2023 Autumn Conferment of Decoration - Senator Lisa Murkowski

On November 3, 2023 (Japan Time), the Government of Japan announced the recipients of the 2023 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals. Senator Lisa Murkowski is one of the recipients for this year. In recognition of her many years of service in strengthening U.S.-Japan relations and promoting exchange among lawmakers Senator Murkowski will receive The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star.

• DECORATION: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
• SERVICE: Contributed to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting parliamentary exchange between Japan and the United States
• NAME: Lisa Murkowski
• MAJOR TITLE:
  • United States Senator
  • Co-Chair of the Congressional Study Group on Japan
• ADDRESS (NATIONALITY): Washington, D.C. (United States of America)

Senator Lisa Murkowski has served for nearly 15 years as co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Japan, which plays an important role in promoting understanding of Japan in Congress and in promoting mutual understanding between the U.S. and Japanese legislatures. In this capacity, Senator Murkowski made significant contributions through taking initiatives in various activities. Senator Murkowski has also played a significant role in promoting U.S.-Japan parliamentary exchange, including her visits to Japan to meet Japanese cabinet ministers and government officials, as well as numerous meetings with members of the Japanese Diet during their visits to the United States.