Dr. Zakir Hussain, the 2022 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Arts and Philosophy, passed away at the age of 73. He received the 2022 Kyoto Prize for opening up new musical possibilities for the tabla, a traditional Indian percussion instrument, through collaborations with musicians of various genres from around the world.
Dr. Takeo Kanade , the 2016 Kyoto Prize laureate in Advanced Technology, received the John Scott Award. The Award is presented to the individuals who contribute to the “comfort, welfare and happiness” of humankind.
On November 14, in honor of the 2024 Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences, Dr. Paul F. Hoffman’s commemorative lecture was held at 21KOMCEE, the University of Tokyo. Dr. Hoffman delivered an impassioned lecture on the impact of snowball Earth on the evolution of living organisms, followed by Dr. Joseph Kirschvink, proponent of the snowball Earth...
The 2024 Kyoto Prize Commemorative Lectures were held on the 11th at the Kyoto International Conference Center, with 1,100 participants in attendance.
The 2024 Kyoto Prize Presentation Ceremony was held at the Kyoto International Conference Center on November 10 and 700 guests attended from around the world. We have selected some of the most impressive scenes and compiled them into a 3-minute video. Please take a look!
The 2024 Kyoto Prize Presentation Ceremony took place at the Kyoto International Conference Center on November 10, with an esteemed audience of 700 guests in attendance.
The 2024 Kyoto Prize Laureates Introduction Videos Are Now Available!
The registration for the 2024 Kyoto Prize Commemorative Lecture has now closed, as we have reached full capacity. Thank you very much for your overwhelming interest.
In this installment of the series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mrs. Ariane Mnouchkine, the 2019 Kyoto Prize laureate in the Arts and Philosophy category.
The event will be held on Monday, November 11, at the Kyoto International Conference Center. It’s a rare opportunity to learn about the laureates' achievements, views on life, and personalities. Please join us.
Dr. Robert Samuel Langer, the 2014 Kyoto Prize laureate in Advanced Technology, has been selected as one of this year’s winners of the Kavli Prize in Nanoscience, the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters announced.
The Inamori Foundation is pleased to announce the laureates of the 2024 Kyoto Prize, an international award presented to individuals who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of humankind.