Yoshiaki Demachi (出町 嘉明, Demachi Yoshiaki; 18 August 1943 – 19 January 1978) was a Japanese speed skater. He competed…Yoshiaki Demachi (出町 嘉明, Demachi Yoshiaki; 18 August 1943 – 19 January 1978) was a Japanese speed skater. He competed in two events at the 1968 Winter Olympics.
Fumihiko Moroyama (諸山 文彦, Moroyama Fumihiko; born 14 August 1943) is a Japanese basketball player. He competed in the…Fumihiko Moroyama (諸山 文彦, Moroyama Fumihiko; born 14 August 1943) is a Japanese basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Tōru Minegishi (峰岸徹, Minegishi Tōru; 17 July 1943 – 11 October 2008) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than one…Tōru Minegishi (峰岸徹, Minegishi Tōru; 17 July 1943 – 11 October 2008) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than one hundred films from 1963 to 2008.
Akio Usami (宇佐美 彰朗, Usami Akio; born 31 May 1943) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at…Akio Usami (宇佐美 彰朗, Usami Akio; born 31 May 1943) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1968, 1972 and the 1976 Summer Olympics. His most important win in his marathoning career occurred at the prestigious 1970 Fukuoka Marathon, in which he ran a personal best 2:10:37.8 (also setting a Japanese record at the time). He beat runner-up Kenny Moore by nearly a minute. Usami won the British AAA Championships title at the 1974 AAA Championships.
Shuta Yoshino (吉野 洲太, Yoshino Shūta; born 20 March 1943) is a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's flyweight event…Shuta Yoshino (吉野 洲太, Yoshino Shūta; born 20 March 1943) is a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's flyweight event at the 1964 Summer Olympics. At the 1964 Summer Olympics, he lost to Otto Babiasch from the United Team of Germany by decision in the Round of 16 after receiving a bye in the Round of 32.
Yoshiharu Yamaguchi (山口 良治, Yamaguchi Yoshiharu; 15 February 1943 – 29 May 2026) was a Japanese rugby union player. He…Yoshiharu Yamaguchi (山口 良治, Yamaguchi Yoshiharu; 15 February 1943 – 29 May 2026) was a Japanese rugby union player. He made his debut for Japan against a touring New Zealand Universities team in Osaka on 12 March 1967. He last appeared for Japan against England's under 23 team in Twickenham on 13 October 1973. Yamaguchi inspired the Japanese television series School Wars and the film School Wars: Hero which are based on his true story. Yamaguchi died from a stroke on 29 May 2026, at the age of 83.
Taisaku Akino (Japanese: 秋野 太作, Hepburn: Akino Taisaku; born Masaaki Tsusaka, February 14, 1943 in Tokyo, Japan) is a…Taisaku Akino (Japanese: 秋野 太作, Hepburn: Akino Taisaku; born Masaaki Tsusaka, February 14, 1943 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He grew up in Komagome, Toshima ward. In 1967, he made his acting debut in the Kinoshita Keisuke Theater production of "Kinenju". In 1974, he married the actress Kiwako Taichi. They quickly divorced. In 1975, he married a former Takarasienne singer Hekiren On (Mandarin: 温 碧蓮, Pinyin: Wēn Bìlián) whose father had migrated from Taipei to Osaka. Hekiren Tsusaka was then renamed Akiko Tsusaka. They raised three children: Takuji W. Tsusaka, Yuri Okumoto, and Saki Tsusaka.
Masao Nakabori (中堀 正夫, なかぼり まさお) is a Japanese cinematographer, known as DP of Koreeda's Maborosi. He won the Golden…Masao Nakabori (中堀 正夫, なかぼり まさお) is a Japanese cinematographer, known as DP of Koreeda's Maborosi. He won the Golden Osella for the film.
