{"id":10404,"date":"2026-10-30T13:58:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T12:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designmuseum.dk\/en\/?page_id=10404"},"modified":"2026-10-30T13:58:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T12:58:55","slug":"design-museum-director-receives-prestigious-japanese-honour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/designmuseum.dk\/en\/design-museum-director-receives-prestigious-japanese-honour\/","title":{"rendered":"DESIGN MUSEUM DIRECTOR RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS JAPANESE HONOUR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Anne-Louise Sommer, Director of Designmuseum Danmark, was awarded the prestigious Japanese decoration, the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, at a ceremony held at the Japanese Ambassador\u2019s residence this week. The honour recognises her contribution to promoting Japanese culture in Denmark.<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nJapanese culture and design have been a central focus of the museum\u2019s collection since its founding, and Japanese traditions have inspired Danish architects and designers for generations. Throughout her 15 years as Director, Anne-Louise Sommer has played a pivotal role in maintaining and strengthening the museum\u2019s close ties with Japanese culture and design.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">On 29 October, Japanese Ambassador Mikio Mori presented the prestigious decoration on behalf of the Emperor of Japan at a ceremony held at the Ambassador\u2019s residence. In its official announcement of the award, the Japanese Embassy stated:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cMs. Anne-Louise Sommer, Director of the Designmuseum Danmark will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in recognition of her contribution to introducing Japanese culture to Denmark and promoting mutual understanding between Japan and Denmark.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Learning from Japan<br \/>\n<\/strong>In recent years, the museum has presented several exhibitions highlighting Japanese design and craftsmanship. In the permanent collection exhibition\u00a0<em>WONDER<\/em>, visitors can explore the museum\u2019s extensive collection of\u00a0<em>tsuba<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Japanese sword guards. In 2026, the museum presented a major exhibition of modern Japanese poster art alongside a display of Japanese woodblock prints by the renowned artist Katsushika Hokusai, drawn from the museum\u2019s collection. From 2015 to 2019, the exhibition\u00a0<em>Learning from Japan<\/em>\u00a0showcased Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, ceramics and graphic works alongside Danish ceramics, architecture and furniture design inspired by Japan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>About the Order<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, is a prestigious Japanese decoration awarded in the name of the Emperor of Japan. Established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji, the Order of the Rising Sun is Japan\u2019s oldest national decoration. It is awarded to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the state or society, including foreign nationals who have helped strengthen Japan\u2019s international relations and promote awareness of Japanese culture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anne-Louise Sommer, Director of Designmuseum Danmark, was awarded the prestigious Japanese decoration, the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, at a ceremony held at the Japanese Ambassador\u2019s residence this week. The honour recognises her contribution to promoting Japanese culture in Denmark. 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