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Professor Makoto Shichida was a highly respected figure in Japan for his contribution to early childhood education. He started his lifelong journey in child education in 1958 when he started a small private supplementary school in Japan teaching children English. The success in his early work with children motivated him to dedicate more than 40 years of his life to early childhood education, and in particular, developing techniques to stimulate the development and use of the whole brain.

Professor Shichida held a Doctorate in Education, authored over 160 books and received numerous accolades for his work on child education.

Socio-Cultural Service Award by Japan Culture Promoting Association

April, 1997
This is an award is given to individuals who have contributed significantly within Japan and internationally in the areas of Arts, Performing Arts, Religion, Social Welfare, Culture or Education.

Life Time honorary member of the Fellow of International Academy from the International Academy of Education University in the U.S.

June, 1997
The university originated from the town of Cambridge, England, and is one of the oldest and most regarded universities of Education.

Highest Honorable Merit Prize from The World Science Council's Distinguished Service for Society Panel.

June, 1997
The World Science Council's Distinguished Service for Society Panel consists of presidents and doctors from 78 universities in 13 countries, including Australia, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and the U.S.

Order of Grand Knight for the Distinguished Service for World Peace from the World Intellectual Treasury Association

December, 1997
This award is given to individuals who have a title of fellow or academic and have remarkable achievements in the areas of social service and philanthropy. The World Intellectual Treasury Association is an organization affiliated with the International Academy of Education University.

Comandore Medal from the Federative Republic of Brazil

October, 1998
This Medal is equivalent to the decoration medal of The Legion d'Honneur of France, the decoration of Victorian medal and the medal of Basque of Britain. The criteria for selection require the individuals to contribute to world peace beyond activities in their country of origin.

World Peace Award from International Association of Educators for World Peace Art

November, 1998
This prize is granted to those who live in any of the 180 member nations of the U.N. and those who are contributing to world peace. Professor Makoto Shichida was the first winner awarded this prize in Asia. The World Peace Award is decided on by non-governmental organizations associated with the UN and its 5 organizational affiliations: UNESCO, UNICEF, MDP and WPA, and WPEA.

International Academy of Education Award from the Research Institute of the Sweden Academy for Medicinal Sciences

March, 2003
It is awarded to those who has served the health and well-being of people's minds and bodies, and has contributed to world peace over many years.

Prince Higashi Kuninomiya Memorial Prize from the Association of Prince Higashi Kuninomiya

June, 2003
This prize is awarded to persons who emphasize on the importance of creative ideas, promote intellectual property, and put their best effort on inventive education.