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Shigeru Miyamoto Becomes First Game Dev To Receive Japan's Prestigious Culture Award

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Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Nintendo, is set to receive the Order of Culture award from the Emperor of Japan on November 3, 2026, during Japan's Culture Day. This prestigious honor recognizes contributions to Japan's art, literature, technology, or science. The award was established in the 1930s and is the highest cultural honor in Japan. Miyamoto is the first game developer to receive this specific award, marking a significant milestone in his career and the industry's recognition of game creators.

Key points

• Shigeru Miyamoto will receive the Order of Culture award from the Emperor of Japan on November 3, 2026, during Japan's Culture Day.
• The Order of Culture was established in the 1930s and is the highest cultural honor in Japan, awarded for contributions to art, literature, technology, or science.

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Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Nintendo, is set to receive the Order of Culture award from the Emperor of Japan on November 3, 2026, during Japan's Culture Day. This award was established in the 1930s and is the highest cultural honor in Japan, recognizing contributions to art, literature, technology, or science.

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