On Friday 13 December 2019, Mr Robert John Griffiths, Chairman of the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre, was bestowed The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays in the 2019 Spring Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals, for his contribution to promoting Japanese culture in Australia and fostering mutual understanding between Japan and Australia.
Held at the Japanese Ambassador’s official residence, the ceremony was attended by Mr Griffiths’ family and friends in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In his congratulatory remarks, Ambassador Takahashi thanked Mr Griffiths for his enormous contributions. The ceremony concluded with remarks from Mr Griffiths.
