Takehiko Endo (遠藤 武彦, Endō Takehiko; 5 October 1938 – 27 December 2019) was a Japanese politician who was a member of…
Takehiko Endo (遠藤 武彦, Endō Takehiko; 5 October 1938 – 27 December 2019) was a Japanese politician who was a member of Liberal Democratic Party, serving in the House of Representatives in the Diet of Japan.
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Masashi Otsubo (大坪 政士, Ōtsubo Masashi; born 18 June 1938) is a Japanese track and field athlete. He competed in the…
Masashi Otsubo (大坪 政士, Ōtsubo Masashi; born 18 June 1938) is a Japanese track and field athlete. He competed in the men's pole vault at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Kisarazu High School📅 Born June 18🎂 Born 1938📍 From Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture💼 Track and Field
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Kazumasa Hirai (平井 和正, Hirai Kazumasa; May 13, 1938 – January 17, 2015) was a Japanese novelist and science fiction…
Kazumasa Hirai (平井 和正, Hirai Kazumasa; May 13, 1938 – January 17, 2015) was a Japanese novelist and science fiction writer from Yokosuka, Kanagawa. He graduated from Yokosuka Industrial High School and the law department of Chuo University. Hirai is well known for his SF-manga work. He is the creator of 8 Man (aka 8th Man in the USA) and was well known as the story creator of the 1960s manga series "Genma Taisen" (Genma Wars) about a hero with psychokinetic powers and his battle against a space villain called Genma. Hirai wrote stories for the Wolf Guy comic series, and also published comics co-authored with cartoonist Shotaro Ishinomori that were later adapted into an animated film in 1983.
Koichi Hirakida (開田 幸一, Hirakida Kōichi) (7 May 1938 – 23 September 1993) was a Japanese butterfly swimmer and Olympic…
Koichi Hirakida (開田 幸一, Hirakida Kōichi) (7 May 1938 – 23 September 1993) was a Japanese butterfly swimmer and Olympic medalist. He participated at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, winning a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Denshukan High School📅 Born May 7🎂 Born 1938📍 From 現在の福岡県柳川市, Fukuoka Prefecture💼 Competitive Swimming・Swimming
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Koji Futada (二田 孝治, Futada Kōji; born 4 May 1938) is a retired Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who…
Koji Futada (二田 孝治, Futada Kōji; born 4 May 1938) 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 Minamiakita District, Akita and a graduate of Chuo University, he was elected to the assembly of Akita Prefecture for the first time in 1975 and to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1986.
Mitsuo Kamata (鎌田 光夫, Kamata Mitsuo; born December 16, 1937) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He…
Mitsuo Kamata (鎌田 光夫, Kamata Mitsuo; born December 16, 1937) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for the Japan national team.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Hitachi Daiichi High School📅 Born December 16🎂 Born 1937📍 From Ibaraki Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
Toyokuni Susumu (born 30 November 1937 as Susumu Otsuka) is a former sumo wrestler from Nakatsu, Ōita, Japan. He made…
Toyokuni Susumu (born 30 November 1937 as Susumu Otsuka) is a former sumo wrestler from Nakatsu, Ōita, Japan. He made his professional debut in May 1960, and reached the top division in November 1961. He earned seven gold stars against grand champion yokozuna in the course of his career. His highest rank was komusubi. He retired in January 1968.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Nakatsu Minami High School📅 Born November 30🎂 Born 1937📍 From Nakatsu, Ōita💼 Sumo
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Eiji Uehiro (上廣 榮治, Uehiro Eiji; 6 June 1937 – 11 January 2019) was a Japanese ethicist, social educator, and writer.…
Eiji Uehiro (上廣 榮治, Uehiro Eiji; 6 June 1937 – 11 January 2019) was a Japanese ethicist, social educator, and writer. He founded the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education in 1987 and the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics in 2003.
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Tsutomu Kawara (瓦 力, Kawara Tsutomu; 1 April 1937 – 13 January 2013) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal…
Tsutomu Kawara (瓦 力, Kawara Tsutomu; 1 April 1937 – 13 January 2013) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party.
Shigeaki Mori (森 重昭, Mori Shigeaki; March 29, 1937 – March 14, 2026) was a Japanese historian from Hiroshima and a…
Shigeaki Mori (森 重昭, Mori Shigeaki; March 29, 1937 – March 14, 2026) was a Japanese historian from Hiroshima and a survivor of its atomic bombing. He is known for his research into Allied prisoners of war who died during the air raids on Japan. His hug with U.S. President Barack Obama during the president's visit to Hiroshima in 2016 was reported in multiple countries.
