Famous People with Name Satoru

Satoru Kobayashi            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Satoru Kobayashi: professional Go player.Satoru Kobayashi is a professional Go player who plays for the Japanese Nihon Ki-in. His rank is 9 dan, and he is known for his pincer style. He has one brother and sister who are also professionals, Chizu Kobayashi and Kenji Kobayashi.In the beginning of 2001, Kobayashi was suspended by the Nihon Ki-in. He had accidentally injured his Chunlan Cup opponent Ryu Shikun while they were drinking at a bar, by gesturing with his hand while it held a brandy glass, breaking the glass, gashing Ryu Shikun's cheek and his own hand. Kobayashi offered to retire from Go, but the Nihon Ki-in set that offer aside. The Chinese and Koreans both pled for clemency toward him; the suspension was shortened from a year to 8 months, and Kobayashi was allowed to play in September.

Satoru Ienishi            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Satoru Ienishi: a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kyoto Prefecture, he was elected for the first time in 1996.

Satoru Asari            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Satoru Asari: is a Japanese former footballer who played for F.C. Tokyo.

Satoru Hayashi            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Satoru Hayashi: is a Japanese football player currently playing for Shonan Bellmare.

Satoru Noda            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Satoru Noda: is a former Japanese football player.