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Mikito Kohno is a leading figure in observational astrophysics, specializing in the development of advanced instrumentation for millimeter and submillimeter astronomy. His primary research focuses on large-scale molecular gas surveys and the technological innovations required to map the cold interstellar medium. Kohno’s major contribution is his leadership in the NASCO (NAnten2 Super CO survey as legacy) project, where he spearheaded the development of a new multi-beam receiver and a novel telescope control system for the NANTEN2 4-meter telescope in the Atacama Desert. This instrumental breakthrough enables high-efficiency, all-sky mapping of carbon monoxide (CO) emission across the southern hemisphere, providing an unprecedented data cube of molecular clouds and star-forming regions. While his most cited paper has garnered 2 citations, its significance lies in laying the technical foundation for a legacy survey that will serve the astronomical community for decades. Kohno’s work exemplifies the critical synergy between engineering and science, pushing the boundaries of what is observable in our Galaxy. His dedication to open-access data and survey completeness marks him as a key architect of modern molecular line astronomy.