The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun
Kyocera Honorary Chairperson Inamori dies at 90
Kyocera Corp. founder and Chairman Emeritus Kazuo Inamori passed away on Aug. 24 of old age, the electronics maker said Tuesday. He was 90.
e funeral was held with close family members in attendance. A ceremony will be held at a later date.
Born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Inamori was known as an iconic entrepreneur of postwar Japan who established DDI Corp. (now KDDI Corp.) and helped rebuild the bankrupt Japan Airlines Co.
He also devoted his life to cultivating business managers, science and culture. (Aug. 31)