In 1970, a presentation ceremony for Shotoku Taishi zo (Statue of Prince Shotoku) donated by him was held in Montebello City, California, United States of America, where he was made an honorary citizen.
1970（S45）年、アメリカ合衆国カリフォルニア州モンテベロ市に寄贈した聖徳太子像の贈呈式が行われ名誉市民となる。