80 Japanese medal recipients

Kendo master Maki Hiroyuki Miyahara awarded Japan’s medal

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The Government of Japan announced the recipients of its Spring 2011 Decorations including Mr. Maki Hiroyuki Miyahara, 90-year-old of Hacienda Heights, former president of the Kendo Federation of the United States of America. Mr. Miyahara is awarded with “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays,” because he has contributed to the...
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Former USC Professor of International Relations, Peter Berton awarded Japanese government medal

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. From Los Angeles Consulate General jurisdiction, Dr. Peter Berton, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of International Relations, University of Southern California was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Ray with Neck Ribbon. Dr. Berton is 88-year-old,...
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Landscape architect Takeo Uesugi to be awarded Japan’s medal

Landscape architect Takeo Uesugi to be awarded Japan’s medal

(April 29, 2010)  The Government of Japan announces the recipients of its Spring 2010 Decorations.  Dr. Takeo Uesugi of West Covina, Professor Emeritus of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, will be awarded The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Ray with Neck Ribbon. Dr. Takeo Uesugi was born in Osaka, Japan, in 1940 to...
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Phoenix’s civic leader Masako Takiguchi to be awarded Japan’s medal

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 Takiguchi of Phoenix, Arizona, former Chairperson of the Himeji City Committee of Phoenix, will be awarded with The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. Mrs. Masako Takiguchi was born in Seattle, Washington. She is 78 years...
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Japanese American community leader Paul Kunio Shiba to be awarded Japan’s medal

Japanese American community leader Paul Kunio Shiba to be awarded Japan’s medal

(April 29, 2010) The Government of Japan announces the recipients of its Spring 2010 Decoration. Mr. Paul Kunio Shiba of Los Angeles, President of the Seinan Senior Citizens Club, will be awarded with The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays Mr. Shiba was born in California.  He is 80 years old...
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Guitarists of The Ventures to be awarded Japan’s medals

Guitarists of The Ventures to be awarded Japan’s medals

April 29, 2010 The Government of Japan announces the recipients of its Spring 2010 Decorations. Mr. Nokie Edwards of Scottsdale, Arizona, Lead Guitar of The Ventures, and Mr. Gerry McGee of Granada Hills, Lead and Bass Guitar of The Ventures, will be awarded with The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette....
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