Kazuhiko Masumoto (Japanese: 増本 一彦 Masumoto Kazuhiko; 9 May 1936 – 6 February 2022) was a Japanese politician of the…
Kazuhiko Masumoto (Japanese: 増本 一彦 Masumoto Kazuhiko; 9 May 1936 – 6 February 2022) was a Japanese politician of the Japanese Communist Party who served in the House of Representatives from 1972 to 1976, before dying of bile duct cancer at age 85.
Kazuo Koike (Japanese: 小池 一夫, Hepburn: Koike Kazuo; May 8, 1936 – April 17, 2019) was a Japanese manga writer…
Kazuo Koike (Japanese: 小池 一夫, Hepburn: Koike Kazuo; May 8, 1936 – April 17, 2019) was a Japanese manga writer (gensakusha), novelist, screenwriter, lyricist and entrepreneur. He is best known for his violent, artful seinen manga, notably Lone Wolf and Cub (with Goseki Kojima, 1970–6), Lady Snowblood (with Kazuo Kamimura, 1972–3) and Crying Freeman (with Ryoichi Ikegami, 1986–8), which – along with their numerous media adaptations − have been credited for their influence on the international growth of Japanese popular culture.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Akita High School📅 Born May 8🎂 Born 1936📍 From Daisen, Akita💼 Manga Artist💼 Writer・Novelist💼 Screenwriter💼 Lyricist
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Sadao Yamahana (山花 貞夫, Yamahana Sadao; 26 February 1936 – 14 July 1999) was a Japanese politician who served as…
Sadao Yamahana (山花 貞夫, Yamahana Sadao; 26 February 1936 – 14 July 1999) was a Japanese politician who served as chairman of the Japan Socialist Party from January 1993 to September 1993. Yamahana led his party into coalition with other opposition parties to form the first non-LDP cabinet since 1955, led by Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa. Yamahana served as Minister in charge of political reform in the same cabinet. Yamahana later left the Socialists and became a founding member of the Democratic Party.
Tadashi Asai (28 November 1935 – 6 January 1990) was a Japanese wrestler who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics and…
Tadashi Asai (28 November 1935 – 6 January 1990) was a Japanese wrestler who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Mitsuo Ikeda (池田 三男, Ikeda Mitsuo; 14 March 1935 – 12 September 2002) was a Japanese freestyle wrestler who won a gold…
Mitsuo Ikeda (池田 三男, Ikeda Mitsuo; 14 March 1935 – 12 September 2002) was a Japanese freestyle wrestler who won a gold medal at the 1956 Olympics. Later he worked as a wrestling coach.
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Fujio Mitarai (御手洗 冨士夫, Mitarai Fujio; born September 23, 1935) is the chairman and CEO of Canon inc. He studied law at…
Fujio Mitarai (御手洗 冨士夫, Mitarai Fujio; born September 23, 1935) is the chairman and CEO of Canon inc. He studied law at Chuo University, and was President of Canon in the USA until 1989. Mitarai combined elements of Eastern and Western management approaches in leading Canon. During a period of organizational restructuring, he implemented changes that contributed to the company's return to profitability. This management approach later became known as "the Mitarai Way"
Hisashi Shinma (新間 寿, Shinma Hisashi; March 22, 1935 – April 21, 2025) was a Japanese professional wrestling booker and…
Hisashi Shinma (新間 寿, Shinma Hisashi; March 22, 1935 – April 21, 2025) was a Japanese professional wrestling booker and professional wrestling promoter. Shinma is noted for having been an on-screen authority for the World Wrestling Federation, from 1978 to 1984, billed as the President of the promotion. He was succeeded by Jack Tunney.
Kantarō Suga (菅貫太郎, Suga Kantarō; born December 12, 1934, in Yuzawa, Akita - died March 22, 1994, in Yokohama) was a…
Kantarō Suga (菅貫太郎, Suga Kantarō; born December 12, 1934, in Yuzawa, Akita - died March 22, 1994, in Yokohama) was a leading Japanese actor. His film credits span three decades, from 1960 to 1990. One of his prominent appearances was in the lead role in Pastoral: To Die in the Country. Suga also appeared in The Gate of Youth, Sword of the Beast, and Theater of Life. He also portrays Souichiro Akizuki- the father of Nobuhiko, Kyoko and also the foster father of the protagonist Kotaro Minami in the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Black. A frequent television guest star, Suga acted in jidaigeki and contemporary shows. Twenty appearances on Abarenbō Shōgun, thirteen on Zenigata Heiji, eleven on Momotarō-zamurai, nine on Ōoka Echizen, seven on Edo o Kiru, and numerous guest roles on various programs in the Mito Komon and Hissatsu series top his list of roles.
