Shōtarō Ōshima is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body, which is responsible for reviewing appeals against reports issued by panels regarding trade disputes among WTO members. His term on the Appellate Body lasted from 2008 to 2012. He is originally from Japan.
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Meaning of the name - Shotaro
The name Shotaro is composed of two kanji characters: "Sho" (昭) meaning "bright, clear, illuminate" and "Taro" (太郎) meaning "big son, eldest son". Combined, the name can be interpreted as "bright eldest son" or "son who illuminates".
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Generation Group
Shōtarō Ōshima belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Tokyo
Educated At: University of Tokyo
Occupation: diplomat
Employers: University of Tokyo
Awards Received: Sankei Scholarship
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.

Ephemeris for September 20, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 20, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Virgo 51 | 27 Virgo 59 | 18 Sagittarius 47 |
Moon | 20 Gemini 22 | 14 Virgo 58 | 19 Gemini 0 |
Mercury | 4 Libra 59 | 4 Libra 3 | 5 Capricorn 24 |
Venus | 5 Virgo 14 | 1 Virgo 26 | 3 Scorpio 49 |
Mars | 13 Gemini 40 | 28 Libra 55 | 10 Gemini 32 |
Jupiter | 17 Leo 23 | 21 Cancer 6 | 26 Leo 51 |
Saturn | 26 Gemini 37 | 28 Pisces 26 | 23 Gemini 51 |
Uranus | 8 Gemini 50 | 1 Gemini 23 | 6 Gemini 20 |
Neptune | 1 Libra 38 | 0 Aries 49 | 4 Libra 4 |
Pluto | 8 Leo 12 | 1 Aquarius 29 | 8 Leo 32 |
Rahu | 13 Leo 36 | 17 Pisces 35 | 9 Leo 15 |
Ketu | 13 Aquarius 36 | 17 Virgo 35 | 9 Aquarius 15 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Shōtarō Ōshima's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2025