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Takuya Yokota

横田拓也 / よこた たくや

Japanese social activist and public advocate

August 23, 1968 (age 57) ・ Tokyo, Japan

  • From Tokyo
  • Social Activist

My Take

Honestly, Takuya Yokota isn't the glossy showbiz type I usually find myself writing about, and that's exactly why he stopped me in my tracks. Born in Tokyo back in 1968, he's spent his life as a social activist rather than chasing a spotlight, and there's something quietly humbling about that. I picture a Virgo-born, methodical sort of guy with real steel under the calm, the kind who doesn't shout to be heard. He just shows up, says the thing that needs saying, and keeps walking forward without breaking. As someone who's pretty good at coasting through life, I find that brand of stubborn, principled persistence genuinely moving. People who advocate without theatrics tend to land harder, and his words feel like they'd sit heavy in your chest long after he's done talking.

Overview

Takuya Yokota is a Japanese social activist born on August 23, 1968 in Tokyo. He attended Seigakuin High School and went on to graduate from Dokkyo University. He is recognized for his sustained advocacy work and his commitment to raising public awareness on social issues. Personal details such as his agency affiliation, debut, and family information are not publicly disclosed.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Takuya Yokota
Name (Japanese)
横田拓也
Reading
よこた たくや
Born
August 23, 1968 (age 57)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Virgo / Monkey (申)
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Occupation
Social Activist

2. Background

High school
Seigakuin High School
University
Dokkyo University

4. Personality

Motto

Private

Frequently asked questions

When was Takuya Yokota born?

Born August 23, 1968 (age 57).

Where is Takuya Yokota from?

Takuya Yokota is from Tokyo, Japan.

What does Takuya Yokota do?

Takuya Yokota works as Social Activist.

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • From Tokyo
  • Social Activist
Last updated
2026-06-02

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.