2017 Musashino City Overview

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Honorary Citizens of Musashino CityNominated in 2007Economist (Recipient of Order of Culture)He is internationally known for his empirical studies based on detailed statistical data. He assumed many important posts such as president of the Japan Association of Economics and Econometrics and president of the Statistics Council of the General Administrative Agency of the Cabinet and contributed to decision-making on government policies.(1919-2012)Miyohei ShinoharaNominated in 2002DoctorShe established an international hospital in Harbin, China immediately after World War II and engaged in medical practice. Thereafter, she opened a clinic in Musashino and donated the neighboring land for building the Kitamachi Senior Citizens Center.(1919-2015)Rinko YamazakiNominated in 1997Cosmophysicist (Recipient of Order of Culture)He achieved great success in X-ray astronomy in astrophysics by inventing an X-ray astronomy imaging device called the modulation collimator.(1923-2001)Minoru OdaNominated in 1992Physicist (Recipient of Order of Culture)He proposed the “electric charge transfer theory” in physical chemistry and pioneered a new eld in molecular chemistry. He achieved great success in “electronic theoretical research on molecular compounds,” etc. He served as the first president of University of the Musashino Chiiki Jiyu when it was founded.(1920-)Saburo NagakuraNominated in 1980Former Mayor of Musashino CityAs the rst Mayor of Musashino City, he made eorts in improving the urban infrastructures such as water and sewage systems during his four terms of oce, totaling 16 years.(1904-1983)Genkichi AraiNominated in 1962Philosopher (Person of Cultural Merit)He made a faithful Japanese translation of the“Critique of Pure Reason”by Immanuel Kant, the foundation for modern philosophy, and introduced western philosophy to Japan. He also practiced his own philosophy as an excellent educator, making profound impact on the education sector and the world of thought.(1884-1980)Teiyu AmanoNominated in 2007Physicist (Recipient of Order of Culture)He discovered the concept of the strangeness in the sorting of elementary particles in the theoretical field of particle physics. He achieved a pioneering result which is known as “Nishijima-Gell-Mann Formula”and made significant contributions to the development of basic physics.(1926-2009)Kazuhiko NishijimaNominated in 1997Brain Neurophysiologist(Recipient of Order of Culture)He continued research on the structure and functions of neural circuit of the cerebellum and discovered “synaptic plasticity.” He brought new developments in research related to the complex mechanisms of memory and learning of the human brain.(1928-)Masao ItoNominated in 1992Cancer Biochemist(Recipient of Order of Culture)He specializes in oncology and biochemistry and received numerous awards for his experimental research on stomach cancer carcinogens etc.(1926-)Takashi SugimuraNominated in 1992Novelist (Recipient of Order of Culture)He left many works behind him, including“Kaisen (Naval Engagement),”which was written during World War II and became a bestseller. At the same time, he fostered the growth of many new writers, including Ms. Harumi (Jakucho) Setouchi, by presiding over the self-published periodical,“Bungaku-sha (Person of Letters).”(1904-2005)Fumio NiwaNominated in 1967Physicist (Recipient of Order of Culture, Nobel Prize Winner for Physics)He received a Nobel Prize in physics in 1965 for “basic research of quantum electrodynamics” with two other researchers. He played a leading role in the advancement of learning and improvement in education as the greatest authority of theoretical physics in Japan.(1906-1979)Shinichiro TomonagaNominated in 1962Sculptor (Recipient of Order of Culture)He led the sculpting world in Japan throughout the Meiji and Showa periods, and created the masterpiece, “Heiwakinenzo” in Nagasaki, symbolizing peace and non-usage of atomic bombs.(1884-1987)Seibo Kitamura50