Royal Park Hotels Former Group Executive Chef Akira Takahashi received the “Medal with Yellow Ribbon” from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s Fall 2020 Awards

[Royal Park Hotels] Former Group Executive Chef Akira Takahashi receives the “Medal with Yellow Ribbon” from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s Fall 2020 Awards
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Mitsubishi Jisho Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. Press release: December 19, 2024 [Royal Park Hotels] Former Group Executive Chef Akira Takahashi received the “Medal with Yellow Ribbon” from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s Fall 2020 Awards At Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. (Headquarters:
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President Masaya Oshima, hereinafter referred to as “MJHR”), he served as group executive chef at Royal Park Hotels until last year, and currently supports junior staff. We would like to inform you that Akira Takahashi has been awarded the “Medal with Yellow Ribbon” by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in the fall of 2020.
The Medal with Yellow Ribbon is awarded to those who have worked hard in agriculture, commerce, industry, etc. and have skills and
accomplishments that serve as role models for others. After the transfer ceremony held at a hotel in Tokyo on Tuesday, November 26th, we had an audience with His Majesty the Emperor at the Imperial Palace. Mr. Takahashi has spent many years constantly studying on the front lines of the field, pursuing Western cuisine while sometimes incorporating new techniques, and using the knowledge and techniques he has cultivated to entertain customers both domestically and internationally. Since 2006, he has been the executive chef at Yokohama Royal Park Hotel, overseeing each restaurant, banquet and wedding departments, and supervising the overall cooking. We also worked hard to promote local production for local consumption and to train the next generation, and received an award from the local government for contributing to the promotion of skills both within the company and in the local community. In 2023, he was selected as an “Outstanding Technician (Modern Master Craftsman)” by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. ■ Comments upon receiving the award I am grateful that I have been able to follow the teachings of my predecessors, which is to approach cooking face-to-face, and at times make reforms, and have been able to continue my 46-year career as a chef with the support of many people. I am grateful that I was able to continue to study hard, and I will continue to work hard to repay the favor. thank you very much.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39557/945/39557-945-39441ec3491eaef5e82b7d9fc044975f-1500×1000.jpg ■ Akira Takahashi Profile Born in 1959. After graduating from culinary school in 1979, he joined Century Hyatt Tokyo (currently Hyatt Regency Tokyo). From 1986, he received technical guidance from Pierre Troisgros and Michel Troisgros of France’s three-star restaurant Troisgros, and spent 15 years honing his skills. He joined the Yokohama Royal Park Hotel Nikko (then known as Nikko) in 1993 when it opened, and served as head chef at restaurants and banquets, becoming executive chef in 2006 and executive chef in 2013. In 2022, he will become Group Chef and Executive Chef of Royal Park Hotels & Resorts. From 2024, he will retire from his position and support the next generation. 2013 Kanagawa Prefecture Governor’s Award for Excellent Hygiene Skills / 2015 Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Award for Contributions to Cooking ​ 2023 Received “Modern Master Craftsman” Western Cuisine Chef / 2024 Received the Autumn Award of Reiwa 6 “Medal with Yellow Ribbon” ■Reiwa 6 Autumn Award In order to receive the medal, the recommended candidates were examined by the Prime Minister, and the award of the medal was decided at a cabinet meeting on Friday, October 25th, and was issued on Sunday, November 3rd. In connection with the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, 160 people have been awarded the Medal with Green Ribbon, which is given to individuals who have engaged in social service activities and have achieved outstanding results, to 6 people and 12 organizations who have dedicated themselves to their work. people The Medal with Yellow Ribbon was awarded to 85 people who serve as role models, and the Medal with Blue Ribbon was awarded to those who have contributed to the public interest in fields such as medical care and social welfare, or who have contributed to affairs such as civil welfare and children’s committees. There are 57 people.
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