Kazuro Watanabe

Not to be confused with Kazuo Watanabe.

Kazurō Watanabe (渡辺 和郎, Watanabe Kazurō, born May 1, 1955) is a Japanese amateur astronomer and prolific discoverer of minor planets.^[2] He was born in Hokkaidō, Japan and is a member of the Astronomical Society of Japan as well as of the Oriental Astronomical Association.

Minor planets discovered: 671 ^[1]

see § List of discovered minor planets

Through publications and the direction of junior associates, this asteroid hunter has been responsible for the discovery of nearly 700 asteroids.^[1] He is the author or the co-author of the Japanese publications Asteroid Hunter (小惑星ハンター), Celestial Body Photography Manual (天体写真マニュアル), The Celestial Sky of Our Dreams (僕らの夢の星空), as well as others. He also is a frequent contributor to the Japanese periodical Monthly Astronomical Guide (月刊天文ガイド).

The minor planet 4155 Watanabe has been named in his honor.^[2]

Discoveries

Names of some asteroids

See also: Meanings of asteroid names

• Mamiya (間宮, 12127) – Named after the famous Edo-period detective, Mamiya Rinzō.
• Tentaikojo (天体工場, 12713) – Named after the museum of that name in Sapporo.

List of discovered asteroids

See also: Category:Discoveries by Kazuro Watanabe

Kazuro Watanabe is credited by the Minor Planet Center with the discovery of 671 minor planets made between 1987 and 2000.^[1]

Some of his discoveries include (in alphabetical order) the minor planets 4263 Abashiri (Florian asteroid), 4585 Ainonai, 46610 Bésixdouze, 5331 Erimomisaki, 3915 Fukushima, 5474 Gingasen (Vestian binary), 9971 Ishihara, 11949 Kagayayutaka, 5481 Kiuchi, 6498 Ko (slow rotator), 6500 Kodaira (a Mars-crosser), 6980 Kyusakamoto (Koronian asteroid), 4607 Seilandfarm (rare-type binary), 5357 Sekiguchi and 5692 Shirao.

3867 Shiretoko	16 April 1988	list [A]
3915 Fukushima	15 August 1988	list [A]
4042 Okhotsk	15 January 1989	list [B]
4126 Mashu	19 January 1988	list [B]
4263 Abashiri	7 September 1989	list [A]
4459 Nusamaibashi	30 January 1990	list [C]
4460 Bihoro	28 February 1990	list [B]
4491 Otaru	7 September 1988	list [B]
4497 Taguchi	4 January 1989	list [B]
4508 Takatsuki	27 March 1990	list [B]
4547 Massachusetts	16 May 1990	list [B]
4557 Mika	14 December 1987	list [A]
4584 Akan	16 March 1990	list [C]
4585 Ainonai	16 May 1990	list [B]
4607 Seilandfarm	25 November 1987	list [B]
4613 Mamoru	22 July 1990	list
4641 Ayako	30 August 1990	list [B]
4644 Oumu	16 September 1990	list [D]
4645 Tentaikojo	16 September 1990	list [E]
4676 Uedaseiji	16 September 1990	list [E]
4677 Hiroshi	26 September 1990	list [D]
4712 Iwaizumi	25 August 1989	list [B]
4714 Toyohiro	29 September 1989	list [E]
4718 Araki	13 November 1990	list [E]
4743 Kikuchi	16 February 1988	list [E]

4746 Doi	9 October 1989	list [D]
4750 Mukai	15 December 1990	list [E]
4771 Hayashi	7 September 1989	list [A]
4773 Hayakawa	17 November 1989	list [B]
4795 Kihara	7 February 1989	list [D]
4839 Daisetsuzan	25 August 1989	list [B]
4845 Tsubetsu	5 March 1991	list [B]
4905 Hiromi	15 May 1991	list [D]
4971 Hoshinohiroba	30 January 1989	list [E]
4973 Showa	18 March 1990	list [B]
4975 Dohmoto	16 September 1990	list [E]
4976 Choukyongchol	9 August 1991	list
5059 Saroma	11 January 1988	list [B]
5064 Tanchozuru	16 March 1990	list [C]
5069 Tokeidai	16 August 1991	list
5117 Mokotoyama	8 April 1988	list [B]
5121 Numazawa	15 January 1989	list [A]
5174 Okugi	16 April 1988	list [A]
5180 Ohno	6 April 1989	list [E]
5187 Domon	15 October 1990	list [B]
5192 Yabuki	4 February 1991	list [E]
5213 Takahashi	18 March 1990	list [B]
5214 Oozora	13 November 1990	list [D]
5215 Tsurui	9 January 1991	list [C]
5291 Yuuko	20 December 1990	list [C]

