Photo: Peter Porai-Koshits / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Tomokazu Harimoto fascinates me as a study in raw talent meeting relentless drive. Born in Sendai in 2003 to Chinese parents and naturalized as Japanese in 2014, he was already a world junior champion before most kids finish school, and climbing to No. 2 in the ITTF rankings is no accident. His famous roar divided fans, but I read it as the genuine intensity of a young athlete throwing himself at the very top of his sport. The counter-attacking game he plays from that lean 178 cm frame is a joy to watch. He still has room to grow, and I want to see him reach the absolute summit.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tomokazu Harimoto
- Name (Japanese)
- 張本智和
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- June 27, 2003 (age 23)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 178 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- table tennis player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Kita Ward Inatsuki Junior High School
- University
- Nihon University High School
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tomokazu Harimoto born?
Born June 27, 2003 (age 23).
Where is Tomokazu Harimoto from?
Tomokazu Harimoto is from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
What does Tomokazu Harimoto do?
Tomokazu Harimoto works as table tennis player.
How tall is Tomokazu Harimoto?
Tomokazu Harimoto is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.