The Order of the Precious Crown (宝冠章, Hōkan-shō) is a Japanese order, established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. Since the Order of the...

the Precious Crown and Collar of the Supreme Chrysanthemum) (明治21年勅令第1号（宝冠章及大勲位菊花章頸飾ニ関スル件）2条1項, Meiji 21-nen Chokurei dai-1-go (Hōkanshō oyobi dai-kun’i...

persons who have distinguished themselves in terms of cultural development. 宝冠章 Order of the Precious Crown Only women are eligible for the award. The award...

Joyce Irene Ackroyd, OBE FAHA 宝冠章 (23 November 1918 – 30 August 1991) was an Australian academic, translator, author and editor. She was a scholar of...