Takashi Nagai

Japanese physician, writer, diarist, Roman Catholic convert and Servant of God (1908–1951)
Person human Q1337364
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Takashi Nagai

Summary

Takashi Nagai is a human[1]. Born in Matsue[2], he… he was born on February 3, 1908[3]. He died in Nagasaki University Hospital[4]. He died on May 1, 1951[5]. He worked as a diarist[6], writer[7], and radiologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Matsue[2], Takashi Nagai…
  • Takashi Nagai died in Nagasaki University Hospital[4].
  • Takashi Nagai passed away in Nagasaki[10].
  • Takashi Nagai was born on February 3, 1908[3].
  • Takashi Nagai died on May 1, 1951[5].
  • Takashi Nagai is buried at Sakamoto International Cemetery[11].
  • Takashi Nagai was married to Midori Nagai[12].
  • A child of Takashi Nagai was Kayano Tsutsui[13].
  • Takashi Nagai held citizenship in Japan[14].
  • Takashi Nagai held citizenship in Empire of Japan[15].
  • Takashi Nagai's professions included diarist[6].
  • Takashi Nagai's professions included writer[7].
  • Takashi Nagai's professions included radiologist[8].
  • Takashi Nagai's field of work was radiology[16].
  • Takashi Nagai's field of work was literary activity[17].
  • Takashi Nagai's field of work was visual art activity[18].
  • Among Takashi Nagai's employers was Nagasaki Medical College[19].
  • Takashi Nagai's education included a stint at Nagasaki Medical College[20].
  • Takashi Nagai was educated at Matsue Higher School[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Takashi Nagai is The Bells of Nagasaki[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Takashi Nagai is Children of Nagasaki[23].
  • Takashi Nagai received the honorary citizenship[24].
  • Takashi Nagai's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Takashi Nagai is recorded as male[26].
  • Takashi Nagai's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Takashi Nagai was born in Matsue[2]. He was born on February 3, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at Nagasaki Medical College[20], a Six national medical universities[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1923[30] and Matsue Higher School[21], a higher school in the Empire of Japan[31], in Empire of Japan[32], founded in 1920[33]. Takashi Nagai earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medical Science[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diarist[6], writer[7], and radiologist[8]. Fields of work include radiology[16], a medical specialty[35]; literary activity[17]; and visual art activity[18]. Among Takashi Nagai's employers was Nagasaki Medical College[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Bells of Nagasaki[22], a literary work[36], founded in 1949[37] and Children of Nagasaki[23], a film[38], directed by Keisuke Kinoshita[39].

Recognition

Takashi Nagai received the honorary citizenship[24].

Personal Life

Among Takashi Nagai's spouses was Midori Nagai[12]. A child of him was Kayano Tsutsui[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].

Death and Burial

Takashi Nagai died on May 1, 1951[5]. Recorded place of death include Nagasaki University Hospital[4], a university hospital[40], in Japan[41], founded in 1949[42] and Nagasaki[10], a core city of Japan[43], in Japan[44], founded in 1889[45], headquartered in Q11652466[46]. The cause of death was acute myeloid leukemia[47]. He is buried at Sakamoto International Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Takashi Nagai ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Works attributed to him include The Bells of Nagasaki[50], a literary work[51], founded in 1949[52].

FAQs

Where was Takashi Nagai born?

Takashi Nagai was born in Matsue[2].

Where did Takashi Nagai die?

Takashi Nagai passed away in Nagasaki University Hospital[4].

Who was Takashi Nagai married to?

Takashi Nagai's spouses include Midori Nagai[12].

What did Takashi Nagai do for work?

Takashi Nagai worked as diarist[6], writer[7], and radiologist[8].

Where did Takashi Nagai go to school?

Takashi Nagai was educated at Nagasaki Medical College[20] and Matsue Higher School[21].

What awards did Takashi Nagai receive?

Honors received include honorary citizenship[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . nagaitakashi.nagasakipeace.jp. nagaitakashi.nagasakipeace.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Babelio. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Babelio. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diarist, writer, radiologist
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  2. 29d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Canonization status Servant of God
    Academic degree Doctor of Medical Science
    Educated at
    Participated in conflict Mukden incident, Second Sino-Japanese War
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