2010 (26th) Japan PrizeJapan Prize Week
Monday, April 20

Joint Press Conference

Tuesday, April 21

Commemorative Lectures

Wednesday, April 22

No.

42 Jul. 2009

Area of Studies I: mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering
Fields eligible for the award: Industrial Production and Production Technology
Background and rationale:
Since the industrial revolution, the remarkable development of science and technology has significantly
improved people’s standard of living, thereby realizing the creation of a prosperous society not seen before in
the history of mankind. Nevertheless, there are still many people in the world who have not reaped the benefitsof this prosperity and it has also become clear that we must take into account the fragility of the earth’s
environment in our pursuit of science and technology. In view of these circumstances, we must continue to
strive for further innovation in production technology for the truly prosperous future of mankind.

Achievement eligible:

P R I Z E

Courtesy call on the Japan Academy

J A P A N

Welcome Reception

The categories for the 2010 (26th) Japan Prizes are "Industrial Production and Production Tecnology"
and "Biological Production and Environment". Candidates have been recommended through numerous
letters of nomination received by the Foundation from all over the world. Japan Prize Selection
Committee has been organized by the Foundation and the results will be announced in January 2010. The
presentation ceremony will take place in April 2010.

THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FOUNDATION OF JAPANAkasaka Twin Tower East, 13th Floor, 2-17-22
Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052, JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-5545-0551 Fax: +81-3-5545-0554
info@japanprize.jp www.japanprize.jp

The 2010 Japan Prize will be awarded to honor achievement that brings about remarkable progress in scienceand technology in the field of industrial production and production technology and that makes an outstanding
contribution to society by improving the safety or convenience of the lives of people or by overcoming poverty
through the creation of new products or industries, or improvement in productivity.

Two US Scientists
Awarded 2009 Japan Prize
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
Attended the Presentation Ceremony

Area of Studies II: biology, agriculture, and medicine
Fields eligible for the award: Biological Production and Environment
Background and rationale:
The existence of mankind has depended on the earth’s biological resources in various forms in the past andwill continue to do so. However, the earth’s environment which supports our biological resources has been
rapidly deteriorating. Furthermore, while innovations in technology have dramatically increased our capacity to
produce food, the world population has been growing at an explosive rate and is surpassing the growth of the
production capacity. In addition to protecting the environment and ensuring biodiversity, sustainable production
is essential.

Achievement eligible:

Saturday, April 25

Sightseeing in Kyoto

Academic Round Table Discussion

P H O T O S

Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister

Professional Luncheon at the FCCJW E E K

Visit to the Foundation Office

The 2010 Japan Prize will be awarded to honor achievement that brings about remarkable progress in scienceand technology in the field of biological production and environment and that makes an outstanding contribution
to society in the following ways: improving the everyday life of people, overcoming poverty by significantly
increasing food production or improving food production efficiency, maintaining biodiversity, or realizing apleasant living environment.

The Science and Technology Foundation of JapanThe Foundation was established in 1982, aiming to contribute to further development of scienceand technology. In addition to recognizing outstanding achievements with the Japan Prize, theFoundation has been promoting knowledge and information on science and technology by hostingthe "Easy-to-understand Science and Technology" seminars and awarding research grants to help
nurture young scientists.

“Easy-to-understand Science and Technology” Seminars
The Foundation holds a series of seminars on advanced technologies used widely in everyday life. In theseminars designed for students and the general public, experts in the related fields explain in plain terms thetechnologies that are also the focus of interest at that time. Since the first seminar was held in March 1989 over
20 years ago, almost 200 seminars have been held across Japan.

