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Kyosen Ōhashi

1934 – 2016

Japanese TV/radio personality, writer and politician

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Lived 1934 – 2016 (aged 82). Kyosen Ōhashi was a Japanese television presenter, politician, actor, critic, music critic and tarento.

was a Japanese television host and writer. He also served briefly as a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet of Japan. His real name was Ōhashi Katsumi (大橋 克巳).

Born in Sumida, Tokyo, he grew up in Chiba prefecture and dropped out of the Waseda University. Declaring "semi-retirement", he then spent most of his time outside Japan, particularly in Canada during the summer, as well as in Australia and New Zealand during the winter in the northern hemisphere, in which he ran his "OK Gift Shop" (OK stands for Ohashi Kyosen).

When he resigned in the House of Councillors, Ōhashi was succeeded by Marutei Tsurunen, the first European-descended and openly foreign-born Japanese person to serve in the Diet.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Waseda University
Positions held
Member of the House of Councillors
Also known as
Ōhashi Kyosen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kyosen Ōhashi?

Japanese TV/radio personality, writer and politician (1934–2016)

When was Kyosen Ōhashi born?

Kyosen Ōhashi was born on 22 March 1934 in Sumida.

When did Kyosen Ōhashi die?

Kyosen Ōhashi died on 12 July 2016 in Chiba Prefecture.

What was Kyosen Ōhashi's occupation?

Kyosen Ōhashi was a television presenter, politician, actor, critic, music critic and tarento.

What nationality was Kyosen Ōhashi?

Kyosen Ōhashi was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kyosen Ōhashi

· Wikidata: Q3550828

· DBpedia: Kyosen Ōhashi

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