Top �� What's up around the Prime Minister �� January, 2002

Awarding of a Letter of Appreciation and Silver Cups to Professor Ryoji Noyori Tuesday, January 29, 2002 At the Prime Minister's Official Residence, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi presented Professor Ryoji Noyori of Nagoya University with a Letter of Appreciation From the Prime Minister and conveyed Silver Cups with the Chrysanthemum Crest From His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. Professor Noyori is engaged in the study of organic chemistry and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2001 in recognition of his excellent achievements in development of catalytic asymmetric synthesis. The conferment of the Letter and Silver Cups was an expression of gratitude for the Professor's great contributions in advancing academic culture, and science and technology.