Professor Emeritus Kenzo Saegusa Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry; Prime Minister Takaichi Offers Congratulations by Phone
On the 7th, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry would be awarded to Professor Emeritus Kenzo Saegusa of the Tokyo University of Science. The news of this globally prestigious award has sparked great joy throughout Japan.
Following the announcement, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called Professor Emeritus Saegusa directly that evening. Prime Minister Takaichi expressed her pride as a Japanese citizen, conveying her deep respect for his many years of research and offering her heartfelt congratulations.
This award demonstrates once again that the high level of Japanese science and technology is recognized globally. Professor Emeritus Saegusa's research has been highly acclaimed for making a vital contribution to the field of chemistry.
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in Stockholm, Sweden, this December. All of Japan is celebrating this wonderful news, and it is hoped that this achievement will serve as a great inspiration for the next generation of Japanese researchers.