Japanese honors system

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The Japanese honors system is a formal framework of state awards and decorations that recognize individuals for distinguished achievements and contributions to the nation in fields such as culture, public service, and the arts.

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instanceOf state honors system
system of orders, decorations and medals
administeredBy Government of Japan NERFINISHED
authorizedBy Constitution of Japan NERFINISHED
awardFrequency typically twice a year
canBeAwardedTo Japanese citizens
foreign nationals
ceremonialRoleHeldBy Emperor of Japan NERFINISHED
country Japan
fieldRecognized academia
arts
culture
international relations
public service
science and technology
social welfare
sports
hasCategory commendations
decorations
medals
orders
headOfSystem Emperor of Japan NERFINISHED
highestDecoration Order of the Chrysanthemum NERFINISHED
includes Grand Cordon of the Order of the Chrysanthemum NERFINISHED
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun NERFINISHED
Medal of Honor (Japan) NERFINISHED
Order of Culture NERFINISHED
Order of the Chrysanthemum NERFINISHED
Order of the Paulownia Flowers NERFINISHED
Order of the Precious Crown NERFINISHED
Order of the Rising Sun NERFINISHED
Order of the Sacred Treasure NERFINISHED
People’s Honour Award NERFINISHED
legalBasis Law on Medals of Honor NERFINISHED
Law on Orders NERFINISHED
mainAwardSeasons autumn
spring
overseenBy Cabinet Office of Japan NERFINISHED
presentationCeremonyHeldAt Imperial Palace NERFINISHED
purpose promotion of culture and the arts
promotion of public service
recognition of contributions to the nation
recognition of distinguished achievements
reformContent expansion of eligibility for civilians
introduction of gender-neutral designs
restructuring of classes of orders
reformedIn 2003
selectionBody Decoration Bureau of the Cabinet Office NERFINISHED
selectionProcess Cabinet approval on recommendation
symbolizes state recognition of merit in Japan

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Person of Cultural Merit (Japan) isPartOf Japanese honors system
Medal of Honor with Green Ribbon partOf Japanese honors system
this entity surface form: Orders, Decorations and Medals of Japan
Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon partOf Japanese honors system
this entity surface form: Orders, Decorations and Medals of Japan
Medal of Honor with Blue Ribbon belongsTo Japanese honors system
this entity surface form: Orders, decorations, and medals of Japan
桐花大綬章 partOf Japanese honors system
this entity surface form: 日本の勲章制度