Professor Eiji Ohtani at Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University received the Medal with Purple Ribbon in autumn 2010.  The medal is awarded to people who have contributed to the fields of science, art or sports.  Recipients were announced on November 3, 2010. 

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Other recipients associated with Tohoku University are the following:

The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon is awarded to:

Professor Emeritus Takanobu Terada (The former Dean of Graduate School of Arts and Letters, Tohoku University)
Professor Emeritus Toyonobu Asao (The former head of Liberal Arts Department, Tohoku University)
Professor Emeritus Yasuaki Nakagawa (Specialized in Physics)
Professor Emeritus Hisao Kamimura (Specialized in Accounting)
Professor Emeritus Takeshi Yasumoto (Specialized in Natural Products Chemistry)
Professor Emeritus Masayuki Tanaka (Specialized in Meteorology and Atmospheric Radiation)

The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays is awarded to:

Hiroshi Oikawa (The former head of Administration Office of Research Institute of Electrical Communication, Tohoku University)