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Honma, astronomer behind black hole image, named for autumn honor

Summary by The Japan Times
Japan's government said Monday that it would award Medals of Honor to 736 people and 25 organizations this fall.

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The government announced the recipients of the Autumn Honors on the 2nd. Fourteen individuals and one organization from the prefecture received awards. One organization received the Green Ribbon Medal for social service, three individuals received the Yellow Ribbon Medal for diligent work, and one organization received the Blue Ribbon Medal for outstanding service in public affairs, etc. […Read more]

The government announced the recipients of the 2026 Autumn Medals of Honor on November 2nd. The awards will be officially conferred on November 3rd. Seventeen people from Kumamoto Prefecture (14 men and 3 women) are among the recipients. Three will receive the Yellow Ribbon Medal, awarded to those who have dedicated themselves to their field, and 14 will receive the Blue Ribbon Medal, awarded to those who have contributed to the public good. Her…

The recipients of this year's "Autumn Honors" were announced on the 2nd, with contemporary artist Yoshitomo Nara among those selected for the Purple Ribbon Medal. Nara, known for his works depicting children with sharp gazes, commented with humor, "When I first heard the news, I honestly thought, 'Huh, me?' I was scolded more often than praised when I was a child," adding, "I'm grateful to everyone who has looked at my art and supported me." Add…

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