The Fukuoka Prize 2024 Award Ceremony opened with an opening movie to introduce past prize laureates. The ceremony was held with invited guests, parties concerned and the citizens of Fukuoka city, and Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Princess Akishino also attended.

Firstly, the prize laureates were introduced to the audience. Then the Grand Prize laureate, Manabe Daito, the Academic Prize laureate, Sunil Amrith and the Arts and Culture Prize laureate, Kimsooja, appeared on stage. A round of applause filled the venue.

Secondly, Fukuoka City Mayor Takashima Soichiro made welcoming remarks on behalf of the organizers. He mentioned that the role of the Fukuoka Prize promoting the diverse cultures and values of the Asian region is more important than ever as we seek to realize a sustainable and diverse society for the future. His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Akishino also extended his congratulations to the laureates in his Imperial Address.

Then, Ishibashi Tatsuro, President of Kyushu University and Chairperson of the Fukuoka Prize Jury reported on the selection process of the laureates. That is followed by the presentation of award certificates and commemorative medals by Mayor Takashima and Tanigawa Hiromichi, Chair of the Fukuoka City International Foundation. Then each laureates received a bouquet of flower as the audience gave a rousing round of applause.

Subsequently, the video to introduce each laureate’s accomplishment has been screened, and the laureates expressed their gratitude and joy in their speeches and interviews. The award ceremony ended on an emotional note, with the participants sharing their thoughts valued on their activities and research, their aspirations for the future, and their messages to the public.