14 Notable alumni of Tokyo Gakugei University
Updated: June 08, 2026 EliteDegrees
Tokyo Gakugei University is ranked #1,793 in the world and #119 in Japan by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 14 notable alumni from Tokyo Gakugei 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 Tokyo Gakugei University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Saki Mizushima
1991-. (aged 35)
basketball player
Saki Mizushima is a Japanese basketball player for Toyota Antelopes and the Japanese national team.
2. Takashi Suzuki
1882-1978 (aged 96)
politician
Takashi Suzuki was a Japanese speculator-turned politician.
3. Kazunari Hosaka
1983-. (aged 43)
association football player
Kazunari Hosaka is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
4. Isamu Kamikokuryo
1970-. (aged 56)
art director
painter
illustrator
television producer
Isamu Kamikokuryo is a Japanese video game artist who worked at Square Enix until his resignation on March 31, 2017. He is known for his work on the company's role-playing video game series Final Fantasy, for which he designed locations and characters. Among others, he was involved in the Ivalice Alliance and Fabula Nova Crystallis franchises.
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5. Alfred Freddy Krupa
1971-. (aged 55)
painter
book artist
art educator
draftsperson
photographer
Alfred Freddy Krupa is a Croatian painter and book illustrator. He graduated from the University of Zagreb Academy of Fine Arts in 1995. He published New Ink Art Manifesto in 1996 and departed to Tokyo Gakugei University in 1998.
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6. Takehisa Tsuji
1918-2012 (aged 94)
politician
Takehisa Tsuji was a Japanese politician, religious leader, and elementary school teacher who served as the second leader of Komeito between 1964 and 1967.
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7. Kōji Harashima
1909-1964 (aged 55)
politician
Kōji Harashima was a Japanese politician and religious leader who briefly served as the first leader of Komeito, in addition to a serving as a board chairman for Soka Gakkai. He served in several other capacities throughout his career as well.
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8. Yu Nakasato
1994-. (aged 32)
association football player
Yu Nakasato is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder. She plays for Tokyo Verdy Beleza and the Japan national team.
9. Mamoru Oshii
1951-. (aged 75)
film director
writer
playwright
animator
mangaka
Mamoru Oshii is a Japanese filmmaker, television director and writer. Famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling, Oshii has directed a number of acclaimed anime films, including Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer (1984), Angel's Egg (1985), Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993), and Ghost in the Shell (1995). He also holds the distinction of directing the first ever OVA, Dallos (1983). As a...
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10. Shūsuke Kaneko
1955-. (aged 71)
film director
screenwriter
Shūsuke Kaneko is a Japanese filmmaker.
11. Chen Qimei
1878-1916 (aged 38)
politician
Chen Qimei, courtesy name Yingshi (英士) was a Chinese revolutionary activist and key figure of the Green Gang, close political ally of Sun Yat-sen, and an early mentor of Chiang Kai-shek. He was one of the founders of the Republic of China, and the uncle of CC Clique leaders Chen Guofu and Chen Lifu.
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12. Hideto Takahashi
1987-. (aged 39)
association football player
Hideto Takahashi is a Japanese footballer who plays for Auckland United FC.
13. Keiko Abe
1937-. (aged 89)
percussionist
composer
marimba player
Keiko Abe is a Japanese composer and marimba player. She has been a primary figure in the development of the marimba, in terms of expanding both technique and repertoire, and through her collaboration with the Yamaha Corporation, developed the modern five-octave concert marimba.
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14. Hideki Kuriyama
1961-. (aged 65)
baseball manager
baseball player
journalist
Hideki Kuriyama is a Japanese former baseball manager and player. He managed the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball for ten seasons from 2012 to 2021, leading them to a Japan Series title in 2016. Kuriyama also managed for the Samurai Japan at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, leading the national team to its third Classic title and the...
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