Biographical notes on the nine inaugural members of the “Article 9 Association”
Hisashi Inoue Born in 1934. Renowned for his theatrical works and novels. Chairman of the Japan P.E.N. Club. |
Takeshi Umehara Born in 1925. Noted for his“Umehara Japan Studies”, built upon his research on pre-modern history and the Manyoshu. |
Kenzaburo Oe Born in 1935. In his novels, he has freely and imaginatively portrayed the history of people and their times. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. |
Yasuhiro Okudaira Born in 1929. A leading scholar in“Freedom of Expression”studies. Professor Emeritus at The University of Tokyo. |
Makoto Oda Born in 1932. Active in the Vietnam anti-war movement. Seeks individual compensation for the victims of the Hyogo earthquake. |
Shuichi Kato Born in 1919. Known for his vigorous critical work and his expertise in cultures East and West. Also a doctor. |
Hisae Sawachi Born in 1930. Unearthed the tragic experiences of women in times of war. Also known for her essays. |
Shunsuke Tsurumi Born in 1922. Led the publication of “Science of Thought”. Developed a flexible system of thought grounded in everyday life. |
Mutsuko Miki Born in 1917. Wife of the late Takeo Miki, former Prime Minister of Japan. President of the Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society, and active in programs for international exchange. |