Takashi Tachibana (journalist)

Takashi Tachibana (立花 隆) was a Japanese journalist. He was known for his articles on Japanese social problems.

History
Tachibana graduated from the University of Tokyo, majoring in French literature. At one point he served in the magazine Bungeishunjū, however, he only worked there for two years, quitting after being assigned to write articles about professional baseball. He returned to school at Tokyo University, during which time he wrote numerous nonfiction articles for the magazine Shokun!. Among the articles were ones on topics such as the Scientific Revolution, space travel, and crude oil. Because of his numerous works and essays, he was dubbed an "intellectual giant" by many in Japan.

He voiced Seiya Tsukishima in Whisper of the Heart.

Death
Tachibana died April 30, 2021, due to acute coronary syndrome. His family made the announcement of his death on June 23, 2021.

Notable issues

 * Tanaka Kakuei Kenkyu (田中角栄研究): 1974
 * Lockheed Saiban to Sono Jidai (ロッキード裁判とその時代): 1981 to 1985
 * Nihon Kyōsantō no Kenkyū (日本共産党の研究): 1978
 * Nou wo Kiwameru (脳を究める): 1996
 * Tennou to Toudai, Dai Nippon Teikoku no sei to shi (天皇と東大 大日本帝国の生と死)