Ichikawa, Fusaye
A Japanese feminist, politician and women's suffrage leader who was a key supporter of women's suffrage in Japan, and her activism was partially responsible for the extension of the franchise to women in 1945
Kuroki, Hiroshi
One of Japan’s most dedicated civil servants, who returned to his land of birth, one of the poorest of prefectures, to develop its potentials in agriculture and tourism thus realizing the socio-economic transformation of the prefecture
Masterson, William Francis
A pioneer in multinational education and an inspiration to rural leaders prompting their return to and love of the land in the Philippines
Sarian, Zacarias Bolong
One of very few practitioners of the profession of competent agriculture reporting in developing Asia, where agriculture has been the principal livelihood and holds promise of being an increasingly lucrative mainstay
Subbulakshmi, M. S.
An Indian Carnatic vocalist who was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour
