Sakana-kun
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August 6, 1975
Sakana-kun | |
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 Sakana-kun in 2014 | |
| Born | Masayuki Miyazawa August 6, 1975 |
| Occupation(s) | illustrator, ichthyologist, TV personality |
| Known for | marine education |
Sakana-kun (Fish Guy) is a Japanese illustrator, ichthyologist and television personality. Largely self-taught, he is based in Chiba Prefecture. His trademark is wearing a boxfish cap and a jacket adorned with fish.[1]
In 2011, he was a visiting associate professor at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and was working with the Japanese government to promote fish consumption, trying to boost the sagging fisheries industry.[2]
Sakana-kun testified at the Research Committee on International Economy and Foreign Affairs during a February 12, 2020 House of Councillors committee session, discussing the changing fish habitat due to environmental problems, at the session dedicated to marine resource management and protection. As headgear is not normally allowed in the upper house, Sakana-kun was given special permission to wear his trademark boxfish cap during the testimony.[3]
In 2022, Shuichi Okita’s film “The Fish Tale” was released, based on Sakana-kun's autobiography. The film has been described as “a heartwarming story about a lovable outsider”, reflecting Sakana-kun's non-mainstream life.[4]
He is the son of Goro Miyazawa, a 9-dan professional Go player.[5]