Chairman : Yasuhiro Nakasone (Former
Prime Minister of Japan)
President : Kiyoko Ono (President,
Sasakawa Sports Foundation)
Ms.Ono is president of one of the biggest
sports foundations in Japan.
She was a gymnast and medallist of the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964.
Her husband was also a great gymnast and won the gold medal
in the Tokyo Olympic Games.
She was a gymnast and medallist of the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964.
Her husband was also a great gymnast and won the gold medal
in the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Members
Kimiko Date Former
Professional Tennis Player
Professional Tennis Player
Kimiko Date was a professional tennis
player.
At her best was ranked number four in the world.
Her achievements and her lively personality have always made her a favorite with the Japanese people.
At her best was ranked number four in the world.
Her achievements and her lively personality have always made her a favorite with the Japanese people.
Akemi Masuda
Sports Commentator
Sports Commentator
Akemi Masuda was a long distance/marathon
runner.
She participated in many prestigious races such as the Oregon Nike Marathon, the Los Angeles Olympic Games, the Osaka International Womens'Marathon, the Tokyo International Womens'Marathon. She was the record holder of middle, long distance and marathon events in Japan.
Since retiring from racing she appears frequently
as a commentator for sports events.
She participated in many prestigious races such as the Oregon Nike Marathon, the Los Angeles Olympic Games, the Osaka International Womens'Marathon, the Tokyo International Womens'Marathon. She was the record holder of middle, long distance and marathon events in Japan.
Since retiring from racing she appears frequently
as a commentator for sports events.
Tadao Ando
Baseball Commentator
Baseball Commentator
Tadao Ando was a player as well as head
coach for the most popular professional baseball team in the Kansai area,
the Hanshin Tigers.
He had a wide following of fans,
and now fills an important role as baseball commentator.
He had a wide following of fans,
and now fills an important role as baseball commentator.
Sadao Kamidono M.D.
(Professer & Chairman, Kobe University of Medicine)
(Professer & Chairman, Kobe University of Medicine)
Dr.Kamidono is chairman of the Hyogo
Kidney Disease Society.
His specialty is urology and kidney transplantation.
His specialty is urology and kidney transplantation.
Hyokutarou Kobayashi
(Representative Director, Nippon Pillow Block Mfg.Co.Ltd)
(Representative Director, Nippon Pillow Block Mfg.Co.Ltd)
Mr.Kobayashi is the chairman of the Hanshin
Horse Owners' Association a section of the Japan Racing Association and
a Board Member of the Japan Association of Horse Owners' Welfare.
Teruo Shoji
(President, Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd.)
(President, Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd.)
Nippon Travel Agency is one of the biggest
travel agencies in Japan.
It holds a high reputation for quality
and efficiency throughout the country and overseas.
The agency provides accommodation, transportation
and related services us during the World Transplant Games in 2001.
It holds a high reputation for quality
and efficiency throughout the country and overseas.
The agency provides accommodation, transportation
and related services us during the World Transplant Games in 2001.
Takao Sonoda M.D
(Honorary President, Osaka Prefectural Hospital)
(Honorary President, Osaka Prefectural Hospital)
Dr.Sadao is one of the brilliant pioneers
in the field of kidney transplant. He is also an important member in the
Japan Society of Transplantation.
Yasushi Takabe
(General Manager, Kobe Branch Office, Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd.)
(General Manager, Kobe Branch Office, Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd.)
Kansai Electric Power Co.,Ltd. exclusively
provides electric power
throughout the Kansai area
and is a major player in the regions economy.
throughout the Kansai area
and is a major player in the regions economy.
Hirotarou Higuchi
(Honorary Chairman, Assahi Breweries,Ltd.)
(Honorary Chairman, Assahi Breweries,Ltd.)
Asahi Breweries Ltd. produce the best
selling beer in Japan.
Mr.Higuchiis a member of many governmental advisory committees designated
by the Prime Minister.
Mr.Higuchiis a member of many governmental advisory committees designated
by the Prime Minister.
Kazunobu Fujimoto
(Executive Director, Sasakawa Sports Foundation)
(Executive Director, Sasakawa Sports Foundation)
Mr. Fujimoto is Executive Director of
Sasakawa Sports Foundation,
influential and well known throughout Japan.
The president of the Foundation is Ms.Kiyoko Ono,
who is the president of our local organization committee.
influential and well known throughout Japan.
The president of the Foundation is Ms.Kiyoko Ono,
who is the president of our local organization committee.
Yoshihiko Miyauchi
(Chairman & CEO of ORIX Corporation.)
(Chairman & CEO of ORIX Corporation.)
Mr.Miyauchi is chairman and chief executive
officer of ORIX Corporation,
which is the most powerful lease company in Japan.
He is a member of a governmental advisory committee
and also owner of a professional baseball team, ORIX KOBE.
which is the most powerful lease company in Japan.
He is a member of a governmental advisory committee
and also owner of a professional baseball team, ORIX KOBE.
Shin-ichirou Ryouki
(Chairman & CEO, Osaka Gas Co., Ltd)
(Chairman & CEO, Osaka Gas Co., Ltd)
Osaka Gas Co.,Ltd., provides Gas service
supply throughout the Kansai area. Mr.Ryouki is also chairman of the Osaka
Kidney Foundation.
Seiji Yui
(Chairman, Japan Association of Kidney Disease Patients)
(Chairman, Japan Association of Kidney Disease Patients)
The Japan Association of Kidney Disease
Patients is the biggest patients' organization in Japan, consisting of
100,000 members.
Mr.Yuihas been undergoing dialysis for twenty years.
He has been The representative board member of the Japanese Organ Transplant Network. (the only organ sharing body organization in Japan)
Mr.Yuihas been undergoing dialysis for twenty years.
He has been The representative board member of the Japanese Organ Transplant Network. (the only organ sharing body organization in Japan)
Michikata Ohkubo
(President, Japan Transplant Sports Organization)
(President, Japan Transplant Sports Organization)
Mr.Ohkubo is a founder and former Chairman
of the Japan Transplant Recipients Organization and also a board member
of the Japan Organ Transplant Network.
He tundertakes the total responsibilities for the 13th World Transplant Games.
He tundertakes the total responsibilities for the 13th World Transplant Games.