- Ms. Kazumi Teune, Executive Director, Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia
- Dr. Shunichi Homma, President, Japanese Medical Support Network, Inc.

On August 19th , 2015, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced the recipients of the Minister for Foreign Affairs' Commendations for 2015, including two individuals from the areas where the Consulate General of Japan in New York serves: Ms. Kazumi Teune and Dr. Homma Shunichi.

The Miniser for Foreign Affairs' Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups of outstanding achievements in international fields, to acknowledge their contribution to the promotion of friendly relations between Japan and other countries.