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This article serves as an index – as complete as possible – of all the honorific orders or similar decorations awarded by Japan, classified by Monarchies chapter and Republics chapter, and, under each chapter, recipients' countries and the detailed list of recipients.
The Japanese honours system is a system implemented for rewarding awards to Japanese and non-Japanese persons for their achievements and service to Japan. The Emperor is the head of the honors system in Japan. Established during the 1870s shortly after the Meiji Restoration, it was modelled on European systems of orders and decorations.
This article serves as an index - as complete as possible - of all the honorific orders or similar decorations received by the Japanese Imperial Family, classified by continent, awarding country and recipient.
Each of the First to Third Ranks is divided into Senior (正, shō) and Junior (従, ju).The Senior First Rank (正一位, shō ichi-i) is the highest in the rank system. It is conferred mainly on a very limited number of persons recognized by the Imperial Court as most loyal to the nation during that era.
Many organizations in Japan award such titles upon a sincere study and dedication of Japanese martial arts. The below mentioned titles are awarded after observing a person's martial arts skills, their ability of teaching and understanding of martial arts and the most importantly as a role model and the perfection of one's character.
Military awards and decorations of Japan (1 C, 6 P) Pages in category "Orders, decorations, and medals of Japan" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
Inouye became the first U.S. Representative for Hawaii and the first Japanese American congressman; he served as one of Hawaii's U.S. senators from 1963 continuously until his death in 2012. [20] This with the * indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously
The ambassador of Japan to the United States has existed since 1860, interrupted by disagreements and wars during World War II. Shigeo Yamada is the current Japanese ambassador to the United States, having been appointed on October 24, 2023.