Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation Conferment Ceremony for Ms. Mina Johnson
2026/10/29
On Wednesday, October 21, the Foreign Minister's Commendation Ceremony for Ms. Mina Johnson, former President of Sister Cities of Nashville, was held at the Official Residence of the Consul-General of Japan in Nashville.
Consul-General Watanabe presented the commendation to Ms. Johnson in recognition of her outstanding contributions to promoting mutual understanding between sister cities through the promotion of exchanges with Kamakura City in Kanagawa Prefecture, Nashville’s partner city, as well as other cultural activities.
At the ceremony, former Mayor of Nashville Bill Purcell delivered congratulatory remarks, a congratulatory message from Mayor of Nashville Freddie O'Connell was read, and Ms. Celeste Wilson, co-chair of the Sister Cities of Nashville's Kamakura Committee, offered a toast.
The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville expresses its deepest respect for Ms. Johnson’s many contributions to the community over the years.
※The Foreign Minister’s Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in international fields, in order to acknowledge their contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and other countries and areas. The Commendations also aim to promote the understanding and support of the Japanese public for the activities of the recipients.
Consul-General Watanabe presented the commendation to Ms. Johnson in recognition of her outstanding contributions to promoting mutual understanding between sister cities through the promotion of exchanges with Kamakura City in Kanagawa Prefecture, Nashville’s partner city, as well as other cultural activities.
At the ceremony, former Mayor of Nashville Bill Purcell delivered congratulatory remarks, a congratulatory message from Mayor of Nashville Freddie O'Connell was read, and Ms. Celeste Wilson, co-chair of the Sister Cities of Nashville's Kamakura Committee, offered a toast.
The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville expresses its deepest respect for Ms. Johnson’s many contributions to the community over the years.
※The Foreign Minister’s Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in international fields, in order to acknowledge their contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and other countries and areas. The Commendations also aim to promote the understanding and support of the Japanese public for the activities of the recipients.