Tadashi Sawamura (沢村 忠, Sawamura Tadashi; January 5, 1943 – March 26, 2021) was a Japanese kickboxer whose real name…Tadashi Sawamura (沢村 忠, Sawamura Tadashi; January 5, 1943 – March 26, 2021) was a Japanese kickboxer whose real name was Hideki Shiraha (白羽 秀樹, Shiraha Hideki). He is often credited with sparking the "Shōwa era kickboxing boom", being one of the era's most popular Japanese fighters, and enjoying great fame throughout his career.
Shigeo Fukushima (福島 滋雄, Fukushima Shigeo; 2 January 1943 – 1 June 1998) was a Japanese swimmer who competed in the…Shigeo Fukushima (福島 滋雄, Fukushima Shigeo; 2 January 1943 – 1 June 1998) was a Japanese swimmer who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Eiichi Kikuchi (きくち 英一, Kikuchi Eiichi)(real/former name in kanji: 菊池 英一) (born August 21, 1942, in Tokyo Metropolis)…Eiichi Kikuchi (きくち 英一, Kikuchi Eiichi)(real/former name in kanji: 菊池 英一) (born August 21, 1942, in Tokyo Metropolis) is a Japanese actor. He has appeared in several episodes of the Ultra Series.
Eitaro Itoyama (糸山 英太郎, Itoyama Eitarō; born 4 June 1942 in Tokyo, Japan) is one of Japan's wealthiest citizens with a…Eitaro Itoyama (糸山 英太郎, Itoyama Eitarō; born 4 June 1942 in Tokyo, Japan) is one of Japan's wealthiest citizens with a fortune estimated to exceed $500 million. He is a controversial figure in Japanese political and commercial life. Itoyama has served four terms as a member of the Diet, the Japanese Parliament with nearly twenty years of active involvement in the ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party. He was a principal figure in a 1974 bribery scandal that resulted in the arrests of more than 90 people, including a senior vice president of Itoyama's company, and Peter Herzog characterized Itoyama as "one of the worst offenders" in having a "cavalier attitude" toward Japanese election laws. In 1989, he was ranked 10th on Forbes' list of the world's richest billionaires, but had fallen off by 1991. Itoyama became the single largest shareholder in Japan Airlines in February 1998 and publicly called for significant changes to management and business structures. He traveled to the United States and began negotiating the sale of JAL hotel properties such as the Ihilani Resort & Spa in Honolulu and the Essex House in New York, despite having no actual authority to do so. JAL management moved to compromise with Itoyama by appointing him Special Adviser to the Chief Executive Officer in exchange for Itoyama's giving up the right to object to management decisions at shareholder meetings. He sold half of his JAL stake on the open market in 2006 after the company failed to pay dividends for two years in a row. He is a best-selling author, with books on political and business subjects, and is the chairman and benefactor of an eponymous educational institution.
Masaaki Yamazaki (山崎 正昭, Yamazaki Masaaki; born 24 May 1942) is a Japanese politician who served as President of the…Masaaki Yamazaki (山崎 正昭, Yamazaki Masaaki; born 24 May 1942) is a Japanese politician who served as President of the House of Councillors from 2013 to 2016. A member of the Liberal Democratic Party, he has served as a member of the House of Councillors in the National Diet since 1992.
Hirotoshi Honda (本田 博俊, Honda Hirotoshi; born 11 April 1942) is a Japanese businessman, engineer and the founder of…Hirotoshi Honda (本田 博俊, Honda Hirotoshi; born 11 April 1942) is a Japanese businessman, engineer and the founder of Mugen Motorsports. He is the son of Soichiro Honda, founder of the Honda Motor Company.
Tadashi Nakamura (中村 忠, Nakamura Tadashi; born February 22, 1942) is the founder and Kaicho (chairman) of World Seidō…Tadashi Nakamura (中村 忠, Nakamura Tadashi; born February 22, 1942) is the founder and Kaicho (chairman) of World Seidō Karate Organization headquartered in New York City.
