Hajime Akimoto

For outstanding contributions to atmospheric chemistry, in particular to the understanding atmospheric chemical processes and impact of global air pollution on climate and the environment

Mizuho Ishida

For outstanding contributions to the understanding of the structure of Philippine Sea plate beneath the Kanto-Tokai area and to the development of the nation-wide broadband seismic network

Eiji Ito

For outstanding contributions to high pressure geophysics, in particular to the study of the Earth’s deep interior via high pressure experiments with multi-anvil apparatus

Yoko Ota

For outstanding contributions to quaternary science and geomorphology, in particular to the geomorphological reconstruction of tectonic processes and sea level changes in the Circum- Pacific region.

Hiroshi Oya

For outstanding contributions to the space plasma physics, in particular to the extensive space-based and ground-based observations together with theoretical works

Ichiro Kaneoka

For outstanding contributions to geochemistry, in particular to the development and application of K-Ar and Ar-Ar dating to geological samples, and to the understanding of mantle chemical structure using noble gases

Yohsuke Kamide

For outstanding contributions to the solar-terrestrial physics, in particular to the innovative studies of the solar wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere interaction, magnetic storms, and substorms.

Susumu Kokubun

For outstanding contributions to magnetospheric dynamics, in particular to excellent various works in magnetometer development onboard spacecraft, Antarctic observations, and data analysis of geomagnetic observations

Asahiko Taira

For outstanding contributions to geology, in particular to the establishment and development of the accretionary prism concept, the understanding of the formation of Japanese islands, and the global ocean drilling science

Kiyoo Mogi

For outstanding contributions to physical volcanology, rock mechanics, and earthquake physics

Takehiko Yagi

For outstanding contributions to mineral physics, in particular to high-pressure earth science with quantum beams

Tetsuzo Yasunari

For outstanding contributions to meteorology and climatology, in particular to understanding of the formation and variability of Asian monsoon, and to promotion of international and interdisciplinary studies on global environmental changes

Masatoshi Yoshino

For outstanding contributions to meteorology and climatology, in particular to understanding to the formation and variability of Asian monsoon, and to promotion of international and interdisciplinary studies on global environmental changes