Shigeki Sakakibara, Professor Emeritus of Kobe University and former Professor of Kwansei Gakuin University, is awarded the Fall 2024 Decoration of Honor.

IRC Visiting Researcher, Shigeki Sakakibara, Professor Emeritus of Kobe University and former Professor of Kwansei Gakuin University, has been awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette in the 2024 Fall Decoration. The summary of his distinguished service is "Distinguished Service to Education and Research. We would like to extend our sincere congratulations on receiving this award and wish him continued good health and success in his future endeavors.