Hiroyuki Sonoda (園田 博之, Sonoda Hiroyuki; 19 February 1942 – 11 November 2018) was a Japanese politician who served in…Hiroyuki Sonoda (園田 博之, Sonoda Hiroyuki; 19 February 1942 – 11 November 2018) was a Japanese politician who served in the Diet (national legislature) as a member of the House of Representatives for Kumamoto 4th district; following the 2017 general election when Kumamoto lost one seat due to reapportionment, he moved to the Kyūshū proportional representation block. He was a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), previous party affiliations have been independent→LDP→New Party Sakigake→Independent→LDP→Sunrise Party of Japan→Sunrise Party→Japan Restoration Party→Party for Future Generations→Sunrise Party→Party for Future Generations→LDP.
Kuniyoshi Sugioka (杉岡 邦由, Sugioka Kuniyoshi; born 10 February 1942) is a Japanese former high jumper who competed at…Kuniyoshi Sugioka (杉岡 邦由, Sugioka Kuniyoshi; born 10 February 1942) is a Japanese former high jumper who competed at four Olympic Games.
Iwao Horiuchi (堀内 岩雄, 9 December 1941 – 4 March 2015) was a Japanese lightweight freestyle wrestler. He competed at the…Iwao Horiuchi (堀内 岩雄, 9 December 1941 – 4 March 2015) was a Japanese lightweight freestyle wrestler. He competed at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1964. He also won a world title in 1963 and finished second in 1966. He died of diabetes in March 2015, aged 73.
Tadaharu Goto (後藤 忠治, Gotō Tadaharu; born 4 December 1941) is a retired Japanese swimmer who won three medals at the…Tadaharu Goto (後藤 忠治, Gotō Tadaharu; born 4 December 1941) is a retired Japanese swimmer who won three medals at the 1962 Asian Games. He competed in the 100 m freestyle and 4 × 100 m freestyle relay events at the 1964 Summer Olympics and finished fourth in the relay.
Naoki Shimura (born 27 November 1941) is a Japanese ski jumper. He competed in the normal hill and large hill events at…Naoki Shimura (born 27 November 1941) is a Japanese ski jumper. He competed in the normal hill and large hill events at the 1964 Winter Olympics.
Yoshiyuki Tomino (富野 由悠季, Tomino Yoshiyuki; born 富野 喜幸; November 5, 1941) is a Japanese anime director, screenwriter…Yoshiyuki Tomino (富野 由悠季, Tomino Yoshiyuki; born 富野 喜幸; November 5, 1941) is a Japanese anime director, screenwriter, songwriter and novelist best known for creating the Gundam anime franchise.
Yoshikatsu Yoshida (吉田 義勝, Yoshida Yoshikatsu; born October 30, 1941) is a retired Japanese freestyle wrestler. He won…Yoshikatsu Yoshida (吉田 義勝, Yoshida Yoshikatsu; born October 30, 1941) is a retired Japanese freestyle wrestler. He won gold medals in the 52 kg category at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Born in Hokkaido, Yoshida graduated from the Nihon University in Tokyo. After retiring from wrestling he left sport and worked for Meiji Dairies, eventually joining its board of directors. Yoshikatsu Yoshida (吉田義勝) is often confused with Eikatsu Yoshida (吉田栄勝), a former national champion, and wrestling coach.
Daisuke Inoue (Japanese: 井上大輔; 13 September 1941 - 30 May 2000), the stage name of Tadao Inoue (Japanese: 井上 忠夫) was a…Daisuke Inoue (Japanese: 井上大輔; 13 September 1941 - 30 May 2000), the stage name of Tadao Inoue (Japanese: 井上 忠夫) was a Japanese singer, composer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Tatsuya Fuji (藤 竜也, Fuji Tatsuya; born 27 August 1941) is a Japanese actor. He was born in Beijing and raised in…Tatsuya Fuji (藤 竜也, Fuji Tatsuya; born 27 August 1941) is a Japanese actor. He was born in Beijing and raised in Yokohama. In 1962, Fuji joined Nikkatsu Company and began his acting career with small roles in Nikkatsu film. In 1968, Fuji married actress Izumi Ashikawa. He gained popularity through his role in Jikandesuyo on TBS. He played his first leading role in the 1974 film Ninkyō Hanaichirin. He starred in two films (Empire of Passion and Bright Future) that were entered into the Cannes Film Festival. Fuji co-starred in Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Bright Future with Tadanobu Asano and Joe Odagiri. In 2005, he won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Actor for his work in the Village Photobook. In 2015, Fuji won best actor award of Tokyo Sports Film Award for his work in the Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen. In 2023, he won the Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance at the 2023 San Sebastián Film Festival for his role in the Great Absence.
