Ichiro Abe
Japanese judoka (1922–2022)
Ichiro Abe (安部一郎, Abe Ichirō, November 12, 1922 – February 27, 2022) was a Japanese judoka. He was head of the Promotions Panel at the Kodokan. He was also in charge of the All Nippon Judo Federation.[1] He was one of only two living Kodokan 10th dan.[1][2] He was director of the Kodokan International from 1969 to 1997 and director of the Kodokan Council from 1997 to 2004.
| Ichiro Abe | |
|---|---|
 Ichiro Abe | |
| Born | November 12, 1922 Akita Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | February 27, 2022 (aged 99) Tokyo, Japan |
| Native name | 安部一郎 Abe Ichiro |
| Style | Judo |
| Rank | 10th dan judo |
Abe died in Tokyo, Japan on February 27, 2022 at the age of 99.[3]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jones, Llyr, "Kodokan 10th Dan Promotions", Judo Info, retrieved December 5, 2011
- ↑ Ohlenkamp, Neil, "Profiles of Kodokan 10th Dan Holders", Judo Info, archived from the original on June 26, 2014, retrieved December 5, 2011
- ↑ Ichiro Abe Sensei Has Passed Away
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