Kazuo Hirotomo (弘友 和夫, Hirotomo Kazuo; born August 17, 1944) is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a…Kazuo Hirotomo (弘友 和夫, Hirotomo Kazuo; born August 17, 1944) is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka and graduate of Chuo University, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1993 after serving in the city assembly of Kitakyushu. In 1998, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time.
Mamoru Shiragami (白神 守, Shiragami Mamoru; born February 28, 1944) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed…Mamoru Shiragami (白神 守, Shiragami Mamoru; born February 28, 1944) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics. He was born on the island of Taiwan. In 1968 he was part of the Japanese team which won the silver medal in the Olympic tournament. He played all nine matches.
Mitsuo Matayoshi (又吉 光雄, Matayoshi Mitsuo; February 5, 1944 – July 20, 2018), also known as Jesus Matayoshi (又吉 イエス…Mitsuo Matayoshi (又吉 光雄, Matayoshi Mitsuo; February 5, 1944 – July 20, 2018), also known as Jesus Matayoshi (又吉 イエス, Matayoshi Iesu) or The Only God Matayoshi Jesus Christ (唯一神又吉光雄・イエス・キリスト, Yui'itsu-shin Matayoshi Mitsuo Iesu Kirisuto), was a Japanese political activist and perennial candidate. He was the leader and founder of the World Economic Community Party (Sekai Keizai Kyōdōtai-tō (世界経済共同体党)). He was born in Ginowan, Okinawa on February 5, 1944. After graduating from Chuo University in Tokyo in 1968, he moved back to Okinawa and ran a juku, a private school. Matayoshi was trained as a Protestant preacher, and through his religious studies developed a particular concept of Christianity strongly influenced by eschatology. In 1997, he established the World Economic Community Party, a political party based on his conviction that he was God. His concept was both religious and political, a mix of Christian eschatology like Augustine's De civitate Dei ("City of God") and conservative collectivism. He died from kidney cancer on 20 July 2018 in Tokyo, aged 74.
Isao Okano (岡野 功, Okano Isao; born 20 January 1944) is a retired judoka who competed in the middleweight division…Isao Okano (岡野 功, Okano Isao; born 20 January 1944) is a retired judoka who competed in the middleweight division (–80 kg) in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Hideo Oe (大江 英雄, Ōe Hideo; born 8 January 1944) is a Japanese rower. He competed in the men's coxed four event at the…Hideo Oe (大江 英雄, Ōe Hideo; born 8 January 1944) is a Japanese rower. He competed in the men's coxed four event at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Ippei Kojima (小島 一平, Kojima Ippei; born 22 October 1944) is a Japanese retired badminton player who won a record eight…Ippei Kojima (小島 一平, Kojima Ippei; born 22 October 1944) is a Japanese retired badminton player who won a record eight Japanese national men's singles titles and some major international titles in both singles and doubles between the mid-1960s and the mid-1970s.
Yamato Inaba (稲葉 大和, Inaba Yamato; born 12 November 1943) is a former Japanese politician, who was a member of House of…Yamato Inaba (稲葉 大和, Inaba Yamato; born 12 November 1943) is a former Japanese politician, who was a member of House of Representatives and the Liberal Democratic Party. Born in Chiyoda, Tokyo he graduated from Chuo University in 1966. He was elected for the first time in 1993 after an unsuccessful run in 1990. He represented the 3rd District of Niigata Prefecture until 2009.
Go Osaka (逢坂 剛, Ōsaka Gō; born 1 November 1943) is a Japanese writer of crime fiction, hardboiled, thriller, spy…Go Osaka (逢坂 剛, Ōsaka Gō; born 1 November 1943) is a Japanese writer of crime fiction, hardboiled, thriller, spy fiction and western fiction. He served as the 11th President of the Mystery Writers of Japan from 2001 to 2005. Outside of his literary works, he is also known for his interest in Flamenco music. He is a competent guitarist in his own right and has several guitars around his office.
