Conferment ceremony of the Japanese decoration upon Ms. Christine Karbowiak, Former Chair of the Board, Japan-American Society of Tennessee

On April 23rd, 2021, Consul General Kayoko Fukushima held a conferment ceremony of the Japanese decoration, “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette”, upon Ms. Christine Karbowiak, Former Chair of the Board, Japan-American Society of Tennessee, at her official residence. At the ceremony, Consul General Fukushima expressed her gratitude for Ms. Karbowiak’s contribution to Japan-America grassroots exchanges and promotion of mutual understanding between the two countries including through activities as chair of the Board of the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, executive officers of Bridgestone Americas, and active participation in many community boards and committees. In her remarks, Ms. Karbowiak stated that it was an honor to have been able to contribute to promoting friendly relations and mutual understanding between the two countries and expressed her deepest gratitude for receiving a decoration.