Watawala Plantations Chairman bestowed with ‘The Order of the Rising Sun’ by Government of Japan

Sunil Wijesinha, Chairman of Watawala Plantations PLC, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘The Order of the Rising Sun’ by the Government of Japan. This esteemed decoration was conferred upon him for his remarkable and enduring contributions to enhancing the Japan-Sri Lanka relationship.

Established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji, the Order of the Rising Sun recognizes individuals who have accomplished distinguished achievements in international relations, promoting Japanese culture, and preserving the environment. Mizukoshi Hideaki, the Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, upon Wijesinha, honouring him with the oldest decoration and third-highest honour awarded by the Japanese government.

Wijesinha, the former President of the Japan Sri Lanka Technical and Cultural Association (JASTECA), has tirelessly advocated for promoting Japan’s innovative organizational management systems in Sri Lanka such as ‘5S’.