5 Notable alumni of Ryukoku University
Updated: June 08, 2026 EliteDegrees
Ryukoku University is ranked #1,556 in the world and #107 in Japan by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 5 notable alumni from Ryukoku 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 Ryukoku University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Marvin Harada
1953-. (aged 73)
priest
Marvin Harada is a Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist minister within the Buddhist Churches of America, and serves as its bishop since April 1, 2020. As bishop of BCA, he also serves as the superintendent of Hongwanji-ha's North American district.
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2. Kenji Miyamoto
1978-. (aged 48)
ice dancer
figure skating choreographer
Kenji Miyamoto is a Japanese figure skating choreographer, coach, and former competitive ice dancer. He skated with Rie Arikawa, winning two Japanese national titles, and then with Nakako Tsuzuki. During his career, he competed at a total of ten ISU Championships.
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3. Ryōta Takinaka
1994-. (aged 32)
baseball player
Ryōta Takinaka is a Japanese professional baseball player. He is a pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
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4. Shūe Matsubayashi
1920-2009 (aged 89)
impresario
screenwriter
film director
Shūe Matsubayashi was a Japanese film director. He is best known for films in the comedy and war genres. He was also an ordained Shin Buddhist priest.
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5. Maki Wada
1986-. (aged 40)
athletics competitor
sprinter
Maki Wada is a Japanese track and field sprinter. She competed in the 4 × 100 meters relay at the 2009 World Championships and did not qualify for the final.
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