Consulate Activities
2017/12/21
Fall 2017 Imperial Decoration Conferment Ceremony for Colbert Masayuki Matsumoto
At the Official Residence of the Consul General on December 21, 2017, Mr. Colbert Masayuki Matsumoto was conferred the Imperial Decoration The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for his honorable contribution to strengthening and promoting mutual understanding in the fields of economic and scientific technology between Japan and the United States (Hawaii.) Mr. Matsumoto is currently the Chairman of the Board of Island Insurance Company.
Consul General Ito spoke about Mr. Matsumoto’s contributions to varied fields in Hawaii and Japan before conferring the Imperial Decoration. Mr. Matsumoto expressed his deep gratitude and thanked the many friends and family members in attendance for their support and cooperation over the years. Mr. Dennis Teranishi, Chairman of the Board of the U.S.-Japan Council, followed the recipient with congratulatory remarks and a kampai toast.
Former Governor George Ariyoshi, and Mrs. Irene Hirano Inouye, President of the U.S.-Japan Council were among the guests.
Consul General Ito spoke about Mr. Matsumoto’s contributions to varied fields in Hawaii and Japan before conferring the Imperial Decoration. Mr. Matsumoto expressed his deep gratitude and thanked the many friends and family members in attendance for their support and cooperation over the years. Mr. Dennis Teranishi, Chairman of the Board of the U.S.-Japan Council, followed the recipient with congratulatory remarks and a kampai toast.
Former Governor George Ariyoshi, and Mrs. Irene Hirano Inouye, President of the U.S.-Japan Council were among the guests.
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