Mario Creator Miyamoto, 7 Others to Receive Japan's Culture Medal
Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto has been named a recipient of Japan's Order of Culture, becoming the first video game industry figure to receive the honor. Several other cultural and scientific figures were also recognized for their contributions.
Why it matters
The recognition of a video game creator by the Japanese government signifies the growing cultural and economic legitimacy of the gaming industry.
Tokyo, Oct. 23 (Jiji Press)--Shigeru Miyamoto, the Nintendo Co. executive fellow who created a famous video game character, Mario, and seven others will receive Japan's fiscal 2026 Order of Culture, the government said Friday.
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