The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries to honor Mr. Shiro Kashiba and Mr. Takeyuki Suetsugu
2021/12/17
The 15th Minister's Award for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food
On December 10, 2021 (JST), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries announced the recipients of the 15th Minister's Award for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food. Mr. Shiro Kashiba and Mr. Takeyuki Suetsugu from Washington State were among those selected for this honor.
This commendation is awarded to persons who have resided overseas and made outstanding contributions to the introduction and spread of Japanese cuisine, Japanese food, and other Japanese agricultural and fishery products. This year, the commendation was awarded to five individuals worldwide.
The Winners of the Minister's Awards for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food (MAFF)
This commendation is awarded to persons who have resided overseas and made outstanding contributions to the introduction and spread of Japanese cuisine, Japanese food, and other Japanese agricultural and fishery products. This year, the commendation was awarded to five individuals worldwide.
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Shiro Kashiba | Takeyuki Suetsugu |
Restaurant owner Sushi Kashiba, SHIRO KASHIBA SUSHI EXPRESS Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador Profile |
Chairman, Chairperson, Seattle's Japanese Restaurant Association Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador Profile |
The Winners of the Minister's Awards for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food (MAFF)