2024 Spring Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals: Mr. Jagjit Singh Hans and Mr. Gary Kawaguchi
2024/4/29
On April 29, 2024 (Japan Standard Time), the Government of Japan announced the recipients of the 2024 Spring Imperial Decorations. Among them were the following two Canadians from within the jurisdiction of the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto. Upon the announcement, Kamikawa Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, sent a congratulatory message to them.
DECORATION: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
SERVICE: Contributed to promoting Japanese culture in Canada and friendship and goodwill between Japan and Canada
NAME: Mr. Gary Kawaguchi
MAJOR TITLE: Former President of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
ADDRESS (NATIONALITY): Toronto, ON (Canada)
DECORATION: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
SERVICE: Contributed to the promotion of Japan-Canada friendship and mutual understanding through sports
NAME: Jagjit Singh Hans (popular name: Tiger Jeet Singh)
MAJOR TITLES:
- Former Professional Wrestler
- Current Chairman of Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation
ADDRESS (NATIONALITY): Milton, ON (Canada)
DECORATION: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
SERVICE: Contributed to promoting Japanese culture in Canada and friendship and goodwill between Japan and Canada
NAME: Mr. Gary Kawaguchi
MAJOR TITLE: Former President of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
ADDRESS (NATIONALITY): Toronto, ON (Canada)
DECORATION: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
SERVICE: Contributed to the promotion of Japan-Canada friendship and mutual understanding through sports
NAME: Jagjit Singh Hans (popular name: Tiger Jeet Singh)
MAJOR TITLES:
- Former Professional Wrestler
- Current Chairman of Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation
ADDRESS (NATIONALITY): Milton, ON (Canada)