Japan announces autumn honors and decorations for regional contributors

The Japanese government has announced the recipients of the autumn honors and decorations. In the Ishinomaki region, Katsuhiko Shizuishi, a mediation commissioner, received the Medal of Blue Ribbon for his 18 years of service in resolving family and kinship disputes.

Eight individuals from the Ishinomaki area also received decorations, including former Higashimatsushima City Councilor Katsunori Abe and former Ishinomaki City Councilor Mikio Otsuki, both awarded the Order of the Rising Sun. Other recipients include Yasuhiko Wakao for contributions to the construction industry, Eiichi Abe for fire service merit, Rikiya Suenaga for administrative service, and Norio Suzuki for educational merit.

In Hokkaido, several individuals and groups were recognized. Tomoki Ishihara, President of Japan Data Service, and Shinya Nakata, representative of Nakata-gumi and head of the Wakkanai Chamber of Commerce, were awarded the Medal of Yellow Ribbon for their professional excellence. Other recipients in Hokkaido include the Wakoukai group for beautification efforts, Mamoru Shinabori, Hisaya Sugimura, and Jun Nakamura, who received the Medal of Yellow Ribbon, as well as Toshio Kudo and Hiroki Takeda, who were awarded the Medal of Blue Ribbon.