Reira Iwabuchi (岩渕 麗楽, Iwabuchi Reira; born 14 December 2001) is a Japanese snowboarder. She won a silver medal in big…Reira Iwabuchi (岩渕 麗楽, Iwabuchi Reira; born 14 December 2001) is a Japanese snowboarder. She won a silver medal in big air at Winter X Games XXII. At the 2023 X Games, she became the first female to land a triple underflip in competition. She did so while competing in women’s snowboard big air, winning a gold medal.
Shō Ishikawa (石川翔, Ishikawa Shō; born December 14, 1999) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free…Shō Ishikawa (石川翔, Ishikawa Shō; born December 14, 1999) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons.
Yūdai Tanaka (田中 雄大, Tanaka Yūdai; born 14 December 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder…Yūdai Tanaka (田中 雄大, Tanaka Yūdai; born 14 December 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for J2 League club Sagan Tosu.
Kohei Azuma (東 晃平, Azuma Kohei; born December 14, 1999 in Ono, Hyōgo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…Kohei Azuma (東 晃平, Azuma Kohei; born December 14, 1999 in Ono, Hyōgo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes.
Tomohisa Ohzeki (大関 友久, Ōzeki Tomohisa; born December 14, 1997 in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki) is a Japanese professional…Tomohisa Ohzeki (大関 友久, Ōzeki Tomohisa; born December 14, 1997 in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Kōki Tachi (舘 幸希, Tachi Kōki; born 14 December 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a centre-back for…Kōki Tachi (舘 幸希, Tachi Kōki; born 14 December 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a centre-back for Shonan Bellmare.
Suguru Fukuda (福田 俊, Fukuda Suguru; born December 14, 1996 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese professional…Suguru Fukuda (福田 俊, Fukuda Suguru; born December 14, 1996 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Ikumi Iwabuchi (born 14 December 1995) is a Japanese handball player for Omron Corporation and the Japanese national…Ikumi Iwabuchi (born 14 December 1995) is a Japanese handball player for Omron Corporation and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship in Spain.
Ryō Miyaichi (宮市 亮, Miyaichi Ryō; born 14 December 1992) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger…Ryō Miyaichi (宮市 亮, Miyaichi Ryō; born 14 December 1992) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos, and the Japan national team. Miyaichi began his professional career at Arsenal after a successful trial in 2010. However, without a British work permit, he was loaned out to Eredivisie side Feyenoord where he made his professional debut in 2011 at age 17. In 2012, Miyaichi spent loan periods at fellow Premier League clubs, Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic, helping win the FA Cup with the latter in 2013. After a long period ruled out with injury, Miyaichi returned to the Eredivisie, signing on loan to FC Twente in 2014. In June 2015, Miyaichi transferred to 2. Bundesliga side FC St. Pauli. In July 2021, Miyaichi returned to Japan, signing for Yokohama F. Marinos. A full international for Japan, Miyaichi made his debut in 2012 against Azerbaijan and was part of the Japan side that won the East Asian Football Championship in 2022. Once regarded as one of the best youth prospects in world football, Miyaichi's career has been plagued with injuries, missing over 150 senior matches in his career.
Mitsuki Takahata (高畑 充希, Takahata Mitsuki; born December 14, 1991) is a Japanese actress and singer who is represented…Mitsuki Takahata (高畑 充希, Takahata Mitsuki; born December 14, 1991) is a Japanese actress and singer who is represented by the talent agency Horipro. She attended Hosei University as an undergraduate student. Her song "Hitomi Hiraite" is the Japanese theme song for Meet the Robinsons.
Daisuke Narimatsu (成松 大介, Narimatsu Daisuke; born 14 December 1989) is a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's…Daisuke Narimatsu (成松 大介, Narimatsu Daisuke; born 14 December 1989) is a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 2016 Summer Olympics, making it to the round of 16.
Hidekazu Kawano (河野 秀数, Kawano Hidekazu) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He played two seasons with…Hidekazu Kawano (河野 秀数, Kawano Hidekazu) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He played two seasons with Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in 2013 and 2014. He was born on December 14, 1987. He debuted in 2013. He had 24 strikeouts.
Yukari Miyake (三宅 由佳莉, Miyake Yukari; born December 14, 1986) is a Japanese singer and naval officer who is the…Yukari Miyake (三宅 由佳莉, Miyake Yukari; born December 14, 1986) is a Japanese singer and naval officer who is the vocalist of the Tokyo SDF Band. The first and only official vocalist for the Music Corp to join the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Miyake has released a number of CDs she sang with the SDF Band. She holds the rank of petty officer 2nd class in the Japanese Navy.
