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List of people from Iwate

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The following are prominent people who were born, raised, have lived for a significant period in Iwate Prefecture or have otherwise had a significant impact.

Native Emishi and opponents

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Abe family and opponents

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Fujiwara family and opponents

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Buddhist leaders

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  • Gyoki Founder of Shoboji in Oshu City.
  • Jakucho Setouchi (1922- ) Head priest at Tendai-ji, author and speaker.

Captains of science and industry

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  • Takano Chōei (1804–50) Dutch scholar, physician, writer, translator and dissident.
  • Takatō Ōshima (1826-1901) made the first Western-style blast furnace and cannons in Hashino town, Kamaishi city, Japan.

Military leaders

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Political leaders

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Writers

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Singer

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