Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, is one of 124 foreign nationals recognized in this year's fall decorations for enhancing friendship with Japan, the government said Wednesday.
Kennedy, 63, who served as the U.S. envoy from 2013 to 2017, will be bestowed with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, the highest honor to be conferred in the fall commendations.
"Most of all, I will always treasure the warm welcome I received from the Japanese people, their friendship and willingness to teach me about their beautiful country, its dazzling culture, and ancient traditions," Kennedy said in a statement.