Japan announces autumn 2026 imperial decoration recipients in government service fields
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has announced the autumn 2026 imperial decorations, which take effect November 3, 2026. Recipients were chosen for work in areas such as administrative consultation, statistics, local government, information and communications, broadcasting and postal services. The main medal ceremony is set for November 26, 2026 in Tokyo, and the full recipient list is published separately.
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What does it mean?
People who have done outstanding public work in these fields are getting Japan's state honors this autumn. The honors take effect on November 3, 2026, and the main medal ceremony is on November 26, 2026 in Tokyo.
Who is affected?
The people named on the recipient list and their families, who will receive the medals.