The former Secretary General of both the Hong Kong Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HKJCCI) and the Hong Kong Japanese Club Mr. Masakazu YAGYU awarded the Foreign Minister’s Commendation

 

　　　　The Foreign Minister’s Commendation presentation ceremony for Mr. Masakazu YAGYU, the former Secretary General of both the Hong Kong Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HKJCCI) and the Hong Kong Japanese Club, was held on 10 January, 2024, and the award was presented by Mr. Kenichi OKADA, Consul-General (Ambassador) of Japan.

　　　　The Foreign Minister’s Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups who have made outstanding achievements in the development of external economic fields, and in the promotion of mutural understanding and friendship between Japan and other countries and regions.

　　　　Mr. Yagyu served as Secretary General of the Hong Kong Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HKJCCI) and the Hong Kong Japanese Club for 11 years from 2011 to 2022. In the position of Secretary General of the HKJCCI, he supported in providing a smooth business environment for Japanese companies in Hong Kong, and actively established cooperative relationships with the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Government, the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the HKSAR, as well as local and foreign chambers of commerce and industry.

　　Through his wide range of connections, he has contributed much in solving various business issues in the region, such as requesting the Hong Kong government to relax strict coronavirus restrictions and requesting for early issuance of Hong Kong visas. His efforts have also helped the HKJCCI and local Japanese companies to maintain a strong presence in Hong Kong.

　　In addition, while being the Secretary General of the Hong Kong Japanese Club, he was responsible for a major project to relocate the Hong Kong Japanese Club in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the same club. He was able to manage a stable business operations at the Hong Kong Japanese Club, including managing the Japanese restaurants "Sansai" and "Sakura" inside the club, and has contributed to the expansion of Japan food culture and Japanese culture in Hong Kong.
　　
　　In recognition of his long contribution to exchanges between Japan and Hong Kong from both business and cultural aspects, YAGYU-san has been awarded the Foreign Minister's Commendation.