Shigeru Miyamoto named first gaming industry honoree for Japan’s Order of Culture

Anime News Network, citing Nikkei and Denfaminico Gamer, reports that Japan’s education ministry named Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto among eight Order of Culture honorees for 2026. He is the first person from the gaming industry selected for the honor. Miyamoto said the award reflects the work of the many people who make games together.