Nonami Takizawa (滝沢乃南, Takizawa Nonami; born December 14, 1985) is a Japanese gravure idol, and a female talent. She is…Nonami Takizawa (滝沢乃南, Takizawa Nonami; born December 14, 1985) is a Japanese gravure idol, and a female talent. She is best known for her voluptuous figure. She is from Gunma, and her nickname is 'Nonamin'. She retired from modeling as of 2011.
Reiko Takeda (武田 麗子, Takeda Reiko; born 14 December 1984 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan) is a Japanese Olympic show jumping…Reiko Takeda (武田 麗子, Takeda Reiko; born 14 December 1984 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan) is a Japanese Olympic show jumping rider. Representing Japan, she competed at two Summer Olympics (in 2012 and 2016). Her best Olympic results came in 2016, when she placed 13th in the team competition and 44th in the individual portion. Takeda also competed at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. Reiko Takeda is the daughter of Kunio Takeda, chairman of Takeda pharmaceutical company.
Tetsuya Saito (斉藤 哲也, Saitō Tetsuya; born December 14, 1983) is a Japanese professional ice hockey center who currently…Tetsuya Saito (斉藤 哲也, Saitō Tetsuya; born December 14, 1983) is a Japanese professional ice hockey center who currently plays for the Nikkō Ice Bucks in the Asia League Saito previously played in 2001 to 2002, at amateur level, for the Komazawa Tomakomai before joining Oji Seishi in 2002 who changed their name to Oji Eagles one year later. He played for Oji until 2013 when he joined the Nikkō Ice Bucks. Saito has also played for the Japan national team (U18, U20 & Senior) since 2000. He played in the 2002 IIHF World Championship.
Ryuichi Shibata (柴田 隆一, Shibata Ryuichi; born December 14, 1983) is a Japanese swimmer, who specialized in butterfly…Ryuichi Shibata (柴田 隆一, Shibata Ryuichi; born December 14, 1983) is a Japanese swimmer, who specialized in butterfly events. He represented his nation Japan at the 2008 Summer Olympics and has won a career total of three medals (one silver and two bronze) in a major international competition, spanning the Asian Games, Pan Pacific Championships, and Summer Universiade. Shibata also established both his personal best and Japanese techsuit-era record of 1:51.30 at the 2007 FINA World Cup in Singapore, until it was finally smashed by Hidemasa Sano at the Japan Swimming Open in 2010. Shibata is a student at Nihon University in Tokyo. In 2006, Shibata won a bronze medal in the 200 m butterfly at the Asian Games in Doha, Qatar (1:56.44), and a silver at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (1:55.82), finishing behind American swimmer and world-record holder Michael Phelps. Shibata competed for the Japanese squad in the men's 200 m butterfly at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Leading up to the Games, he cleared a FINA A-standard entry time of 1:55.57 at the Olympic Trials in Tokyo. Moreover, Shibata's surprising triumph dashed the hopes of two-time Olympic medalist Takashi Yamamoto, who finished behind him in third and thereby missed out on his fourth Olympic bid. Despite entering the semifinals with an eleventh-seeded time of 1:55.82 from the evening prelims, Shibata tried to command his lead over all-time Olympian Michael Phelps at the final turn of the race, but faded down the stretch to hit the wall in seventh position and twelfth overall. Shibata's semifinal mark of 1:56.17 was not worthy enough to advance him further to the top 8 final.
Katsuhiro Nagakawa (永川 勝浩, Nagakawa Katsuhiro; born December 14, 1980) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher…Katsuhiro Nagakawa (永川 勝浩, Nagakawa Katsuhiro; born December 14, 1980) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in Japan's Central League.
Haruko Momoi (Japanese: 桃井 はるこ, Hepburn: Momoi Haruko; born December 14, 1977) is a Japanese singer, songwriter and…Haruko Momoi (Japanese: 桃井 はるこ, Hepburn: Momoi Haruko; born December 14, 1977) is a Japanese singer, songwriter and voice actress. She is one of the founders of an all-female pop group called Afilia Saga. She was born in Tokyo, Japan and is affectionately referred to as Halko by her fans, a nickname she gave herself which is inspired by HAL 9000, the computer in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Kyokunankai Hiromitsu (born 14 December 1977 as Hirokazu Ken) is a former sumo wrestler from Amagi, Kagoshima, Japan.…Kyokunankai Hiromitsu (born 14 December 1977 as Hirokazu Ken) is a former sumo wrestler from Amagi, Kagoshima, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1993 and reached the top division in September 2010. The 17 years it took him to reach the top division is the second slowest progress ever, in the history of professional sumo wrestling. His highest rank was maegashira 16. He was forced to retire by the Japan Sumo Association, as a result of the 2011 match-fixing scandal.
