A: Hey there! Guess what? Two Japanese scientists, Sakaguchi and Kitagawa, won this year's Nobel Prize!

B: Whoa, really?! Which fields did they win in?

A: They each won in physiology or medicine and chemistry!

B: That's amazing! I wonder if they showed off their medals.

A: Yeah, they did at a news conference hosted by the Japanese Embassy in Stockholm. They also talked about how more support for research is needed in Japan.

B: Ah, I see. What did they say about that?

A: Well, Kitagawa said he was moved during the award ceremony and worried he might drop his medal. Sakaguchi said it's hard to get funding for basic science now due to Japan's economic situation. They think researchers should promote their work to get research funds instead of just getting assistance.

B: That makes sense, but what did Kitagawa say about the long-term support needed?

A: He said it takes at least 20 years for current Japanese scientists to potentially win a Nobel Prize, so they need long-term support. They're being celebrated now, but they want this to continue, not just be the end.

B: Wow, that's inspiring! What are their positions?

A: Sakaguchi is a distinguished honorary professor at the University of Osaka, while Kitagawa is an executive vice-president of Kyoto University.