Ayu has been honored with the "Dark Blue Ribbon Medal" by the government for her 10 million yens donation to the National Center for Global Health and Medicine last year, according to the government page "(this medal) is awarded to individuals who have made exceptionally generous financial contributions for the good of the public.It is conferred when the occasion arises, after the Decoration Bureau of the Cabinet Office has screened the candidates recommended by relevant ministries."
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