Autumn 2017 Decoration from Government of Japan

• Professor Jerome Alan Cohen
  Professor of Law, New York University School of Law
  Faculty Director of U.S.-Asia Law Institute, New York University
  
  Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
  
  For his outstanding contributions in promoting interactions among Japanese and U.S. legal professionals as well as to enhancing the understanding on Japan among people in U.S. .
  Further details of the recipient's achievements can be found here.
• Ms. Judith Setsuko Hata
  Adviser, Ikebana International, New York Chapter
  Former President of Ikebana International, New York Chapter
  
  Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
  
  For her outstanding contributions in introducing Japanese culture and promoting understanding of Japan through Ikebana in the United States.
  Further details of the recipient's achievements can be found here.
• Mr. Richard John Beyer
  Former Professional Wrestler
  
  Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
  
  For his outstanding contribution in the development of sports in Japan and promoted mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.
  Further details of the recipient's achievements can be found here.