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Presentation Ceremony for the 2025 International Prize for Biology Held
January 22, 2026
On December 17, 2025, a presentation ceremony for the 2025 International Prize for Biology was held at The Japan Academy. The ceremony was attended by Their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino, Mr. UNO Yoshimasa, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Cabinet Office , and Mr. MATSUMOTO Yohei, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
In the presence of Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino, Professor Giacomo Rizzolatti delivering his acceptance address.
His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Akishino delivering his address.
Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Cabinet Office Mr. UNO Yoshimasa reading out a congratulatory message.
Minister of MEXT Mr. MATSUMOTO Yohei reading out a congratulatory message.
Professor Giacomo Rizzolatti delivering his acceptance address.
A scene from the Presentation Ceremony.
Professor Rizzolatti and his spouse in conversation with Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino.
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