Waseda Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of Waseda

• Haruki Murakami (1975) - Renowned Japanese novelist known for works like 'Norwegian Wood' and 'Kafka on the Shore'.
• Shinzo Abe (1977) - Former Prime Minister of Japan, served multiple terms and known for his economic policies.
• Yukio Mishima (1947) - Influential Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor, and film director, known for his novel 'The Temple of the Golden Pavilion'.
• Taro Aso (1969) - Former Prime Minister of Japan and current Deputy Prime Minister, known for his role in economic and foreign policy.
• Seiji Ozawa (1959) - Internationally acclaimed conductor, former music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
• Isoroku Yamamoto (1916) - Admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II, known for planning the attack on Pearl Harbor.
• Shigeru Yoshida (1906) - Former Prime Minister of Japan, instrumental in post-war reconstruction and the 'Yoshida Doctrine'.
• Hideo Kojima (1984) - Video game designer, creator of the 'Metal Gear' series.
• Junichiro Koizumi (1967) - Former Prime Minister of Japan, known for his economic reforms and foreign policy initiatives.
• Keizo Obuchi (1962) - Former Prime Minister of Japan, known for his 'Obuchi Plan' for economic recovery.