Decorations
2025/04/29/ Japan’s Decorations Announcement: Ms. Kimiko Fujita of Orange County Awarded Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays
Ms. Kimiko Fujita has been a longtime supporter of the Japanese American community since joining the Orange County Jap…
2016 / Huntington’s garden director James Folsom awarded Japan’s medal June 16
Dr. James Folsom, director of the botanical garden at the Huntington Library, was selected as a recipient of the Spring…
2016 / Los Angeles community leader Alan Nishio’ achievement recognized by Japanese government with medal
Japanese American community leader Mr. Alan Nishio, 70 years old, was selected on April 29 in the list of Japanese gover…
2015 / Former LAPD Deputy Chief Terry Hara awarded Japan’s medal
The Government of Japan awarded former Deputy Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department Mr. Terry Saburo Hara a govern…
2015 / Life-long Japanese and Okinawan culture advocator recognized by Japan’ foreign minister, Sept. 25
Life-long Japanese and Okinawan culture advocator Mr. Chogi Higa of Gardena was selected as one of the recipients of th…
2014/05/27/ Masako Unoura and Ted Tanaka, organizers for supporting victims of 2011 Japan disaster awarded by Japanese consul general
Japanese consul general recognizes organizers for supporting victims of 2011 Japan disaster with his commendation,…
2014/05/22/ Japanese community leader Mr. Toshio Handa recognized with his commendation by Japanese consul general
May 22 Video (Japanese language only, no English subtitles) http://youtu.be/EWo6ZeT0zF4
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2013/11/26/ Chogi Higa, Okinawan culture advocate recognized with his commendation by Japanese consul general
On Nov. 26, 2013, the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles conferred the Commendation of the Consul General on Mr. C…
2013 / Huntington Library awarded with Japan’s Foreign Minister Commendation for promoting U.S.-Japan friendship
On Feb. 1, 2013, the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles conferred on the Huntington Library, Art Collection and B…
2011 / Kendo master Maki Hiroyuki Miyahara awarded Japan’s medal
The Government of Japan announced the recipients of its Spring 2011 Decorations including Mr. Maki Hiroyuki Miyahara…
2010 / Former USC Professor of International Relations, Peter Berton awarded Japanese government medal
On November 3 (Japan Standard Time), the Government of Japan announced the recipients of its Fall 2010 Decorations. Fr…
2010 / Phoenix’s civic leader Masako Takiguchi to be awarded Japan’s medal
(April 29, 2010) The Government of Japan announces the recipients of its Spring 2010 Decoration. Mrs. Masako Takiguc…
