Chieko Oda (小田-塚原 千恵子, Oda-Tsukahara Chieko; 12 August 1947 – 1 September 2024) was a Japanese gymnast. She competed in…Chieko Oda (小田-塚原 千恵子, Oda-Tsukahara Chieko; 12 August 1947 – 1 September 2024) was a Japanese gymnast. She competed in six events at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Her husband was gymnast Mitsuo Tsukahara and her son was Naoya Tsukahara.
Seigo Kitamura (北村 誠吾, Kitamura Seigo; 29 January 1947 – 20 May 2023) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal…Seigo Kitamura (北村 誠吾, Kitamura Seigo; 29 January 1947 – 20 May 2023) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
Susumu Hara (原 進, Hara Susumu) (January 8, 1947 – April 28, 2015) was a Japanese rugby player and professional…Susumu Hara (原 進, Hara Susumu) (January 8, 1947 – April 28, 2015) was a Japanese rugby player and professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Ashura Hara (阿修羅・原).
Tsutomu "Tom" Matano (Japanese: 俣野 努, Matano Tsutomu; October 7, 1947 – September 20, 2025) was a Japanese advertising…Tsutomu "Tom" Matano (Japanese: 俣野 努, Matano Tsutomu; October 7, 1947 – September 20, 2025) was a Japanese advertising agent, automotive designer and automotive journalist. Matano was born in Nagasaki, Japan, and continued to live in Japan until after his studies in university. He began an Analysis Engineering Major at Seikei University in Tokyo, Japan, in April 1965 and graduated in March 1969. Following his graduation, Matano moved to the United States in September 1970 via his uncle's container ship, landing himself in Seattle, then to Los Angeles, and finally New York City. Once in America, he continued his education with a semester of language school, ditching plans to transfer to Environmental Design, and graduated in 1974 for a job in Detroit with General Motors. Consequently, due to Matano's work visa and the rising oil crisis, GM moved him to Australia to work for Holden Design alongside Phillip Zmood, mostly working on the GM Holden Torana, departing in 1977 for Germany and BMW in Munich, Germany. In 1983, Matano joined Mazda as Chief Designer for Mazda North American Operations, then moved up to become the Vice President of Design and eventually the Executive Vice President of Western Operations for Mazda R&D North America, Inc., as well as the Executive Designer and Director of Mazda North American Operations. In his career with Mazda, his notable designs stand out in many vehicles, such as the Mazda RX-7, Mazda MX-5, the Miata "M-Coupe" concept car, and numerous other projects with his large group of design teams he created. Matano worked as a journalist for the Western Automotive Journalists. He also made an appearance in Gran Turismo 7. Matano died on September 20, 2025, at the age of 77.
Joseph Mitsuaki Takami (born 21 March 1946) is a Japanese prelate of the Catholic Church who served as archbishop of…Joseph Mitsuaki Takami (born 21 March 1946) is a Japanese prelate of the Catholic Church who served as archbishop of Nagasaki from 2003 to 2021.
Chuko Hayakawa (早川 忠孝, Hayakawa Chūkō; born 4 September 1945) is a Japanese attorney who previously served as a Liberal…Chuko Hayakawa (早川 忠孝, Hayakawa Chūkō; born 4 September 1945) is a Japanese attorney who previously served as a Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature), representing Saitama Prefecture. He is a native of Nagasaki Prefecture and graduate of the University of Tokyo. He worked at the Ministry of Home Affairs from 1969 to 1973 and then resigned to undergo training as an attorney at the Legal Research and Training Institute, beginning private law practice in 1975. In the 2003 general election, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time, after running unsuccessfully in 1996 and 2000. He represented the 4th District of Saitama Prefecture, which includes the cities of Asaka and Shiki. He served as Justice Parliamentary Secretary under Prime Minister Taro Aso. In February 2009 he announced that he would resign as "an expression of my will for independence" amid an internal revolt against the unpopular prime minister, but retracted his announcement shortly thereafter. He lost his Diet seat in the 2009 general election and thereafter resumed law practice.
