Japanese orders

The Order of the Precious Crown

The Order of the Precious Crown (Hōkan-shō) is an Order from Japan established in 1888 by Emperor Meiji and usually reserved for females.

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The Order of Culture (Japan)

The Order of Culture (Bunka-kunshō) is an order of Japan established in 1937 and conferred by the Emperor of Japan in person.

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The Order of the Sacred Treasure

The Order of the Sacred Treasure (or 瑞宝章 Zuihō-shō) is the most widely conferred Japanese order. It was established in 1888 by Emperor Meiji.

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The Order of the Rising Sun

The Order of the Rising Sun (Kyokujitsu-shō) was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese government, established in 1875.

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The Order of the Paulownia Flowers

The Order of the Paulownia Flowers is an order presented by the Japanese government and established in 1888 during the Meiji Restoration.

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The Order of the Chrysanthemum

The Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum is is the highest possible honor a Japanese citizen can be awarded during his or her lifetime.

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The Order of the Golden Kite

The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan established in 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of Jimmu Tennō".

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