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On October 9, Mr. Andrzej Wajda, the acclaimed Polish director, passed away at 90. He just released “Powidoki” (English title: Afterimage), which was based on the life of ill-fated artist Wladyslaw Strzeminski.
Congratulations on winning this year’s Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.
On September 12, Keio University announced the 21st Keio Medical Science Prize laureates, and Dr. Tasuku Honjo (Medical Scientist, Professor of Kyoto University, 2016 Kyoto Prize laureate in Basic Sciences) was selected.
The statistical sciences widely contributes to the latest sciences and technologies, such as the analysis of big data, data science or AI (Artificial Intelligence).
Tamasaburo Bando V turned a recipient of the 72nd Japan Art Academy Award by activity and performance of representative female Kabuki role. Tamasaburo furthermore received the Imperial Award which is given to the most excellent person. The presentation ceremony is held at Japan Art Academy Hall (Taito-ku Tokyo) in June 13.
Ms. Fukumi Shimura’s Exhibition is started at the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. On Feb 2, Japan’s living national treasure and dye artist Fukumi Shimura opened her exhibit titled “Fukumi Shimura – Regression to Boro” at the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.
This workshop was offered by Dr. Toyoki Kunitake at the Kyoto International Conference Center on November 12, 2015. (This video clip is available only in Japanese.)
This workshop was offered by Dr. Michel Mayor at the Kyoto International Conference Center on November 12, 2015.
Prof. Simon A. Levin, the 2005 Kyoto Prize laureate in Basic Sciences received the National Medal of Science on January 22. The Medal was established in 1959. It is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to science and engineering.
Dr. Robert S Langer (Biomedical Engineer), the 2014 Kyoto Prize laureate in Advanced Technology was announced to receive 2016 Benjamin Franklin Medal. The award is well known as international renowned Science and Technology Award. The historical laureates of the award lists Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein.
Ms. Fukumi Shimura, a dyeing and weaving artist and the 2014 Kyoto Prize laureate in Arts and Philosophy, was selected as a recipient of the Order of Culture. Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi, a molecular cell biologist and the 2012 Kyoto Prize Basic Sciences laureate, was selected as a recipient of the Person of Cultural Merits. Dr....
Fukumi Shimura is a dyeing and weaving artist who won the 2014 Kyoto Prize.