List of Famous people with last name Kaifu

Toshiki Kaifu

First Name Toshiki

Last Name Kaifu

Born on January 2, 1931

Died on January 9, 2022 (aged 91)

Born in Japan, Aichi Prefecture

Toshiki Kaifu is a Japanese politician who was Prime Minister of Japan from 1989 to 1991.

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Norio Kaifu

First Name Norio

Born on September 21, 1943

Died on April 13, 2019 (aged 75)

Born in Japan, Niigata Prefecture

Norio Kaifu was a Japanese astronomer. He was best known as the president of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) from 2012 to 2015. He directed the Subaru telescope project, which housed the largest monolithic primary mirror in the world from its commission until 2005. Kaifu researched in radio astronomy, extragalactic astronomy, cosmic magnetic fields, non-stable stars, and infrared astronomy. The minor planet 6412 Kaifu is named in honor of him.

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Hachirō Kaifu

First Name Hachirō

Last Name Kaifu

Born on June 29, 1923

Died on June 28, 1994 (aged 70)

Born in Japan

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