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Conversation: Japanese Nobel Prize winners Kitagawa, Sakaguchi arrive in Stockholm NHK

A: Hey there! Guess what exciting news I heard?
B: What's up? I haven't heard anything new yet.

A: Well, you know those two brilliant Japanese scientists we always talk about, right? They just won the Nobel Prizes!
B: No way! Who are they this time?

A: It's Professor Sakaguchi from the University of Osaka for Physiology or Medicine, and Kitagawa from Kyoto University for Chemistry.
B: Wow, that's amazing! They already went to Stockholm for the awards, right?

A: Yep, they're both there and can't wait for the award ceremony on Wednesday.
B: That must be nerve-wracking, but exciting at the same time! What did Kitagawa say when he talked to reporters?

A: He was happy about the warm weather in Stockholm and is looking forward to giving a lecture and attending the ceremony.
B: And what's Sakaguchi doing with his wife Noriko, who's also a researcher?

A: They want to enjoy all the events together during their stay. Kitagawa will even visit a school for Japanese students on Saturday!
B: That sounds like an unforgettable experience for them! I can't wait to see what they accomplish next.
Summary
Japanese scientists Professor Sakaguchi (Physiology or Medicine) and Kitagawa (Chemistry) from the University of Osaka and Kyoto University, respectively, won Nobel Prizes. They attended the awards ceremony in Stockholm on Wednesday. Kitagawa mentioned his excitement for giving a lecture and
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ID: b0d01355-6136-4ae1-968f-c407cb4885a5

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251206_02/#conversation

Date: Dec. 6, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-06

Created: 2025/12/07 06:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:04

Last Read: 2025/12/07 07:28