Chef Miyamura of the CGoJ in Mumbai awarded the Foreign Minister's Commendations
2026/10/9
On 1st October, the Foreign Minister's Commendation Ceremony for fiscal year 2026 was held in Tokyo and the Foreign Minister's Commendation for excellent chefs of Japan's missions overseas was also presented to 22 chefs serving at overseas missions. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi awarded the commendation certificate to Mr. Kosei Miyamura, the official chef of Consulate-General of Japan in Mumbai, as an "Excellent Executive Official Chefs for Japan's Missions Overseas".
As a "Culinary Diplomat," Chef Miyamura has made significant contributions to the promotion of Japanese culinary culture and the appeal of Japanese food products by providing high-quality cuisine at official lunches, dinners, and receptions at the embassies and consulates. He has served at a total of four diplomatic missions abroad, including his current post at the Consulate-General of Japan in Mumbai. This award marks his second commendation for his long-serving carrier as official residence chef. We look forward to his continued success in coming years.
As a "Culinary Diplomat," Chef Miyamura has made significant contributions to the promotion of Japanese culinary culture and the appeal of Japanese food products by providing high-quality cuisine at official lunches, dinners, and receptions at the embassies and consulates. He has served at a total of four diplomatic missions abroad, including his current post at the Consulate-General of Japan in Mumbai. This award marks his second commendation for his long-serving carrier as official residence chef. We look forward to his continued success in coming years.