Yukari Kawasaki (河﨑 由加里, Kawasaki Yukari; born December 14, 1976 in Aomori) is an athlete from Japan. She competes in…Yukari Kawasaki (河﨑 由加里, Kawasaki Yukari; born December 14, 1976 in Aomori) is an athlete from Japan. She competes in archery. Kawasaki represented Japan at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She placed 37th in the women's individual ranking round with a 72-arrow score of 622. In the first round of elimination, she faced 28th-ranked Iwona Marcinkiewicz of Poland. Kawasaki lost 119–106 in the 18-arrow match, placing 63rd overall in women's individual archery. Kawasaki was also a member of the 14th-place Japanese women's archery team.
Kazuya Fukuura (福浦 和也, born December 14, 1975) is a Japanese former professional baseball first baseman for the Chiba…Kazuya Fukuura (福浦 和也, born December 14, 1975) is a Japanese former professional baseball first baseman for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. His play and build drew comparisons to former Chicago Cubs player Mark Grace.
Satoshi Irifune (入船 敏, Irifune Satoshi; born 14 December 1975) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in…Satoshi Irifune (入船 敏, Irifune Satoshi; born 14 December 1975) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. In the 10,000 metres he finished 20th at the 1999 World Championships. He finished eighteenth at the 2000 World Half Marathon Championships, and in the marathon he finished 20th at the 2005 World Championships, fourth at the 2006 Asian Games and 14th at the 2009 World Championships. His personal best times are 7:56.80 minutes in the 3000 metres, achieved in June 2003 in Kushiro; 27:53.92 minutes in the 10,000 metres, achieved in May 2001 in Palo Alto; 1:01:36 hours in the half marathon, achieved in April 2005 in Yamaguchi; and 2:09:23 hours in the marathon, achieved in December 2008 in the Fukuoka Marathon.
Kiriko Nananan (Japanese: 魚喃 キリコ, Hepburn: Nananan Kiriko; December 14, 1972 – December 25, 2024) was a Japanese manga…Kiriko Nananan (Japanese: 魚喃 キリコ, Hepburn: Nananan Kiriko; December 14, 1972 – December 25, 2024) was a Japanese manga artist. She was known for her realistic josei work featuring understated artwork with a sense of detachment. In addition, she affiliated herself with the "La nouvelle manga" movement. Nananan died on December 25, 2024; her death was not announced until a year later.
Hajime Kazumi (数見 肇, Kazumi Hajime) (born December 14, 1971) is a Japanese karateka. Born in Kanagawa prefecture…Hajime Kazumi (数見 肇, Kazumi Hajime) (born December 14, 1971) is a Japanese karateka. Born in Kanagawa prefecture, Kazumi is a karate fighter who played an active part in the full-contact karate tournaments hosted by Kyokushinkaikan from the early 1990s to the early 2000s. He started Kyokushin karate at age of fifteen and at age twenty Kazumi defeated many top fighters to reach the finals of the 24th All Japan Championship in 1992. Since then Kazumi has never finished outside of the top two places in any tournament. His effective punching and kicking combinations helped him reach the finals of six All Japan Tournaments in a row, winning four of these to break Keiji Senpai's record. He also reached the finals of two World Open Tournaments where he lost to Francisco Filho on boards and Kenji Yamaki, training partner and fellow student of Tsuyoshi Hiroshige's Jonan Branch. Kazumi is recognized as one of Kyokushin Karate's most successful full-contact fighters. He is currently director of Hajime Kazumi Dojo, where he works as an instructor of karate fighting techniques. Kazumi currently holds 6th dan black belt.
Itsuki Asai (浅井 樹, Asai Itsuki; born December 14, 1971) is a former baseball player from Japan. Asai played in the…Itsuki Asai (浅井 樹, Asai Itsuki; born December 14, 1971) is a former baseball player from Japan. Asai played in the Nippon baseball league. He initially played in the Pioneer League, before moving to the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in the Central League. At times, he played as a pinch hitter.
