26 Notable alumni of Asia University
Updated: June 08, 2026 EliteDegrees
Asia University is ranked #7,588 in the world and #579 in Japan by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 26 notable alumni from Asia University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Asia University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Morito Suganuma
1942-. (aged 84)
aikidoka
Morito Suganuma is a Japanese aikido teacher holding the rank of 8th dan in the Aikikai.
2. Tomoki Takata
1990-. (aged 36)
baseball player
Tomoki Takata is a Japanese former professional baseball second baseman, and current second squad infield defense and base running coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the Hawks from 2013 to 2022.
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3. Zhu Xun
1973-. (aged 53)
actor
Zhu Xun is a Chinese television host of China Central Television (CCTV). Currently, she is responsible for hosting a number of most highest rated shows such as "Avenue of Stars", "Happiness Bill" and "My Art List", and most notably "CCTV New Year's Gala", all receiving over 1 billion viewers in ratings. Xun is a member of the 10th All-China Youth...
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4. Mikiya Tanaka
2000-. (aged 26)
professional baseball player
Mikiya Tanaka is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is currently an infielder for the Chunichi Dragons.
5. Takahiro Iwamoto
1986-. (aged 40)
baseball player
Takahiro Iwamoto is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
6. Aya Fujita
1987-. (aged 39)
professional shogi player
Aya Fujita is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 2-dan. She holds the record for being the youngest person at age 11 years 6 months to have ever been awarded women's professional status by the Japan Shogi Association.
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7. Yuichi Hisamoto
1979-. (aged 47)
baseball player
Yuichi Hisamoto is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Chunichi Dragons from 2002 to 2007 and from 2010 to 2012 and with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 2013, 2014, and 2016.
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8. Yūma Ohshita
1992-. (aged 34)
baseball player
Yūma Ohshita is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He played pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows from 2018 to 2023.
9. Yasuaki Yamasaki
1992-. (aged 34)
baseball player
Yasuaki Yamasaki is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
10. Kazuki Yabuta
1992-. (aged 34)
baseball player
Kazuki Yabuta is a professional Japanese baseball player for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He previously played pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and the Mid East Falcons of Baseball United.
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11. Hiroki Minei
1991-. (aged 35)
baseball player
Hiroki Minei is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
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12. Hiroshi Kisanuki
1980-. (aged 46)
baseball player
Hiroshi Kisanuki is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He previously played for the Yomiuri Giants from 2003 to 2009. He won the Central League Rookie of the Year Award in 2003.
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13. Katsuhiro Nagakawa
1980-. (aged 46)
baseball player
Katsuhiro Nagakawa is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in Japan's Central League.
14. Yudai Fujioka
1993-. (aged 33)
baseball player
Yudai Fujioka is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Chiba Lotte Marines.
15. Yuma Tongu
1996-. (aged 30)
baseball player
Yuma Tongu is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He plays catcher and infielder, specifically on every infield position outside of shortstop.
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16. Hideyuki Awano
1964-. (aged 62)
baseball player
Hideyuki Awano is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Kintetsu Buffaloes, Yomiuri Giants, and the Yokohama BayStars.
17. Yusaku Iriki
1972-. (aged 54)
baseball player
Yusaku Iriki is a Japanese former baseball pitcher.
18. Aren Kuri
1991-. (aged 35)
baseball player
Allen Kuri is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
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19. Nao Higashihama
1990-. (aged 36)
baseball player
Nao Higashihama is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
20. Tsuyoshi Yoda
1965-. (aged 61)
baseball player
Tsuyoshi Yoda is a Japanese professional baseball player and manager. He managed of the Chunichi Dragons in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) between 2019 and 2021.
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21. Nobuhiro Matsuda
1983-. (aged 43)
baseball player
Nobuhiro Matsuda is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Yomiuri Giants.
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22. Norihiro Akahoshi
1976-. (aged 50)
baseball player
Baseball Critics
baseball commentator
Norihiro Akahoshi is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers from 2001 to 2009.
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23. Hirokazu Ibata
1975-. (aged 51)
baseball coach
baseball commentator
baseball manager
baseball player
Hirokazu Ibata is a Japanese professional baseball coach and former player in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He is currently the manager of the Japanese national baseball team.
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24. Shingo Takatsu
1968-. (aged 58)
baseball coach
baseball player
baseball manager
baseball commentator
tarento
Shingo Takatsu is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher and manager. He had a short stint with the Chicago White Sox where he was the closer for two seasons until struggles closing games ultimately led to his demotion to the minors. Despite being demoted in the summer of 2005, he received a World Series ring with the White Sox. He...
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25. Ikumi Hisamatsu
1996-. (aged 30)
model
gravure model
fashion model
tarento
actor
Ikumi Hisamatsu is a Japanese actress, fashion model, gravure idol, variety and tarento.
26. Hidetaka Yoshioka
1970-. (aged 56)
actor
child actor
singer-songwriter
Hidetaka Yoshioka is a Japanese actor known for his performance in several movies as a child and the TV drama Dr. Coto's Clinic. He played the part of Tora-san's nephew in the Otoko wa Tsurai yo film series, and he appeared in Akira Kurosawa's Rhapsody in August and Madadayo. He won two Japan Academy Awards Best Actor for Always: Sunset...
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