6 Notable alumni of Chuo Gakuin University
Updated: June 08, 2026 EliteDegrees
Chuo Gakuin University is 8229st in the world, 1st in North America, and 612st in the United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 6 notable alumni from Chuo Gakuin 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 Chuo Gakuin University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Hironori Tsuetaki
1993-. (aged 33)
athletics competitor
long-distance runner
steeplechase runner
Hironori Tsuetaki is a Japanese long-distance runner. He represented his country in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2017 World Championships without qualifying for the final.
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2. Ryō Akiyoshi
1989-. (aged 37)
baseball player
Ryo Akiyoshi is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
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3. Tatsuya Kawajiri
1978-. (aged 48)
judoka
kickboxer
mixed martial arts fighter
Tatsuya Kawajiri is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division. He is a former Shooto Lightweight Champion, and has also competed in the UFC, PRIDE, DREAM, Strikeforce, ONE FC, and Rizin Fighting Federation. Kawajiri also participated in the Yarennoka! event as well as Dynamite!! 2009 and Dynamite!! 2010, representing DREAM in both events.
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4. Mikio Shimoji
1961-. (aged 65)
politician
Mikio Shimoji is a former Japanese politician, who served as a member of the Initiatives from Osaka party in the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Hirara, Okinawa, and graduate of Chuo Gakuin University, he was elected for the first time in 1996 as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. He previously joined People's...
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5. Tatsuya Mihashi
1923-2004 (aged 81)
actor
Tatsuya Mihashi was a Japanese actor best known internationally for his role as Commander Minoru Genda in the 1970 Japanese-American war epic Tora! Tora! Tora!. In addition, Mihashi was known for his roles in Akira Kurosawa's The Bad Sleep Well, The Human Vapor, Chūshingura: Hana no Maki, Yuki no Maki, High and Low, None but the Brave and the lead...
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6. Sō Takei
1973-. (aged 53)
sprinter
tarento
athletics competitor
decathlete
Sō Takei is a Japanese tarento and former track and field athlete. He was an established athlete with multiple championships for athletics and decathlon. Takei is currently active as a tarento, frequently appearing on television. He calls himself the King of Beasts, a nickname that has become associated with Takei for his persona in the entertainment industry.
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