47th Decorations for Dangerous Duty Personnel Announced
Overview
The Cabinet decided on October 6 that the 65 people listed would receive the 47th Decorations for Dangerous Duty Personnel, dated November 3. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has provided details for the November 17 presentation ceremony, including the venue, entrance route, and filming guidance. The start time or presenters may change due to official duties or other circumstances.
Key points
- The Cabinet decided on October 6 that 65 people would receive the decorations.
- The decorations are dated November 3.
- Photography is permitted at the presentation ceremony, and advance registration is required for TV camera filming.
Overview
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the recipients of the 47th Decorations for Dangerous Duty Personnel and provided the date and venue for the presentation ceremony. The decorations are dated November 3, and the attached list names 65 recipients. The Cabinet made the decision on October 6.
Details
The presentation ceremony will take place at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in the Joint Conference Room on the 10th floor of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (2-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda City, Tokyo). The announcement date was coordinated with the Cabinet Office's announcement.
Attendees are asked to proceed directly to the venue. Because security gates restrict access at the building entrances, enter through Building No. 3 (the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism building). Entry via Building No. 2 (the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications building) is not permitted.
Photography is permitted. To avoid disrupting the proceedings, do not enter the aisle between recipients or move in front of the first row of recipient seats. Anyone wishing to film with a TV camera must register in advance with the Personnel Division. The start time or presenters may change due to official duties or other circumstances.