Hidetoshi Nakanishi: key obituary facts
Is Hidetoshi Nakanishi dead? Yes. Hidetoshi Nakanishi died on September 12, 2026, at age 68.
Cause of death: Hidetoshi Nakanishi's cause of death was reported as Cancer.
What was Hidetoshi Nakanishi known for?
He was a Japanese judoka.
More about Hidetoshi Nakanishi
Born: 3 July 1958.
Place of birth: Fukuoka Prefecture.
Gender: male.
Occupation: judoka.
Nationality: Japan.
Education: Tokai University.
Hidetoshi Nakanishi, a Japanese Olympic judoka and former world champion in the lightweight division, died on September 12, 2026, aged 68.
Born on July 3, 1958, in Fukuoka Prefecture, he attended Tokai University before building a career in judo that included a gold medal at the 1983 world championships and a place at the 1984 Olympic Games. He later worked as a coach at institutions including International Budo University and Tokyo University.