5293 Bentengahama	23 January 1991	list [C]
5294 Onnetoh	3 February 1991	list [B]
5331 Erimomisaki	27 January 1990	list [B]
5356 Neagari	21 March 1991	list [B]
5357 Sekiguchi	2 March 1992	list [E]
5372 Bikki	29 November 1987	list [B]
5374 Hokutosei	4 January 1989	list [A]
5404 Uemura	15 March 1991	list [B]
5474 Gingasen	3 December 1988	list [E]
5481 Kiuchi	15 February 1990	list [B]
5557 Chimikeppuko	7 February 1989	list [B]
5580 Sharidake	10 September 1988	list [B]
5603 Rausudake	5 February 1992	list [B]
5631 Sekihokutouge	20 March 1993	list [B]
5648 Axius	11 November 1990	list [B]
5679 Akkado	2 November 1989	list [B]
5686 Chiyonoura	20 December 1990	list [C]
5692 Shirao	23 March 1992	list [B]
5734 Noguchi	15 January 1989	list [B]
5750 Kandatai	11 April 1991	list [D]
5753 Yoshidatadahiko	4 March 1992	list [B]
5847 Wakiya	18 December 1989	list [B]
5848 Harutoriko	30 January 1990	list [C]
5850 Masaharu	8 December 1990	list [B]
5868 Ohta	13 October 1988	list [B]

5875 Kuga	5 December 1989	list [B]
5970 Ohdohrikouen	13 May 1991	list
5975 Otakemayumi	21 September 1992	list [B]
5978 Kaminokuni	16 November 1992	list [B]
6020 Miyamoto	30 September 1991	list [B]
6022 Jyuro	26 October 1992	list [B]
6023 Tsuyashima	26 October 1992	list [B]
6049 Toda	2 November 1991	list [D]
6052 Junichi	9 February 1992	list [B]
6091 Mitsuru	28 February 1990	list [B]
6093 Makoto	30 August 1990	list [B]
6097 Koishikawa	29 October 1991	list [B]
6098 Mutojunkyu	31 October 1991	list [C]
6104 Takao	16 April 1993	list [B]
6140 Kubokawa	6 January 1992	list [B]
6144 Kondojiro	14 March 1994	list [B]
6193 Manabe	18 August 1990	list [B]
6195 Nukariya	13 November 1990	list [B]
6200 Hachinohe	16 April 1993	list [B]
6201 Ichiroshimizu	16 April 1993	list [B]
6208 Wakata	3 December 1988	list [B]
6210 Hyunseop	14 January 1991	list [C]
6246 Komurotoru	13 November 1990	list [E]
6247 Amanogawa	21 November 1990	list [B]
6274 Taizaburo	23 March 1992	list [B]

6323 Karoji	14 February 1991	list [B]
6330 Koen	23 March 1992	list [B]
6337 Shiota	26 October 1992	list [B]
6338 Isaosato	26 October 1992	list [B]
6340 Kathmandu	15 October 1993	list [B]
6345 Hideo	5 January 1994	list [B]
6381 Toyama	21 February 1988	list [E]
6389 Ogawa	21 January 1990	list [B]
6390 Hirabayashi	26 January 1990	list [B]
6408 Saijo	28 October 1992	list [B]
6412 Kaifu	15 October 1993	list [B]
6413 Iye	15 October 1993	list [B]
6424 Ando	14 March 1994	list [B]
6459 Hidesan	28 October 1992	list [B]
6463 Isoda	13 January 1994	list [B]
6496 Kazuko	19 October 1992	list [B]
6498 Ko	26 October 1992	list [B]
6500 Kodaira	15 March 1993	list [B]
6526 Matogawa	1 October 1992	list [B]
6558 Norizuki	14 April 1991	list [B]
6562 Takoyaki	9 November 1991	list [A]
6565 Reiji	23 March 1992	list [B]
6567 Shigemasa	16 November 1992	list [B]
6570 Tomohiro	6 May 1994	list [B]
6599 Tsuko	8 August 1988	list [B]

6607 Matsushima	29 October 1991	list [B]
6637 Inoue	3 December 1988	list [B]
6644 Jugaku	5 January 1991	list [D]
6650 Morimoto	7 September 1991	list [B]
6656 Yokota	23 March 1992	list [B]
6658 Akiraabe	18 November 1992	list [B]
6669 Obi	5 May 1994	list [B]
6707 Shigeru	13 November 1988	list [A]
6722 Bunichi	23 January 1991	list [B]
6737 Okabayashi	15 March 1993	list [B]
6738 Tanabe	20 March 1993	list [B]
6741 Liyuan	31 March 1994	list [B]
6742 Biandepei	8 April 1994	list [B]
6743 Liu	8 April 1994	list [B]
6744 Komoda	6 May 1994	list [B]
6745 Nishiyama	7 May 1994	list [B]
6778 Tosamakoto	4 October 1989	list [D]
6832 Kawabata	23 March 1992	list [B]
6867 Kuwano	28 March 1992	list [B]
6869 Funada	2 May 1992	list [B]
6873 Tasaka	21 April 1993	list [B]
6878 Isamu	2 October 1994	list [B]
6905 Miyazaki	15 October 1990	list [B]
6908 Kunimoto	24 November 1990	list [B]
6913 Yukawa	31 October 1991	list [B]

