Foreign Minister’s Commendations for FY 2025
2025/9/3
On Thursday, August 28, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced the recipients of the Foreign Minister’s Commendations for 2025. Within the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, the following individuals and organizations will receive Commendations for their contributions to the strengthening of relations between Japan and the United States.
Mr. Mark Kato
Former President, Sunnyvale Sister City Association
Ms. Karyl Matsumoto
Former Mayor, City of South San Francisco
Mr. Steven George Teraoka
Former President, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California
Ikebana International San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
Mr. Mark KatoFormer President, Sunnyvale Sister City Association
Ms. Karyl MatsumotoFormer Mayor, City of South San Francisco
Mr. Steven George TeraokaFormer President, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California
Ikebana International San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Japanese American Museum of San Jose 
(84KB)The Foreign Minister’s Commendations are awarded to individuals and organizations with outstanding achievements in international fields, to acknowledge their contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and other countries. The Commendations also aim to promote the understanding and support of the Japanese public towards the activities of recipients.
