Awards

Certificate of Appreciation from New York State Senator John C. Liu:

The Tarumi Violinists performed at the 2021 Holiday Block Party hosted by the honorable Senator John C. Liu for the community.

Certificate of Commendation by Minister of Foreign Affairs is awarded to the people and groups who have been active in international arena promoting mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and other countries, and in particular, those with outstanding contribution to world peace. The certificate recognizes and commends their great achievement and at the same time, asks Japanese nationals to further understand and support their activities.

Certificate of Commendation

To: Tarumi Violin Foundation

Your group has contributed to the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and other countries and thereby forging friendship and goodwill between our country and various nations. Your achievement is so prominent that I hereby pay deep respect to and commend your great work.

July 20, 2016 (The 28th Year of Heisei)

Fumio Kishida
Minister of Foreign Affairs

On March 20th, 2009, the Earth Society Foundation awarded the Tarumi Violinists The Earth Trustee Peace Certificate for their valuable contribution towards peace.

On January 18th, 2009, the World Professional Martial Arts Organization awarded the Tarumi Violinists an award for their work as Musical Ambassadors of Peace and Goodwill and awarded Mrs. Yukako Tarumi an award for Outstanding Musical Director and Humanitarian. The awards ceremony took place at Madison Square Garden.

In February 1996, this letter of recognition was provided by the Vatican’s radio station, Radio Vaticana, for the recording of the group’s performance followed by the one for Pope John Paul II at Vatican. The recorded music was aired three times globally.

Translation of the Thank You Letter from Vatican Radio Station:

“Radio Vaticana conveys gratitude to the Tarumi Violinists and Maestro Yukako Tarumi for the collaboration offered within the artistic activities of the pontifical broadcaster.”