The 2009 Japan Prize Presentation Ceremony was held in the National Theatre of Japan in Tokyo on Thursday, April 23, to honor
those who have significantly contributed to the progress of world science and technology and who have dedicated themselves topromoting peace and prosperity for mankind.
This year, 163 candidates were nominated in the field of "transformation towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature"and 308 candidates were nominated for "technological integration of medical science and engineering." From the total 471
nominees, the 2009 Japan Prizes went to two American scientists.
Dr. Dennis L. Meadows won the prize for his contribution towards a sustainable world as based upon a celebrated 1972 report titled"The Limits to Growth." Dr. David E. Kuhl won the prize for his contribution to tomographic imaging in nuclear medicine.

Research Grants
The Foundation provides research grants to scientists and researchers under 35 years of age. Every year, theFoundation selects projects in the same fields as the Japan Prize of that year and gives one million Japanese yen
for a project. For 2009, 10 projects were selected from each of the two fields and 20 young scientists received
the grants.

Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS)
Under the auspices of the Swedish Federation of Young Scientists and with the support of the Nobel
Foundation, the Science and Technology Foundation of Japan sends two Japanese students to the annual
Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar since 1987.

OUTLINEThe Japan Prize is awarded to world-class scientists andresearchers who were credited with original and outstandingachievements and contributed to the advancement of scienceand technology, thereby furthering the cause of peace and theprosperity of mankind. No distinction is made as to nationality,
occupation, race, or gender. Only living persons may be named.

Fields of study for the prize encompass all categories of scienceand technology, with two fields designated for the prize eachyear in consideration of developments in science and technology.
Each Japan Prize Laureate receives a certificate of merit and acommemorative medal. A cash award of 50 million yen is alsopresented for each prize field.

Field : Transformation towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature

Achievement

BanquetThe Presentation CeremonyContribution towards a sustainable world as foundedin the 1972 report titled “The Limits to Growth”
Acceptance Speech

Dr. Dennis L. Meadows (U.S.A.)
Born : June 7, 1942
Professor Emeritus of Systems Policy,
University of New Hampshire
President, Laboratory for Interactive Learning

It is impossible with the time we have here for me to thank personally the dozens of mentors,
hundreds of students, and thousands of colleagues who contributed to my education and myresearch. I hope it will suffice to say that it has been a privilege to work with each of them, and they
have taught me very much.
I started my professional career in the physical sciences. I studied chemistry, and I worked in alarge government laboratory. But then I shifted to the management sciences. Problems at theinterface between the physical and the management sciences have been the focus of my work eversince - for the past forty years. Understanding how humanity’s cultural norms, political systems,
technological capabilities, and management practices can be brought into balance with the planet’s
limits has been an enormously challenging and rewarding life-long pursuit.
I envy one advantage of the physical scientists. They can learn new facts about nature at their own
pace. They can race ahead of their audience being confident that sooner or later society will catchup, understand their discoveries, and benefit from their work. My field is fundamentally different. I
cannot move far ahead of my audience. There is no meaningful science of sustainable developmentin the abstract. Nothing I have learned, nothing I have done has any real value, unless it is accepted
and used widely by society.
It gives me no satisfaction whatsoever to develop a theoretical path to survival of our species.
Sustainable development requires new understanding and different behavior. Therefore much of myprofessional effort has been devoted to communication and teaching - finding new ways to help
people to understand the causes and consequences of limits and to change their current habits.
This prize will contribute much to that effort. It gives me the inspiration and the resources foranother two decades of work. For that I am deeply thankful to you all.

Field : Technological integration of medical science and engineering

Achievement

The Japan Prize Ceremony took place in the presence of their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, and with the attendance of 850 prominent guests,
including politicians, government officials, diplomatic corps, businessmen, scholars and researchers, and media representatives. After the address by Prof.
Yoshikawa, the Chairman of the Science and Technology Foundation of Japan, Dr. Kumagai, the Selection Committee Chairman, reported on the results ofthe selection process and introduced the laureates. Reasons for recognizing of the laureates’ achievements with the prize were explained by the Panel
Chairman, Dr. Kaya in the field of “transformation towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature” and by the other Panel Chairman, Dr. Kanazawa
in the field of “technological integration of medical science and engineering.” This was followed by the presentation of the Japan Prize Certificate, Medaland prize money of 50 million Japanese yen to the laureates. After the laureates’ speeches, H. E. Mr. Kono, the Speaker of the House of Representatives,delivered the congratulatory address on behalf of the three branches of government. The Japan Prize presentation Ceremony formally concluded with acommemorative concert by the Tokyo Geidai Student Orchestra.

