Hirohiko Okano

Hirohiko Okano

Hirohiko Okano (Japanese: 岡野弘彦; July 7, 1924 – April 24, 2026) was a Japanese poet.

Life and work

Okano was born in Misugi (now Tsu), Mie Prefecture on July 7, 1924. Throughout his life, he published numerous collections of poetry, songs and essays.[1]

He was named Professor Emeritus of Kokugakuin University.[2]

Okano died from heart failure in Setagaya, Tokyo, on April 24, 2026, at the age of 101.[3]

Awards

  • 1967: The 11th Contemporary Pots Association Award for "Winter Family".[4]
  • 1972: The 7th Kaku Award for "Cangronga" and others.[5]
  • 1988: Purple Ribbon Medal[6]
  • 1998: Order of the Third Class of the Order of the Treasure.

References

  1. ↑ "＜土曜訪問＞短歌、心や文化の基盤 集大成となる全歌集を出版 岡野弘彦さん（歌人、国文学者）：東京新聞デジタル". 東京新聞デジタル (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-05-03.
  2. ↑ "岡野 弘彦 - 森永エンゼルカレッジ森永エンゼルカレッジ". 森永エンゼルカレッジ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-05-03.
  3. ↑ "歌人の岡野弘彦さん死去 文化勲章受章者、１０１歳:文化・芸能". 福島民友新聞社 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-05-03.
  4. ↑ "森永エンゼルカレッジ - おいしく学ぶ たのしく過ごす すこやかに生きる森永エンゼルカレッジ". 森永エンゼルカレッジ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-05-03.
  5. ↑ "岡野弘彦名誉教授が文化勲章を受章されます". 國學院大學 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-05-03.
  6. ↑ "岡野弘彦名誉教授が文化勲章を受章されます". 國學院大學 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-05-03.
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