Hirohiko Okano: key obituary facts
Is Hirohiko Okano dead? Yes. Hirohiko Okano died on April 24, 2026, at age 101.
Cause of death: Hirohiko Okano's cause of death was reported as Heart failure.
What was Hirohiko Okano known for?
Hirohiko Okano was a Japanese poet, heart failure.
Hirohiko Okano, a Japanese poet, died on April 24, 2026, at age 101.
Born in Misugi, now part of Tsu in Mie Prefecture, on July 7, 1924, he published numerous collections of poetry, songs and essays during a long literary career. Okano also served as professor emeritus of Kokugakuin University.