This year, fashion designer Tae Ashida will be the first recipient of the award.

The project was awarded the "Special Award from the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs."

The Special Award from the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs is given to those who have demonstrated outstanding results in cultural activities and contributed to the promotion of Japanese culture overseas,

The Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs awards this prize to those who have contributed greatly to international cultural exchange and have a strong ability to convey messages.

The award ceremony will be held in Kyoto Prefecture on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

The reason for this award is that "she has been active as a fashion designer inheriting a fashion house that has been in business for over 60 years,

He pioneered a new era through fashion, including being the first fashion designer to design onboard clothing for astronauts.

In addition to spreading "high-quality manufacturing" to the world, we also promote international cultural exchange, support for disaster-stricken areas,

The award recognizes the company's efforts to support women's participation in the workforce and its significant contributions to the promotion and development of arts and culture in Japan.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support in receiving this award.

We intend to continue to work hard in the future, so we hope you will continue to give us your patronage.

Announcement of the recipients of the 2024 Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs Special Award and the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs Award

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