(December 6, 1959 – July 11, 2015)
The 4th President of Nintendo, as well as the CEO of Nintendo of America. Nintendo DS and Wii were developed under his direction.
Also known as a programmer at HAL Laboratory, he took part in the development of Balloon Fight, Mother 2 and assisted in the programming of many other Nintendo games.
Died from complications from a bile duct growth at the age of 55.