Attending the “2026 Sun & Star Legacy Award” Hosted by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
2026/4/30
Consul-General Koyama (fourth from the right), an award recipient Ms. Amy Lewis Hofland (to the left of Consul-General Koyama), and members of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
Governor Abbott
Consul-General Koyama
On April 15, Consul-General Koyama, who assumed his post on April 10, attended the “2026 Sun & Star Legacy Award” gala organized by the Japan America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth in Irving, Texas. The award is presented to individuals who have made notable contributions to strangthening Japan-U.S. relations.
This year’s recipients were Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Ms. Amy Lewis Hofland of the Crow Museum of Asian Art of the University of Texas at Dallas.
In his remarks, Consul-General Koyama stated that Japan and the United States share an indispensable partnership founded not only on diplomacy and security but also on robust economic ties and deep people-to-people exchanges. The Consul-General noted that, in Texas alone, more than 550 Japanese companies operate and support over 80,000 jobs. He also went on to mention the Japan-U.S. exchanges through sister-city partnerships, the upcoming Japan-Texas Economic Summit in this May, and the FIFA World Cup matches featuring the Japan national team in Dallas this June, expressing his belief that Japan's presence in North Texas will continue to grow even stronger.
In his acceptance remarks, Governor Abbott emphasized that Japan stands as one of Texas’s largest trading and investment partners, with many Japanese companies having established a strong presence in the state and contributing significantly local jobs creation. The Governor went on to say that the bond between Texas and Japan is built not only on strong economic foundations, but also on deeply shared cultural values and common vision, and expressed his strong commitment to further deepening and advancing this remarkable partnership in the years ahead.
The Consulate-General remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering and advancing the bonds of friendship and economic cooperation between Japan and the State of Texas.
This year’s recipients were Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Ms. Amy Lewis Hofland of the Crow Museum of Asian Art of the University of Texas at Dallas.
In his remarks, Consul-General Koyama stated that Japan and the United States share an indispensable partnership founded not only on diplomacy and security but also on robust economic ties and deep people-to-people exchanges. The Consul-General noted that, in Texas alone, more than 550 Japanese companies operate and support over 80,000 jobs. He also went on to mention the Japan-U.S. exchanges through sister-city partnerships, the upcoming Japan-Texas Economic Summit in this May, and the FIFA World Cup matches featuring the Japan national team in Dallas this June, expressing his belief that Japan's presence in North Texas will continue to grow even stronger.
In his acceptance remarks, Governor Abbott emphasized that Japan stands as one of Texas’s largest trading and investment partners, with many Japanese companies having established a strong presence in the state and contributing significantly local jobs creation. The Governor went on to say that the bond between Texas and Japan is built not only on strong economic foundations, but also on deeply shared cultural values and common vision, and expressed his strong commitment to further deepening and advancing this remarkable partnership in the years ahead.
The Consulate-General remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering and advancing the bonds of friendship and economic cooperation between Japan and the State of Texas.