Consul General's Commendation Ceremony for University of Calgary Japanese Lecturer Ms. Akiko Sharp

On April 18th, at the official residence of the Consul General, University of Calgary's full time Japanese lecturer Ms. Akiko Sharp was awarded the Consul General's Commendation. Ms. Sharp has been a major contributor to the promotion of Japanese language in Canada for many years, including teaching at various universities and Japanese language schools in Manitoba and Alberta, as well as serving as chairman of the Alberta Japanese Language Teachers Association.

Ms. Akiko Sharp receives an award from the Consul General Kobayashi


Ms. Akiko Sharp receives a bouquet of flowers from Dr. Yang of the University of Calgary


Group photo with Ms. Akiko Sharp