... for her contributions to strenghtening cultural ties with Croatia in the field of music
H. E. Masato Iso, ambassador of Japan to Croatia, and Yoko Nishii
receiving the Commendation from the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs in the ceremony that took place in Croatia's capital Zagreb.
The Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements, in order to acknowledge their contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and other countries and areas. The Commendations also aim to promote the understanding and support of the Japanese public for the activities of the recipents.
Japanese pianist Yoko Nishii is a recipient of the Commendation for 2023. She was awarded for her continuous promotion of Croatian and Japanese music during the past 25 years, and in particular of the pianistic works of Dora Pejačević, the first Croatian woman-composer of international reputation. She had more than fifty soloist concerts in 25 Croatian cities.
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Yoko Nishii in Rovinj in Istrian peninsula, Croatia, 6th September, 2023
A view to the city of Rovinj through a window-glass
H. E. Masato Iso, Yoko Nishii, Edita Sošić Blažević (responsible for Culture and Education)
Fantastic Croatian wine from Istrian peninsula
Yoko Nishii in the city of Umag in Istrian peninsula, Croatia, 7th September, 2023
Yoko Nishii, a recipient of the 2023 Commendation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan,
in the Japanese Ambassador's Residence in Croatia's capital Zagreb
H. E. Masato Iso, ambassador of Japan to Croatia, and Yoko Nishii
Yoko Nishii with her friends from the city of Vinkovci. Dr.
Dražen Švagelj is just behind Yoko Nishii.
Yoko Nishii with friends: Darko Žubrinić, Dušica Hoban,
Jasmina Reis, and Doria Gabrić.
