The Japan Academy: News

Operated under the auspices of the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, The Japan Academy
(Nippon Gakushi-in) is an organization that accords special
recognition to researchers with the most eminent records of academic and
scientific achievement. The Academy’s primary purpose is to carry out programs
that contribute to the advancement of academic pursuit.

With a 140-year history, the Academy was first established in 1879 by Yukichi Fukuzawa under the name Tokyo Academy. Now, it has 150 regular members, all selected upon the merits of their academic accomplishments.

The Academy’s main programs are awarding prizes of recognition, including Imperial Prize, Japan Academy Prize and the Duke of Edinburgh Prize, compiling and publishing the Academy’s journals, holding public lectures, and conducting exchanges with academies in other countries. All of these programs are designed to contribute to the advancement of science both in Japan and abroad.

Apr 11, 2025

Prof. Tanaka Issei passed away NEW

Apr 11, 2025

Proceedings of the Japan Academy, Ser. B Vol. 101 No. 4 is released NEW

Apr 11, 2025

Proceedings of the Japan Academy, Ser. A Vol. 101 No. 4 is released NEW

Mar 13, 2025

The 21st Award Ceremony of the Japan Academy Medal was held NEW

Mar 12, 2025

Recipients of the Imperial Prize and the Japan Academy Prizes elected NEW

Mar 12, 2025

Dr. Christopher John Wickham was elected as an Honorary Member NEW

Mar 11, 2025

Proceedings of the Japan Academy, Ser. B Vol. 101 No. 3 is released NEW

Mar 11, 2025

Proceedings of the Japan Academy, Ser. A Vol. 101 No. 3 is released NEW

Feb 20, 2025

Prof. Suzuki Kunihiko passed away NEW

Feb 5, 2025

Prof. Yamazaki Toshimitsu passed away NEW

Jan 28, 2025

Prof. Nonaka Ikujiro passed away NEW

Jan 14, 2025

Recipients of the Japan Academy Medal elected NEW

Dec 19, 2024

New Members elected New

Source: The Japan Academy