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8 unusual facts about Order of the Sacred Treasure


Adlai Stevenson III

Stevenson has been honored by the government of Japan with the Order of the Sacred Treasure, and is an Honorary Professor of Renmin University in China.

Akira Murata

He was further honored in 1993 with the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star of Japan (Kun-ni-to Zuihosho).

Arthur Ray Hawkins

For this work, he was awarded the Emperor of Japan Third Order of the Sacred Treasure, which is the highest Japanese award ever given to a foreign military officer.

Daniel J. Boorstin

Boorstin was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, First Class, by the Japanese government in 1986.

Gheorghe Bâgulescu

In 1939, the Japanese Emperor awarded him the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class, after the publication of his book "Japanese Soul".

Reg Cudlipp

He remained director until 1986, and in 1982 was the first Briton to be awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure.

Robert G. Emmens

Colonel Emmens decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, and Chinese Army, Navy, Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade, and the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure.

Trevor Leggett

On 3 May 1984, Leggett was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd Class (Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon), by the Japanese government for his services in introducing Japanese culture to the UK.


Masao Takahashi

In 2002, Takahashi was decorated by the Emperor of Japan with the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, in recognition of his service to improving the status of Japanese-Canadians through his lifelong commitment to the promotion and development of Judo in Canada.

In 2002 he was decorated by the Emperor of Japan with the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, in recognition of his service to improving the status of Japanese-Canadians through his lifelong commitment to the promotion and development of Judo in Canada.


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