Over 4,000 Japanese, 61 foreigners picked for fall decorations

Tuesday 03rd November, 06:57 AM JST

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some14some at 10:02 AM JST - 3rd November

and 61 foreign nationals for their contributions to society

Any JT poster among them? no, seems these awards are for people aged over 70 :)
LoveUSA at 10:04 AM JST - 3rd November

Any JT poster among them? no, seems these awards are for people aged over 70 :)

No, it is for people who contributed with something to the well being of humanity
timeon at 11:18 AM JST - 3rd November

my Prof got the purple ribbon. it's a great thing, because most guys get it after they retire, and he's "only" 58. nothing good for me though :)
MeanRingo at 11:31 AM JST - 3rd November

Girl Power! 51 percent of the population... 8 percent of the honours. Bravo!
nandakandamanda at 11:52 AM JST - 3rd November

My ex-student got a purple ribbon some years ago. He was pretty chuffed about it.
SumoBob at 10:40 AM JST - 4th November

>Girl Power! 51 percent of the population... 8 percent of the honours. Bravo!

Don't worry. More women will get it when they start handing out these things for former receipients of the "Best Jeanist" and "Best Ultimate Zone" awards. lol
Patrick Smash at 01:40 PM JST - 4th November

Only 318 women. This place will never change..