Order of Culture
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The Order of Culture (文化勲章, bunka kunshō) is a Japanese Order (decoration), established on February 11, 1937. The order has one class only, and may be awarded to men and women for contributions to Japan's art, literature or culture; recipients of the order also receive an annuity for life. The order is conferred by the Emperor of Japan in person on Culture Day (November 3) each year.
The badge of the order, which is in gold with white enamel, is in the form of an mandarin orange blossom; the central disc bears three crescent-shaped jades (magatama). The badge is suspended on a gold and enamel wreath of mandarin orange leaves and fruit, which is in turn suspended on a purple ribbon worn around the neck.
The order ranks between the Order of the Sacred Treasures, First Class and the Order of the Rising Sun, Double Rays (second class).
[edit] See also
- Order of the Chrysanthemum
- Order of the Rising Sun
- Order of the Precious Crown
- Order of the Golden Kite
- Order of the Sacred Treasures
- Medals of Honor (Japan)
