About Daikichi Irokawa
Lived 1925 – 2021 (aged 96). Daikichi Irokawa was a Japanese historian.
Daikichi Irokawa (, Irokawa Daikichi; 23 July 1925 – 7 September 2021) was a Japanese historian.
He was married to Chizuko Ueno.
Biography Irokawa studied at the University of Tokyo. With other historians, such as , he sought to end differences in understanding of Japanese history within the country and internationally. He also sought to tout Japan's rise to prominence in the second half of the 20th century. He was inspired by the works of author Kunio Yanagita and started a daily segment titled Minshūshi, which focused on the daily life of the Japanese population and the evolution of their values.
Daikichi Irokawa died in Yamanashi Prefecture on 7 September 2021 at the age of 96.
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Daikichi Irokawa was born on 23 July 1925 in Sawara.
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Daikichi Irokawa died on 7 September 2021 in Yamanashi Prefecture.
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