CANAKKALE - A Turkish professor of the Japanese language was awarded with Japanese Imperial Order for his contributions to the development of cultural relations between the two countries.
Prof. Mete Tuncoku from Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University said he would receive his award at a ceremony on May 20th at the Japanese Embassy in Ankara.
"I am very happy to be honored with such an award," Tuncoku said.
Tuncoku will also be received by Japanese Emperor Akihito in June.
(YMB-EÖ)