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"The Japanese government has honored big-deal East Village restaurateur Bon Yagi — who owns restaurants like Sakagura, Hasaki, Cha-an Teahouse, Sake Bar Decible, Rai Rai Ken, and Hi-Collar — with the Order of the Rising Sun, “for his outstanding contributions to promoting Japanese cuisine in the United States,” according to a release. The award is given out for “distinguished achievements in ... the promotion of Japanese culture,” among other things." - Stefanie Tuder