List of Kwansei Gakuin University people

Faculty[]

(PhD) – Economic History (1966), President (1955–1966), Dean (Economics, 1954–1955), Lecturer (1934–)

(B.A. 1953, M.A. 1956, PhD 1959) – Economic History (1982)
(PhD 1966 Osaka, 1963 Rochester) – Councilor, Central Council on the Environment, Dean (Policy Studies), Professor
Kazuo Hiramatsu – Chapter Executive Director, Institute of Management Accountant, Councilor, Council on Corporate Accounting (2001–2007), Member, Inspecting and Examining Committee on Certified Public Accountants (2004–2007), President (2002–)

Yuriko Koike (Withdrawal 1971) – Minister of Defense, Japanese Representative from Tokyo 10th electoral district (LDP, 2005–)
(Withdrawal 1931) – (1988–1989),　 (1982–1983), (1982–1983), (1974)
(A.A. 1924) – Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (1948)
Ryutaro Nagai (Diploma 1901) – Minister of Railways (1939–1940), Minister of Communication (1937–1939), Minister of Colonial Affairs (1932–1934), Imperial Japanese Representative from Ishikawa Prefecture's electoral district (IRAA, Minsei Party, 1920–1944)

Shinsuke Suematsu (B.A. 1979) – Japanese Councillor from Hyogo Prefecture-wide electoral district (LDP, 2004–)
(B.A. 1956) – Japanese Representative from Kinki Bloc proportional electoral district (JCP, 1996–2003)
(Diploma 1941) – Japanese Councillor from the nationwide electoral district (LDP, 1968–), head coach, Japan women's national volleyball team (Gold Medalist, 1964 Summer Olympic)

Yoshihiro Seki (B.A. 1989) – Japanese Representative from Hyogo 3rd electoral district (LDP, 2005–)
Takashi Yano (B.A. 1983) – Japanese Representative from Kinki Bloc Proportional electoral district (LDP, 2005–)
Peng Ming-min (Diploma 1940) – ROC (Taiwanese) presidential candidate (DPP, 1996)
Mai Ohara – Japanese Representative from Kyoto 5th electoral district (DPJ, 2009–12)^[2]

(B.A. 1989) – founder and CEO, Co., Ltd.
(B.A. 1962) – former Vice Chairman of the Board, Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
Yoshihiko Miyauchi (B.A. 1958) – Chairman of the Board and CEO, Orix Corp.
(B.A. 1957) – Chairman of the Board, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic)

(Withdrawal 1983) – film producer, (2004), Dark Water (2002)
Etsushi Toyokawa (Withdrawal 1981) – actor, No Way Back (1995), (1994)
Hidekazu Tanaka (B.A. 1978) – ballroom dancer (3rd, 1997 ; 5th, 1998 DWC), Shall We Dance? (1996)
Toru "Tiger" Okoshi (B.A. 1972) – jazz trumpeter, [Professor], Berklee College of Music; Yamaha artist
Tadao Takashima (Withdrawal 1951) – former MC and actor, (1969)

Rui Komatsu (2005)- forward, Cerezo Osaka (2006–), V-Varen Nagasaki (loaned, 2006)
Hiroki Kishida (2004) – forward, Fagiano Okayama F.C. (2010–), Vissel Kobe (2004, 2007–2009), YKK AP F.C. (2005–2006)
Daisuke Aono (2002)- midfield, Ehime F.C. (2007–2009), Albirex Niigata (2005–2006), Vissel Kobe (2004), Gamba Osaka (2002–2003)
Kenji Miyazaki (2000) – forward, Kyoto Purple Sanga (2000–2001)
Shinzo Yamada (B.A. 1996) – linebacker, Memphis Maniax (XFL, 2001)
So Taguchi (B.A. 1992) – outfielder, Orix Buffaloes (Nippon Professional Baseball, 2010–), Chicago Cubs (Major League Baseball, 2009), Philadelphia Phillies (MLB, 2008), St. Louis Cardinals (MLB, 2002–2007), Orix BlueWave (NPB, 1992–2002), Japanese national baseball team (4th, 2000 Summer Olympics)
(B.A. 1980) – infielder, Japanese national baseball team (Silver Medalist, 1988 Summer Olympics)
Shu Kamo (B.A. 1964) – head coach, Japanese national football team (1994–1997)
Ken Naganuma (B.A. 1953) – head coach, Japanese national football team (Bronze Medalist, 1968 Summer Olympics; 1962–1969, 1972–1976)
Ura Kazuki (2015) – maegashira, professional sumo wrestler (2015–)