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Motohiko Kōno. Japanese film critic and music producer. Born November 26, 1932 in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Died August 11, 1991. Graduated from Waseda University Faculty of Letters in 1956 and joined Nippon Columbia where he worked as a director. After leaving Nippon Columbia, he went to the USA. After returning to Japan he was transferred from Japan Crown to Warner Pioneer (now Warner Music Japan), and after leaving the company changed to a freelance producer.