4 Notable alumni of University of Electro-Communications
Updated: June 08, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Electro-Communications is 1033st in the world, 1st in North America, and 55st in the United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 4 notable alumni from University of Electro-Communications sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Electro-Communications won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Ken Kutaragi
1950-. (aged 76)
computer scientist
inventor
businessperson
university teacher
Ken Kutaragi is a Japanese engineering technologist and businessman, currently president and CEO of Cyber AI Entertainment. Formerly the chairman and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE), the video game division of Sony, Kutaragi is known as "The Father of the PlayStation" having overseen the development of the original console and its successors and spinoffs until departing the company in...
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2. Jirō Nitta
1912-1980 (aged 68)
novelist
screenwriter
meteorologist
Jirō Nitta is the pen name of Japanese historical novelist Hiroto Fujiwara (藤原 寛人, Fujiwara Hiroto). He was born in an area that is now part of the city of Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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3. Soichi Terada
1965-. (aged 61)
record producer
music arranger
composer
Soichi Terada is a Japanese electronic music composer, best known for his work in the Ape Escape video game series. He started producing music in 1989 as well as remixing singers such as Nami Shimada. He and fellow producer Shinichiro Yokota formed Far East Recording in 1990, releasing various albums and singles. After releasing the album Sumo Jungle in 1996,...
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4. Noritoshi Ishida
1951-. (aged 75)
politician
Noritoshi Ishida is a Japanese politician belonging to the New Komeito Party. He served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
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