Conferment Ceremony of the Certificate of Commendation 2025（September 24, 2025）
2025/9/26
On 24 September 2025, a conferment ceremony for the Certificate of Commendation was held at the residence of the Japanese Ambassador to honor six individuals who have made distinguished contribution to promoting Japan-Netherlands exchanges.
During the ceremony, Ambassador MINAMI delivered a congratulatory speech and presented the Certificate of Commendation. Family members and close friends attended the ceremony to celebrate the achievement of the recipients.
*As Ms. Fujiki and Ms. Kannan were unable to attend, representatives participated on their behalf.
During the ceremony, Ambassador MINAMI delivered a congratulatory speech and presented the Certificate of Commendation. Family members and close friends attended the ceremony to celebrate the achievement of the recipients.
*As Ms. Fujiki and Ms. Kannan were unable to attend, representatives participated on their behalf.
| The recipients of the Certificate of Commendation in 2025 | |
| Ms. Wanda Bom | Former Dutch Teacher, The Japanese School of Amsterdam |
| Ms. Kiyo Fujiki |
Founder & President, Stichting Japanese Helpdesk
Board Member, Dutch Haiku Association
Board Member, The Netherlands-Japan Association
Managing Committee/Board Member, European Network of Japanese Associations
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| Ms. Fumiko Inoue |
Co-Chair, Rotterdam Japan Club
Chair, Dutch Association of Japanese Language Teachers
Board Member, Camera Japan Festival
Supervisory Board Member, Shofukan Foundation
Board Member Shinzen (Shinto) Foundation
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| Ms. Emiko Kannan | Founder, Tulip Gakuen |
| Mr. Nobuaki Konno | Founder & President, KLM Karate Club |
| Ms. Chieko van Santen | Founding Member & 1st President, Nichiran Net Foundation |
