Yoshimi Masaki: key obituary facts
Is Yoshimi Masaki dead? Yes. Yoshimi Masaki died on August 30, 2026, at age 64.
Cause of death: Yoshimi Masaki's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Yoshimi Masaki known for?
He was a judoka.
More about Yoshimi Masaki
Born: 20 August 1962.
Place of birth: Osaka Prefecture.
Gender: male.
Occupation: judoka.
Nationality: Japan.
Education: Tenri University.
Employer: Tenri University.
Yoshimi Masaki, a Japanese judoka and professor at Tenri University, died on August 30, 2026, aged 64.
Born in Osaka Prefecture on August 20, 1962, he began judo in elementary school and went on to study at Tenri University, where he later built a long career as both an instructor and academic. During his time at the university, Masaki was recognized four times as an outstanding competitor at the All-Japan Collegiate Judo Championships, a distinction matched by only a small number of other judoka.
After retiring from competition, he remained at Tenri University and also served as an instructor for the All-Japan Judo Federation.