Nicușor Dan l-a decorat pe actorul Kuranosuke Sasaki

President Nicușor Dan awarded Japanese actor Kuranosuke Sasaki the Order of "Cultural Merit" for his significant contributions to cultural relations between Romania and Japan. The honor recognizes his involvement in major theatrical projects and his role in promoting Romanian theater internationally. Sasaki, born in 1968 in Kyoto, has a career spanning over three decades in theater, film, and television, and is known for his collaborations with Romanian director Silviu Purcărete. He has participated in productions like "Richard III" and "Iona," receiving accolades for his performance in the latter. Additionally, he gained international recognition for his role in the Oscar-winning film "Godzilla Minus One."