The Government of Japan has announced the recipients for the Fall 2026 conferment of Japanese orders. Five individuals associated with Nagoya University were awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure:
| Name | Affiliation | Award | Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michinari Hamaguchi | Former President of Nagoya University | Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure | Outstanding service in education and research |
| Ryuhei Okumura | Professor Emeritus (Economics) | The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon | Outstanding service in education and research |
| Hiroyuki Sugiyama | Professor Emeritus (Literature) | The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon | Outstanding service in education and research |
| Koichi Kosaka | Professor Emeritus (Linguistics) | The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon | Outstanding service in education and research |
| Kojiro Imazu | Professor Emeritus (Education) | The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon | Outstanding service in education and research |