Presentation of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette to Mr. Greg Canfield, Former Secretary of Commerce, State of Alabama. (January 30, 2025)

On January 30, 2025, Consul General Mio Maeda presented “the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette” to Mr. Greg Canfield, Former Secretary of Commerce, State of Alabama. Kay Ivey, Governor of Alabama, also attended the ceremony and made congratulatory remarks. 

Former Secretary Canfield was recognized for his valuable contributions to promoting regional economic exchanges and mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.