Consulate General Makoto Iyori of Japan in Seattle hosted a reception at his official residence on Friday to commemorate the departure of the 2024 cohort of participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.
Seattle sushi pioneer Shiro Kashiba receives Order of the Rising Sun
Shiro Kashiba received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays from Consul General of Japan Makoto Iyori and Mrs. Yuko Iyori on July 2, at the couple’s home in Seattle.
Seattle continues tradition with cherry tree planting ceremony
The eleven new trees were the second set to be planted in Seattle this season as part of a commitment to plant two dozen new cherry trees.
Mayor Bruce Harrell, Consul General of Japan honor Japanese history by unveiling commemorative plaque next to downtown’s new cherry blossom trees
On Dec. 6th, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Consul General of Japanese in Seattle Makoto Iyori and his wife Yuko unveiled a commemorative plague in front of a newly planted cherry tree, near the entrance to Pike Place Market.
Makoto Iyori assumes role as Consul General of Japan in Seattle
Consul General Makoto Iyori assumed his duties in Seattle on Oct. 24, marking the beginning of his tenure as the newly appointed Consul General of Japan.