Following the presentation ceremony, a banquet for the 2009 Japan Prize laureates was held at Imperial Hotel Tokyo on theevening of April 23 in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress as well as 270 dignitaries including Japanese
government officials, heads of diplomatic missions to Japan, and celebrities from various fields and their spouses.
A congratulatory address was delivered by H.E. Mr. Satsuki Eda, President of the House of Councilors.
Prior to closing the banquet, the two laureates gave speeches of acknowledgment and brought the banquet to its close.

Contribution to tomographic imaging
in nuclear medicine
Acceptance Speech
I am deeply honored to accept the Japan Prize today and to join the distinguished company ofprevious award recipients.
I thank The Science and Technology Foundation of Japan and particularly President Ito, Chairman
Yoshikawa and the Selection Committee. I am grateful that you have chosen to recognize my role in
the evolution of emission tomography in nuclear medicine.
Cross sectional imaging of targeted radioactive tracers is used now as a unique probe inevidence-based medical care, in scientific clinical research and in drug development. Emission
tomography has benefited the health of men, women and children throughout the world. This
success has come from efforts of talented scholars from many countries. It has come from close
integrations of medical science, chemistry and engineering. The future is bright for this kind ofmolecular imaging.
I thank you for recognizing my contributions. I thank you as well for acknowledging theopportunity of emission tomography in nuclear medicine and how this discipline can aspire to thegoals of the Foundation.

Their Majesties the Emperorand Empress attend thecommemorative concert

Acceptance Speech
by Dr. Meadows

Commemorative concert

Congratulatory addressby H.E. Mr. Kono

Their Majesties the Emperor andEmpress arrive at the banquet hallOpening address by President Ito

Congratulatory address by H.E. Mr. Eda

Opening addressby Chairman, Prof. Yoshikawa

Introduction of the laureatesby Dr. Kumagai

Citation for the award
by Dr. Kaya

Citation for the award
by Dr. Kanazawa

His Majesty the Emperor with the spousesof the laureates

Acknowledgement by Dr. MeadowsAcknowledgement by Dr. Kuhl

Dr. David E. Kuhl (U.S.A.)
Born: October 27, 1929
Professor, Radiology,
University of Michigan Medical School

Field : Transformation towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature

Achievement

BanquetThe Presentation CeremonyContribution towards a sustainable world as foundedin the 1972 report titled “The Limits to Growth”
Acceptance Speech

Dr. Dennis L. Meadows (U.S.A.)
Born : June 7, 1942
Professor Emeritus of Systems Policy,
University of New Hampshire
President, Laboratory for Interactive Learning

It is impossible with the time we have here for me to thank personally the dozens of mentors,
hundreds of students, and thousands of colleagues who contributed to my education and myresearch. I hope it will suffice to say that it has been a privilege to work with each of them, and they
have taught me very much.
I started my professional career in the physical sciences. I studied chemistry, and I worked in alarge government laboratory. But then I shifted to the management sciences. Problems at theinterface between the physical and the management sciences have been the focus of my work eversince - for the past forty years. Understanding how humanity’s cultural norms, political systems,
technological capabilities, and management practices can be brought into balance with the planet’s
limits has been an enormously challenging and rewarding life-long pursuit.
I envy one advantage of the physical scientists. They can learn new facts about nature at their own
pace. They can race ahead of their audience being confident that sooner or later society will catchup, understand their discoveries, and benefit from their work. My field is fundamentally different. I
cannot move far ahead of my audience. There is no meaningful science of sustainable developmentin the abstract. Nothing I have learned, nothing I have done has any real value, unless it is accepted
and used widely by society.
It gives me no satisfaction whatsoever to develop a theoretical path to survival of our species.
Sustainable development requires new understanding and different behavior. Therefore much of myprofessional effort has been devoted to communication and teaching - finding new ways to help
people to understand the causes and consequences of limits and to change their current habits.
This prize will contribute much to that effort. It gives me the inspiration and the resources foranother two decades of work. For that I am deeply thankful to you all.

