Masaaki Hiraoka (January 31, 1941 - July 9, 2009) was a Japanese critic and political activist known for his writings on jazz, literature, and social issues. Born in Tokyo, he participated in the 1960s student protests and later became a prominent figure in the New Left movement. His debut critique, 'Daitarjin Sengen', was published in 1964, and he made significant contributions to cultural and political discussions through publications and his involvement in various movements, including the East Asia Anti-Japanese Armed Front. Hiraoka was also known for his criticism of various cultural figures and was involved in controversial incidents throughout his career.
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Meaning of the name - Masaaki
truth/righteousness + bright/shining
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Masaaki Hiraoka belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hongō-ku
Place of Death: Yokohama Municipal Citizen's Hospital
Cause of Death: stroke
Educated At: Waseda University
Occupation: karateka | critic | music critic
Awards Received: 1990年に大衆文学研究賞評論・伝記部門受賞 | 1993年に斎藤緑雨賞受賞
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 31, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 31, 2026 |
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| Sun | 11 Aquarius 27 | 11 Aquarius 50 | 6 Taurus 3 |
| Moon | 0 Aries 26 | 25 Cancer 48 | 7 Taurus 37 |
| Mercury | 25 Aquarius 21 | 18 Aquarius 58 | 25 Aries 30 |
| Venus | 22 Capricorn 15 | 17 Aquarius 49 | 7 Taurus 59 |
| Mars | 18 Sagittarius 12 | 6 Aquarius 30 | 16 Aquarius 42 |
| Jupiter | 7 Taurus 16 | 17 Cancer 24 | 22 Taurus 54 |
| Saturn | 8 Taurus 32 | 28 Pisces 31 | 16 Taurus 38 |
| Uranus | 22 Taurus 9 | 27 Taurus 28 | 25 Taurus 0 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 24 | 0 Aries 7 | 25 Virgo 20 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 0 | 3 Aquarius 41 | 2 Leo 4 |
| Rahu | 4 Libra 32 | 10 Pisces 32 | 0 Libra 2 |
| Ketu | 4 Aries 32 | 10 Virgo 32 | 0 Aries 2 |
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