Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Japan's Order of Culture award
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto will be the first game developer to receive Japan's Order of Culture award. Read more
Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, will be the first video game developer to receive Japan's Order of Culture award. This prestigious honor, presented by the Japanese government, recognizes Miyamoto's significant contributions to the advancement of Japanese culture in the fields of art, literature, science, and technology.
The ceremony, to be held on Culture Day, November 3, 2026, will see the Emperor of Japan bestow the award upon Miyamoto in person. In his acceptance remarks, Miyamoto expressed his deep honor at receiving such a distinguished accolade, crediting his success to the collaborative efforts of many talented individuals and the unwavering support of his audience.
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