Field : Technological integration of medical science and engineering

Achievement

The Japan Prize Ceremony took place in the presence of their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, and with the attendance of 850 prominent guests,
including politicians, government officials, diplomatic corps, businessmen, scholars and researchers, and media representatives. After the address by Prof.
Yoshikawa, the Chairman of the Science and Technology Foundation of Japan, Dr. Kumagai, the Selection Committee Chairman, reported on the results ofthe selection process and introduced the laureates. Reasons for recognizing of the laureates’ achievements with the prize were explained by the Panel
Chairman, Dr. Kaya in the field of “transformation towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature” and by the other Panel Chairman, Dr. Kanazawa
in the field of “technological integration of medical science and engineering.” This was followed by the presentation of the Japan Prize Certificate, Medaland prize money of 50 million Japanese yen to the laureates. After the laureates’ speeches, H. E. Mr. Kono, the Speaker of the House of Representatives,delivered the congratulatory address on behalf of the three branches of government. The Japan Prize presentation Ceremony formally concluded with acommemorative concert by the Tokyo Geidai Student Orchestra.

Following the presentation ceremony, a banquet for the 2009 Japan Prize laureates was held at Imperial Hotel Tokyo on theevening of April 23 in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress as well as 270 dignitaries including Japanese
government officials, heads of diplomatic missions to Japan, and celebrities from various fields and their spouses.
A congratulatory address was delivered by H.E. Mr. Satsuki Eda, President of the House of Councilors.
Prior to closing the banquet, the two laureates gave speeches of acknowledgment and brought the banquet to its close.

Contribution to tomographic imaging
in nuclear medicine
Acceptance Speech
I am deeply honored to accept the Japan Prize today and to join the distinguished company ofprevious award recipients.
I thank The Science and Technology Foundation of Japan and particularly President Ito, Chairman
Yoshikawa and the Selection Committee. I am grateful that you have chosen to recognize my role in
the evolution of emission tomography in nuclear medicine.
Cross sectional imaging of targeted radioactive tracers is used now as a unique probe inevidence-based medical care, in scientific clinical research and in drug development. Emission
tomography has benefited the health of men, women and children throughout the world. This
success has come from efforts of talented scholars from many countries. It has come from close
integrations of medical science, chemistry and engineering. The future is bright for this kind ofmolecular imaging.
I thank you for recognizing my contributions. I thank you as well for acknowledging theopportunity of emission tomography in nuclear medicine and how this discipline can aspire to thegoals of the Foundation.

Their Majesties the Emperorand Empress attend thecommemorative concert

Acceptance Speech
by Dr. Meadows

Commemorative concert

Congratulatory addressby H.E. Mr. Kono

Their Majesties the Emperor andEmpress arrive at the banquet hallOpening address by President Ito

Congratulatory address by H.E. Mr. Eda

Opening addressby Chairman, Prof. Yoshikawa

Introduction of the laureatesby Dr. Kumagai

Citation for the award
by Dr. Kaya

Citation for the award
by Dr. Kanazawa

His Majesty the Emperor with the spousesof the laureates

Acknowledgement by Dr. MeadowsAcknowledgement by Dr. Kuhl

Dr. David E. Kuhl (U.S.A.)
Born: October 27, 1929
Professor, Radiology,
University of Michigan Medical School

Field : Transformation towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature

