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Mario creator becomes 1st gaming figure chosen for Japan's Order of Culture

The 73-year-old Nintendo veteran will receive the medal from Emperor Naruhito at Tokyo's Imperial Palace on Nov. 3, Japan's Culture Day.

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Oct 30, 2026
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Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of “Super Mario” and “The Legend of Zelda,” has become the first person from the video game industry selected for Japan’s Order of Culture.

The prestigious honor recognized the Nintendo executive for his nearly five decades of work in video game development.

Historic recognition

The Order of…

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