About Hyōichi Kōno
Lived 1958 – 2001 (aged 42–43). Hyōichi Kōno was a Japanese explorer.
was a Japanese adventurer, best known for circling Japan on bicycle and traveling to the North Pole. He was born in the town of Ikata, Ehime, Japan.
Kōno died in 2001 while attempting to walk from the North Pole back to his hometown. Kono went missing in the Canadian Arctic, and was found in the Arctic Ocean.
A memorial display entitled "Reaching Home" was erected at the Seto Agriculture Park in Ikata to honor him. It includes a signpost noting the names, dates, and distances of locations he traveled to. It reads as follows:
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Who was Hyōichi Kōno?
Japanese adventurer (1958–2001)
When was Hyōichi Kōno born?
Hyōichi Kōno was born in 1958.
When did Hyōichi Kōno die?
Hyōichi Kōno died in 2001.
What was Hyōichi Kōno's occupation?
Hyōichi Kōno was an explorer.
What nationality was Hyōichi Kōno?
Hyōichi Kōno was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hyōichi Kōno. https://biography.guide/hyoichi-kono/
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