Iku Takenaka Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Iku Takenaka (1904–1982) was a notable Japanese poet from Hyogo Prefecture. A graduate of Kwansei Gakuin University, he is best known for his cinepoem 'Rugby.' Takenaka had significant interactions with literary figures, meeting Ryunosuke Akutagawa shortly before his suicide and Tatsuo Hori, who influenced Hayao Miyazaki's work. He also encountered the artist Man Ray in Paris during an interview for a magazine, further connecting poetry and visual art. His Dharma name was Shunkōin Shisen Ikudō Koji.

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Meaning of the name - Iku

Growth, prosperity, strength, living (depending on the kanji used)

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April 1, 1904 Facts

Generation Group

Iku Takenaka belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Hyōgo

Educated At: Kwansei Gakuin University

Occupation: poet

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.