Bearing in mind the fact that peace and prosperity for mankind is the common aspiration of all people, The Japan Prize Foundation encourages research that will contribute to the development of science and technology, and promotes the comprehensive spread and development of ideas and information in science and technology.
While awarding the Japan Prize to scientists and engineers is the primary responsibility of The Japan Prize Foundation, it also engages in symposia, lectures and discussions with international scientists, and supports additional educational activities, as explained here.