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Mitsuharu Kitamura (2 October 1934 – 2006) was a Japanese wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman lightweight at…
Mitsuharu Kitamura (2 October 1934 – 2006) was a Japanese wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman lightweight at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
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Kazuo Katsuramoto (born September 5, 1934) is a retired Japanese freestyle wrestler. In 1954 he won the −79 kg event at…
Kazuo Katsuramoto (born September 5, 1934) is a retired Japanese freestyle wrestler. In 1954 he won the −79 kg event at the Asian Games and finished third at the world championships. He shared fifth place at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Masao Uchino (内野 正雄, Uchino Masao; April 21, 1934 – April 2013) was a Japanese football player and manager. He played…
Masao Uchino (内野 正雄, Uchino Masao; April 21, 1934 – April 2013) was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Odawara High School📅 Born April 21🎂 Born 1934📍 From Kanagawa Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
Yasukazu Tanaka (田中 雍和, Tanaka Yasukazu; born June 15, 1933) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…
Yasukazu Tanaka (田中 雍和, Tanaka Yasukazu; born June 15, 1933) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Hiroshima Kokutaiji High School📅 Born June 15🎂 Born 1933📍 From Hiroshima Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
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Yoshio Anabuki (穴吹 義雄, Anabuki Yoshio; May 6, 1933 – July 31, 2018) was a Japanese baseball player and former manager…
Yoshio Anabuki (穴吹 義雄, Anabuki Yoshio; May 6, 1933 – July 31, 2018) was a Japanese baseball player and former manager of the Nankai Hawks. Anabuki died July 31, 2018.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Takamatsu High School📅 Born May 6🎂 Born 1933📍 From Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Yutaka Kaneko (兼子 隆, Kaneko Yutaka; born 21 April 1933) is a Japanese former wrestler who competed in the 1960 Summer…
Yutaka Kaneko (兼子 隆, Kaneko Yutaka; born 21 April 1933) is a Japanese former wrestler who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Boo Takagi (高木 ブー, Takagi Bū) (born 8 March 1933, Toshima, Tokyo) is a Japanese comedian and musician (guitarist and…
Boo Takagi (高木 ブー, Takagi Bū) (born 8 March 1933, Toshima, Tokyo) is a Japanese comedian and musician (guitarist and ukulele player). His real name is Tomonosuke Takagi (高木 友之助). Takagi is one of the members of The Drifters.
Keisuke Tsunoda (角田 啓輔, Tsunoda Keisuke; 19 January 1933 – 1 September 2024) was a Japanese international table tennis…
Keisuke Tsunoda (角田 啓輔, Tsunoda Keisuke; 19 January 1933 – 1 September 2024) was a Japanese international table tennis player.
Toshifumi Suzuki (鈴木 敏文, Suzuki Toshifumi; 1 December 1932 – 18 May 2026) was a Japanese businessman best known as the…
Toshifumi Suzuki (鈴木 敏文, Suzuki Toshifumi; 1 December 1932 – 18 May 2026) was a Japanese businessman best known as the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan and widely regarded as the father of Japan’s convenience store industry. He was known as an innovator who introduced many features now considered a staple of the Japanese convenience store, such as in-store banking, ready-to-eat meals, fresh-brewed coffee and a data-driven business model. Suzuki had been a businessman since the early 1970s, during which he brought the 7-Eleven franchise to Japan, and was the acting chairperson before his promotion to CEO and president.
Osamu Inoue (井上 治, Inoue Osamu; born 16 September 1932) is a Japanese former long-distance runner who competed in the…
Osamu Inoue (井上 治, Inoue Osamu; born 16 September 1932) is a Japanese former long-distance runner who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Kenji Sahara (佐原 健二, Sahara Kenji; born 14 May 1932) is a Japanese retired actor. He was born in Kawasaki City…
Kenji Sahara (佐原 健二, Sahara Kenji; born 14 May 1932) is a Japanese retired actor. He was born in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa as Masayoshi Kato (加藤 正好, Katō Masayoshi). Initially, Sahara used the professional name Tadashi Ishihara before changing it when he secured the lead role in Rodan (1956).