Kiyoshi Adachi (born December 14, 1969, in Ōita Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese politician who served as a member of…Kiyoshi Adachi (born December 14, 1969, in Ōita Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House of Councillors of Japan from 2019 until his resignation in 2023 to run for Governor of Ōita Prefecture. He represented the Ōita at-large district as an independent. He was a member of the Committee on Financial Affairs.
Kiyoshi Igarashi (五十嵐 清, Igarashi Kiyoshi; born 14 December 1969) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic…Kiyoshi Igarashi (五十嵐 清, Igarashi Kiyoshi; born 14 December 1969) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who serves as a member of the House of Representatives.
Hiroshi Takano (高野 寛, Takano Hiroshi) (born December 14, 1964) is a Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, music…Hiroshi Takano (高野 寛, Takano Hiroshi) (born December 14, 1964) is a Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, music arranger, guitarist and producer. In the end of 1980s and early 1990s, he recorded some successful records which were produced by Todd Rundgren. He has contributed to the works of many musicians, such as Towa Tei and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Emiko Odaka (Japanese: 小高 笑子; born 14 December 1962) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984…Emiko Odaka (Japanese: 小高 笑子; born 14 December 1962) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In 1984, Odaka was a member of the Japanese team that won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.
Miki Takakura (高倉 美貴, Takakura Miki) (born Miki Koshizawa (越沢 美貴, Koshizawa Miki) on December 14, 1960 in Kanazawa…Miki Takakura (高倉 美貴, Takakura Miki) (born Miki Koshizawa (越沢 美貴, Koshizawa Miki) on December 14, 1960 in Kanazawa, Ishikawa) is a Japanese gravure idol and pink film actress who was active in the 1980s and rose to prominence as Nikkatsu's "SM Queen" (SMの女王, SM no joō) from 1983 to 1985.
Masanori Sera (Japanese: 世良公則) (born 14 December 1955) is a Japanese singer and actor from Fukuyama. He graduated from…Masanori Sera (Japanese: 世良公則) (born 14 December 1955) is a Japanese singer and actor from Fukuyama. He graduated from Osaka University of Arts. As a singer Sera's rock band, Sera Masanori&TWIST appeared in the Kōhaku Uta Gassen twice (1978 and 1979). He made his solo debut with the single Tokyo rouge (Tokyo指紅) in 1982. As an actor, he appeared in popular detective drama Taiyō ni Hoero! from 1982 to 1984. In 1998, he won Best Supporting Actor award at the 22nd Japan Academy Prize (film award) for his role in Dr. Akagi.
Teru Fukui (福井 照, Fukui Teru; born 14 December 1953) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member…Teru Fukui (福井 照, Fukui Teru; born 14 December 1953) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
Masahito Moriyama (盛山 正仁, Moriyama Masahito) is a Japanese politician. He is a member of the ruling Liberal Democratic…Masahito Moriyama (盛山 正仁, Moriyama Masahito) is a Japanese politician. He is a member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and a former member of the House of Representatives in the National Diet (national legislature). A native of Nishinomiya, Hyogo, and an alumnus of the University of Tokyo, he joined the Ministry of Transport in 1977. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2005 but lost his seat in the 2009 General Election, regaining it in 2012. During his time out of office, he matriculated as a postgraduate student and studied international law and business at Kobe University, which is located in his constituency. He earned a Master’s degree in Law in 2011, a PhD in International Law in 2013, and an additional PhD in Business Studies in 2014. In 2024, Moriyama won a no-confidence motion issued by the Constitutional Democratic Party after reports emerged that he received a letter of recommendation and campaign support from an organization linked to the Unification Church during the 2021 Japanese general election. On 10 April 2024, Moriyama was among the guests invited to the state dinner hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden in honor of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House.
