Commendation ceremony for Mr. Viner, President of Japan America Society in Rhode Island (July 15, 2017 ) 

July 26, 2017
Consul General Michii's greeting
Mr. Viner and Consul General Michii

On July 15th, a commendation ceremony for Mr. Viner, the President of Japan-America Society in Rhode Island was held at the Black Ships Festival Gala at Rosecliff in Newport, RI. Mr. Viner received The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for his contribution to the promotion of friendship between Japan and the United States.

with the presence of Rear Admiral Koji Manabe, Commander of Japanese Training Squadron visiting Newport