Hōji Shimanaka (1923–1997) was a Japanese magazine publisher best known for his long tenure as president and publisher of Chūō Kōron, a major monthly magazine in Japan. He played a crucial role in establishing its prominence, making it widely read for nearly fifty years. Despite his success, his final years were marked by significant financial troubles that led to the magazine's acquisition by a rival. Shimanaka's life included a high-profile assassination attempt in 1960 and friendships with notable figures such as author Junichirō Tanizaki and scholar Donald Keene.
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Meaning of the name - Hoji
Strength, resilience, noble spirit (approximate meaning, may vary depending on specific language and dialect)
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Hōji Shimanaka belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Japan
Educated At: University of Tokyo
Occupation: businessperson
Spouses: Masako
Employers: Chūō Kōron
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 7, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 7, 2024 |
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| Sun | 17 Aquarius 55 | 18 Aquarius 24 | 27 Taurus 41 |
| Moon | 9 Scorpio 0 | 17 Capricorn 8 | 10 Cancer 31 |
| Mercury | 29 Capricorn 34 | 3 Aquarius 52 | 10 Gemini 42 |
| Venus | 1 Capricorn 8 | 18 Capricorn 55 | 27 Aries 42 |
| Mars | 12 Aries 34 | 25 Capricorn 45 | 22 Gemini 36 |
| Jupiter | 17 Scorpio 38 | 8 Taurus 0 | 12 Scorpio 0 |
| Saturn | 20 Libra 42 | 7 Pisces 11 | 14 Libra 41 |
| Uranus | 12 Pisces 7 | 19 Taurus 10 | 17 Pisces 5 |
| Neptune | 16 Leo 45 | 25 Pisces 58 | 15 Leo 31 |
| Pluto | 9 Cancer 26 | 0 Aquarius 33 | 9 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 22 Virgo 20 | 18 Aries 52 | 16 Virgo 59 |
| Ketu | 22 Pisces 20 | 18 Libra 52 | 16 Pisces 59 |
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