2 Notable alumni of Meiji Pharmaceutical University
Updated: June 08, 2026 EliteDegrees
Meiji Pharmaceutical University is ranked #3,318 in the world and #213 in Japan by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 2 notable alumni from Meiji Pharmaceutical 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 Pharmaceutical University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Miyoko Watai
1945-. (aged 81)
chess player
pharmacist
Miyoko Watai is a retired Japanese chess player and widow of former world chess champion Bobby Fischer.
2. Torajirō Saitō
1905-1982 (aged 77)
film director
Torajirō Saitō was a Japanese film director known for his comedy films. Born in Akita Prefecture, he entered Shōchiku's Kamata studio in 1922 and debuted as a director in 1926. He later worked at the Shintoho and Toho studios. He became known as the "god of comedy" for directing over 200 films, many of which were nonsense comedies featuring famous...
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