Nobuhiko Ochiai, a Japanese journalist and novelist, died on February 1, 2026.
He was born in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, on January 8, 1942. Ochiai wrote works reporting on international affairs and intelligence-related situations, along with novels and translations based on them.
In later years, he also wrote many life guidebooks for young people.
Nobuhiko Ochiai (Japanese: 落合信彦; 8 January 1942 – 1 February 2026) was a Japanese journalist and novelist.