Hiroshi Nagakubo (長久 保裕, Nagakubo Hiroshi; born December 14, 1946) is a Japanese former figure skating coach and pair…Hiroshi Nagakubo (長久 保裕, Nagakubo Hiroshi; born December 14, 1946) is a Japanese former figure skating coach and pair skater. With his skating partner, Kotoe Nagasawa, he became a five-time (1967–1971) Japanese national champion and competed at the 1972 Winter Olympics, placing 16th. After retiring from competition, Nagakubo became a coach at the Howa Sports Land Skating Club in the Aichi Prefecture. He ceased coaching on September 3, 2017, due to family circumstances. During his career, his students included: Shizuka Arakawa Ryuju Hino Takeshi Honda Rika Hongo Haruka Imai Yura Matsuda Rin Nitaya Akiko Suzuki. He coached Suzuki from the early 2000s until her retirement in 2014. Sota Yamamoto Yuhana Yokoi
Soichiro Fukutake (福武 總一郎, Fukutake Sōichirō; born 1945) is a Japanese billionaire, and the former chairman of the…Soichiro Fukutake (福武 總一郎, Fukutake Sōichirō; born 1945) is a Japanese billionaire, and the former chairman of the Benesse Corporation, a publishing firm and juku company known for its patronage of the arts.
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.
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.
Hisataka Okamoto (岡本 久敬, Okamoto Hisataka; born December 14, 1933) is a former Japanese football player. He played for…Hisataka Okamoto (岡本 久敬, Okamoto Hisataka; born December 14, 1933) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Chieko Itō (伊藤 智恵子, Itō Chieko; née Kitagawa, born December 14, 1933), known professionally as Chie Kitagawa (北川 智繪…Chieko Itō (伊藤 智恵子, Itō Chieko; née Kitagawa, born December 14, 1933), known professionally as Chie Kitagawa (北川 智繪, Kitagawa Chie), is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo. She is also the founder of the Wagei-Sha Storytelling School. She is also very well known for her voice acting roles as Taeko's Grandmother in Only Yesterday, Mombi in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Tsuru Nohara in Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes Back, Mini-Dora in Dorami-chan: Mini-Dora SOS!!!, Okanagan in Shadow Hearts: From the New World, Kiyo Shimizu in Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories, Matsu in Ranma ½, and Hedwig the Sea Witch in Saban's Adventures of the Little Mermaid.
Kōji Omi (尾身 幸次, Omi Kōji; 14 December 1932 – 14 April 2022) was a Japanese politician most notable for serving as…Kōji Omi (尾身 幸次, Omi Kōji; 14 December 1932 – 14 April 2022) was a Japanese politician most notable for serving as Minister of Finance in the first Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Hiroshi Tada (多田 宏, Tada Hiroshi) (born December 14, 1929) is a Japanese aikido teacher holding the rank of 9th dan in…Hiroshi Tada (多田 宏, Tada Hiroshi) (born December 14, 1929) is a Japanese aikido teacher holding the rank of 9th dan in the Aikikai. Born in Tokyo within a former Samurai family with roots from Tsushima Island, Tada first studied his family's style of archery (Heki-Ryū Chikurin-ha Ban-pa) under his father in the family's house in Jiyūgaoka. He then became a member of the Waseda University karate club before starting training in aikido at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo under aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba in March 1950. He was dispatched to Rome, Italy, in 1964 where he established the Italian Dojo Centrale in 1967, and the national association Aikikai d'Italia in 1970. He returned to Japan in 1971 to resume teaching at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo. To supplement aikido training, he has developed a system of breathing and meditative exercises called ki no renma (気の錬磨, cultivation of ki) based largely on the teachings of Nakamura Tempu and the Ichikukai Dojo.
Kuma Mukai (向井 久万, Mukai Kuma; 14 December 1908 – 20 January 1987) was a Japanese painter born in Osaka Prefecture…Kuma Mukai (向井 久万, Mukai Kuma; 14 December 1908 – 20 January 1987) was a Japanese painter born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan in 1908. He lived for some time in Kamakura before his death in Tokyo in 1987. He is well known for his paintings of nude women, Buddhist images, and floral designs.
Seiei Toyama (遠山正瑛, Toyama Seiei) (April 21, 1906 – February 25, 2004) is a Japanese environmentalist. He received the…Seiei Toyama (遠山正瑛, Toyama Seiei) (April 21, 1906 – February 25, 2004) is a Japanese environmentalist. He received the 2003 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Peace and International Understanding for his two-decade-long effort to combat desertification in China, promoting solidarity and peace.
Gen'ichirō Inokuma (猪熊弦一郎, Inokuma Gen'ichirō; born on 14 December 1902, died on 17 May 1993) was a Japanese painter.…Gen'ichirō Inokuma (猪熊弦一郎, Inokuma Gen'ichirō; born on 14 December 1902, died on 17 May 1993) was a Japanese painter. Inokuma is best known for his large-scale abstract paintings that allude to industrial landscapes, ladders, rail tracks, derricks, cranes, urban maps, and city planners’ blueprints.
