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The 2026 Kyoto Prize Presentation Ceremony Held

The 2026 Kyoto Prize Presentation Ceremony took place at the Kyoto International Conference Center on November 10, with 700 esteemed guests.

Inamori Foundation Chairman Shigetada Nakanishi awarded the Kyoto Prize medal, diploma, and prize money (100 million yen per category) to each of the three laureates: Dr. Tsutomu Miyasaka in Advanced Technology, Dr. Farooq Azam in Basic Sciences, and Ms. Laurie Anderson in Arts and Philosophy.

Photo: Ms. Anderson receiving the medal from Chairman Nakanishi
Photo: Dr. Azam receiving the medal
Photo: Dr. Tsutomu Miyasaka delivering his acceptance speech
Photo: Three laureates receiving temari (traditional handballs) as commemorative gifts
Photo: Three laureates standing on stage

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