Masako Wada (和田 征子, Wada Masako; born 1943) is a Japanese hibakusha as a survivor of the 1945 atomic bombing of…Masako Wada (和田 征子, Wada Masako; born 1943) is a Japanese hibakusha as a survivor of the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki, who is assistant secretary general of Nihon Hidankyo (Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations). As one of the youngest remaining hibakusha, Wada believes it is necessary to preserve the learned experiences of her fellow survivors, so that their unique perspectives are not lost to time. She has spent decades advocating for nuclear disarmament and spreading public awareness of the horrors of nuclear war. Wada's central beliefs are that humanity has a moral responsibility to cease the production and usage of nuclear weapons, and that international governments must provide reparations for victims. She believes that any alternatives to total disarmament are ineffective because they fail to approach the subject from an ethical standpoint. For instance, she has claimed that deterrence theory is not sufficient justification for preserving nuclear weapons because it relies on the morally unacceptable threat of mutual destruction.
Satoko Tanaka (田中 聡子, Tanaka Satoko; born February 3, 1942) is a retired Japanese backstroke swimmer. She competed at…Satoko Tanaka (田中 聡子, Tanaka Satoko; born February 3, 1942) is a retired Japanese backstroke swimmer. She competed at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics in the 100 m backstroke and 4×100 m medley relay. She won individual bronze in 1960 and finished fourth in both events in 1964. Between 1959 and 1964 she set 10 world records in the 200 m backstroke, but did not have a chance to compete in this discipline. She set five more world records in the 110 yd and 220 yd backstroke. Tanaka held the national records in the 100 m and 200 m backstroke for 12 years. In retirement for many decades she worked as a swimming coach, and competed in the masters category. In 1991 she was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Yaichi Tanigawa (谷川 弥一, Tanigawa Yaichi; born 12 August 1941) is a Japanese politician who served in the House of…Yaichi Tanigawa (谷川 弥一, Tanigawa Yaichi; born 12 August 1941) is a Japanese politician who served in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2024. He served as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party until 2024. In January 2024, amidst a slush fund scandal involving LDP politicians, he was summarily indicted on charges of failing to disclose political kickbacks. He resigned from the LDP and the House of Representatives following the indictment.
Fumio Kyūma (久間 章生, Kyūma Fumio; born 4 December 1940) is a Japanese politician who was a member of the Diet of Japan…Fumio Kyūma (久間 章生, Kyūma Fumio; born 4 December 1940) is a Japanese politician who was a member of the Diet of Japan between 1980 and 2009. Kyuma graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1964 and worked for the Ministry of Agriculture. He was elected to the Nagasaki Prefectural Assembly in 1971 serving three terms before being elected to the Diet as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for Nagasaki Number 2. He served in 2007 as Japan's first Defense minister.
Kansei Nakano (中野 寛成, Nakano Kansei; born 26 November 1940) is a retired Japanese politician. He was a member of the…Kansei Nakano (中野 寛成, Nakano Kansei; born 26 November 1940) is a retired Japanese politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party of Japan and served as the Vice-Speaker of the Lower House of the Diet. Nakano was born in 1940 in Nagasaki. At age four, he experienced the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. In 1963, he graduated from the Law Department of Kansai University. Beginning his time at university in 1960, Nakano joined the Democratic Socialist Party. After being elected three times to the Toyonaka City Council, he was elected to the Diet in 1976. In 1994, Nakano joined the New Frontier Party and served as Chair of the Policy Inquiry Commission. Upon the collapse of the party, Nakano formed the New Fraternity Party, which eventually merged with other liberal parties to form the Democratic Party of Japan. He represented the Osaka 8 electoral district until 2012, when he lost to Nippon Ishin no Kai candidate Tomohiko Kinoshita. Note: As part of Diet custom, the Speaker and Vice-Speaker of the House must formally secede from their party. For this reason, Nakano is sometimes referred to as an independent in official Diet information. In practice he remains a member of the DPJ.