Osamu Tsurumine (鶴峯 治, Tsurumine Osamu; 21 August 1941 – 2 February 2015) was a Japanese swimmer. He competed at the…Osamu Tsurumine (鶴峯 治, Tsurumine Osamu; 21 August 1941 – 2 February 2015) was a Japanese swimmer. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics and the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Chua Lam (simplified Chinese: 蔡澜; traditional Chinese: 蔡瀾, 18 August 1941 – 25 June 2025) was a Hong Kong columnist…Chua Lam (simplified Chinese: 蔡澜; traditional Chinese: 蔡瀾, 18 August 1941 – 25 June 2025) was a Hong Kong columnist, food critic and occasional television host. He was also a film producer for the Hong Kong film studio Golden Harvest. Chua Lam has built a reputation in the cultural world, with ties to esteemed individuals like Jin Yong, Ni Kuang, and James Wong Jim, who are collectively considered the "Four Great Talents of Hong Kong". From 1989 to 1990, he co-hosted Asia Television's classic adult talk show "Celebrity Talk Show" with the latter two. The show was widely popular with audiences and earned the media accolades as one of "Hong Kong's Three Great Mouths."
Renji Ishibashi (石橋 蓮司, Ishibashi Renji), born Renji Ishida (石田 蓮司, Ishida Renji; born August 9, 1941) is a Japanese…Renji Ishibashi (石橋 蓮司, Ishibashi Renji), born Renji Ishida (石田 蓮司, Ishida Renji; born August 9, 1941) is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best supporting actor at the 15th Hochi Film Award for Rōnin-gai.
Midori Suzuki (鈴木 みどり, Suzuki Midori; April 28, 1941 – July 23, 2006) was a Japanese media educator, feminist and media…Midori Suzuki (鈴木 みどり, Suzuki Midori; April 28, 1941 – July 23, 2006) was a Japanese media educator, feminist and media researcher. She was professor of Media Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences of Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto from 1994 until her death. Suzuki was known for her work on media literacy, especially several seminal textbooks and the over one hundred workshops, symposia and media watch projects that she facilitated. She also introduced overseas research to Japan, for example through translations of work by Jerry Mander, Catharine MacKinnon, David Buckingham) and the Ontario Teacher's Association. Suzuki was an active member of the World Association of Christian Communication, a co-founder and core member of the Asian Network of Women in Communication, a long-term member of the International Association of Media and Communications Research, and on the International Exchange Committee of the Japan Society for Studies in Journalism and Mass Communication(日本マス・コミュニケーション学会). She also participated in UNESCO-sponsored research and projects, and was involved in the Global Media Monitoring Project (1994, 2000 and 2005), for which she served as a steering committee member and a Japanese liaison. Although Suzuki had received her master's degree in mass communications from Stanford University in 1966, she soon became critical of the mass communications research approach, especially its inherent view of people as 'passive receivers' or consumers of information. She instead began to develop a citizen-centered approach. Through her work with the Forum for Citizen's Television and Media (FCT), which she co-founded in 1977, she focused on informed criticism of commercial television programming, especially for children, as well as of gender stereotypes and other misconceptions and biases found in the mainstream Japanese media. Suzuki noted that "critical is creative" and saw media literacy as part of a bigger vision for media democratization. An early advocate for communication rights in Japan, she championed an active role for citizens in media society, including in policy making.
