Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendations for FY 2024. Distinguished Awardees from India Announced.

On August 1, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced the recipients of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for FY 2024.  The distinguished awardees from India include.

Krishnan Nair Asok Kumar, Director of the Institute of Japanese Studies, Alumni Society of AOTS, Trivandrum Centre. He has made significant contributions to promoting Japanese culture in India through his work in teaching the Japanese language and organizing a range of cultural events and programs in Kerala.

Subramaniam Haribabu, President and Technical Director of Shorei-kan Karate-do-Asia H.Q. and Ryu Kyu Kobudo Hozonkai India, H.Q. Chennai. He has advanced the appreciation of Japanese culture by instructing students in Karate and Kobudo across Tamil Nadu and other regions of India.

Chilaka Sriramulu Rajagopal, Vice-President of the Tamil Nadu Judo Association. He has similarly contributed by teaching Judo to students in Tamil Nadu and beyond, furthering the spread of Japanese martial arts.

Srabani Roy Choudhury, Professor, Japan Studies, Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. She has made significant contributions to the Promotion of Japanese research in India.

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.

The Consulate-General of Japan, Chennai has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the awardees and looks forward to their continued contributions to strengthening Japan-India relations. The awardees from southern India will soon receive their certificates and commemorative gifts through the Consulate-General of Japan in Chennai.