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Japan Honors 3,861 People in Autumn Awards
Japan's government recognizes 3,861 individuals, including 99 foreign nationals, in this year's autumn honors list.
In brief
Japan's government recognizes 3,861 individuals, including 99 foreign nationals, in this year's autumn honors list. Japan honored 3,861 people, including 99 foreign nationals, in its autumn honors list. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Japan's Autumn Honors List
Japan's government released a list of 3,861 people recognized for this year's autumn honors, including 99 foreign nationals.
Key Recipients
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda, 70, received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.
Other Grand Cordon Recipients
Former Supreme Court Justice Katsuya Uga, 71, and former Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. President Masayuki Oku, 81, were also honored.
Women Honorees
400 women, including actress Keiko Matsuzaka, 74, received honors, accounting for 10.4% of all recipients.
Foreign Honorees
99 foreign nationals from 53 countries and regions were recognized, including former U.S. Air Force chief David Allvin, 63.
Additional Honors
50 people received orders with gold and silver star, 330 with gold rays and neck ribbon, and 1,415 with gold rays and rosette.
Award Ceremonies
The award ceremonies will take place at locations including the Imperial Palace in Tokyo starting November 10.
The short version
Japan honored 3,861 people, including 99 foreign nationals, in its autumn honors list.