Keigo Shimizu (清水 啓吾, Shimizu Keigo) (born 2 July 1939) is a Japanese swimmer and Olympic medallist. He participated at…Keigo Shimizu (清水 啓吾, Shimizu Keigo) (born 2 July 1939) is a Japanese swimmer and Olympic medallist. He participated at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, winning a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.
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.
Sadanoyama Shinmatsu (Japanese: 佐田の山 晋松; born Shinmatsu Sasada (佐々田 晋松), February 18, 1938 – April 27, 2017) was a…Sadanoyama Shinmatsu (Japanese: 佐田の山 晋松; born Shinmatsu Sasada (佐々田 晋松), February 18, 1938 – April 27, 2017) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Nagasaki Prefecture. He was the sport's 50th yokozuna. After his retirement he was the head coach of Dewanoumi stable and served as head of the Japan Sumo Association.
Kunio Egashira (江頭 邦雄, Egashira Kunio; October 1, 1937 – April 7, 2008) was the Japanese chairman of Ajinomoto, a…Kunio Egashira (江頭 邦雄, Egashira Kunio; October 1, 1937 – April 7, 2008) was the Japanese chairman of Ajinomoto, a Japanese food company which specializes in seasoning and flavorings. Egashira was born in Nagasaki Prefecture and graduated from Hitotsubashi University with a degree in economics. Egashira became president of Ajinomoto in June 1997. He pushed through a very aggressive array of business reforms as president. He realigned Ajinomoto to focus on growth areas within the food industry, with an emphasis on amino acid technology. Egashira became president following a scandal at the company. His predecessor stepped down as president to take over the managerial responsibility at Ajinomoto. Two company officials were indicted for making illegal payments to corporate racketeers. Egashira became chairman of the company in June 2005. Kunio Egashira died on April 7, 2008, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 70.
Joseph Atsumi Misue (24 April 1936 – 28 June 2016) was a Japanese Roman Catholic bishop. Ordained to the priesthood in…Joseph Atsumi Misue (24 April 1936 – 28 June 2016) was a Japanese Roman Catholic bishop. Ordained to the priesthood in 1963, Misue served as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hiroshima, Japan, from 1985 to 2011.
Takeo Nishioka (西岡 武夫, Nishioka Takeo; 12 February 1936 – 5 November 2011) was a Japanese politician of the Democratic…Takeo Nishioka (西岡 武夫, Nishioka Takeo; 12 February 1936 – 5 November 2011) was a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), who served as a member of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors in the Diet.
Akihiro Maruyama (丸山 明宏, Maruyama Akihiro; May 15, 1935 – June 20, 2026), better known by his stage name Akihiro Miwa…Akihiro Maruyama (丸山 明宏, Maruyama Akihiro; May 15, 1935 – June 20, 2026), better known by his stage name Akihiro Miwa (美輪 明宏, Miwa Akihiro), was a Japanese singer, actor, director, composer, author and drag queen. He appeared in the productions of Shūji Terayama, Tenjō Sajiki, Kinji Fukasaku, Yukio Mishima, and was a voice actor in two Hayao Miyazaki films.
Hirofumi Yamashita (山下 弘文, Yamashita Hirofumi) (died 2000) was a Japanese ichthyologist and environmentalist. For 25…Hirofumi Yamashita (山下 弘文, Yamashita Hirofumi) (died 2000) was a Japanese ichthyologist and environmentalist. For 25 years, he opposed the reclamation project in Isahaya Bay, one of the world's largest wetlands, compelling the Japanese government to scale back the massive dike project and reevaluate the environmental costs of reclamation. He was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 1998 for his efforts on marine protection.
