Conferment Ceremony of Imperial Decoration for Mr. Gary Kawaguchi

On September 12, a conferment ceremony of The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, for Mr. Gary Kawaguchi, former President of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) who received the 2024 Imperial Decoration, was held at the Official Residence of the Consul-General of Japan. About 30 guests, including Mr. Kawaguchi's family members and friends, celebrated the conferring of the decoration. Mr. Kawaguchi was recognized for his contribution to promoting Japanese culture in Canada and friendship and goodwill between Japan and Canada. Consul-General of Japan in Toronto Matsunaga Takeshi gave remarks, and Mr. Bruce Kuwabara, a renowned architect and friend of Mr. Kawaguchi, led the guests in a toast.