Conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays on Mr. Sugino Kazuo

On 18 December, Ambassador Ishikawa Hiroshi hosted a ceremony at his residence to honour Mr. Sugino Kazuo, former Secretary General of the Japanese Association of Singapore, with the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays.

This award recognised Mr. Sugino’s significant contributions to the Japanese community in Singapore and his efforts to strengthen the friendship between Japan and Singapore.

In his speech, Ambassador Ishikawa highlighted Mr. Sugino's dedication to improving the living environment for Japanese residents in Singapore and fostering mutual understanding between two countries, praising Mr. Sugino as a well-deserving recipient of this prestigious decoration.

The award was officially announced on 3 November, and Mr. Sugino attended the conferment ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Japan on 18 November, followed by an audience with His Majesty the Emperor.