Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum: The Government of Japan decided to honour former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, posthumously.
Key Facts:
- Shinzo Abe was the longest-serving PM of Japan.
- He is the fourth former prime minister to get Japan’s highest order, under the post-war Constitution.
- He was assassinated on July 8, 2022, while he was campaigning for election in the city of Nara.
About Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum:
- The Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum is the highest order in Japan.
- This prestigious award the Grand Cordon of the Order was established by Emperor Meiji of Japan in 1876.
- Later, on January 4, 1888, the Collar of the Order was added.
- This order can also be conferred posthumously, unlike European orders.
- To date, only 7 Japanese citizens have been given this order, apart from Imperial Family.
- The last order was given to former Prime Minister Saionji Kinmochi in 1928.
- Among all, eight others have been given posthumously with collar.
The Grand Cardon:
- It is the highest possible honour, given to a Japanese citizen during lifetime.
- To date, 53 Japanese citizens have been awarded the grand cardon, apart from members of the Imperial Family.
- Out of these, only 23 were alive at the time of receiving it.
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