Achievement

BanquetThe Presentation CeremonyContribution towards a sustainable world as foundedin the 1972 report titled “The Limits to Growth”
Acceptance Speech

Dr. Dennis L. Meadows (U.S.A.)
Born : June 7, 1942
Professor Emeritus of Systems Policy,
University of New Hampshire
President, Laboratory for Interactive Learning

It is impossible with the time we have here for me to thank personally the dozens of mentors,
hundreds of students, and thousands of colleagues who contributed to my education and myresearch. I hope it will suffice to say that it has been a privilege to work with each of them, and they
have taught me very much.
I started my professional career in the physical sciences. I studied chemistry, and I worked in alarge government laboratory. But then I shifted to the management sciences. Problems at theinterface between the physical and the management sciences have been the focus of my work eversince - for the past forty years. Understanding how humanity’s cultural norms, political systems,
technological capabilities, and management practices can be brought into balance with the planet’s
limits has been an enormously challenging and rewarding life-long pursuit.
I envy one advantage of the physical scientists. They can learn new facts about nature at their own
pace. They can race ahead of their audience being confident that sooner or later society will catchup, understand their discoveries, and benefit from their work. My field is fundamentally different. I
cannot move far ahead of my audience. There is no meaningful science of sustainable developmentin the abstract. Nothing I have learned, nothing I have done has any real value, unless it is accepted
and used widely by society.
It gives me no satisfaction whatsoever to develop a theoretical path to survival of our species.
Sustainable development requires new understanding and different behavior. Therefore much of myprofessional effort has been devoted to communication and teaching - finding new ways to help
people to understand the causes and consequences of limits and to change their current habits.
This prize will contribute much to that effort. It gives me the inspiration and the resources foranother two decades of work. For that I am deeply thankful to you all.

Field : Technological integration of medical science and engineering

Achievement

The Japan Prize Ceremony took place in the presence of their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, and with the attendance of 850 prominent guests,
including politicians, government officials, diplomatic corps, businessmen, scholars and researchers, and media representatives. After the address by Prof.
Yoshikawa, the Chairman of the Science and Technology Foundation of Japan, Dr. Kumagai, the Selection Committee Chairman, reported on the results ofthe selection process and introduced the laureates. Reasons for recognizing of the laureates’ achievements with the prize were explained by the Panel
Chairman, Dr. Kaya in the field of “transformation towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature” and by the other Panel Chairman, Dr. Kanazawa
in the field of “technological integration of medical science and engineering.” This was followed by the presentation of the Japan Prize Certificate, Medaland prize money of 50 million Japanese yen to the laureates. After the laureates’ speeches, H. E. Mr. Kono, the Speaker of the House of Representatives,delivered the congratulatory address on behalf of the three branches of government. The Japan Prize presentation Ceremony formally concluded with acommemorative concert by the Tokyo Geidai Student Orchestra.

Following the presentation ceremony, a banquet for the 2009 Japan Prize laureates was held at Imperial Hotel Tokyo on theevening of April 23 in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress as well as 270 dignitaries including Japanese
government officials, heads of diplomatic missions to Japan, and celebrities from various fields and their spouses.
A congratulatory address was delivered by H.E. Mr. Satsuki Eda, President of the House of Councilors.
Prior to closing the banquet, the two laureates gave speeches of acknowledgment and brought the banquet to its close.

Contribution to tomographic imaging
in nuclear medicine
Acceptance Speech
I am deeply honored to accept the Japan Prize today and to join the distinguished company ofprevious award recipients.
I thank The Science and Technology Foundation of Japan and particularly President Ito, Chairman
Yoshikawa and the Selection Committee. I am grateful that you have chosen to recognize my role in
the evolution of emission tomography in nuclear medicine.
Cross sectional imaging of targeted radioactive tracers is used now as a unique probe inevidence-based medical care, in scientific clinical research and in drug development. Emission
tomography has benefited the health of men, women and children throughout the world. This
success has come from efforts of talented scholars from many countries. It has come from close
integrations of medical science, chemistry and engineering. The future is bright for this kind ofmolecular imaging.
I thank you for recognizing my contributions. I thank you as well for acknowledging theopportunity of emission tomography in nuclear medicine and how this discipline can aspire to thegoals of the Foundation.

