The 2024 Praemium Imperiale Awards recognize excellence in fine and performing arts and architecture, much like the Nobel Prize recognizes the sciences.
The Praemium Imperiale awards ceremony served as a profound reminder of the power of art in bringing healing and unity to a divided world.
“Strong Japanese leadership is required to achieve the UN SDGs and to realize carbon neutrality.” ーFujisankei Chairman Hisashi Hieda.
“I believe profoundly in the power of nature and of culture to help us to understand and celebrate the human spirit” ーYo-Yo Ma.
The commendation ceremony of the 28th Annual Grand Prize for the Global Environment Awards, attended by Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino (background), was held on...