World Renowned Print Artist Receives Foreign Minister's Commendation
From right: The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, former Governor-General of Canada;
celebrated woodblock artist and the Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendation recipient Ms. Naoko Matsubara;
Dr. David Waterhouse, University of Toronto Professor Emeritus and husband of Ms. Matsubara;
Mrs. Chizuko Nakayama and her husband Consul-General of Japan Yasunori Nakayama.
On October 16, a reception was held at the official residence of Consul-General of Japan Yasunori Nakayama to celebrate world renowned woodblock artist and Oakville resident Mrs. Naoko Matsubara receiving Japan’s Foreign Minister’s Commendation. The Foreign Minister’s Commendations are given to individuals and organizations from various fields for their exceptional contributions toward the promotion of friendship between Japan and other countries. In addition to recognizing their accomplishments, the Commendations are intended to bring greater awareness and understanding of their activities. This year 108 individuals and 30 organizations have been awarded the Commendations.
Forty guests, including those from Canada’s art and academic communities, as well as representatives of the Japanese-Canadian community, gathered to celebrate Ms. Matsubara’s accomplishments.
Consul-General Nakayama presents Ms. Matsubara with the commendation.
Mme. Clarkson proposes a toast to Ms. Matsubara.
Attending guests extend congratulations to Ms. Matsubara.
