On the 10th, a ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace for those who received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Spring.
It was Mr. Bunmei Ibuki, the former chairman of the House of Representatives,
who received
the Order of the Paulownia Flowers in this spring's medal.
▼ "Asahi Sun Daihosho" is
▽ Former Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kazuhiro Sugita
▽ Former Foreign Minister Makiko Tanaka and other 11 people
▼ "Ruiho Daihosho" is
▽ Former Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kotaro Ohno ▽ Former
Samurai Four people, including the chief Nobutake Odano, received the award.
Also
, in the honor of foreigners,
▽ Former Ambassador to Japan Ruth of the United States received the "Asahi Sun Grand Cordon".
The parental ceremony was held at the "Matsu no Ma" in the Imperial Palace and Palace from around 10:30 am after all attendees wore masks and took other measures to prevent infection, and His Majesty the Emperor presented each one with a medal. ..
Next, on behalf of the recipients, Mr. Ibuki said, "I would like to continue to think about what I can do for Japan, the Japanese people, and humankind from each standpoint and make efforts." Did.
In response, His Majesty the Emperor said, "I am deeply grateful that I have been working hard for each of my duties for many years and have done my best for the country, society, and people."
After this, the recipients wore medals and took a commemorative photo in front of the palace.