On 4 Dec, CLAIR Sydney attended the Consul-General’s Commendation Awarding Ceremony held by the Consulate-General of Japan, Sydney. Ms Atsuko Kobayashi Radcliffe, Mr Sadaharu Muramatsu, and the Sydney Sakura Choir are recipients of the Consul-General’s Commendations which honour their contributions to the relationship between Japan and Australia.
Ms Nella Hall, Councillor and former Deputy Mayor of Strathfield gave a toast at the event. Strathfield is where one of the orchestras conducted by Mr Sadaharu Muramatsu, who is a recipient of the Consul-General’s Commendation, is based.
Mr Muramatsu conducts several orchestras in Sydney, including the Strathfield Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Sakura Choir. Through his work, Mr Muramatsu contributes greatly to the mutual understanding between Australia and Japan.
The Sydney Sakura Choir was established by Japanese people living in Sydney. The group performs regularly at Japan-related events including the Cherry Blossom Festival in Cowra. The group reinforces the strong friendship and understanding between Australia and Japan through their performances.
Ms Atsuko Kobayashi Radcliffe is the first and only Japanese winemaker to establish her own winery and brand in Australia. Ms Kobayashi Radcliffe contributes significantly to the bilateral relationship between Australia and Japan through her work in the sake and wine industry.
CLAIR Sydney will continue to deepen our relationships with Japanese organisations in Australia.
From the 3rd to the 13th of December, eight selected swimmers from the Fukuoka Swimming Association visited NSW, where they participated in joint training sessions with a local school and competed in the 2024-25 Speedo NSW Senior State Age Championships.
