Ambassador’s Commendation for Mr. Andre Pienaar, President of Namibia Kendo Federation

                                              
           Mr. Pienaar (left), Ambassador Harada (right)                                                                                  A Kendo demonstration by members of the Federation



On 3 February 2022, Mr. Andre Pienaar was awarded the Ambassador’s commendation for his long-standing contribution to strengthening the bilateral relations between Japan and Namibia.

Mr. Pienaar, together with several members, founded the Kendo Federation in 2016. The number of members has now reached more than 20. The Federation has been active in introducing the Japanese martial art with bamboo swords, Kendo, in Namibia. Mr. Pienaar and the Federation members also have been supporting the Embassy by performing Kendo demonstrations in cultural events.