6919 Tomonaga	16 April 1993	list [B]
6920 Esaki	14 May 1993	list [B]
6924 Fukui	8 October 1993	list [B]
6927 Tonegawa	2 October 1994	list [B]
6931 Kenzaburo	4 November 1994	list [B]
6964 Kunihiko	15 October 1990	list [B]
6978 Hironaka	12 September 1993	list [B]
6979 Shigefumi	12 September 1993	list [B]
6980 Kyusakamoto	16 September 1993	list [B]
7035 Gomi	28 January 1995	list [B]
7122 Iwasaki	12 March 1989	list [B]
7128 Misawa	30 September 1991	list [B]
7133 Kasahara	15 October 1993	list [B]
7176 Kuniji	1 December 1989	list [B]
7186 Tomioka	26 December 1991	list [B]
7188 Yoshii	23 September 1992	list [B]
7189 Kuniko	28 September 1992	list [B]
7192 Cieletespace	12 September 1993	list [B]
7193 Yamaoka	19 September 1993	list [B]
7241 Kuroda	11 November 1990	list [B]
7242 Okyudo	11 November 1990	list [B]
7250 Kinoshita	23 September 1992	list [B]
7251 Kuwabara	30 September 1992	list [B]
7254 Kuratani	15 October 1993	list [B]
7293 Kazuyuki	23 March 1992	list [B]

7305 Ossakajusto	8 February 1994	list [B]
7342 Uchinoura	23 March 1992	list [B]
7365 Sejong	18 August 1996	list
7418 Akasegawa	11 March 1991	list [E]
7430 Kogure	23 January 1993	list [B]
7435 Sagamihara	8 February 1994	list [B]
7436 Kuroiwa	8 February 1994	list [B]
7442 Inouehideo	20 September 1995	list [B]
7475 Kaizuka	28 October 1992	list [B]
7483 Sekitakakazu	1 November 1994	list [B]
7530 Mizusawa	15 April 1994	list [B]
7572 Znokai	23 September 1989	list [B]
7590 Aterui	26 October 1992	list [B]
7596 Yumi	10 April 1993	list [B]
7664 Namahage	2 October 1994	list [B]
7674 Kasuga	15 November 1995	list [B]
7766 Jododaira	23 January 1991	list [B]
(7773) 1992 FS	23 March 1992	list [B]
(7774) 1992 UU2	19 October 1992	list [B]
7826 Kinugasa	2 November 1991	list [D]
7828 Noriyositosi	28 September 1992	list [A]
7842 Ishitsuka	1 December 1994	list [B]
7890 Yasuofukui	2 October 1994	list [B]
7954 Kitao	19 September 1993	list [B]
7965 Katsuhiko	17 January 1996	list [B]

8011 Saijokeiichi	29 November 1989	list [B]
8036 Maehara	26 October 1992	list [B]
8040 Utsumikazuhiko	16 September 1993	list [B]
8087 Kazutaka	29 November 1989	list [B]
8097 Yamanishi	12 September 1993	list [B]
8098 Miyamotoatsushi	19 September 1993	list [B]
8156 Tsukada	13 October 1988	list [B]
8159 Fukuoka	24 January 1990	list [B]
8167 Ishii	14 February 1991	list [B]
8182 Akita	1 October 1992	list [A]
8194 Satake	16 September 1993	list [B]
8202 Gooley	11 February 1994	list [B]
8204 Takabatake	8 April 1994	list [B]
8231 Tetsujiyamada	6 October 1997	list [B]
8274 Soejima	15 October 1990	list [B]
8286 Kouji	8 March 1992	list [B]
8294 Takayuki	26 October 1992	list [B]
8295 Toshifukushima	26 October 1992	list [B]
8296 Miyama	13 January 1993	list [B]
8314 Tsuji	25 October 1997	list [B]
8377 Elmerreese	23 September 1992	list [B]
8393 Tetsumasakamoto	15 October 1993	list [B]
8406 Iwaokusano	20 April 1995	list [B]
8417 Lancetaylor	7 November 1996	list [B]
8493 Yachibozu	30 January 1990	list [C]

