Tokyo, May 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Emperor Naruhito conferred Grand Cordon honors on 14 recipients, including four foreigners, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday. The conferment ceremony was held in the “Matsu-no-Ma” hall of the palace. Recipients of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun included former Ibaraki Governor Masaru Hashimoto, 80, and former internal affairs minister Tsutomu Sato, 73. Former Cabinet Legislation Bureau head Masaharu Kondo, 70, received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure. Speaking on behalf of the recipients, Hashimoto delivered remarks of gratitude. Addressing the honorees, the Emperor said, “I appreciate the long-standing dedication of each of you in serving the public, society and people.” The Emperor also greeted attendees in English, stepped toward each recipient and exchanged words individually. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Japan’s Emperor Confers Grand Cordons at Imperial Palace
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