6 Notable alumni of Konan University
Updated: June 08, 2026 EliteDegrees
Konan University is 1974st in the world, 1st in North America, and 128st in the United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 6 notable alumni from Konan 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 Konan University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Hiroyuki Kada
1970-. (aged 56)
politician
Hiroyuki Kada is a Japanese politician and member of the House of Councillors of Japan. He has represented the Hyogo at-large district since he was elected in 2019. Between 2003 and 2019, he was a representative in the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly.
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2. Tsuneyoshi Yamano
1946-. (aged 80)
engineer
Tsuneyoshi Yamano is an amateur radio operator, call sign is JA5HTP, who set distance records and has contributed to the development of amateur radio.
3. Mai Mihara
1999-. (aged 27)
figure skater
Mai Mihara is a Japanese competitive figure skater. She is the 2022 Grand Prix Final champion, a two-time Four Continents champion (2017, 2022), the 2018 Four Continents silver medalist, the 2019 Four Continents bronze medalist, the 2022 MK John Wilson Trophy champion, the 2022 Grand Prix of Espoo champion, a two-time Winter World University Games champion (2019, 2023), and a...
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4. Hajime Ishii
1934-2022 (aged 88)
politician
Hajime Ishii was a Japanese politician who served in the Diet (national legislature) for 39 years between 1969 and 2013. A native of Kobe, Hyogo, he attended Konan University as an undergraduate and University of California, Los Angeles as a graduate and received a master's degree in political science from Stanford University. During his time in the Diet he served...
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5. Reiko Okutani
1950-. (aged 76)
businessperson
Reiko Okutani is a Japanese businesswoman, founder and chief executive of the temporary personnel service company The R. She serves on the board of Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. A graduate of Konan University, she is best known for her criticism of "gap-widening society".
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6. Hiro Matsushita
1961-. (aged 65)
business executive
racing driver
businessperson
racing automobile driver
Hiroyuki Matsushita, also known by Hiro Matsushita (ヒロ松下), is a Japanese businessman and former racing driver. He is the grandson of Kōnosuke Matsushita, the founder of Panasonic. In 1989, Matsushita won the Toyota Atlantic Championship (Pacific), becoming the first and only Japanese driver to do so. He was also the first Japanese driver to race in the Indy 500.
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