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.
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.
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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