About Risei Kanō
Lived 1900 – 1986 (aged 85). Risei Kanō was a Japanese judoka.
was one of the three sons of Kanō Jigorō, the creator of Judo. Kanō Risei was the second president of the International Judo Federation, from 1952 to 1965. He managed the Kōdōkan from 1946 until 1980, when he was succeeded by Kano Yukimitsu.
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Who was Risei Kanō?
Japanese judoka (1900-1986)
When was Risei Kanō born?
Risei Kanō was born on 25 November 1900 in Tokyo Prefecture.
When did Risei Kanō die?
Risei Kanō died on 13 January 1986.
What was Risei Kanō's occupation?
Risei Kanō was a judoka.
What nationality was Risei Kanō?
Risei Kanō was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Risei Kanō. https://biography.guide/risei-kano/
MLA: "Risei Kanō." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/risei-kano/.
Chicago: "Risei Kanō." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/risei-kano/.
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