 Subsequent overseas postings included Beirut (1974-1976), Geneva (1976-1978), and Washington, D.C. (1980-1982).Kimura was awarded the Hoso-Bunka Foundation Prize in 1986 for outstanding performance in newscasting, and the Vaughn-Ueda Prize in 1988, an award presented to the journalist whose works contribute to promoting international understanding.In 1989, he moved from NHK to join Fuji TV.