Kyoto University professor Susumu Kitagawa, one of the three co-winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry, has called for long-term financial support for basic research, which takes time to product results. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/08/japan/science-health/japan-nobel-winners-speech-in-sweden/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #nobelprize #susumukitagawa #shimonsakaguchi
Wooden paddles featuring Shohei Ohtani, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and 10 other newsmakers from this year were unveiled by Tokyo-based doll-maker Kyugetsu on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/03/japan/hagoita-takaichi-ohtani/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #shoheiohtani #sanaetakaichi #newyear #shimonsakaguchi #susumukitagawa #nobelprize #kokuho
The government decided Friday to award the Order of Culture for this year to eight people, including Yomiuri Giants legend Sadaharu Oh. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/18/japan/sadaharu-oh-awards/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sadaharuoh #awards #susumukitagawa
The two Japanese winners of this year's Nobel prizes attended a reception for Swedish Crown Princess Victoria hosted by the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/14/japan/nobel-winners-reception-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #shimonsakaguchi #susumukitagawa #nobelprize #awards