Takeharu Kunimoto was a renowned Japanese shamisen player and rōkyoku singer born on November 1, 1960. He was notable for blending traditional shamisen music with bluegrass, being the only major player to do so. His musical journey was inspired by an encounter with Bill Monroe at age 14. Kunimoto spent time in the bluegrass program at East Tennessee State University and also experimented with rock music influences. He passed away at the age of 55 on December 24, 2015, after battling an illness.
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Meaning of the name - Takeharu
Bamboo spring
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Takeharu Kunimoto belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Chiba Prefecture
Cause of Death: stroke
Educated At: Nihon Kogakuin College | East Tennessee State University
Occupation: musician | singer
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Ephemeris for November 1, 1960
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Scorpio 17 | 9 Scorpio 31 | 15 Capricorn 8 |
| Moon | 17 Aries 37 | 16 Pisces 41 | 25 Leo 38 |
| Mercury | 22 Scorpio 4 | 3 Sagittarius 1 | 15 Capricorn 0 |
| Venus | 13 Sagittarius 25 | 23 Libra 27 | 0 Pisces 38 |
| Mars | 16 Cancer 21 | 27 Scorpio 58 | 6 Cancer 19 |
| Jupiter | 1 Capricorn 2 | 25 Cancer 0 | 15 Capricorn 4 |
| Saturn | 13 Capricorn 52 | 25 Pisces 39 | 20 Capricorn 25 |
| Uranus | 25 Leo 26 | 0 Gemini 15 | 25 Leo 16 |
| Neptune | 8 Scorpio 53 | 29 Pisces 46 | 10 Scorpio 55 |
| Pluto | 7 Virgo 45 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 7 Virgo 56 |
| Rahu | 12 Virgo 32 | 15 Pisces 21 | 9 Virgo 5 |
| Ketu | 12 Pisces 32 | 15 Virgo 21 | 9 Pisces 5 |
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