The 2nd Disaster Prevention and Mitigation x Sustainability Grand Prize 2022
The names of the prizewinners are listed in the order of application/receipt.
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation x Resilience Award
City Category]
Not applicable.
Company Category
Global Award
Not applicable
Japan Prize for Excellence
Contribution to social resilience as an essential business
Fukamatsu-gumi Corporation Renewable energy business initiatives (solar, small wind, and small-scale hydroelectric power generation projects) [Joint] Sumire Regional Trust Co.
Sumire Community Trust Corporation Renewable energy business initiatives (solar power, small wind power, and small-scale hydroelectric power generation projects) [joint].
Misawa Homes Corporation Development of disaster prevention and mitigation solution “MISAWA-LCP Development of “MISAWA-LCP
Japan Prize
Rhino Japan Corporation Polyurea Shield Wall
Onoda Sangyo Co. Development of “Perfect House,” a house that can be lived in after a disaster
Community Award
None of the above
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation x SDGs Award
Academy & Junior Academy Division]
Global Award for Excellence
Professor Teruhisa Yokono, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology
Research and Development of Photocatalyst Effective for Inactivation of Novel Coronavirus
Tomohanari YASUDA, Professor, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Hiroshima University
Production of artificial antibodies for new coronaviruses in 10 days [collaborative work].
Takemasa Sakaguchi, Professor of Virology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Hiroshima University
Production of artificial antibodies for novel coronaviruses in 10 days [Joint].
Ken Okada, Professor of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Hiroshima University
Production of artificial antibodies for novel coronavirus in 10 days [Kyodo].
Prof. Yasuyuki Yokozaki, Translational Research Center, Hiroshima University
Production of artificial antibodies for novel coronaviruses in 10 days [Joint].
Takao Hashiguchi, Professor, Division of Virus Regulation, Institute for Virus Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Kyoto University
Production of artificial antibodies to novel coronaviruses in 10 days [collaborative work].
Global Award
Professor Fumio Narita, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University Research on virus sensor using piezoelectric and magnetostrictive effects [Collaboration]
Professor Constantinos Soutis, University of Manchester Research on virus sensor using piezoelectric and magnetostrictive effects [Joint].
Japan Prize
Prof. Hirotsugu Tani, Faculty of Systems Science and Engineering, Kansai University Development of a friction power generator that can generate electricity from rotating tires [Joint work]
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. Development of a friction power generator that can generate electricity from rotating tires [Joint].
Formation of a demonstration base for local SDGs in Northern Japan through industry-government-academia collaboration [collaboration].
Aura Green Energy Corporation Formation of a demonstration base for local SDGs in Northern Japan through industry-government-academia collaboration [joint].
Tamagawa Holdings Corporation Formation of the Northern Japan Local SDGs Demonstration Center in collaboration with industry, government and academia [joint].
Shinichi Hoshi, Professor, Department of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
Fuel cell vehicle using sodium borohydride powder (STEPS-FCV)
Tetsu Kishimoto, Director, Office of Structural Materials Research Center, National Institute for Materials Science
Development of Crack Width Measurement and Monitoring Method Based on “Moiré Stripe Analysis
Community Award
Support for Vaccination Site by Nursing Students of Pengxiang High School of Nursing
Solution Category
Global Award for Excellence
Japan Association for Desert Greening Practice: Desert Greening and Sand Industry with Flood Control
Global Award
Masashi Sawada, Ocean Land Project
Carbon Capture Technology Research Organization Development of Direct Carbon Capture Technology
Structural Planning Institute, Inc. Development of Tsunami Simulator “TSUNAMI-K Development of “TSUNAMI-K
Japan Prize for Excellence
NPO Katsudo Energy Academy Realization of a comprehensive social life centered on “Katsudo Energy
Japan Prize
Kyushu Daiichi Kogyo Corporation Special construction method such as DI type space net construction method
Teijin Frontier Limited Development of washable high-performance mask “nunonanoni Development of “nunonanoni Development of “nunonanoni
Community Award for Excellence
Dari K Corporation Promotion of agroforestry agriculture by shifting cultivation of cacao beans in Indonesia
Fujiyama Corporation Practical training for the production of “Tagara Board,” a non-combustible heat insulation board
Community Award
BCP Charge,” a stockpile sharing system for fuel and emergency power supply in times of disaster
Visualization” of disaster information such as victim information management and fire detection system
Hideo Corporation 53PROJECT
Development of stainless steel flood prevention door
Special Award “Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Award
Global Award for Excellence
Overseas development of disaster prevention products by “Made in Kochi
International Cooperation NGO World Medical Mission “To Heal” activities for all people excluded from medical care
Refine Holdings Corporation Upcycling of solvents with resource recycling and environmental protection
Noguchi Medical Research Institute, Inc. Supporting training of many doctors and medical students by providing clinical study programs in the U.S. and fostering international generalists
Japan Prize for Excellence
Kokushikan University: Curriculum development and promotion of disaster prevention education in all faculties of Kokushikan University
Community Award
Santoku Corporation RiMM Virtual Reality Hazard Simulation System
R & R Corporation Active activities to eradicate chicken influenza and swine cholera
Osentec Corporation Social support through community contribution and sports promotion by registering as an SDGs partner with Sagamihara City