Three Peruvian citizens will be awarded the Order of the Rising Sun soon, the Government of Japan announced Tuesday.
Fukasawa will be decorated in the Asian nation, while Saito and Aquino's award ceremony will take place in Lima.
Ysabel Saito, former chairwoman of Peruvian-Japanese Women's Association (Fujinkai), has contributed to improving well-being of the
Peruvian-Japanese community.
She has promoted friendship links and mutual understanding between both countries by boosting social assistance activities, as well as keeping Japanese traditions alive.
He has contributed to boosting research and studies on Japan and other Asian countries in Peru.
Muneaki Fukasawa is the owner and chef of
Fuji, a representative Japanese restaurant in Peru with over 40 years in the business.
Likewise, his achievements have been recognized within and outside the country. Fukasawa has received several awards including a Merit Award for Promoting Japanese Cuisine Abroad and the Honorary Diploma of the Peruvian Congress.
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Published: 5/21/2019