Kihachi Okamoto (February 17, 1924 - February 19, 2005) was a prominent Japanese film director known for his impactful contributions to Japanese cinema. He directed notable films such as 'Death Ray 2000' with legendary actor Tatsuya Nakadai, and collaborated with another iconic actor, Toshiro Mifune, on films like 'The Longest Day in Japan', 'Samurai Assassin', and 'The Red Lion'. Throughout his career, he directed approximately 16 films, excluding any lost works, solidifying his reputation as one of Japan's most important filmmakers.
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Meaning of the name - Kihachi
The name Kihachi is a combination of two Japanese kanji characters. 'Ki' (木) means 'tree' and 'hachi' (八) means 'eight'. Therefore, Kihachi can be interpreted as "tree eight" or "eight trees". The exact meaning can vary depending on the specific kanji used and the context in which the name is used.
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Kihachi Okamoto belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Yonago
Place of Death: Kawasaki
Cause of Death: esophageal cancer
Educated At: Meiji University
Occupation: film director | screenwriter
Awards Received: Mainichi Film Award for Best Director | Medal with Purple Ribbon
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Aquarius 26 | 28 Aquarius 42 | 7 Gemini 41 |
| Moon | 12 Pisces 13 | 19 Libra 23 | 6 Sagittarius 31 |
| Mercury | 1 Aquarius 42 | 4 Pisces 50 | 6 Gemini 9 |
| Venus | 11 Capricorn 4 | 7 Aries 46 | 10 Taurus 14 |
| Mars | 19 Aries 21 | 17 Cancer 19 | 29 Gemini 30 |
| Jupiter | 18 Scorpio 15 | 11 Gemini 32 | 10 Scorpio 50 |
| Saturn | 20 Libra 29 | 19 Pisces 11 | 14 Libra 18 |
| Uranus | 12 Pisces 38 | 23 Taurus 24 | 17 Pisces 19 |
| Neptune | 16 Leo 29 | 28 Pisces 28 | 15 Leo 40 |
| Pluto | 9 Cancer 18 | 2 Aquarius 33 | 9 Cancer 53 |
| Rahu | 21 Virgo 50 | 29 Pisces 0 | 16 Virgo 26 |
| Ketu | 21 Pisces 50 | 29 Virgo 0 | 16 Pisces 26 |
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