Masahiko Tanaka (田中 昌彦, Tanaka Masahiko; born 24 February 1941) is a Japanese master of Shotokan karate. He won the…Masahiko Tanaka (田中 昌彦, Tanaka Masahiko; born 24 February 1941) is a Japanese master of Shotokan karate. He won the first of his two IAKF world championship Kumite titles in 1975, was part of the Japan team to win the team Kumite title in the third IAKF world championship and was twice JKA All-Japan kumite champion. He became the national coach of Denmark in 1975 and in 1978 returned to Japan, where he currently manages the international affairs of the JKA.
Kunihiko Kasahara (笠原 邦彦, Kasahara Kunihiko) (born 1941) is a Japanese origami master. He has made more than a hundred…Kunihiko Kasahara (笠原 邦彦, Kasahara Kunihiko) (born 1941) is a Japanese origami master. He has made more than a hundred origami models, from simple lion masks to complex modular origami, such as a small stellated dodecahedron. He does not specialize in what is known as "super complex origami", but rather he likes making simple, elegant animals, and modular designs such as polyhedra, as well as exploring the mathematics and geometry of origami. A book expressing both approaches is Origami for the Connoisseur (Kasahara and Takahama), which gathers modern innovations in polyhedral construction, featuring moderately difficult but accessible methods for producing the Platonic solids from single sheets, and much more. Kasahara is perhaps origami's most enthusiastic designer and collector of origami models that are variations on a cube, a number of which appear in Vol. 2 of a 2005 three volume work (presently available only in Japanese). Vol. 3 of the same work is devoted to another Kasahara interest: reverse engineering and diagramming classic Japanese origami models pictured in early works, such as zenbazuru (thousand origami cranes from the Hiden Senbazuru Orikata of 1797, one of the earliest known origami books), the origami art of folding multiple connected cranes out of a single sheet of paper. He has written many books, of which Origami Omnibus is his best known book available in English, and contains many of his models as well as outstanding classics by others.
Kishin Shinoyama (篠山 紀信, Shinoyama Kishin; December 3, 1940 – January 4, 2024) was a Japanese photographer. He is…Kishin Shinoyama (篠山 紀信, Shinoyama Kishin; December 3, 1940 – January 4, 2024) was a Japanese photographer. He is well-known for having photographed the covers for John Lennon and Yoko Ono's albums, Double Fantasy and Milk and Honey. Before his marriage to Saori Minami in 1979, he took a majority of the photographs for her album covers with CBS/Sony.
Koro Kawazu (河津 光朗, Kawazu Kōrō; born 25 November 1940) is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's long jump at…Koro Kawazu (河津 光朗, Kawazu Kōrō; born 25 November 1940) is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's long jump at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Shōrinjiryū Kenkōkan Karate (少林寺流拳行館唐手) is a style of karate founded by Kōri Hisataka (Seiki Kudaka in Okinawan)…Shōrinjiryū Kenkōkan Karate (少林寺流拳行館唐手) is a style of karate founded by Kōri Hisataka (Seiki Kudaka in Okinawan) (1907–1988) shortly after World War II in Japan. It consists of the primary arts of Shōrinjiryū Kenkōkan Okinawan karate and Okinawan Kobudo, as taught to the founder by masters including Chotoku Kyan and Sanda Kanagusuku, as well as Judo, which Kori Hisataka studied at the Kodokan, obtaining the rank of 4th Dan after only 1 years training. Other component arts include Aikijutsu and Chinese Bajiquan, which the founder studied on his extensive tours of Japan, China and Asia. The style is responsible for a number of innovations to karate training including: Use of the heel when kicking Whole body is put into action when executing a technique, using a follow through motion Use of the vertical fist (tate ken) Practice of yakusoku kumite Use of protective equipment to allow the karatedo student to test their techniques without having to hold back their power Practice of weapons (buki ho) In some aspects, Shorinjiryu Karate has a strong resemblance to Japanese Koryu Budo, in that it has a great emphasis on pre-arranged two-person drills (yakusoku kumite). One person kata is an important practice, and the main kata taught in the style in its early days were versions of Naihanchin, Nijushiho, Sanchin, Chinto and Kusanku, as well as a Bō (6 ft staff) kata (Shishiryu no Bo), a Jo (4 ft staff) kata and a Sai (iron truncheon) kata (Nijushiho no Sai). Other kata were introduced later, mainly by the son of the founder, Masayuki Hisataka. Following Kori Hisataka's retirement in 1974, his son Masayuki Hisataka took over as head of the organization. He has expanded the reach of the style worldwide and trained karateka all over the world.
