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6/14/2025, 3:26:40 PM
>On August 28, 2013, Kyoto University held a ceremony to honor two of Japan’s most influential business leaders with the prestigious title of Honorary Fellow: Kazuo Inamori, founder of Kyocera and the Inamori Foundation, and Hiroshi Yamauchi, the former president and long-time chairman of Nintendo.
>But while Inamori attended the ceremony in person to accept the award, Yamauchi — one of the most transformative figures in video game history — did not.
>Instead, Satoru Iwata, then president and CEO of Nintendo, stood quietly in his place. Iwata, known for his humility and deep respect for those who came before him, accepted the honor on Yamauchi’s behalf. His presence was dignified, but his absence spoke volumes.
>Just three weeks later, on September 19, 2013, Hiroshi Yamauchi passed away at the age of 85.
Genuinely depressing.
>But while Inamori attended the ceremony in person to accept the award, Yamauchi — one of the most transformative figures in video game history — did not.
>Instead, Satoru Iwata, then president and CEO of Nintendo, stood quietly in his place. Iwata, known for his humility and deep respect for those who came before him, accepted the honor on Yamauchi’s behalf. His presence was dignified, but his absence spoke volumes.
>Just three weeks later, on September 19, 2013, Hiroshi Yamauchi passed away at the age of 85.
Genuinely depressing.
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