6th 'IP Ranking' Grand Prix Awards Inaugural 'Inventive Cultural Person'

The IP Dictionary held the 6th award ceremony for the 'IP Ranking,' an award that honors excellent technologies, services, and ideas, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the National Museum of Nature and Science, and presented awards to the recipients.

New: Special Award 'Inventive Cultural Person' Inaugural 3 Recipients Decided

Technology is sublimated from "tools" to "culture," and "Inventive Cultural Person" honors cross-border leaders who cultivate the landscape of the future. Mr. Takahiro Yasuno (Member of the House of Councillors, Leader of Team Mirai, AI Engineer, Sci-Fi Author), Mr. Kota Hikichi (CEO of VISIONs Inc. / Representative Director of COMMONs General Incorporated Association), and Mr. Takayuki Moriya (Representative Director of Aww Inc. / NION Inc.) have been decided as the three inaugural recipients.

'Inventive Cultural Person' Awardees (In Japanese syllabary order)

**Mr. Takahiro Yasuno** Member of the House of Councillors, Leader of Team Mirai, AI Engineer, Sci-Fi Author.

**Acceptance Speech** Thank you very much for awarding me the highly honorable prize of 'Inventive Cultural Person.' I am deeply honored to be recognized in this way. This award is not solely my achievement; I feel it is thanks to everyone who has supported me daily and to the many people I work with. I express my sincere gratitude. Without bringing shame to this award, I will continue to redouble my efforts to update politics with the power of technology.