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Yoshie Takahashi (高橋 ヨシ江, Takahashi Yoshie; 15 April 1932 – 15 May 2022) was a Japanese track and field athlete. She…
Yoshie Takahashi (高橋 ヨシ江, Takahashi Yoshie; 15 April 1932 – 15 May 2022) was a Japanese track and field athlete. She competed in the women's long jump at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Osamu Yatabe (Japanese: 矢田部理 Yatabe Osamu; 15 February 1932 – 5 December 2021) was a Japanese lawyer and politician. A…
Osamu Yatabe (Japanese: 矢田部理 Yatabe Osamu; 15 February 1932 – 5 December 2021) was a Japanese lawyer and politician. A member of the Japan Socialist Party and later the New Socialist Party of Japan, he served in the House of Councillors from 1974 to 1998.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Ota Daiichi High School📅 Born February 15🎂 Born 1932📍 From Daigo, Ibaraki💼 Politician・Legislator💼 Lawyer💼 Activist💼 Writer・Novelist
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Kakuichi Mimura (三村 恪一, Mimura Kakuichi; 16 August 1931 – 19 February 2022) was a Japanese football player and manager.…
Kakuichi Mimura (三村 恪一, Mimura Kakuichi; 16 August 1931 – 19 February 2022) was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for the Japan national team.
Ken Naganuma (長沼 健, Naganuma Ken; 5 September 1930 – 2 June 2008) was a Japanese football player and manager. A…
Ken Naganuma (長沼 健, Naganuma Ken; 5 September 1930 – 2 June 2008) was a Japanese football player and manager. A forward, he earned four caps for the Japan national team between 1954 and 1961 and later also served as the team's manager. He was also the president of the Japan Football Association from 1994 to 1998.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Hiroshima University Affiliated High School📅 Born September 5🎂 Born 1930📍 From 広島市中区袋町💼 Football (Soccer)
Shōichi Watanabe (Japanese: 渡辺省一) (April 21, 1930 – September 29, 2000) was a Japanese politician. He served in the…
Shōichi Watanabe (Japanese: 渡辺省一) (April 21, 1930 – September 29, 2000) was a Japanese politician. He served in the House of Representatives of Japan as part of the multi-member constituency Hokkaido's 4th district alongside Yukio Hatoyama and Tadamasa Kodaira. He was a member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Hokkaido Iwamizawa Higashi High School📅 Born April 21🎂 Born 1930📍 From Bibai, Hokkaido💼 Politician・Legislator
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Ei Ogawa (Japanese: 小川英, Ogawa Ei, March 10, 1930; Osaka – April 27, 1994; Tokyo), also credited as Hide Ogawa (江里 明…
Ei Ogawa (Japanese: 小川英, Ogawa Ei, March 10, 1930; Osaka – April 27, 1994; Tokyo), also credited as Hide Ogawa (江里 明, Ogawa Hide) was a Japanese screenwriter. He worked on many projects for Toho and Nikkatsu.
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Hosei Norota (野呂田 芳成, Norota Hōsei; 25 October 1929 – 23 May 2019) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic…
Hosei Norota (野呂田 芳成, Norota Hōsei; 25 October 1929 – 23 May 2019) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Noshiro, Akita and graduate of Chuo University he joined the Ministry of Construction in 1953. Leaving the ministry, he was elected to the House of Councillors in the Diet for the first time in 1977. In 1983 he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time. From 1995 to 1996 he served as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Tomiichi Murayama's cabinet. In 1998 he served briefly as Director General of the Japan Defense Agency. In 2001, Norota received the civilian honor Padma Vibhushan from the President of India. Norota died of bladder cancer on 23 May 2019 at a Tokyo hospital, aged 89.
