6 Notable alumni of Nagasaki University
Updated: June 08, 2026 EliteDegrees
Nagasaki University is ranked #676 in the world and #27 in Japan by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 6 notable alumni from Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Tsutomu Tomioka
1948-. (aged 78)
surgeon
politician
Tsutomu Tomioka is a Japanese doctor and former politician who served in the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.
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2. Shun'ichi Yamashita
1952-. (aged 74)
medical researcher
physician
Shun'ichi Yamashita is a Japanese medical scientist serving as dean and professor at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Nagasaki University.
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3. Yukishige Okubo
1966-. (aged 60)
dentist
politician
Yukishige Okubo is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a fmember of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Isahaya, Nagasaki and graduate of Nagasaki University, he had served in the assembly of Nagasaki Prefecture since 2003. After running unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives in 2005, he was elected to the...
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4. Kazuhito Yamashita
1961-2026 (aged 65)
classical guitarist
guitarist
musician
Kazuhito Yamashita was a Japanese classical guitarist and husband of the composer Keiko Fujiie. His technique and expression are highly acclaimed. By the age of 32, Yamashita had already released 52 albums, including repertoires for solo guitar, guitar concertos, chamber music and collaborations with other renowned musicians such as James Galway and Larry Coryell. He released a total of 83...
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5. Hōdō Nakamura
1950-. (aged 76)
politician
Hōdō Nakamura is a Japanese politician and a former governor of Nagasaki Prefecture located in the Kyushu region of Japan. He was re-elected for another four-year term as governor in both 2014 and 2018. Nakamura ran for a fourth term in 2022, but lost the elections.
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6. Kōzō Akino
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
physician
Kōzō Akino is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Councillors of Japan, since 2010. He represents the National proportional representation block as a member of the Komeito party. He currently serves on the following committees:
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