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Shigeru Miyamoto to Receive Japan's Order of Culture

Original: Miyamoto’s Order of Culture: 8 Honorees, Nov. 3 [2026]

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto is reported to be among eight honorees receiving Japan's Order of Culture, one of the country's highest honours, in a ceremony on November 3, 2026. The award recognises lifelong contributions to Japanese culture, and Miyamoto's designation would place the legendary game designer behind Mario and Zelda among artists, scientists and other cultural figures.

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• Miyamoto’s Order of Culture: 8 Honorees, Nov. 3 [2026] · tech-insider.org

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