In 2010, the Japan Prize was awarded in the field of Industrial Production and Production Technology to Professor Shun-ichi Iwasaki for contributions to high-density magnetic recording technology by the development of perpendicular magnetic recording and in the field of Biological Production and Environment to Professor Peter Vitousek for his contributions to solving global environmental issues based on the analysis of nitrogen and other substances’ cycles.
Director, Tohoku Institute of Technology and Professor Emeritus, Tohoku University
Professor of Biology, Stanford University
Presentation Ceremony
Press Conference, announcing the 2010 (26th) Japan Prize Laureates
April 19, 2010, Welcome Reception
April 19, 2010, Cocktail Reception hosted by U.S. Embassy
April 20, 2010, Courtesy Call on the Japan Academy
April 20, 2010, Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister
April 20, 2010, Visit to the Foundation Office
April 20, 2010, Academic Roundtable Discussion
April 20, 2010, Academic Roundtable Discussion
April 20, 2010, Academic Roundtable Discussion
April 21, 2010, Presentation Ceremony
April 22, 2010, Commemorative Lectures
April 24, 2010, Sightseeing in Kyoto
January 15, 2010, Press Conference, announcing the 2010 (26th) Japan Prize
