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Miyamoto Becomes First Video Game Developer to Receive Japan's Order of Culture
Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, has been selected to receive Japan's Order of Culture in 2026. This marks the first time a video game developer has been granted this prestigious national honor. The award, presented by the Emperor on November 3, recognizes his contributions to Japanese art and culture, following his 2019 receipt of the Person of Cultural Merit award.