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Award Ceremony for the 21st JSPS Prize and Japan Academy Medal Held in Tokyo
March 25, 2025
On February 4, 2025, the Award Ceremony for the 21st JSPS Prize and the Japan Academy Medal was held at the Japan Academy, with the honor of being attended by Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino. The ceremony was a resounding success, with Mr. NONAKA Atsushi, State Minister of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), representing Dr. ABE Toshiko, MEXT Minister, and with distinguished guests from various fields in attendance.
The JSPS Prize aims to raise the level of scientific research in Japan to the world's highest standards by recognizing young researchers with rich creativity and outstanding research abilities at the early stages of their careers, thereby stimulating their research motivation and providing support for the advancement of their research work. This year, the Prize was awarded to 25 young researchers who are expected to be the future leaders of scientific research in Japan.
JSPS President delivers congratulatory remarks.
Review report by Dr. KAJITA Takaaki, Review Committee Chair.
His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Akishino presents his address.
Congratulatory remarks by MEXT Minister Dr. ABE Toshiko read by State Minister Mr. NONAKA Atsushi.
Awarding the JSPS Prize.
Dr. SAKAI Nami, a representative of the JSPS Prize recipients, delivers a speech.
Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino converse with the recipients during the reception.
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