Navajo/Diné quilter from Sheep Springs.

he was the first Japanese recipient of the FIFA Presidential Award.One of the inventors of karaoke.

A celebrated author and lyricist behind some of Japan’s most beloved picture books.The bishop of Buddhist Churches of America for 15 years.she and her husband George supported many institutions.

professor of international and public affairs at Columbia University.” his most famous work included TV commercial songs for Demae Iccho instant ramen.

A long-time soccer writer who covered 10 World Cups.

he and his colleagues pioneered one of the top robotic urologic programs in the nation.was the guest of honor at the ceremony.

IW Group founder Bill ImadaCool Japan Center Cool Business Award: Crunchyroll.dedicated to celebrating and sharing Japans rich cultural heritage.

is poised to become a vibrant destination for art.Tokyo; a shamisen musical performance; having their names written in kanji (Chinese characters) by shodo (Japanese calligraphy) experts; and sampling Yamanashi wines and sake.