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The Japan Prize is awarded to people from all parts of the world whose "original and outstanding achievements in science and technology are recognized as having advanced the frontiers of knowledge and served the cause of peace and prosperity for mankind".
Laureates from Kyoto University
| Year of award | Name | Title and affiliation at the time of award | Field | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 (21st) | Makoto Nagao |
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Information and Media Technology | Pioneering contributions to natural language processing and intelligent image processing |
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Masatoshi Takeichi |
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Cell Biology |
Fundamental contribution in elucidating the molecular mechanisms of cell adhesion |
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| 2004 (20th) | Kenichi Honda | President, Tokyo Polytechnic University (Formerly professor at the KyotoU Faculty of Engineering) |
Chemical Technology for the Environment | Pioneering work on photochemical catalysis and its application for the environment |