Keio University

List of Yagami Prize Winners and Yagami Prize (Entrepreneurship Support) (FY2026)

The Faculty of Science and Technology has established the "Alumni Association Research and Education Incentive Fund" to recognize graduates who, starting from science and technology, have achieved significant social success or made substantial social contributions through research and educational activities, presenting awards annually.

FY2026

Ms. Yachiko Obara

Representative Director, Motherhand Inc.

'15 Master's Program, School of Fundamental Science and Technology, Keio University Graduate School of Science and Technology

Yagami Prize (Entrepreneurship Support)


Mr. Michiyuki Suda

Professor, Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University

'09 Doctoral Programs, School of Engineering and Design, Keio University Graduate School of Science and Technology

Contributed to the creation of new academic fields by pioneering new condensed matter molecular science spanning Chemistry and Physics


Mr. Daisuke Shinoda

Representative Director, SYNC Inc.

'06 Master's Program, School of Science for Open and Environmental Systems, Keio University Graduate School of Science and Technology

Contributed to the improvement of regional disaster prevention capabilities and understanding of science and technology through the development and social implementation of "Disaster Prevention Sports"


Mr. Masataka Murahashi

Forensic Researcher, Forensic Science Laboratory, Criminal Investigation Department, Fukui Prefectural Police Headquarters & Special Researcher, University of Fukui

'12 Master's Program, School of Fundamental Science and Technology, Keio University Graduate School of Science and Technology; '21 Doctoral Programs, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui

Contributed to the development of scientific investigation in Japan by resolving appraisal issues in human blood identification


Ms. Maki Nomoto

Science Communicator

'07 Master's Program, School of Engineering and Design, Keio University Graduate School of Science and Technology

Contributed to science communication activities by widely disseminating the appeal of Physics


Mr. Hiroshi Yabuno *Distinguished Service Award

Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Information and Systems, University of Tsukuba

'90 Doctoral Programs, Major in Mechanical Engineering, Keio University Graduate School of Science and Technology

Leading the world in achieving high precision and high functionality in mechanical engineering systems through nonlinear dynamics research


Mr. Kazuya Nagasawa *Distinguished Service Award

President & CEO, Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd.

'94 Master's Program, Major in Mechanical Engineering, Keio University Graduate School of Science and Technology

Contributed to the advancement and social dissemination of asset management and asset formation through a science and technology approach