Shozo Sasahara (笹原 正三, Sasahara Shōzō; July 28, 1929 – March 5, 2023) was a Japanese freestyle wrestler who won a world…
Shozo Sasahara (笹原 正三, Sasahara Shōzō; July 28, 1929 – March 5, 2023) was a Japanese freestyle wrestler who won a world title in 1954 and an Olympics gold medal in 1956. He was the flag bearer for Japan at the 1956 Games. During his career Sasahara won approximately 200 bouts. After retiring from competitions he worked as a national coach. His trainees included Osamu Watanabe. Sasahara is credited with having designed "bound tennis" in 1980, which is a form of tennis played on a small-sized court. In 1981 he became the founding president of the Japan Bound Tennis Association. Between 1989 and 2003 Sasahara was president of Japan Wrestling Association. For many years he also served as Vice-President of United World Wrestling (FILA), and was later named its Honorary Vice-president. In 2006 he was inducted to the FILA International Wrestling Hall of Fame. Sasahara died on March 5, 2023, at the age of 93.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Yamagata Commercial High School📅 Born July 28🎂 Born 1929📍 From Yamagata(city), Yamagata Prefecture💼 Wrestling
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Noboru Nakaya (仲谷 昇, Nakaya Noboru; May 4, 1929 – November 16, 2006) was a Japanese actor. His career spanned over five…
Noboru Nakaya (仲谷 昇, Nakaya Noboru; May 4, 1929 – November 16, 2006) was a Japanese actor. His career spanned over five decades in theater, film, and television, with more than 100 credits. Nakaya was best known internationally for his role as a ghost samurai in Kwaidan (1964), and also appeared in Hitokiri (1969) and Lady Snowblood (1973).
Masaji Tajima (田島 政次, Tajima Masaji; born 5 April 1929) is a Japanese former long jumper who competed in the 1952…
Masaji Tajima (田島 政次, Tajima Masaji; born 5 April 1929) is a Japanese former long jumper who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics. His original name was 田島 政次. He is 5 feet and 7 inches (171 cm) tall. He weighs 128 lbs (58 kg).
Tatsuo Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋辰夫; 23 November 1928 – 10 October 2001) was a Japanese politician from Date, Hokkaido. He…
Tatsuo Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋辰夫; 23 November 1928 – 10 October 2001) was a Japanese politician from Date, Hokkaido. He was elected five times as a member of the House of Representatives of Japan from Hokkaido's 4th district (1979–1990, 1993–1996 from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan. In his last term, he served alongside Yukio Hatoyama, Tadamasa Kodaira and Shōichi Watanabe. He retired from politics after losing against Yukio Hatayama in 1996. Former speed skater and current member of the House of Councillors Seiko Hashimoto is his sister in law.
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Mitsugu Watanabe (Japanese: 渡辺貢; Watanabe Mitsugu; 4 March 1928 – 12 June 2022) was a Japanese politician. A member of…
Mitsugu Watanabe (Japanese: 渡辺貢; Watanabe Mitsugu; 4 March 1928 – 12 June 2022) was a Japanese politician. A member of the Japanese Communist Party, he served in the House of Representatives from 1979 to 1983. Watanabe died in Saitama Prefecture on 12 June 2022 at the age of 94.
Shohachi Ishii (石井 庄八, Ishii Shōhachi; September 20, 1926 – January 4, 1980) was a Japanese freestyle wrestler who won…
Shohachi Ishii (石井 庄八, Ishii Shōhachi; September 20, 1926 – January 4, 1980) was a Japanese freestyle wrestler who won a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was the first Japanese gold medalist after World War II, the only Japanese gold medalist at the 1952 Olympics, and one of two Japanese medalists in wrestling at the 1952 Olympics, the other being flyweight Yushu Kitano, who won silver in freestyle. Ishii took up wrestling because there was no judo club around. He died of kidney cancer, aged 53.
Tetsu Yano (Japanese 矢野徹 Yano Tetsu; October 5, 1923 – October 13, 2004) was a Japanese translator and writer of…
Tetsu Yano (Japanese 矢野徹 Yano Tetsu; October 5, 1923 – October 13, 2004) was a Japanese translator and writer of science fiction, fantasy, adventure stories and young adult novels. He was a founder and promoter of the Japanese science fiction at the dawn of this genre in Japan. Yano introduced the works of British and American science fiction writers to Japanese readers through almost half centuries from the late 1940s. He was also the first Japanese writer of the genre to visit the United States, in 1953. He took part in founding Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan (SFWJ, 日本SF作家クラブ) in 1963, and served as its president from 1978 to 1979.
Park Tong-jin (Korean: 박동진; 1922– 11 November 2013) was a South Korean politician. Much of his efforts involved…
Park Tong-jin (Korean: 박동진; 1922– 11 November 2013) was a South Korean politician. Much of his efforts involved building trade routes between the Soviet Union and non-Soviet countries through South Korea. From 19 December 1975 to 2 September 1980, he served as Minister of Foreign Affairs. From 1988 to 1991, he served as South Korean Ambassador to the United States. He also served as Minister of Unification.