Yoshiko Nishitani (西谷祥子, Nishitani Yoshiko; born 2 October 1943) is a Japanese manga artist pioneering in shōjo manga.…Yoshiko Nishitani (西谷祥子, Nishitani Yoshiko; born 2 October 1943) is a Japanese manga artist pioneering in shōjo manga. She released her works in Shōjo Club and Margaret. According to Rachel Thorn, Nishitani "more or less single-handedly invented the school campus romance that remains the mainstay of shôjo manga today", and Robert Petersen regards her innovation as giving her characters personality. She gave her readers characters that were like them, "teenaged Japanese girls dealing with friendships, family, school, and, yes, falling in love." Her success inspired an influx of female manga artists. Her manga Mary Lou is thought to have opened up the idea of shōjo manga telling stories about ordinary teenagers. Nishitani's characteristics have been described as 'big eyes and huge reflections within' as well as a use of curly hair and frilly clothes, with an attention to detail when drawing that inspired later artists like Nanae Sasaya.
Shinobu Sekine (関根 忍, Sekine Shinobu; 20 September 1943 – 18 December 2018) was a Japanese middleweight judoka. He won…Shinobu Sekine (関根 忍, Sekine Shinobu; 20 September 1943 – 18 December 2018) was a Japanese middleweight judoka. He won a gold medal at his only Olympics in 1972.
Kunio Yonenaga (米長 邦雄, Yonenaga Kunio; June 10, 1943 – December 18, 2012) was a Japanese professional shogi player and…Kunio Yonenaga (米長 邦雄, Yonenaga Kunio; June 10, 1943 – December 18, 2012) was a Japanese professional shogi player and president of Japan Shogi Association from May 2005 to December 18, 2012. He received an honorary title Lifetime Kisei due to his remarkable results in the Kisei title tournament. He was a former Meijin and 10-dan.
Hirotake Yano (矢野 博丈; April 19, 1943 – February 12, 2024) was a Japanese businessman who was the founder of the Daiso…Hirotake Yano (矢野 博丈; April 19, 1943 – February 12, 2024) was a Japanese businessman who was the founder of the Daiso discount retail chain.
Hideki Imai (今井 秀樹, Imai Hideki; born May 31, 1943, in Shimane Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese information theorist…Hideki Imai (今井 秀樹, Imai Hideki; born May 31, 1943, in Shimane Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese information theorist and cryptographer. His research has included information theory, coding theory, cryptography, and information security. In 1977, together with S. Hirakawa, he proposed a coded multilevel signal modulation scheme using several classes of binary error-correcting codes, whose symbols are combined to set up the transmission signal. This scheme is known as the Imai–Hirakawa code. Imai received B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Tokyo in 1966, 1968, and 1971, respectively. From 1971 to 1992 he was on the faculty of Yokohama National University, and from 1992 to 2006 he was a professor at the Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo. In 2006 he was appointed emeritus professor of the University of Tokyo and professor at Chuo University. He also served as director of the Research Center for Information Security at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. He became an IEEE Fellow in 1992 for contributions to the theory of coded modulation and two-dimensional codes, and an IACR Fellow in 2007.
Eiko Kaneta (Japanese: 金田 英行 Kaneta Eikō; 30 December 1942 – 17 June 2022) was a Japanese politician. A member of the…Eiko Kaneta (Japanese: 金田 英行 Kaneta Eikō; 30 December 1942 – 17 June 2022) was a Japanese politician. A member of the Liberal Democratic Party, he served in the House of Representatives from 1993 to 2005. Kaneta died in Tokyo on 17 June 2022 at the age of 79.
Yasuyuki Kuwahara (桑原 楽之, Kuwahara Yasuyuki; December 22, 1942 – March 1, 2017) was a Japanese football player. He…Yasuyuki Kuwahara (桑原 楽之, Kuwahara Yasuyuki; December 22, 1942 – March 1, 2017) was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Aritatsu Ogi (小城 得達, Ogi Aritatsu; born December 10, 1942) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Aritatsu Ogi (小城 得達, Ogi Aritatsu; born December 10, 1942) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Yasuo Yamashita (山下 八洲夫, Yamashita Yasuo; born August 3, 1942) is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of…Yasuo Yamashita (山下 八洲夫, Yamashita Yasuo; born August 3, 1942) is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, formerly a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Hubei, China and dropout of Chuo University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after serving in the assembly of the House of Representatives for four terms since 1983.
Hiromi Iwanaga (岩永 浩美, Iwanaga Hiromi; born June 17, 1942) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a…Hiromi Iwanaga (岩永 浩美, Iwanaga Hiromi; born June 17, 1942) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Arita, Saga and dropout of Chuo University, he had served in the assembly of Saga Prefecture for six terms since 1975 and was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1995.
