Professor Masahiro Hirama at Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University received the Medal with Purple Ribbon in spring 2011. The medal is awarded to people who have contributed to the fields of science, art or sports. Recipients were announced on June 15, 2011.

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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 Hideaki Ohuchi (The former head of Liberal Arts Department, Tohoku University, specialized in Economic Theory)

Professor Emeritus Shima Akira (specialized in Fluidics)

Professor Emeritus Shigeyoshi Tokunaga (specialized in Economics)

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

Katsuo Takahashi (The former head of Administration Office of Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University)

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

Michiko Sugawara (The former head of Nursing Department, Tohoku University Hospital)

Masashi Horie (The former engineering staff of Accounting Department, Tohoku University Hospital)