Tetsurō Tamba (Japanese: 丹波 哲郎, Hepburn: Tanba Tetsurō), born Shozaburo Tanba (丹波 正三郎, Tanba Shōzaburō; July 17, 1922 –…
Tetsurō Tamba (Japanese: 丹波 哲郎, Hepburn: Tanba Tetsurō), born Shozaburo Tanba (丹波 正三郎, Tanba Shōzaburō; July 17, 1922 – September 24, 2006), was a Japanese actor with a career spanning five decades. He appeared in nearly 300 film and television productions, both in leading and supporting roles, and was the winner of the 1981 Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Supporting Actor. At the height of his career, he was one of Japan's most esteemed and prolific leading men, and worked with many significant directors including Kinji Fukasaku, Shōhei Imamura, Masaki Kobayashi, Masahiro Shinoda and Takashi Miike. Several of his films were identified with the Japanese New Wave movement. He also appeared in several international films, notably as Japanese secret service chief Tiger Tanaka in the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice. Later in his life, Tamba became known for his well-publicized interest in psychic phenomena, publishing several books on the subject and acting as a spokesperson for the Risshō Kōsei Kai new religious movement. He continued acting until 2006, when he died of pneumonia.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Seijo High School📅 Born July 17🎂 Born 1922📍 From Shinjuku, Tokyo💼 Actor💼 Promoter💼 Independent Researcher
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Hiromori Kawashima (27 February 1922 – 9 December 2012) was a Japanese police officer and executive who served as the…
Hiromori Kawashima (27 February 1922 – 9 December 2012) was a Japanese police officer and executive who served as the Commissioner of Baseball in Nippon Professional Baseball from 1998 to 2004. He is a member of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. Kawashima was an alumnus of Chuo University. He was a senior police officer after the war and served as chief of the Security Bureau of the National Police Agency from 1968 to 1970, director of the Cabinet Research Office in 1971 and Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary from 1973 to 1976. In 1979 Kawashima was president of the Japan Railway Construction Public Corporation (JRCC). He was one of six JRCC executives forced to step down in September 1979 when it was revealed that the corporation had used money intended for overtime and other expenses for personal vacations. In December 1998 Kawashima and Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig and signed the revised United States – Japanese Player Contract Agreement, which initiated the "posting system." It required MLB teams to place "bids" for NPB players, which became the basis of transfer fees that are paid as compensation to NPB teams whose star players sign with MLB. Kawashima died on 9 December 2012, at the age of 90.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Aizu High School📅 Born February 27🎂 Born 1922📍 From Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture💼 Bureaucrat
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Park Nam-su (Korean: 박남수; April 3, 1918 – September 17, 1994) was a South Korean poet.
Minoru Chiaki (Japanese: 千秋 実, Hepburn: Chiaki Minoru; April 28, 1917 – November 1, 1999) was a Japanese actor who…
Minoru Chiaki (Japanese: 千秋 実, Hepburn: Chiaki Minoru; April 28, 1917 – November 1, 1999) was a Japanese actor who appeared in eleven of Akira Kurosawa's films, including Rashomon, Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, and The Hidden Fortress. He was also one of Kon Ichikawa's favourite actors. He attended, but did not graduate from, Chuo University. Later in his career, he appeared as a secondary actor in many Toei films. In 1986, he won the Best Actor at the Japan Academy Prize ceremony for his performance in Gray Sunset (1985). He died of cardiac and pulmonary failure at age 82. His son Katsuhiko Sasaki is also an actor.
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Kim Yong-shik (Korean: 김용식; November 11, 1913 – March 31, 1995) was a South Korean lawyer and diplomat.
Kichizo Sasaki (Japanese: 佐々木 吉蔵, Hepburn: Sasaki Kichizō; 10 March 1912 – 23 January 1983) was a Japanese sprinter. He…
Kichizo Sasaki (Japanese: 佐々木 吉蔵, Hepburn: Sasaki Kichizō; 10 March 1912 – 23 January 1983) was a Japanese sprinter. He was selected for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics but had to drop out because of an injury. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He later worked at the Japanese Ministry of Education and was the starter for the 100 meter finals at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Odate Homei High School📅 Born March 10🎂 Born 1912📍 From Akita Prefecture💼 Track and Field
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