Ryuichi Sakamoto awarded DG First Penguin Award

Renowned musician notes internet's capacity for empowerment, disruption

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Ryuichi Sakamoto, middle, receives the DG First Penguin Award on Aug. 29.

SATOSHI MOROTOMI and YUKI KESHIBA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto has been awarded the DG First Penguin Award, which recognizes people who meet creative challenges on the global stage. This year's award was presented to Sakamoto in recognition of his activities using social media and other online platforms, as well as other efforts that foster younger people in his field.

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