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He starred on TV in “Nash Bridges” and “The Man in the High Castle.”

He was one of the last players from the Negro Leagues to rise to the Majors.

He was also known for his starring role in “The Human Condition” trilogy.

Suzuki helped turn the company whose name he shared into a global competitor.

Nakayama enjoyed the success of 29 straight top-10 hit singles across two decades.

Posthumus played on courts around the world, including in Japan and the U.S.

Umezu created iconic series like “The Drifting Classroom” and “My Name is Shingo.”

Malone played with all-time greats like Ron Carter, Sonny Rollins, and Diana Krall.

Endo’s discoveries led to the creation of cholesterol-fighting statin drugs.

Tarō was one of the largest wrestlers to ever compete in sumo, winning 11 championships.