15 Notable alumni of Meiji Gakuin University
Updated: June 07, 2026 EliteDegrees
Meiji Gakuin University is ranked #2,560 in the world and #162 in Japan by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 15 notable alumni from Meiji 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 Meiji Gakuin University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Takashi Fujiwara
1983-. (aged 43)
lawyer
politician
secretary
Takashi Fujiwara is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party. From 2012 to 2024, he was a member of the House of Representatives. From 2023 to 2024, he served as director of the LDP Youth Division.
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2. Masato Shimizu
1975-. (aged 51)
politician
Masato Shimizu is a Japanese politician belonging to the Nikai Faction of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), serving his first term in the House of Councillors, representing Gumma Prefecture.
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3. Azuma Konno
1947-2013 (aged 66)
announcer
politician
Azuma Konno was a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, who served as a member of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
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4. Debito Arudou
1965-. (aged 61)
writer
Debito Arudou is an American-born Japanese writer, blogger, and human rights activist. He was born in the United States and became a naturalized Japanese citizen in 2000. Arudou has since left Japan after living in the country for over 20 years.
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5. Taiga Ishikawa
1974-. (aged 52)
politician
LGBTQ rights activist
Taiga Ishikawa is a Japanese politician and LGBT activist. He was elected to the House of Councillors in the 2019 Japanese House of Councillors election, becoming the first openly-gay man to be elected to either chamber of the National Diet. Previously, he became one of the first two openly gay male politicians to win an election in Japanese history when...
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6. Moriteru Ueshiba
1951-. (aged 75)
aikidoka
martial artist
teacher
engineer
economist
Moriteru Ueshiba is a Japanese teacher of aikido. He is a grandson of Morihei Ueshiba and son of Kisshomaru Ueshiba. Ueshiba is the third and current Dōshu.
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7. Miliyah Kato
1988-. (aged 38)
singer
singer-songwriter
novelist
recording artist
fashion designer
Miho Katō, better known by her stage name of Miliyah Kato (加藤 ミリヤ, Katō Miriya) is a Japanese pop and urban singer, songwriter, fashion designer, and author. In 2003, Kato started her career as a singer when she provided vocal to Reggae Disco Rockers' song "Cherry Oh! Baby". Her hip-hop-influenced debut album, Rose (2005) was certified platinum in Japan. She...
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8. Osamu Suzuki
1972-. (aged 54)
film director
television director
television producer
tarento
film screenwriter
Osamu Suzuki is a Japanese television writer, screenwriter, lyricist, radio personality, and tarento. Since 2014, he has also been involved in organizing the Hakuhō Cup, a sumo tournament for children.
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9. Hiroyuki Yoshiie
1971-. (aged 55)
teacher
politician
Hiroyuki Yoshiie is a former Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). He has also held a professorship at Shoin University. A native of Nagano Prefecture and graduate of Meiji Gakuin University, he was elected to his first term in 2012. In 2021, he was...
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10. Moka Kamishiraishi
2000-. (aged 26)
tarento
singer
actor
radio personality
Moka Kamishiraishi is a Japanese actress and singer. As a singer, her stage name is Adieu (stylized in all lowercase). She is the younger sister of actress Mone Kamishiraishi.
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11. Tōru Furuya
1953-. (aged 73)
actor
child actor
seiyū
Tōru Furuya is a Japanese actor and narrator. As a child, he was a member of Gekidan Himawari, a children's acting troupe. He is currently employed by the talent management firm Aoni Production, since 1982.
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12. Miki Mizuno
1974-. (aged 52)
actor
Miki Mizuno is a Japanese actress. She played the role of villain in the horror film Carved as the Kuchisake-Onna a malevolent vengeful spirit who killed many children.
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13. Eiji Okuda
1950-. (aged 76)
actor
screenwriter
film actor
seiyū
film director
Eiji Okuda is a Japanese actor and film director. Born in Kasugai, Aichi, he was nominated for the Best Actor award at the 1990 Japanese Academy Awards for his performance in Sen no Rikyu. He won the award for best actor at the 37th Blue Ribbon Awards for Like a Rolling Stone.
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14. Kensaku Morita
1949-. (aged 77)
actor
singer
film actor
politician
Kensaku Morita is a retired Japanese politician, actor and singer. He was elected as the Governor of Chiba Prefecture in March 2009 to April 2021 and re-elected to a second term in March 2013.
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15. Rurika Yokoyama
1991-. (aged 35)
tarento
model
singer
gravure idol
Rurika Yokoyama is a Japanese talent and a member of the Japanese idol group Idoling!!!. She is represented by the Production Ogi talent agency. She attends Meiji Gakuin University. She was a member of the idol group "Doll's Vox" in 2005 with AKB48's Yuko Oshima, produced by The Alfee's Toshihiko Takamizawa. She is the first Idoling!!! member to release a...
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