Yoshio Akioka Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Yoshio Akioka (1920-1997) was a Japanese industrial designer, painter, author, and educator who questioned mass production and consumption. He championed 'design for living' by promoting craft and manual work across Japan, initiating various workshops and exhibitions. Active mainly during the 1970s and 80s, he led the design movement group Mono-Mono. Akioka held teaching positions at several institutions, including Tohoku Institute of Technology and Kyoritsu Women's University, and contributed to the appreciation of handmade crafts through his writing and projects.

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Meaning of the name - Yoshio

righteousness, generosity

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April 29, 1920 Facts

Generation Group

Yoshio Akioka belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Educated At: Tohoku Institute of Technology | Kyoritsu Women's University

Occupation: Industrial designer | Painter | Writer | Educator

Employers: Tohoku Institute of Technology | Kyoritsu Women's University

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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.