Awarded the Cavaliere of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy

On Friday, June 27, I was awarded the Cavaliere dell'Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana （Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic） at the Embassy of the Italian Republic in Japan.
The Cavaliere dell'Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana is an order of merit awarded by the Italian government to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of culture, economics, and society.

Awarded the Cavaliere of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy

Wearing the pin badge on the collar.
From left: Susumu Shingu, Gianluigi Benedetti （Italian Ambassador）, Giuseppe Di Murro （Consular Section Chief and Cultural Affairs Officer）

Awarded the Cavaliere of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy

From left: Gianluigi Benedetti （Italian Ambassador） and Susumu Shingu.

Awarded the Cavaliere of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy

Susumu Shingu receiving two medals, a pin badge, and a certificate of commendation. （Left: Yasuko Shingu）