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ぶんこうろうしゃ 文化功労者
Noun
1. Person of Cultural Merit; honorary title recognizing outstanding cultural contributionsSee also 文化勲章
Wikipedia definition
2. Person of Cultural MeritPerson of Cultural Merit is an official Japanese recognition-honor which is awarded annually to select people who have made outstanding cultural contributions. This distinction is intended to play a role as a part of a system of support measures for the promotion of creative activities in Japan. As of 1999, 576 people had been selected as Persons of Cultural Merit.
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