The "Medal with Yellow Ribbon" is given to individuals who, through their diligence and perseverance in their professional activities, become public role models.
Mr. Kosugi has been in involved in watch design development for about 40 years. Other than the three watches awarded by Good Design Award, he was also in charge of designing Grand Seiko SBGJ005, which won the “Petite Aiguille” prize at the 2014 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.
Mr. Kosugi also design luxury watches which represent the distinctive Japanese sense of beauty. These watches are made together with Seiko’s master craftsmen Satoshi Hiraga, Kiyoshi Terui, and other Japanese craftsmen such as Urushi lacquer and enamel artists. As a recent example, the overall design of Fugaku Tourbillon Limited Edition including the integration of the tourbillon, metal engraving, and lacquer work, is the work entrusted to Mr. Kosugi.
