For outstanding and pioneering contributions to the progress of biomedical engineering, especially the use of 'on line' computer analysis of brain activity, and to auditory biophysics as well as to the promotion of international scientific cooperation

For distinguished accomplishments in pioneering new electromagnetic wave theories and establishing the field of electromagnetic wave engineering; and for outstanding contributions to education and nurture of many researchers and to the development of science and technology in Japan

For outstanding contributions to the progress of informatics, scientific and technological policy and corporate management

For pioneering achievement of studies on circuit network theory, information and communication network systems and distinguished contributions to the development of electronic data communications technologies in Japan

For distinguished contributions to microwaves and optoelectronics through research, teaching and publication

For outstanding contribution to fundamental and key technologies of space communications and optical communications, and their applications

For outstanding contributions to information science through the development of fuzzy logic and its applications

For outstanding contributions to original research of material science, development of semiconductor engineering, and the pioneering achievement of optical communication

For pioneering achievement of recognition processing of voice, character and image, and construction of information network of Japan

For pioneering research of basic theory of information and telecommunications, and original development of communications equipment of Japan

For improvement of quality of electrical parts and promotion of space development of Japan

For establishment of the electric wave administration, advancement of electric industry, and promotion of space development