Terumi Tanaka (田中 煕巳, Tanaka Terumi; born 29 April 1932) is a Japanese anti-nuclear and anti-war activist and former…Terumi Tanaka (田中 煕巳, Tanaka Terumi; born 29 April 1932) is a Japanese anti-nuclear and anti-war activist and former professor. He is a hibakusha, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and is the secretary general of Nihon Hidankyo, a Japan-wide organisation of atomic and hydrogen bomb sufferers. He lives in Niiza, Saitama. On October 11, 2024, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo), which he represents, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Keiko Ai (阿井景子, Ai Keiko; born Junko Ura on January 16, 1932 in Nagasaki, Japan) is a Japanese writer. Born in Nagasaki…Keiko Ai (阿井景子, Ai Keiko; born Junko Ura on January 16, 1932 in Nagasaki, Japan) is a Japanese writer. Born in Nagasaki in Nagasaki Prefecture, Ai graduated from Saga University with a major in education. She then became a high school teacher. Ai soon quit and moved to Tokyo, where she took dictation for Kitaoji Rosanjin. After working as an editor and a reporter for Josei Jishin, she married and divorced in 1974, during which time she also worked on Matsumoto Seicho. Ai published her first book as Junko Ura in 1971 and made her debut as a writer in 1979 with Ryoma's Wife. Ai portrays the women around Japanese historical figures, particularly those related to Ryoma Sakamoto. Since 1991 she has often written in conjunction with historical dramas.
Akira Mitsutake (Japanese: 光武顕 Mitsutake Akira; 27 March 1931 – 19 December 2025) was a Japanese politician. A member…Akira Mitsutake (Japanese: 光武顕 Mitsutake Akira; 27 March 1931 – 19 December 2025) was a Japanese politician. A member of the Liberal Democratic Party, he served in the House of Representatives from 1990 to 1993. Mitsutake died in Tokyo on 19 December 2025 at the age of 94.
Senji Yamaguchi (山口 仙二, Yamaguchi Senji; 3 October 1930 – 6 July 2013) was a survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki…Senji Yamaguchi (山口 仙二, Yamaguchi Senji; 3 October 1930 – 6 July 2013) was a survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and later an anti-nuclear movement leader. Yamaguchi was born in 1930 to a poor family in Nagasaki. In 1945, he was employed as an under-age weapons maker. On August 9, 1945, he suffered keloid scars while working digging shelters at the weapon factory when the United States dropped a nuclear bomb 1.3km from the hypocenter of the explosion. When working with 5 other co-workers he was the sole survivor of the group . Mr.Yamaguchi suffered severe third degree burns on parts of his face, shoulder and abdomen area. Yamaguchi has served in two anti-nuclear organizations, one being the Anti-nuclear arms movement in 1955 and heading the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations between the years of 1981 and 2010. He even once was granted permission to be involved in the 1982 United Nations meeting. In his last years, he was hospitalized and died of an illness on July 6, 2013 in Unzen, Nagasaki.
Kyōko Hayashi (林 京子, Hayashi Kyōko; 28 August 1930 – 19 February 2017) was a Japanese writer associated with the Atomic…Kyōko Hayashi (林 京子, Hayashi Kyōko; 28 August 1930 – 19 February 2017) was a Japanese writer associated with the Atomic Bomb Literature genre.
Paul Shinichi Itonaga (July 23, 1928 – December 10, 2016) was a Roman Catholic bishop. Ordained to the priesthood in…Paul Shinichi Itonaga (July 23, 1928 – December 10, 2016) was a Roman Catholic bishop. Ordained to the priesthood in 1952, Itonaga served as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kagoshima, Japan, from 1969 to 2005.
Keiko Tsushima (津島 恵子, Tsushima Keiko; 7 February 1926 – 1 August 2012) was a Japanese actress, whose real name was…Keiko Tsushima (津島 恵子, Tsushima Keiko; 7 February 1926 – 1 August 2012) was a Japanese actress, whose real name was Naoko Mori (森 直子, Mori Naoko). She was notable for her prominent role in Akira Kurosawa's 1954 film Seven Samurai. She also starred in Japanese television series such as Sakura and Kimi ga Jinsei no Toki. Born in Nagasaki Prefecture, she married Ichio Mori, then director of Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), in 1957. She died of stomach cancer on 1 August 2012 at a hospital in Chuo, Tokyo, aged 86.
