Takaaki Kajita receives Japan’s Order of Culture

November 4, 2015
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)


Principal Investigator Takaaki Kajita(Credit: Kavli IPMU)Principal Investigator Takaaki Kajita
(Credit: Kavli IPMU)

Kavli IPMU Principal Investigator Takaaki Kajita is among seven individuals who have received this year’s Order of Culture. The award is the highest of its kind, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to culture.

An award ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo yesterday, where Emperor Akihito presented the award to Professor Kajita.
 

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