Japan Prize Foundation The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 Japan Prize on January 21, 2026. Prof. Cynthia Dwork (USA) has received the Japan Prize in the field of Electronics, Information, and Communication. Prof. Shizuo Akira (Japan) and Prof. Zhijian "James" Chen (USA) have received the Japan Prize in the field of Life Sciences. - Field Eligible for the Award: Electronics, Information, and Communication Image of Prof. Cynthia Dwork: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp