Foreign Minister’s Commendation - Dr Rosina Buckland
2026/10/21
On 21 October, Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki presented the Foreign Minister’s Commendation to Dr Rosina Buckland, Head of the Japan Section at the British Museum, at the Embassy of Japan.
Dr Buckland has greatly contributed to promoting understanding of Japanese culture and art in the UK through Japan-related exhibitions, including SAMURAI, which attracted over 180,000 visitors at the British Museum this year.
At the ceremony, Ambassador Suzuki paid tribute to Dr Buckland’s achievements and expressed his hope for her continued success.
Dr Buckland reflected on her connection with Japan and her work over the years, and expressed her gratitude to those who have supported her.
Dr Buckland has greatly contributed to promoting understanding of Japanese culture and art in the UK through Japan-related exhibitions, including SAMURAI, which attracted over 180,000 visitors at the British Museum this year.
At the ceremony, Ambassador Suzuki paid tribute to Dr Buckland’s achievements and expressed his hope for her continued success.
Dr Buckland reflected on her connection with Japan and her work over the years, and expressed her gratitude to those who have supported her.


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