Akihiro Matsuura
Born: July 15, 1949
- Kodokan Judo 8th Dan
- Graduated from Doshisha University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering
- Graduated from Meiji School of Oriental Medicine, Departments of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Judo Therapy
- Councilor, Osaka Judo Federation
- Former Advisor, Osaka Judo Federation
- Former Head of the Judo Committee, Osaka Judo Therapists Association
- Board Member, East Osaka Judo Federation
- President, NPO Osaka International Judo Friendship Association (KIWI CLUB OSAKA)
- Executive Board Member, Doshisha University Judo Club Supporters’ Association
- Former National Coach of the New Zealand Judo Team
- Honorary Member, Judo New Zealand
- Honorary Lifetime Member, North Harbour Judo Club, New Zealand
- Honorary Citizen of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France
- Honorary Head Instructor, Iraklis (Heracles) Judo Club, Greece
