5 Notable alumni of Niigata University
Updated: June 07, 2026 EliteDegrees
Niigata University is ranked #635 in the world and #24 in Japan by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 5 notable alumni from Niigata 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 Niigata University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Junko Hoshino
1989-. (aged 37)
freestyle skier
Junko Hoshino is a Japanese skier who competes in the freestyle skiing event of moguls. She represented Japan in the 2014 Winter Olympics, finishing 15th in women's moguls.
+ show more
2. Arai Kentarō
1863-1938 (aged 75)
politician
Arai Kentarō was a politician and cabinet minister in the pre-war Empire of Japan.
3. Yuko Mori
1956-. (aged 70)
politician
Yuko Mori is a Japanese politician and a former member of the House of Councillors of Japan in the Diet (national legislature). She was previously with the Democratic Party of Japan and briefly belonged to the Tomorrow Party of Japan founded by Yukiko Kada, of which she was the deputy leader. A native of Niigata and graduate of Niigata University,...
+ show more
4. Atsuto Suzuki
1946-. (aged 80)
physicist
Atsuto Suzuki is an experimental particle physicist known for his observations of neutrinos and anti-neutrinos.
5. Chinami Nishimura
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
lecturer
Chinami Nishimura is a Japanese politician who served as the Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan from 2021 to 2022. She is a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet and represents the Niigata 1st district. Her married name is Chinami Honda (本多 智奈美, Honda Chinami).
+ show more