JAPAN-KYOTO-KYOTO PRIZE-AWARDING CEREMONY

JAPAN-KYOTO-KYOTO PRIZE-AWARDING CEREMONY

(231110) -- KYOTO, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A picture of the late Japanese reproductive biologist Ryuzo Yanagimachi, who was awarded the Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology, is projected at the awarding ceremony of the 38th annual Kyoto Prize in Kyoto, Japan, Nov. 10, 2023. Three scholars were awarded the 38th annual Kyoto Prize at a ceremony in Japan's Kyoto on Friday in recognition of their great achievements in the fields of advanced technology, basic sciences and arts and philosophy, respectively. (Xinhua/Tu Yifan)

Kato, Yoshii win national sprint titles

Kato, Yoshii win national sprint titles

KUSHIRO, Japan - Sayuri Yoshii held onto her opening-day lead to complete victory at the speed skating national sprint championships at Yanagimachi speed skating track in Kushiro on Dec. 23.

Kato, Yoshii win national sprint titles

Kato, Yoshii win national sprint titles

KUSHIRO, Japan - Former 500-meter world record holder Joji Kato throws up his arms in joy after winning his first national sprint crown at the speed skating national sprint championships Yanagimachi speed skating track in Kushiro on Dec. 23.

Kato, Yoshii wins national sprint titles

Kato, Yoshii wins national sprint titles

KUSHIRO, Japan - Sayuri Yoshii held onto her opening-day lead to complete victory at the speed skating national sprint championships at Yanagimachi speed skating track in Kushiro on Dec. 23. (Kyodo)

Kato, Yoshii wins national sprint titles

Kato, Yoshii wins national sprint titles

KUSHIRO, Japan - Former 500-meter world record holder Joji Kato throws up his arms in joy after winning his first national sprint crown at the speed skating national sprint championships Yanagimachi speed skating track in Kushiro on Dec. 23. (Kyodo)