Takashi Nagai, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Takashi Nagai

Japanese physician, writer, diarist; Roman Catholic convert

Date of Birth: 03-Feb-1908

Place of Birth: Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Date of Death: 01-May-1951

Profession: writer, physician, radiologist, diarist

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Takashi Nagai (?? ?, Nagai Takashi, 3 February 1908, Matsue – 1 May 1951, Nagasaki) was a Catholic physician specializing in radiology, an author, and a survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.
His subsequent life of prayer and service earned him the affectionate title "saint of Urakami," and he has subsequently been honoured with the title of Servant of God, the first step towards Catholic sainthood.