Their Majesties the Emperorand Empress attend thecommemorative concert

Acceptance Speech
by Dr. Meadows

Commemorative concert

Congratulatory addressby H.E. Mr. Kono

Their Majesties the Emperor andEmpress arrive at the banquet hallOpening address by President Ito

Congratulatory address by H.E. Mr. Eda

Opening addressby Chairman, Prof. Yoshikawa

Introduction of the laureatesby Dr. Kumagai

Citation for the award
by Dr. Kaya

Citation for the award
by Dr. Kanazawa

His Majesty the Emperor with the spousesof the laureates

Acknowledgement by Dr. MeadowsAcknowledgement by Dr. Kuhl

Dr. David E. Kuhl (U.S.A.)
Born: October 27, 1929
Professor, Radiology,
University of Michigan Medical School

2010 (26th) Japan PrizeJapan Prize Week
Monday, April 20

Joint Press Conference

Tuesday, April 21

Commemorative Lectures

Wednesday, April 22

No.

42 Jul. 2009

Area of Studies I: mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering
Fields eligible for the award: Industrial Production and Production Technology
Background and rationale:
Since the industrial revolution, the remarkable development of science and technology has significantly
improved people’s standard of living, thereby realizing the creation of a prosperous society not seen before in
the history of mankind. Nevertheless, there are still many people in the world who have not reaped the benefitsof this prosperity and it has also become clear that we must take into account the fragility of the earth’s
environment in our pursuit of science and technology. In view of these circumstances, we must continue to
strive for further innovation in production technology for the truly prosperous future of mankind.

Achievement eligible:

P R I Z E

Courtesy call on the Japan Academy

J A P A N

Welcome Reception

The categories for the 2010 (26th) Japan Prizes are "Industrial Production and Production Tecnology"
and "Biological Production and Environment". Candidates have been recommended through numerous
letters of nomination received by the Foundation from all over the world. Japan Prize Selection
Committee has been organized by the Foundation and the results will be announced in January 2010. The
presentation ceremony will take place in April 2010.

THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FOUNDATION OF JAPANAkasaka Twin Tower East, 13th Floor, 2-17-22
Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052, JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-5545-0551 Fax: +81-3-5545-0554
info@japanprize.jp www.japanprize.jp

The 2010 Japan Prize will be awarded to honor achievement that brings about remarkable progress in scienceand technology in the field of industrial production and production technology and that makes an outstanding
contribution to society by improving the safety or convenience of the lives of people or by overcoming poverty
through the creation of new products or industries, or improvement in productivity.

Two US Scientists
Awarded 2009 Japan Prize
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
Attended the Presentation Ceremony

Area of Studies II: biology, agriculture, and medicine
Fields eligible for the award: Biological Production and Environment
Background and rationale:
The existence of mankind has depended on the earth’s biological resources in various forms in the past andwill continue to do so. However, the earth’s environment which supports our biological resources has been
rapidly deteriorating. Furthermore, while innovations in technology have dramatically increased our capacity to
produce food, the world population has been growing at an explosive rate and is surpassing the growth of the
production capacity. In addition to protecting the environment and ensuring biodiversity, sustainable production
is essential.

Achievement eligible:

Saturday, April 25

Sightseeing in Kyoto

Academic Round Table Discussion

P H O T O S

Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister

Professional Luncheon at the FCCJW E E K

Visit to the Foundation Office

The 2010 Japan Prize will be awarded to honor achievement that brings about remarkable progress in scienceand technology in the field of biological production and environment and that makes an outstanding contribution
to society in the following ways: improving the everyday life of people, overcoming poverty by significantly
increasing food production or improving food production efficiency, maintaining biodiversity, or realizing apleasant living environment.

