Akira Furuta (January 13, 1906 - October 30, 1973) was a prominent Japanese publisher and the founder of Chikuma Shobo, where he also served as the first president. He played a significant role in the Japanese publishing industry, contributing to the growth and development of literature in Japan. Furuta's vision and leadership at Chikuma Shobo had a lasting impact on the publishing landscape, influencing authors and readers alike during a transformative period in Japan's history.
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Meaning of the name - Akira
bright and clear, intelligent
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Akira Furuta belongs to the GI Generation group.
Educated At: University of Tokyo
Occupation: businessperson
Employers: 筑摩書房
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Ephemeris for January 13, 1906
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 13, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 13, 2026 |
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| Sun | 22 Capricorn 38 | 23 Capricorn 31 | 22 Taurus 0 |
| Moon | 29 Leo 18 | 26 Scorpio 40 | 2 Aquarius 26 |
| Mercury | 1 Capricorn 5 | 18 Capricorn 33 | 27 Aries 57 |
| Venus | 15 Capricorn 1 | 25 Capricorn 12 | 14 Gemini 9 |
| Mars | 13 Pisces 6 | 22 Capricorn 29 | 10 Gemini 21 |
| Jupiter | 26 Taurus 15 | 19 Cancer 40 | 12 Gemini 11 |
| Saturn | 0 Pisces 57 | 26 Pisces 56 | 13 Pisces 55 |
| Uranus | 5 Capricorn 24 | 27 Taurus 40 | 8 Capricorn 4 |
| Neptune | 8 Cancer 39 | 29 Pisces 42 | 8 Cancer 26 |
| Pluto | 21 Gemini 10 | 3 Aquarius 6 | 21 Gemini 31 |
| Rahu | 22 Leo 27 | 11 Pisces 29 | 16 Leo 6 |
| Ketu | 22 Aquarius 27 | 11 Virgo 29 | 16 Aquarius 6 |
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