Kazuhiro Kuroda (黒田 一博, September 13, 1924 – August 17, 2007) was a Japanese professional baseball centerfielder in…Kazuhiro Kuroda (黒田 一博, September 13, 1924 – August 17, 2007) was a Japanese professional baseball centerfielder in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Toshio Ōta (太田 敏夫, Ōta Toshio; 20 March 1919 – 21 October 1942) was a World War II Japanese fighter ace. In early 1942…Toshio Ōta (太田 敏夫, Ōta Toshio; 20 March 1919 – 21 October 1942) was a World War II Japanese fighter ace. In early 1942, at the age of 22, he flew a Mitsubishi A6M Zero with the Lae-based Tainan Air Group. There the young petty officer, 1st class became one of the so-called "Clean-up Trio" of Japanese aces, along with his squadron mates Saburo Sakai and Hiroyoshi Nishizawa. Ōta's first confirmed kill, of a U.S. Army Air Force P-40E Warhawk, was over New Guinea on April 11, 1942. Transferred to Rabaul in August, Ōta was killed in a dogfight with U.S. Marine Corps Grumman F4F Wildcats over Guadalcanal on October 21, shortly after shooting down a Wildcat himself. His victorious opponent is believed to be 1st Lt. Frank C. Drury of VMF-212. Ōta is credited with 34 victories, making him the Imperial Japanese Navy's fourth-ranking ace. In his autobiography, Sakai described Ōta as outgoing and amiable, in contrast to the more reserved Nishizawa, and said he would have been "more at home in a nightclub" than in Lae.
Tadashi Kuranari (Japanese: 倉成 正, Hepburn: Kuranari Tadashi; 31 August 1918 – 3 July 1996) was a Japanese politician…Tadashi Kuranari (Japanese: 倉成 正, Hepburn: Kuranari Tadashi; 31 August 1918 – 3 July 1996) was a Japanese politician who was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1986 to 1987. A member of the Liberal Democratic Party, he was a close confidant of Yasuhiro Nakasone, who appointed him Foreign Minister after his 1986 re-election. Kuranari had concentrated on agricultural issues and was director of the Economic Planning Agency, a Cabinet post, in the 1970s. In 1987 he visited Sri Lanka, Fiji and other countries.
Akitake Kōno (河野 秋武, Kōno Akitake; 8 October 1911 – 17 March 1978) was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in more than…Akitake Kōno (河野 秋武, Kōno Akitake; 8 October 1911 – 17 March 1978) was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in more than sixty films from 1943 to 1973.
Shigeharu Murata (村田 重治, Murata Shigeharu; 9 April 1909 - 26 October 1942) was a torpedo bomber pilot officer in the…Shigeharu Murata (村田 重治, Murata Shigeharu; 9 April 1909 - 26 October 1942) was a torpedo bomber pilot officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during World War II. He was the commander of torpedo bombers in the Attack on Pearl Harbor that crippled several United States Navy (USN) battleships and during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands that resulted in the sinking of carrier Hornet, where he was killed in action.
Yasushi Nagata (永田靖, Nagata Yasushi; 11 October 1907 – 12 September 1972) was a Japanese stage, film, and television…Yasushi Nagata (永田靖, Nagata Yasushi; 11 October 1907 – 12 September 1972) was a Japanese stage, film, and television actor.
Haru Nishioka (西岡ハル, Nishioka Haru; 21 December 1905 – 30 November 1983) was a Japanese businesswoman and politician…Haru Nishioka (西岡ハル, Nishioka Haru; 21 December 1905 – 30 November 1983) was a Japanese businesswoman and politician who was a member of the House of Councillors.
Koji Shima (島 耕二, Shima Kōji; 16 February 1901 – 10 September 1986) was a Japanese film director, actor, and…Koji Shima (島 耕二, Shima Kōji; 16 February 1901 – 10 September 1986) was a Japanese film director, actor, and screenwriter.
