About Kōyō Ishikawa
Lived 1904 – 1989 (aged 85). Kōyō Ishikawa was a Japanese photographer.
was a Japanese photographer.
As an officer of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, he was one of the few known photographers of the immediate aftermath of the U.S. bombings of Tokyo in World War II, since strict regulations prohibited civilians from taking pictures of war damage.
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Who was Kōyō Ishikawa?
Japanese photographer (1904-1989)
When was Kōyō Ishikawa born?
Kōyō Ishikawa was born on 5 July 1904 in Fukui Prefecture.
When did Kōyō Ishikawa die?
Kōyō Ishikawa died on 26 December 1989.
What was Kōyō Ishikawa's occupation?
Kōyō Ishikawa was a photographer.
What nationality was Kōyō Ishikawa?
Kōyō Ishikawa was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kōyō Ishikawa. https://biography.guide/koyo-ishikawa/
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