The Order of Culture (文化勲章) 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 November 3 each year. An Order is a decoration, awarded by a government to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity. ... February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The term annuity, in current use in the insurance industry, refers to two very different types of legal contracts with very different purposes. ... His Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan The Emperor of Japan (天皇 tennō) is Japans titular head of state and the head of the Japanese Imperial Family. ... November 3 is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 58 days remaining. ...

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. This article deals with the fruit; for alternative meanings, see orange (disambiguation), or for an article about the word itself, see orange (word) Oranges and orange juice Ambersweet oranges Sectioned navel orange. ... A selection of antique, hand-crafted Chinese jadeite jade buttons Jade An ornamental stone, jade is a name applied to two different silicate minerals. ...

The order ranks between the Order of the Sacred Treasures, First Class and the Order of the Rising Sun, Double Rays (second class). The Order of the Sacred Treasures (瑞宝章) is a Japanese Order (decoration), established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. ... Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun The Order of the Rising Sun or Kyokujitsu sho(旭日章) is a Japanese Order (decoration), established on August 10, 1871 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. ...

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)

The Grand Order of the Badge of the Chrysanthemums (大勳位菊花章), or simply the Order of the Chrysanthemum, is Japans highest order, established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. ... Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun The Order of the Rising Sun or Kyokujitsu sho(旭日章) is a Japanese Order (decoration), established on August 10, 1871 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. ... The Order of the Precious Crown (宝冠章) is a Japanese Order (decoration), established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. ... The Order of the Golden Kite (金鵄章) was a Japanese Order (decoration), established on February 12, 1889 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. ... The Order of the Sacred Treasures (瑞宝章) is a Japanese Order (decoration), established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. ... Since the late 19th Century, the Government of Japan has issued six different types of Medals of Honor (褒章 hosho) to individuals for achievements in various fields. ...

External link

Decoration Bureau page