Kawakatsu

Kawakatsu is a Japanese surname. It may refer to:

• Kawakatsu (clan): A clan that claimed descent from the ancient Qin dynasty of China, said to have immigrated to Japan during the reign of Emperor Yuryaku in the 5th century. Members of this clan are associated with the Hata clan. They are particularly linked to the Koryu-ji Temple in Kyoto.

• Kawakatsu Heita (川勝 平太): The current governor of Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan. He is an economist and former professor at the University of Shizuoka.

• Kawakatsu Hirotaka (川勝 博孝): A Japanese sociologist specializing in the history of technology and material culture.

• Other individuals: Various other individuals may also bear this surname, particularly in regions of Japan where the name is more common. Genealogical records or local directories might provide more specific information.

The name "Kawakatsu" itself, written as 川勝 in Japanese, translates literally as "river victory" or "river win".