2023 Autumn Conferment of Decoration - Former President of the National Association of Japan-America Societies Peter Kelley
2023/11/3
Embassy of Japan
Press Release
November 3, 2023
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2023 Autumn Conferment of Decoration
Former President of the National Association of Japan-America Societies Peter Kelley On November 3, 2023 (Japan Time), the Government of Japan announced the 2023 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals, with Mr. Peter Kelley, being one of the recipients. In recognition of his contributions towards promoting friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and the United States, he will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.
SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Mr. Peter Kelley has contributed to Japan-U.S. friendship over many years, serving for 13 years as President of the National Association of Japan-America Societies, the only non-profit organization in the U.S. that promotes grassroots exchanges between Japan and the U.S. on a national scale. Through the establishment of various Japan-U.S. programs, he has promoted Japan-U.S. relations and mutual understanding throughout the nation. Through his leadership, he enriched the activities of the Japan-America Societies nationwide, and created the groundwork for the continued presence and growth of the individual societies, therefore playing an important role in promoting friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and the U.S. # # #
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