Japanese mathematician Hironaka dies

Japanese mathematician Hironaka dies

Japanese mathematician Heisuke Hironaka (L) shakes hands with French Ambassador Bernard de Montferrand at the ambassador's official residence in Tokyo in January 2004 at an event to award Hironaka the Legion of Honor, France's most prestigious award. Kyoto University professor emeritus Hironaka died in Tokyo on March 18, 2026, aged 94.

Japanese mathematician Hironaka dies

Japanese mathematician Hironaka dies

File photo taken in October 2003 shows Japanese mathematician Heisuke Hironaka, who died in Tokyo on March 18, 2026, aged 94. Kyoto University professor emeritus Hironaka was awarded the Fields Medal, known as the Nobel Prize for mathematics, in 1970.

Hironaka awarded Legion d'Honneur order from France

Hironaka awarded Legion d'Honneur order from France

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese mathematician Heisuke Hironaka (L) receives the Legion d'Honneur order from French Ambassador to Japan Bernard de Montferrand at the French Embassy in Tokyo on Jan. 21 for his contributions to academic exchanges between Japan and France.

Mathematician Hironaka to receive France's Legion of Honor

Mathematician Hironaka to receive France's Legion of Honor

TOKYO, Japan - Mathematician Heisuke Hironaka (file photo) will receive France's Legion of Honor in recognition of his contributions to Japanese and French research, French Embassy officials said Oct. 7.

Mathematician Hironaka to receive France's Legion of Honor

Mathematician Hironaka to receive France's Legion of Honor

TOKYO, Japan - Mathematician Heisuke Hironaka (file photo) will receive France's Legion of Honor in recognition of his contributions to Japanese and French research, French Embassy officials said Oct. 7. (Kyodo)