On February 2 , 2015 , Ross was awarded the medal of the Order of the Rising Sun , Gold and Silver Star in recognition for strengthening the bonds between Japan and the US ( including his service as Chairman of the Board of New York 's Japan Society , his work to promote and strengthen the Japanese economy , and his relief efforts after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Wilbur Ross