Hatsuo Royama: key obituary facts
Is Hatsuo Royama dead? Yes. Hatsuo Royama died on August 3, 2026, at age 78.
Cause of death: Hatsuo Royama's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Hatsuo Royama known for?
He was a Korean-born Japanese martial artist (1948-).
More about Hatsuo Royama
Born: 31 March 1948.
Place of birth: Yagō.
Gender: male.
Occupation: karateka.
Nationality: Japan.
Also known as: Umehara Hatsuo, Noh Cho Woong.
Hatsuo Royama, a Japanese karate practitioner, died on August 3, 2026, aged 78.
Born on March 31, 1948, in Yagō, he was also known by his Korean name, Noh Cho Woong, and by the name Umehara Hatsuo. Royama became a master of Kyokushin Karate and served as kancho, or director, of the Kyokushin-kan International Organization Honbu, later holding the title of kaicho, or honorary director, until April 2022.