List of Japanese Orders and Decorations
The chronological list contains the official Japanese orders and decorations , sorted by importance.
| image | German name | Japanese name | introduction | Award levels |
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Order of Chrysanthemums | Kikkashō ( 菊花 章 ) | December 27, 1876 | 2 |
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Order of the Paulownia Blossom | Tōkashō ( 桐花 章 ) | January 4, 1888 | 1 |
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Order of the Rising Sun | Kyokujitsushō ( 旭日 章 ) | April 10, 1875 | 6th |
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Order of the Holy Treasure | Zuihōshō ( 瑞宝 章 ) | January 4, 1888 | 6th |
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Order of the Noble Crown | Hōkanshō ( 宝 冠 章 ) | January 4, 1888 | 6th |
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Cultural order | Bunka-kunshō ( 文化 勲 章 ) | February 11, 1937 | 1 |
 Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor | Hōshō ( 褒 章 ) | December 7, 1881 | 6th |