The Emperor of Japan awarded The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold
Rays With Neck Ribbon, to
Saburo Muroga, professor emeritus. Muroga was recognized as "one
of Japan's computer pioneers," and a globally significant leader in
the extensive field of information processing since the early stages
of Japan's computer era.
During local ceremonies to take place at Japan House on October 23,
Yutaka Yoshizawa, Consul General of Japan at Chicago, will honor
both Muroga and Shozo Sato, professor emeritus of art and design and
the founding director of Japan House. The ceremony begins at 2:00.
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