2024 Autumn Conferment of Decorations

2024/11/3
On November 3rd, the Government of Japan announced the 2024 Autumn Conferment of Decorations for their outstanding contributions to their respective areas.
 
The Embassy of Japan in Iceland therefore wishes it to be known that Mr. Yoshihiko Iura shall be conferred with a decoration in recognition of his endeavors. The details of the recipient are as follows:
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Name:
Yoshihiko Iura
 
Decoration:   
The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays
 
Service:         
Contributed to the activities of the Japanese overseas establishment
 
Major Titles:
Former local Employee, Embassy of Japan in Iceland

Summary of Contributions

Mr. Iura worked at the Information Center of Japan before the Embassy of Japan in Iceland was established in February 2001, and was engaged in introducing tourism and culture. After the embassy was established, he devoted himself to consular work, and for more than 20 years until his retirement, he supported the consular work of the embassy and continued to provide friendly support to Japanese residents in Iceland.
 
He has also been teaching judo at the leading judo club in Iceland for over 25 years, making a significant contribution to the spread of judo in the country.