Teruhisa Moriyama (森山 輝久, Moriyama Teruhisa; born March 17, 1942), born in the Hiroshima Prefecture, is a Japanese…Teruhisa Moriyama (森山 輝久, Moriyama Teruhisa; born March 17, 1942), born in the Hiroshima Prefecture, is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics as a member of Japan's bronze medal team. He played in all nine matches, scoring 57 individual points.
Masahiko Kōmura (高村 正彦, Kōmura Masahiko; born 15 March 1942) is a Japanese politician who served as Vice President of…Masahiko Kōmura (高村 正彦, Kōmura Masahiko; born 15 March 1942) is a Japanese politician who served as Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party from 2012 to 2018. He served in several cabinet position, including as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1998 to 1999 and again from 2007 to 2008. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1980 to 2017.
Toshimitsu Suetsugu (末次 利光, Suetsugu Toshimitsu; born March 2, 1942) is a Japanese former professional baseball…Toshimitsu Suetsugu (末次 利光, Suetsugu Toshimitsu; born March 2, 1942) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder in Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Yomiuri Giants from 1965 to 1977.
Hachiro Sugimoto (杉本 八郎, Sugimoto Hachirō) is a Japanese chemist and pharmacologist, known for his discovery of…Hachiro Sugimoto (杉本 八郎, Sugimoto Hachirō) is a Japanese chemist and pharmacologist, known for his discovery of Donepezil.
Toichi Yamaguchi (山口 東一, Yamaguchi Tōichi; born 15 December 1941) is a Japanese middle-distance runner. He competed in…Toichi Yamaguchi (山口 東一, Yamaguchi Tōichi; born 15 December 1941) is a Japanese middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Hisayuki Toriumi (鳥海 永行, Toriumi Hisayuki; July 9, 1941 – January 23, 2009), sometimes credited as Eikō Toriumi, was a…Hisayuki Toriumi (鳥海 永行, Toriumi Hisayuki; July 9, 1941 – January 23, 2009), sometimes credited as Eikō Toriumi, was a Japanese animation director, storyboardist, screenwriter, and novelist. He is best known for directing the TV show Science Ninja Team Gatchaman and also credited for his contributions to several other Tatsunoko Production anime series. He is known to Japanese fans for his TV series The Wonderful Adventures of Nils and Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirō and to international fans for his work in Area 88, Dallos, The Mysterious Cities of Gold, and Tekkaman: The Space Knight. After leaving Tatsunoko, he also became a prolific novelist from the 1980s onward. His representative work is the Kyūkei no Figurido series, which depicts the adventures and revenge of a man of Murakami Suigun who becomes a battle slave in Europe, where he arrives due to the betrayal of his comrades, set in England and France during the Hundred Years' War and in Japan during the Northern and Southern Courts.
Nobuyuki Ōuchi (大内 延介, Ōuchi Nobuyuki; October 2, 1941 – June 23, 2017) was a Japanese professional shogi player who…Nobuyuki Ōuchi (大内 延介, Ōuchi Nobuyuki; October 2, 1941 – June 23, 2017) was a Japanese professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 9-dan. He won the first Kiō title in 1976, and also served as senior managing director of the Japan Shogi Association from 1993 to 1999. He was awarded the Japanese government's Order of the Rising Sun in 2015.
Takao Sakurai (桜井 孝雄, Sakurai Takao; September 25, 1941 – January 10, 2012) was a Japanese boxer who won a gold medal…Takao Sakurai (桜井 孝雄, Sakurai Takao; September 25, 1941 – January 10, 2012) was a Japanese boxer who won a gold medal at the 1964 Olympics.
Mineichi Iwanaga (岩永峯一 Iwanaga Mineichi, born 5 September 1941) is a former Japanese politician. Born in Koka, Shiga…Mineichi Iwanaga (岩永峯一 Iwanaga Mineichi, born 5 September 1941) is a former Japanese politician. Born in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, Iwanaga attended Koka Senior High School and graduated from the law faculty of Chuo University. After serving as a town council member in Shiga, Iwanaga was elected to the House of Representatives in 1996, representing the fourth district of Shiga. He joined the Kato faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, but later switched to the Horiuchi faction. He became Vice Minister of Agriculture under the first Koizumi cabinet. On August 11, 2005, Iwanaga became Minister of Agriculture following the resignation of Yoshinobu Shimamura.
