Ryo Hirakawa (Japanese: 平川 亮, Hepburn: Hirakawa Ryō; born 7 March 1994) is a Japanese racing driver who is currently…
Ryo Hirakawa (Japanese: 平川 亮, Hepburn: Hirakawa Ryō; born 7 March 1994) is a Japanese racing driver who is currently competing for Toyota Gazoo Racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship. He was Super GT GT500 champion in 2017, and finished runner-up in Super Formula in 2020. He has competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship in the Hypercar class since 2022, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in his debut season and the championship title in 2022 and 2023 alongside co-drivers Sébastien Buemi and Brendon Hartley. Hirakawa is also signed to Haas F1 Team as a reserve driver for the 2025 Formula One season.
Famous Alumni of Hiroshima Johoku High School
Hiroshima Johoku High School: 5 people
Yuki Hasegawa (長谷川 勇基, Hasegawa Yuki; born October 5, 1992 in Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese wheelchair…
Yuki Hasegawa (長谷川 勇基, Hasegawa Yuki; born October 5, 1992 in Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese wheelchair rugby player who currently plays for Société Générale Securities and the Japanese national team.
Shinsuke Sato (佐藤 信介, Satō Shinsuke; born September 16, 1970) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He has…
Shinsuke Sato (佐藤 信介, Satō Shinsuke; born September 16, 1970) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He has directed several live-action film adaptations of manga and anime, including The Princess Blade (2001), Gantz (2011), I Am a Hero (2016), Bleach (2018), Inuyashiki (2018), Kingdom (2019) and its sequels.
Yasutaka Hinoi (桧井保孝, Yasutaka Hinoi; born May 11, 1969 in Hiroshima) is a Japanese racing driver.
Daisuke Imanaka (今中 大介, Imanaka Daisuke; born 24 July 1963, in Hiroshima, Hiroshima) is a Japanese former professional…
Daisuke Imanaka (今中 大介, Imanaka Daisuke; born 24 July 1963, in Hiroshima, Hiroshima) is a Japanese former professional racing cyclist, who helped to pioneer professional cycling in Japan. Following the lead of Masatoshi Ichikawa, he rode professionally in Europe for the Italian Team Polti and in 1995 became the second Japanese to compete in the Giro d'Italia (after Ichikawa). In 1996, he became the second Japanese to start the Tour de France (after Kisso Kawamuro). On both occasions, he had to retire before finishing the race. His major victories include three wins in the Tour de Hokkaido. He is now a frequent commentator on broadcasts of cycling races in Japan and also serves as technical adviser for Team Ukyo.