In March 2024, Mr Hirose was awarded an honorary MBE for his efforts in fostering UK-Japan relations, and in particular his work with Wales.
Yn 2024 cafodd ei gydnabod gan y proffesiwn fel Athro Ysgol Uwchradd y Flwyddyn yng Ngwobrau Addysgu Proffesiynol Cymru a chafodd wobr arian yng Ngwobrau Addysgu Pearson Cenedlaethol y DU.