Japanese who helped save Angkor Wat awarded "Asia's Nobel"

MANILA: A Japanese historian who helped save Cambodia's renowned Angkor Wat temple complex was among the winners of this year's Magsaysay Awards, widely regarded as Asia's version of the Nobel prize, organizers said Thursday.

Yoshiaki Ishizawa, 79, was honored for decades of work in helping preserve the historic landmark after the 12th-century temple complex barely survived years of war and civil strife, the award foundation said.