Mr. Muraoka, Representative Director of Dunhuang Co., Ltd., has received the Yamaguchi Prefecture Governor's Award for Contributions to Environmental Lifestyle.

We are pleased to announce that Hideharu Muraoka, Executive Chef and Representative Director of Dunhuang Co., Ltd., a group company of Yakiniku Sakai Holdings Co., Ltd., has been awarded the Yamaguchi Prefecture Governor's Award for Meritorious Contributions to Environmental Life (Culinary Work).

In addition to his efforts to train young chefs, he was recognized for his contributions to the development of cooking techniques and the improvement of the qualifications of chefs, including participating as an instructor in cooking experience classes.

■Yamaguchi Prefecture Official Website
https://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/press/202106/049436.html

Although the environment surrounding the food and beverage industry remains tough due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CEO Muraoka said that it is necessary to create a future for young chefs, and expressed his desire to work with various industries to contribute to the development of the entire prefecture.

Please look forward to Dunhuang Co., Ltd.'s continued success.