order of culture

The Order of Culture (文化勲章) is a Japanese Order (decoration), established on February 11, 1937. The order has one class only, and may be awarded to men and women for contributions to Japan's art, literature or culture; recipients of the order also receive an annuity for life. The order is conferred by the Emperor of Japan in person on November 3 each year. The badge of the order, which is in gold with white enamel, is in the form of an orange blossom; the central disc bears three crescent-shaped jades, a representation of the Yasakani Jewel. The badge is suspended on a purple ribbon, which is worn around the neck. The order ranks between the Order of the Sacred Treasures, First Class and the Order of the Rising Sun, Double Rays (second class).

Order Of Culture

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