It has been announced that Professor Mareki Honma will receive the Medal with Purple Ribbon in the Autumn 2026 Honors.

Commenting on the honor, Professor Honma says,:
“Receiving this award is a tremendous honor as a researcher and a source of immense personal joy. The research recognized by this award was carried out through the cooperation of many collaborators. I would like to express my sincere gratitude once again to the staff of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, my colleagues around the world, and everyone who has supported me throughout my career. Encouraged by this recognition, I will continue to devote myself to my research.”