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Nintendo Legend Shigeru Miyamoto Becomes First Game Designer to Be Awarded Japan's Order of Culture

Innovative and prolific Nintendo game developer Shigeru Miyamoto will receive Japan’s highest honor for cultural merit next month. The 73-year old is the first video game developer to receive the Order of Culture, which is presented by the Emperor of Japan.

Nintendo Legend Shigeru Miyamoto Becomes First Game Designer to Be Awarded Japan's Order of Culture
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Innovative and prolific Nintendo game developer Shigeru Miyamoto will receive Japan’s highest honor for cultural merit next month. The 73-year old is the first video game developer to receive the Order of Culture, which is presented by the Emperor of Japan.

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Published
10/23/2026 12:47
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10/23/2026 13:52
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  1. Shigeru Miyamoto Becomes 1st Game Creator to be Honored With Japan's Order of Culture AwardAnime News Network
  2. Shigeru Miyamoto Becomes First Game Dev To Receive Japan's Prestigious Culture AwardNintendo Life

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