Taiji Arita (有田 泰而, Arita Taiji; 1941–2011) was a Japanese commercial photographer who exhibited non-commercial nudes…Taiji Arita (有田 泰而, Arita Taiji; 1941–2011) was a Japanese commercial photographer who exhibited non-commercial nudes and other work, and later a painter and sculptor.
Yorikane Masumoto (桝本 頼兼, Masumoto Yorikane; born January 29, 1941) is a Japanese politician who was mayor of Kyoto…Yorikane Masumoto (桝本 頼兼, Masumoto Yorikane; born January 29, 1941) is a Japanese politician who was mayor of Kyoto from 1996 to 2008. A graduate of Chuo University, he was first elected in February 1996. After three full terms in office he did not run again in the 2008 mayoral election.
Haruko Yoshikawa (吉川 春子, Yoshikawa Haruko; born November 26, 1940) is a Japanese politician and former member of the…Haruko Yoshikawa (吉川 春子, Yoshikawa Haruko; born November 26, 1940) is a Japanese politician and former member of the House of Councillors for the Japanese Communist Party.
Kōki Ishii (石井 紘基, Ishii Kōki) (6 November 1940 – 25 October 2002) was a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of…Kōki Ishii (石井 紘基, Ishii Kōki) (6 November 1940 – 25 October 2002) was a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) born in Setagaya, Tokyo. A lifelong reformist, he was murdered under suspicious circumstances.
Osamu Watanabe (渡辺 長武, Watanabe Osamu; October 21, 1940 – October 1, 2022) was a Japanese freestyle wrestler. In 1962…Osamu Watanabe (渡辺 長武, Watanabe Osamu; October 21, 1940 – October 1, 2022) was a Japanese freestyle wrestler. In 1962 (Toledo, Ohio), he debuted internationally and was the reigning world champion, when he capped off his career with a gold medal for Japan in freestyle wrestling at the 1964 Olympics, retiring from competition shortly afterwards as the only undefeated Olympic champion to date at 189–0. He is considered one of the best wrestlers in Olympic history. In the early 2000s Watanabe resumed competing internationally in the masters category. He died of a heart attack on October 1, 2022.
Kōkichi Tsuburaya (円谷 幸吉, Tsuburaya Kōkichi) (born Kokichi Tsumuraya (円谷 幸吉, Tsumuraya Kōkichi); May 13, 1940 – January…Kōkichi Tsuburaya (円谷 幸吉, Tsuburaya Kōkichi) (born Kokichi Tsumuraya (円谷 幸吉, Tsumuraya Kōkichi); May 13, 1940 – January 9, 1968) was a Japanese athlete who competed mainly as a marathoner. Kokichi was also a 1st lieutenant in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Tatsuo Fujimoto (藤本 達夫, Fujimoto Tatsuo) (born 29 March 1940 in Hyōgo Prefecture) is a Japanese swimmer and Olympic…Tatsuo Fujimoto (藤本 達夫, Fujimoto Tatsuo) (born 29 March 1940 in Hyōgo Prefecture) is a Japanese swimmer and Olympic medalist. He participated at the 1960 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay.
Takayuki Okazaki (岡崎 高之, Okazaki Takayuki; born 28 March 1940) is a Japanese former long jumper who competed in the…Takayuki Okazaki (岡崎 高之, Okazaki Takayuki; born 28 March 1940) is a Japanese former long jumper who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics and in the 1964 Summer Olympics. Okazaki finished third behind Jorma Valkama in the long jump event at the British 1962 AAA Championships.
Katsuji Watanabe (渡辺 勝治, Watanabe Katsuji; 11 March 1940 – 7 February 2021) was a Japanese boxer. He competed in the…Katsuji Watanabe (渡辺 勝治, Watanabe Katsuji; 11 March 1940 – 7 February 2021) was a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's light welterweight event at the 1960 Summer Olympics. At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, he lost to Piero Brandi of Italy in the Round of 32. He died on 7 February 2021.
Tamiji Sato (佐藤 多美治, Satō Tamiji; born December 14, 1939) is a retired Japanese freestyle wrestler. He competed at the…Tamiji Sato (佐藤 多美治, Satō Tamiji; born December 14, 1939) is a retired Japanese freestyle wrestler. He competed at the 1960 Olympics and 1961 World Championships in the 62 kg division and finished fourth on both occasions.
