Congratulations Dr. Tadataka (Tachi) Yamada on being awarded the Order of the Raising Sun by the Government of Japan.
“On November 3, 2018, the Government of Japan announced that Dr. Tadataka Yamada, former President of the Global Health Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, in recognition of his contributions in strengthening Japan’s leadership and public-private partnerships in the field of global health.” Ref: https://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/00_000521.html
One of the great rewards of being an event photographer is going to great events and meeting amazing people. Yamada Sensei is an amazing person, google him and find out why. These pics were taken at a private reception honoring Dr. Yamada on November 6, 2018.