Takuji Hayata (早田 卓次, Hayata Takuji; born October 10, 1940) is a retired Japanese gymnast. At the 1964 Summer Olympics…Takuji Hayata (早田 卓次, Hayata Takuji; born October 10, 1940) is a retired Japanese gymnast. At the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, he won gold medals in the rings and team all-around events. Individually he finished eighth all around. At the 1970 World Championship he won a bronze medal at the horizontal bar, as well as a team gold. Later he became a coach and lead the Japanese team at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1978 World Championships. He also became a physical education professor at Nippon University, and was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2004.
Makoto Koga (古賀 誠, Koga Makoto; born 5 August 1940) is a former Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party…Makoto Koga (古賀 誠, Koga Makoto; born 5 August 1940) is a former Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) and formerly Minister of Transport. A native of Setaka, Fukuoka and graduate of Nihon University, he was elected for the first time in 1980 after an unsuccessful run in 1979. The character Tetsuya Gamon in the manga Akumetsu is based on him.
Kōichi Morita (森田 公一, Morita Kōichi) (born February 25, 1940), is a Japanese composer and singer who launched his…Kōichi Morita (森田 公一, Morita Kōichi) (born February 25, 1940), is a Japanese composer and singer who launched his recording career in the late 1960s and had gained huge commercial success during the 1970s. He often teamed up with lyricist Yū Aku and orchestrator Junichi Makaino, and became the top-10 hit on the Japanese Oricon chart. Seven of his compositions has been topped on the Japanese hit parade, including "Hitori ja Nai no" by Mari Amachi, "Chiisana Koi no Monogatari" by Agnes Chan, and "Hajimete no Dekigoto" by Junko Sakurada. His most successful song is "Seishun Jidai" released in 1976, his sole hit as a performer, which has sold more than a million copies. His 2-disc 40th anniversary compilation album, "Golden☆Best Kōichi Morita" (GOLDEN☆BEST 森田公一) will be released on January 20, 2010, featuring the songs he has written and composed for other artists, such as Eigo Kawashima, Akiko Wada, Candies and Mari Amachi, as well as his own single, Seishun Jidai.
Raita Ryu (竜 雷太, Ryū Raita; born January 21, 1940 in Osaka as Tatsuo Hasegawa (長谷川 龍男, Hasegawa Tatsuo)) is a Japanese…Raita Ryu (竜 雷太, Ryū Raita; born January 21, 1940 in Osaka as Tatsuo Hasegawa (長谷川 龍男, Hasegawa Tatsuo)) is a Japanese actor. He is well known for his role as Gorisan (Detective Ishizuka) in Taiyō ni Hoero!. He has a son Yōhei Hasegawa (長谷川 陽平, Hasegawa Yōhei), who is a musician and guitarist. Once, he belonged to Toshiro Mifune's production company.
Shunsuke Kaneto (金戸 俊介, Kaneto Shunsuke; born 5 January 1940) is a former Japanese diver who competed in the 1960…Shunsuke Kaneto (金戸 俊介, Kaneto Shunsuke; born 5 January 1940) is a former Japanese diver who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics and in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Hajime Sawatari (沢渡 朔, Sawatari Hajime; born 1940) is a Japanese photographer. He is known for his fashion and…Hajime Sawatari (沢渡 朔, Sawatari Hajime; born 1940) is a Japanese photographer. He is known for his fashion and advertising photography as well as his nudes of girls and women. He earned his degree from Nihon University's College of Art with a major in photography.
