GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN TO HONOR:

Mr. Gary Shunichi Moriwaki & Mr. Shuji Yagi (Shuho Bon Yagi)

令和元年秋の叙勲について

November 3, 2019 - The Government of Japan announced the recipients of its Autumn 2019 Decorations which include two distinguished U.S. citizens from the area under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Japan in New York.

Mr. Gary Shunichi Moriwaki
Former President of the Japanese American Association of New York
[ Decoration ]
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
For his outstanding contribution to the enhancement of the welfare of the Japanese and Japanese American community, and to deepening and promoting goodwill and mutual understanding between Japan and the United States

Further details of the Recipient's achievements can be found here.

Mr. Shuji Yagi (Shuho Bon Yagi)
President, T.I.C. AKEAN Inc.
[ Decoration ]
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
For his outstanding contributions to promoting Japanese cuisine in the United States

Further details of the Recipient's achievements can be found here.