Ministerial Statement on Susumu Kitagawa’s Nobel Chemistry Prize
Overview
Following Kyoto University Distinguished Professor Susumu Kitagawa’s receipt of this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology expressed congratulations and respect. The statement evaluates the award as demonstrating the high standard of Japan’s academic research to the world and as a source of pride and encouragement for the public, while indicating a policy of further promoting academic research through measures such as fostering young researchers and supporting diverse, original challenges.
Key points
- Kyoto University Distinguished Professor Susumu Kitagawa received this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
- The award was evaluated as demonstrating the high standard of Japan’s academic research to the world.
- The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology indicated a policy of further promoting academic research.
Overview
On October 8, 2025, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology issued a statement regarding Kyoto University Distinguished Professor Susumu Kitagawa’s receipt of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The statement expressed congratulations on the award and respect for his research achievements to date.
The statement positioned Professor Kitagawa’s award as following the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine announced on October 6.
Impact
The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology stated that Professor Kitagawa’s award demonstrates the high standard of Japan’s academic research to the world.
The award was directly evaluated as a great source of pride and encouragement for the public.
Details
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology indicated a policy of fostering young researchers while supporting diverse and original challenges.
Through these efforts, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology intends to further promote academic research. The issuer of the statement was Toshiko Abe, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.