Saburo Yokomizo (横溝 三郎, Yokomizo Saburō; 9 December 1939 – 14 November 2024) was a Japanese middle-distance runner. He…Saburo Yokomizo (横溝 三郎, Yokomizo Saburō; 9 December 1939 – 14 November 2024) was a Japanese middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Yokomizo died from liver cancer on 14 November 2024, at the age of 84.
Heizaburo Ōkawa (大川 平三郎, Ōkawa Heizaburō; born 2 December 1939) is a Japanese fencer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and…Heizaburo Ōkawa (大川 平三郎, Ōkawa Heizaburō; born 2 December 1939) is a Japanese fencer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. He taught and coached fencing at Cal State Fullerton until his retirement in June 2006.
Toshio Kojima (小島 敏男, Kojima Toshio; born 11 November 1939) is a retired Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic…Toshio Kojima (小島 敏男, Kojima Toshio; born 11 November 1939) is a retired Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kumagaya, Saitama and graduate of Chuo University, he had served in the city assembly of Kumagaya for three terms since 1971 and in the assembly of Saitama Prefecture for four terms since 1983. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1999.
Susumu Kurobe (黒部 進, Kurobe Susumu) (born Takashi Yoshimoto (吉本 隆志, Yoshimoto Takashi); 22 October 1939) is a…Susumu Kurobe (黒部 進, Kurobe Susumu) (born Takashi Yoshimoto (吉本 隆志, Yoshimoto Takashi); 22 October 1939) is a television, film and stage actor from Kurobe, Toyama, Japan, widely known for his portrayal of Shin Hayata, the first Ultraman in the titular television series, a role he has played since 1966 and many other times during the franchise. In 2005, he played chief Kenzo Tomioka in Ultraman Max. He made his film debut with Akatsukino Gasho in 1963. After appearing in Ultraman, he turned into a villain actor and appeared in many jidaigeki dramas. His daughter, Takami Yoshimoto, is also an actress, who portrayed Rena Yanase in Ultraman Tiga (1996).
Shohei Kasahara (笠原 章平, Kasahara Shōhei; born 21 July 1939) is a Japanese former hammer thrower who competed in the…Shohei Kasahara (笠原 章平, Kasahara Shōhei; born 21 July 1939) is a Japanese former hammer thrower who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Mamoru Morimoto (森本 葵, Morimoto Mamoru; 11 July 1939 – 28 February 2021) was a Japanese middle distance runner who…Mamoru Morimoto (森本 葵, Morimoto Mamoru; 11 July 1939 – 28 February 2021) was a Japanese middle distance runner who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics. His daughter Tsuru Morimoto is a former footballer who played for the Japanese national team.
Okiharu Yasuoka (保岡 興治, Yasuoka Okiharu; 11 May 1939 – 19 April 2019) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal…Okiharu Yasuoka (保岡 興治, Yasuoka Okiharu; 11 May 1939 – 19 April 2019) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kagoshima Prefecture and graduate of Chuo University, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1972 as an independent. He later joined the LDP and served as the Minister of Justice from 2000 to 2001. He was later returned to the post of Minister of Justice under Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda on 1 August 2008. Yasuoka was a licensed attorney. He left the LDP in 1994 to join the now-defunct Shinshinto party, but returned to the LDP in 1995. Yasuoka is known to have worked himself and his staff very long hours. He was one of the key participants in the launch of Fukuda's administration in 2007. Yasuoka also chaired the LDP's Constitution Research Commission. An avid jogger and swimmer, Yasuoka repeatedly swam the 2.1 km-wide Kinko Bay in Kagoshima Prefecture. In October 2017, Yasuoka retired after doctors discovered his cancer. Yasuoka's son ran, but lost to Hiroshi Kawauchi of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. Yasuoka died of cancer on 19 April 2019 at a Tokyo hospital, at the age of 79.
Hideo Usui (臼井 日出男, Usui Hideo; born 3 January 1939) is a retired Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party…Hideo Usui (臼井 日出男, Usui Hideo; born 3 January 1939) is a retired Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who served as a member of the House of Representatives, the lower house of the National Diet. He served as Minister of Justice from 1999 to 2000.
Katsuo Haga (芳賀 勝男, Haga Katsuo; born 4 December 1938) is a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's bantamweight event…Katsuo Haga (芳賀 勝男, Haga Katsuo; born 4 December 1938) is a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's bantamweight event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
