Hirohiko Okano

tanka poet in Japan (1924-2026)
Person human Q11473919
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Hirohiko Okano

Summary

Hirohiko Okano is a human[1]. He was born in Misugi[2]. He was born on July 7, 1924[3]. He died on April 24, 2026[4]. He worked as a waka poet[5], honorary professor[6], and poet[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Misugi[2], Hirohiko Okano…
  • Hirohiko Okano was born on July 7, 1924[3].
  • Hirohiko Okano died on April 24, 2026[4].
  • Hirohiko Okano held citizenship in Japan[9].
  • Hirohiko Okano worked as a waka poet[5].
  • Hirohiko Okano's professions included honorary professor[6].
  • Hirohiko Okano worked as a poet[7].
  • Among Hirohiko Okano's employers was Kokugakuin University[10].
  • Hirohiko Okano was educated at Kokugakuin University[11].
  • Hirohiko Okano received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[12].
  • Hirohiko Okano received the Person of Cultural Merit[13].
  • Hirohiko Okano received the Modern Tanka Poets Association Award[14].
  • Hirohiko Okano received the Q17214864[15].
  • Hirohiko Okano received the Q21015362[16].
  • Hirohiko Okano received the Q11639134[17].
  • Hirohiko Okano is recorded as male[18].
  • Hirohiko Okano's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Hirohiko Okano's Commons category is recorded as Hirohiko Okano[20].
  • Hirohiko Okano's family name is recorded as Okano[21].
  • Hirohiko Okano's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[22].
  • Hirohiko Okano's name in native language is recorded as 岡野弘彦[23].
  • Hirohiko Okano's name in kana is recorded as おかの ひろひこ[24].

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Origins and Family

Hirohiko Okano was born in Misugi[2]. He was born on July 7, 1924[3].

Education

Hirohiko Okano was educated at Kokugakuin University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include waka poet[5], honorary professor[6], and poet[7]. Hirohiko Okano was employed by Kokugakuin University[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[12], a grade of an order[25], in Japan[26], founded in 1955[27]; Person of Cultural Merit[13], a title of honor[28], in Japan[29]; Modern Tanka Poets Association Award[14], a poetry award[30], in Japan[31], founded in 1957[32]; Q17214864[15], an award[33], in Japan[34]; Q21015362[16], an award[35], in Japan[36]; and Q11639134[17], an award[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1967[39].

Death and Burial

Hirohiko Okano died on April 24, 2026[4].

Why It Matters

Hirohiko Okano is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Hirohiko Okano born?

Born in Misugi[2], Hirohiko Okano…

What did Hirohiko Okano do for work?

Hirohiko Okano worked as waka poet[5], honorary professor[6], and poet[7].

Where did Hirohiko Okano go to school?

Hirohiko Okano was educated at Kokugakuin University[11].

What awards did Hirohiko Okano receive?

Honors received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[12], Person of Cultural Merit[13], Modern Tanka Poets Association Award[14], and Q17214864[15].

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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description tanka poet in Japan (1924-2026)
    Rero id (legacy) A023618582
    Idref id 234732083
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  2. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation waka poet, honorary professor, poet
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  3. 17w ago · M2k~dewiki · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death +2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
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  4. 17w ago · MatSuBot bot · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Commons category Hirohiko Okano
    Name in native language 岡野弘彦
    Japan search name id 岡野弘彦
    Place of birth Misugi
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