoting Ikebana in Canada and friendly relations between Japan and Canada
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Mr. Tsuyoshi Terry Yasunaka
Former President of the Japanese-Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal
Arashi Daiko Founding member and Former Representative
Address: Montreal, Quebec
Summary of Contributions: Contributed to improving the welfare of Japanese community in Canada and promoting friendship between Japan and Canada
Links:
Decorations and Medals in Japan (Cabinet Office)
Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)