The Government of Japan has announced the recipients for the Spring 2026 conferment of Japanese orders. Three individuals associated with Nagoya University were awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure:
| Name | Affiliation | Award | Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiyoshi Agusa | Professor Emeritus, Graduate School of Informatics | The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon | Outstanding service in education and research |
| Yoshio Imono | Former Director, Nagoya University Facilities Department | The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays | Outstanding service in the administrative affairs of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology |
| Chiaki Kato | Former Head Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Department of Medical Technique, Nagoya University Hospital | The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays | Outstanding service in public health |
