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Japanese government autumn honors announcements

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The Japanese government has announced the recipients of the 2026 autumn honors and decorations, recognizing individuals for their contributions to society, industry, and public service. In the Ishinomaki region, recipients included mediation commissioner Katsuhiko Shizuishi, who received the Medal of Blue Ribbon, alongside former councilors Katsunori Abe and Mikio Otsuki, who were awarded the Order of the Rising Sun. Other honors in the area were given for contributions to construction, fire service, administration, and education. In Hokkaido, professional excellence was recognized through the Medal of Yellow Ribbon awarded to Tomoki Ishihara and Shinya Nakata, while other individuals received both Yellow and Blue Ribbon medals for various efforts. In Kagoshima Prefecture, 14 residents were honored for achievements in environmental beautification, agriculture, industry, traditional crafts, social welfare, and public service. ~~Similarly,~~ In Shiga Prefecture, 11 residents ~~in Shiga Prefecture~~ received various medals, including the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, the Medal with Yellow Ribbon, and the Medal with Blue ~~Ribbon,~~ Ribbon. Recent announcements for ~~their dedicated efforts~~ Kyoto Prefecture include 19 individuals and ~~outstanding~~ one organization selected for their achievements. In Shiga Prefecture, 11 residents were honored, including one Medallic Order of the Green Ribbon, four Medallic Order of the Yellow Ribbon, and six Medallic Order of the Blue Ribbon. Notable among these is former Governor Shingo Mimura, who was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun for his efforts in stabilizing the prefecture’s finances during difficult economic periods.

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