Ryūsaku Yanagimoto (柳本 柳作, Yanagimoto Ryūsaku; 9 January 1894 – 5 June 1942) was captain of the Japanese aircraft…Ryūsaku Yanagimoto (柳本 柳作, Yanagimoto Ryūsaku; 9 January 1894 – 5 June 1942) was captain of the Japanese aircraft carrier Sōryū of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
Masa Nakayama (中山 マサ, Nakayama Masa; January 19, 1891 – October 11, 1976) was a Japanese politician and educator who…Masa Nakayama (中山 マサ, Nakayama Masa; January 19, 1891 – October 11, 1976) was a Japanese politician and educator who was the first woman appointed to the Cabinet of Japan when she became Minister of Health and Welfare in 1960.
Ichiko Kamichika (神近 市子, Kamichika Ichiko) (June 6, 1888 – August 1, 1981) was a journalist, feminist, writer…Ichiko Kamichika (神近 市子, Kamichika Ichiko) (June 6, 1888 – August 1, 1981) was a journalist, feminist, writer, translator, and critic. Her birth name was Ichi Kamichika and her pen name was Ei, Yo, or Ou Sakaki (榊 纓). After World War II, Kamichika served in the Japanese House of Representatives as a member of the Japan Socialist Party.
Tsushimanada Yakichi (Japanese: 對馬洋 弥吉; born Yakichi Kawakami (弥吉 川上), August 19, 1887 – February 16, 1933) was a…Tsushimanada Yakichi (Japanese: 對馬洋 弥吉; born Yakichi Kawakami (弥吉 川上), August 19, 1887 – February 16, 1933) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tsushima in the Nagasaki Prefecture. As of May 1962, he is one of six wrestlers in that prefecture to have reached or surpassed the rank of ōzeki, and the first to have achieved this feat since the fourth Tamagaki Gakunosuke, 107 years earlier.
Ushinosuke Mori (森丑之助, January 16, 1877–July 4, 1926), who often published articles under pen names Mori Heiushi (森丙牛)…Ushinosuke Mori (森丑之助, January 16, 1877–July 4, 1926), who often published articles under pen names Mori Heiushi (森丙牛) and Mori (森), was a Japanese naturalist born in Gojo Muromachi (五條室町), Kyoto. A drop out of Nagasaki Commercial School (長崎商業學校), he went to Taiwan as an army interpreter and began to conduct research, until he ended up missing on board a steamship in 1926. The scope of his research not only included anthropological investigations on Taiwan aborigines, folklore objects and archaeology, but also involved the collection and research of plants, making him a Taiwan naturalist during the early Japanese occupation period. Due to his love and contributions to Taiwan aboriginal studies, he was praised as the “Leading researcher of Taiwan aborigines (臺灣蕃界調查第一人).” The specimens he collected were mostly preserved in the National Taiwan Museum.
Takano Iwasaburo (高野 岩三郎, Takano Iwasaburo; October 15, 1871 – April 5, 1949) was a Japanese social statistician and…Takano Iwasaburo (高野 岩三郎, Takano Iwasaburo; October 15, 1871 – April 5, 1949) was a Japanese social statistician and labor activist.
Tomonaga Sanjūrō (朝永 三十郎, Tomonaga Sanjūrō; 1871–1951) was a Japanese academic and esteemed professor emeritus of…Tomonaga Sanjūrō (朝永 三十郎, Tomonaga Sanjūrō; 1871–1951) was a Japanese academic and esteemed professor emeritus of medieval, renaissance, early modern, and Kantian philosophy at the University of Kyoto during the early 20th century. He was one of the leading thinkers of the Kyoto School. His son, Shinichirō Tomonaga, is also renowned for receiving the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics for the development of quantum electrodynamics.
Translated from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia. May be expanded Kusumoto Chōzaburō (Japanese…Translated from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia. May be expanded Kusumoto Chōzaburō (Japanese: 楠本長三郎) (10 March 1871 – 6 December 1946) was a Japanese scientist, physician and the second president of Osaka Imperial University. He was the founder of Osaka Medical College, and oversaw the elevation of the school from a prefectural college to an imperial university. In establishing the Research Institute for Microbial Diseases and the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, he greatly contributed to the expansion of Osaka Imperial University.
