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My Take
Honestly, the first thing that hits you with Tadashi Hattori is the sheer span of the man — born in 1908, died in 2008, a full century on this planet, and he spent most of it making music. That's not a career, that's a geological era. A Keio University-educated composer from Tokyo who quietly shaped the Japanese music scene across the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and Heisei eras without ever seeming to run out of steam. The Purple Ribbon Medal in 1978 confirmed what the industry already knew: this was someone whose contributions the country genuinely owed a debt to. I find myself less interested in any single song or score and more just… stunned by the durability. A century of living, and he spent it doing the thing. That kind of quiet, long-game dedication is rarer than any award.
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Overview
Tadashi Hattori (1908–2008) was a Japanese composer born in Tokyo who lived to the age of 100, spanning the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and Heisei eras. He studied at Keio University and established himself as a significant figure in Japan's twentieth-century music scene. In 1978 he was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon (Shiju-hosho), a national honor recognizing distinguished contributions to arts and sciences.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tadashi Hattori
- Name (Japanese)
- 服部正
- Reading
- はっとり ただし
- Born
- March 17, 1908 – August 2, 2008
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Occupation
- Composer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- Keio University
Awards & achievements
- 1978 — Medal with Purple Ribbon (Shiju-hosho)
3. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9C%8D%E9%83%A8%E6%AD%A3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3513692
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Tadashi Hattori born?
Tadashi Hattori was born on March 17, 1908.
When did Tadashi Hattori die?
Tadashi Hattori died on August 2, 2008, aged 100.
Where was Tadashi Hattori from?
Tadashi Hattori was from Tokyo, Japan.
What did Tadashi Hattori do?
Tadashi Hattori worked as Composer.
Where did Tadashi Hattori study?
Tadashi Hattori attended Keio University.
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