Embassy of Japan
Press Release
November 3, 2018
2018 Autumn Conferment of Decoration
Ambassador Robert M. Orr
On November 3, 2018 (Japan Time), the Government of Japan announced the foreign recipients of the 2018 Autumn Imperial Decorations. Former Vice Chair of National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) Ambassador Robert Orr is among this year’s foreign recipients and, in recognition of his contributions towards strengthening the relationship and friendship between Japan and the United States of America, he will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.
- DECORATION: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
- SERVICE: Contributed to strengthening the relationship and friendship between Japan and the United States of America
- NAME: Robert M. Orr
- MAJOR TITLES:
- Former Vice Chair of National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS)
- ADDRESS (NATIONALITY): Florida (United States of America)
SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Ambassador Orr served as Former Vice Chair of the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) from 2004 to 2008 and made outstanding contributions to promoting grassroots exchange between Japan and the United States of America across the country. With a deep understanding of the importance of the Japan-U.S. relationship, he has made significant contributions to strengthening the close ties of partnership and friendship between Japan and the United States including promoting understanding of Japan in the United States.
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