Japan Academy Prize (academics)

The Japan Academy Prize (日本学士院賞) is a prize awarded by the Japan Academy in recognition of academic theses, books, and achievements.

An award ceremony has been held every year since 1911.

Up to nine of these Prizes are awarded every year.

They comprise a certificate, medal, and prize money of one million yen.

The ceremony is held on the premises of the Japan Academy in Ueno park.

The Award Ceremony for the Imperial Prize and Japan Academy Prize (at the Building of Japan Academy on June 17, 2019)