Hiroshi Ishii (石井 宏, Ishii Hiroshi) (born 21 September 1939) is a Japanese swimmer and Olympic medalist. He…Hiroshi Ishii (石井 宏, Ishii Hiroshi) (born 21 September 1939) 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.
Masao Adachi (足立 正生 Adachi Masao, born May 13, 1939) is a Japanese screenwriter, director, actor and former Japanese…Masao Adachi (足立 正生 Adachi Masao, born May 13, 1939) is a Japanese screenwriter, director, actor and former Japanese Red Army member who was most active in the 1960s and 1970s. He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Takeshi Koga (古賀 武, Koga Takeshi; born 11 May 1939) is a retired Japanese judoka. Koga is from Kokura, Fukuoka and…Takeshi Koga (古賀 武, Koga Takeshi; born 11 May 1939) is a retired Japanese judoka. Koga is from Kokura, Fukuoka and began judo at the junior high school days. In 1961, When he was a student of Nihon University, was chosen to represent Japan in the World Championship held in Paris and got a bronze medal. Koga began working for the Yawata Steel after graduation from university in 1962. Koga also participated All-Japan Championships 8 times and won a bronze medal in 1965.
Taichirō Hirokawa (広川 太一郎, Hirokawa Taichirō; February 15, 1939 – March 3, 2008) was a Japanese voice actor and…Taichirō Hirokawa (広川 太一郎, Hirokawa Taichirō; February 15, 1939 – March 3, 2008) was a Japanese voice actor and narrator. He was born in Tokyo on February 15, 1939, and died on March 3, 2008, in Shibuya from cancer. His death was announced at the beginning of the 2nd Seiyu Awards.
Masayuki Matsubara (松原 正之, Matsubara Masayuki; born February 7, 1939) is a retired Japanese freestyle wrestler. He won…Masayuki Matsubara (松原 正之, Matsubara Masayuki; born February 7, 1939) is a retired Japanese freestyle wrestler. He won a silver medal at the 1960 Olympics and placed fifth at the 1961 World Championship.
Tetsuya Chiba (千葉 徹彌 or ちばてつや, Chiba Tetsuya; born January 11, 1939) is a Japanese manga artist. Considered a major…Tetsuya Chiba (千葉 徹彌 or ちばてつや, Chiba Tetsuya; born January 11, 1939) is a Japanese manga artist. Considered a major figure in the history of manga, many of his early titles are still in print due to continued popularity. He is most famous for his sports stories, having been described as "the biggest contributor to the rise of sports manga", in particular for works such as Ashita no Joe, his best known work, and Notari Matsutarō.
Kazuo Tomita (富田 一雄, Tomita Kazuo) (born 1939) is a Japanese swimmer and Olympic medalist. He participated at the 1960…Kazuo Tomita (富田 一雄, Tomita Kazuo) (born 1939) is a Japanese swimmer and Olympic medalist. He participated at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, winning a bronze medal in 4 × 100 metre medley relay. He also previously participated at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.
Tadao Mitome (三留 理男, Mitome Tadao; 1938 – 22 March 2022) was a Japanese photographer and photojournalist. He was one of…Tadao Mitome (三留 理男, Mitome Tadao; 1938 – 22 March 2022) was a Japanese photographer and photojournalist. He was one of a handful of photojournalists granted a permanent United Nations ID card.
Keigo Abe (October 28, 1938 – December 21, 2019) was a Japanese master of Shotokan karate who founded the Japan…Keigo Abe (October 28, 1938 – December 21, 2019) was a Japanese master of Shotokan karate who founded the Japan Shotokan Karate Association in 1999 and is its Chief Instructor. He held the rank of 9th dan in karate, was a direct student of Masatoshi Nakayama (1913–1987), and was a senior instructor in the Japan Karate Association.