The Science and Technology Foundation of JapanThe Foundation was established in 1982, aiming to contribute to further development of scienceand technology. In addition to recognizing outstanding achievements with the Japan Prize, theFoundation has been promoting knowledge and information on science and technology by hostingthe "Easy-to-understand Science and Technology" seminars and awarding research grants to help
nurture young scientists.

“Easy-to-understand Science and Technology” Seminars
The Foundation holds a series of seminars on advanced technologies used widely in everyday life. In theseminars designed for students and the general public, experts in the related fields explain in plain terms thetechnologies that are also the focus of interest at that time. Since the first seminar was held in March 1989 over
20 years ago, almost 200 seminars have been held across Japan.

The 2009 Japan Prize Presentation Ceremony was held in the National Theatre of Japan in Tokyo on Thursday, April 23, to honor
those who have significantly contributed to the progress of world science and technology and who have dedicated themselves topromoting peace and prosperity for mankind.
This year, 163 candidates were nominated in the field of "transformation towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature"and 308 candidates were nominated for "technological integration of medical science and engineering." From the total 471
nominees, the 2009 Japan Prizes went to two American scientists.
Dr. Dennis L. Meadows won the prize for his contribution towards a sustainable world as based upon a celebrated 1972 report titled"The Limits to Growth." Dr. David E. Kuhl won the prize for his contribution to tomographic imaging in nuclear medicine.

Research Grants
The Foundation provides research grants to scientists and researchers under 35 years of age. Every year, theFoundation selects projects in the same fields as the Japan Prize of that year and gives one million Japanese yen
for a project. For 2009, 10 projects were selected from each of the two fields and 20 young scientists received
the grants.

Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS)
Under the auspices of the Swedish Federation of Young Scientists and with the support of the Nobel
Foundation, the Science and Technology Foundation of Japan sends two Japanese students to the annual
Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar since 1987.

OUTLINEThe Japan Prize is awarded to world-class scientists andresearchers who were credited with original and outstandingachievements and contributed to the advancement of scienceand technology, thereby furthering the cause of peace and theprosperity of mankind. No distinction is made as to nationality,
occupation, race, or gender. Only living persons may be named.

Fields of study for the prize encompass all categories of scienceand technology, with two fields designated for the prize eachyear in consideration of developments in science and technology.
Each Japan Prize Laureate receives a certificate of merit and acommemorative medal. A cash award of 50 million yen is alsopresented for each prize field.

2010 (26th) Japan PrizeJapan Prize Week
Monday, April 20

Joint Press Conference

Tuesday, April 21

Commemorative Lectures

Wednesday, April 22

No.

42 Jul. 2009

Area of Studies I: mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering
Fields eligible for the award: Industrial Production and Production Technology
Background and rationale:
Since the industrial revolution, the remarkable development of science and technology has significantly
improved people’s standard of living, thereby realizing the creation of a prosperous society not seen before in
the history of mankind. Nevertheless, there are still many people in the world who have not reaped the benefitsof this prosperity and it has also become clear that we must take into account the fragility of the earth’s
environment in our pursuit of science and technology. In view of these circumstances, we must continue to
strive for further innovation in production technology for the truly prosperous future of mankind.

Achievement eligible:

P R I Z E

Courtesy call on the Japan Academy

J A P A N

Welcome Reception

The categories for the 2010 (26th) Japan Prizes are "Industrial Production and Production Tecnology"
and "Biological Production and Environment". Candidates have been recommended through numerous
letters of nomination received by the Foundation from all over the world. Japan Prize Selection
Committee has been organized by the Foundation and the results will be announced in January 2010. The
presentation ceremony will take place in April 2010.

THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FOUNDATION OF JAPANAkasaka Twin Tower East, 13th Floor, 2-17-22
Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052, JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-5545-0551 Fax: +81-3-5545-0554
info@japanprize.jp www.japanprize.jp

The 2010 Japan Prize will be awarded to honor achievement that brings about remarkable progress in scienceand technology in the field of industrial production and production technology and that makes an outstanding
contribution to society by improving the safety or convenience of the lives of people or by overcoming poverty
through the creation of new products or industries, or improvement in productivity.

Two US Scientists
Awarded 2009 Japan Prize
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
Attended the Presentation Ceremony

Area of Studies II: biology, agriculture, and medicine
Fields eligible for the award: Biological Production and Environment
Background and rationale:
The existence of mankind has depended on the earth’s biological resources in various forms in the past andwill continue to do so. However, the earth’s environment which supports our biological resources has been
rapidly deteriorating. Furthermore, while innovations in technology have dramatically increased our capacity to
produce food, the world population has been growing at an explosive rate and is surpassing the growth of the
production capacity. In addition to protecting the environment and ensuring biodiversity, sustainable production
is essential.

Achievement eligible:

Saturday, April 25

Sightseeing in Kyoto

Academic Round Table Discussion

P H O T O S

Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister

Professional Luncheon at the FCCJW E E K

Visit to the Foundation Office

The 2010 Japan Prize will be awarded to honor achievement that brings about remarkable progress in scienceand technology in the field of biological production and environment and that makes an outstanding contribution
to society in the following ways: improving the everyday life of people, overcoming poverty by significantly
increasing food production or improving food production efficiency, maintaining biodiversity, or realizing apleasant living environment.

The Science and Technology Foundation of JapanThe Foundation was established in 1982, aiming to contribute to further development of scienceand technology. In addition to recognizing outstanding achievements with the Japan Prize, theFoundation has been promoting knowledge and information on science and technology by hostingthe "Easy-to-understand Science and Technology" seminars and awarding research grants to help
nurture young scientists.

“Easy-to-understand Science and Technology” Seminars
The Foundation holds a series of seminars on advanced technologies used widely in everyday life. In theseminars designed for students and the general public, experts in the related fields explain in plain terms thetechnologies that are also the focus of interest at that time. Since the first seminar was held in March 1989 over
20 years ago, almost 200 seminars have been held across Japan.

The 2009 Japan Prize Presentation Ceremony was held in the National Theatre of Japan in Tokyo on Thursday, April 23, to honor
those who have significantly contributed to the progress of world science and technology and who have dedicated themselves topromoting peace and prosperity for mankind.
This year, 163 candidates were nominated in the field of "transformation towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature"and 308 candidates were nominated for "technological integration of medical science and engineering." From the total 471
nominees, the 2009 Japan Prizes went to two American scientists.
Dr. Dennis L. Meadows won the prize for his contribution towards a sustainable world as based upon a celebrated 1972 report titled"The Limits to Growth." Dr. David E. Kuhl won the prize for his contribution to tomographic imaging in nuclear medicine.

Research Grants
The Foundation provides research grants to scientists and researchers under 35 years of age. Every year, theFoundation selects projects in the same fields as the Japan Prize of that year and gives one million Japanese yen
for a project. For 2009, 10 projects were selected from each of the two fields and 20 young scientists received
the grants.

Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS)
Under the auspices of the Swedish Federation of Young Scientists and with the support of the Nobel
Foundation, the Science and Technology Foundation of Japan sends two Japanese students to the annual
Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar since 1987.

OUTLINEThe Japan Prize is awarded to world-class scientists andresearchers who were credited with original and outstandingachievements and contributed to the advancement of scienceand technology, thereby furthering the cause of peace and theprosperity of mankind. No distinction is made as to nationality,
occupation, race, or gender. Only living persons may be named.

Fields of study for the prize encompass all categories of scienceand technology, with two fields designated for the prize eachyear in consideration of developments in science and technology.
Each Japan Prize Laureate receives a certificate of merit and acommemorative medal. A cash award of 50 million yen is alsopresented for each prize field.