1 January 1956, Isahaya, Japan Birth Name Koji Hashimoto Height 5' 10" (1.78 m) Trivia His name Yakusho (a Japanese word meaning "public office") originates from the fact that he worked at Chiyoda Ward Office of Tokyo before starting his acting career. Frequently cast by director Kiyoshi Kurosawa; he is one of his favorite actors.
