Recipients of the Fifth Nakasone Yasuhiro Award
Mr. Masahito WATANABE, MA
Award of Excellence
Born: February 6, 1975
Affiliation: Visiting Scholar
Sigur Center for Asian Studies, The George Washington University, Washington DCJapan

Mr. Watanabe was involved in grassroots activities in the election campaign of a female US representative andcontributed to the presence and political participation of an Asian American group. Upon his return to Japan hebecame a journalist. In the recent US presidential election, Mr. Watanabe analyzed the outreach efforts andaccurately foresaw that the Democrat party would win the election. After the inauguration, he has closely
observed the Obama administration and the complex relationship between various racial and religious groups insystematic research into the democratic process in the US.
Mr. Watanabe has conducted research and activities toward improving mutual understanding between Japanand the US which will form a foundation for peace and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region. We look forward to
his continued work toward this effort.

Ms. Yuki TATSUMI, MA
Incentive Award
Born: February 15, 1971
Occupation: Senior Associate, East Asia ProgramHenry L. Stimson Center, Washington DCJapan

Ms. Tatsumi has had experience working at policy research institutes in the US and the Embassy of Japanthrough which she has developed exchange with US government agencies for her research in Japan–US relations.
She has positively and clearly explained Japanese diplomacy and security matters including exercise ofcollective defense, UN peacekeeping activities, the relationship with neighboring countries of China and Korea
and other Asian countries, and other issues in an endeavor to increase understanding of Japan. She has conducted
research and activities to reduce misconceptions and portray accurate representation of Japan and Asia toeliminate discrimination and thereby contribute to peace and stability in the Asia Pacific region.

Mr. Tae-Hyo KIM, PhD
Incentive Award
Born: February 23, 1967
Republic of Korea
Occupation: Principal Secretary to the President for National Security Strategy
Office of the President, Blue House, Seoul, Korea
Dr. Kim has conducted political science research regarding the US and Japan as a foundation for his analysis of
the reciprocal relationships between Korea and the US, Korea and Japan, and the US and Japan, and issues theyface from each of their perspectives. He researched Northeast Asia from a realistic standpoint and offered
recommendations for effective ways to foster a cooperative relationship to maintain peace and stability in theregion. This award is meant to recognize his research and recommendations toward peace and stability in Asia todate and express expectations for future progress.

Mr. Fumihiko IMAMURA, PhD
Incentive Award
Born: September 24, 1961
Occupation: Professor, Tsunami Engineering Laboratory
Disaster Control Research Center, Tohoku University

JapanDr. Imamura has conducted research, education, and promoted further understanding of tsunami tidal waves bothin Japan and internationally, and promoted the dissemination of technology and education. In particular, heactively worked for technological support to be provided after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and accepted
students from affected areas to study such technologies as assessment of damage, reconstruction, and signal
warning systems. This award is meant to recognize his activity to significantly advance efforts in analyzing andreducing disaster from a tsunami in the Asia Pacific region.