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.
 
Shiro Kashiba Takeyuki Suetsugu

Restaurant owner
Sushi Kashiba, SHIRO KASHIBA SUSHI EXPRESS
Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador

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Chairman, Chairperson,
Seattle's Japanese Restaurant Association
Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador

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The Winners of the Minister's Awards for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food (MAFF)