For outstanding contributions to the Solar-Terrestrial Physics through studies on the dynamical effects of the solar wind pressure to the magnetosphere, and to the efforts of the Earth and planetary data preservation and access improvement

For outstanding contributions to seismology, in particular the study of recurrent large earthquakes due to plate subduction at trenches

For outstanding contributions to the formation of different types of granites and accompanied ore minerals

For outstanding and pioneering contribution to astrobiology, especially origins and evolution of life in space and extremophiles especially extreme thermophiles

For outstanding contributions to theoretical and observational studies of tides and gravity waves in the middle and upper atmosphere

For outstanding contributions to Earth Science especially paleontology based on stratigraphy and microfossil studies

For outstanding contributions to the accretionary tectonics of Japan based on the analysis of sedimentary rocks and formations

For outstanding contributions to fault and earthquake mechanics, in particular the experimental clarification of faulting at seismic slip rates

For outstanding contributions to volcanic petrology, especially the magma genesis in Northeast Japan Arc using isotope petrology, and to the promotion of gender equality in the earth sciences

For outstanding contributions to petrology and mathematical geoscience through novel concepts such as rheology, non-equilibrium and non-linear sciences

For outstanding contributions to planetary science, especially on the studies of solar system small bodies from high-velocity impact experiments, and to the asteroid mission

For outstanding contributions to interdisciplinary Quaternary studies, in particular to studies on widespread tephras, tephrochronology, geomorphology, volcanology and archaeology

For outstanding contributions to seismology, especially earthquake source mechanism, excitation of high-frequency ground motion, and their application to seismotectonics

For outstanding contributions to the development of space-borne plasma analyzers and the progress in magnetosphere and space plasma physics