8500 Hori	10 October 1990	list [B]
8503 Masakatsu	21 November 1990	list [B]
8526 Takeuchiyukou	23 September 1992	list [B]
8527 Katayama	28 September 1992	list [B]
8529 Sinzi	19 October 1992	list [B]
8531 Mineosaito	16 November 1992	list [B]
8546 Kenmotsu	13 January 1994	list [B]
8548 Sumizihara	14 March 1994	list [B]
8553 Bradsmith	20 April 1995	list [B]
8560 Tsubaki	20 September 1995	list [B]
8575 Seishitakeuchi	7 November 1996	list [B]
8577 Choseikomori	7 November 1996	list [B]
8660 Sano	15 October 1990	list [B]
8693 Matsuki	16 November 1992	list [B]
8712 Suzuko	2 October 1994	list [B]
8713 Azusa	26 January 1995	list [B]
8728 Mimatsu	7 November 1996	list [B]
8824 Genta	18 January 1988	list [C]
8874 Showashinzan	26 October 1992	list [B]
8882 Sakaetamura	10 January 1994	list [B]
8891 Irokawa	1 September 1994	list [B]
8895 Nha	21 August 1995	list
9067 Katsuno	16 April 1993	list [B]
9074 Yosukeyoshida	31 March 1994	list [B]
9080 Takayanagi	2 October 1994	list [B]

9088 Maki	20 September 1995	list [B]
9090 Chirotenmondai	28 October 1995	list [B]
9206 Yanaikeizo	1 September 1994	list [B]
9208 Takanotoshi	2 October 1994	list [B]
9215 Taiyonoto	28 October 1995	list [B]
9229 Matsuda	20 February 1996	list [B]
9333 Hiraimasa	15 October 1990	list [B]
9362 Miyajima	23 March 1992	list [B]
9375 Omodaka	16 April 1993	list [B]
9382 Mihonoseki	11 October 1993	list [B]
9573 Matsumotomas	16 October 1988	list [B]
9599 Onotomoko	29 October 1991	list [B]
9602 Oya	31 October 1991	list [E]
9632 Sudo	15 October 1993	list [B]
9642 Takatahiro	1 September 1994	list [B]
9842 Funakoshi	15 January 1989	list [B]
9845 Okamuraosamu	27 March 1990	list [B]
9851 Sakamoto	24 October 1990	list [B]
9869 Yadoumaru	9 February 1992	list [B]
9871 Jeon	28 February 1992	list [E]
9967 Awanoyumi	31 March 1992	list [B]
9971 Ishihara	16 April 1993	list [B]
9975 Takimotokoso	12 September 1993	list [B]
10092 Sasaki	15 November 1990	list [B]
10117 Tanikawa	1 October 1992	list [A]

10138 Ohtanihiroshi	16 September 1993	list [B]
10146 Mukaitadashi	8 February 1994	list [B]
10155 Numaguti	4 November 1994	list [B]
10182 Junkobiwaki	20 March 1996	list [B]
10301 Kataoka	30 March 1989	list [B]
10304 Iwaki	30 September 1989	list [B]
10319 Toshiharu	11 October 1990	list [D]
10322 Mayuminarita	11 November 1990	list [B]
10326 Kuragano	21 November 1990	list [B]
10351 Seiichisato	23 September 1992	list [B]
10352 Kawamura	26 October 1992	list [B]
10355 Kojiroharada	15 March 1993	list [B]
10366 Shozosato	24 November 1994	list [B]
10546 Nakanomakoto	28 March 1992	list [B]
10555 Tagaharue	16 April 1993	list [B]
10559 Yukihisa	16 September 1993	list [B]
10560 Michinari	8 October 1993	list [B]
10561 Shimizumasahiro	15 October 1993	list [B]
10569 Kinoshitamasao	8 April 1994	list [B]
10570 Shibayasuo	8 April 1994	list [B]
10608 Mameta	7 November 1996	list [B]
10616 Inouetakeshi	25 October 1997	list [B]
10760 Ozeki	15 October 1990	list [B]
10767 Toyomasu	22 October 1990	list [B]
10802 Masamifuruya	28 October 1992	list [B]

10805 Iwano	18 November 1992	list [B]
10821 Kimuratakeshi	16 September 1993	list [B]
10822 Yasunori	16 September 1993	list [B]
10823 Sakaguchi	16 September 1993	list [B]
10827 Doikazunori	11 October 1993	list [B]
10882 Shinonaga	3 November 1996	list [B]
10884 Tsuboimasaki	7 November 1996	list [B]
10885 Horimasato	7 November 1996	list [B]
11072 Hiraoka	3 April 1992	list [B]
11074 Kuniwake	23 September 1992	list [B]
11079 Mitsunori	13 January 1993	list [B]
11086 Nagatayuji	11 October 1993	list [B]
11087 Yamasakimakoto	15 October 1993	list [B]
11099 Sonodamasaki	20 April 1995	list [B]
11280 Sakurai	9 October 1989	list [A]
11282 Hanakusa	30 October 1989	list [B]
11316 Fuchitatsuo	5 October 1994	list [B]
11323 Nasu	21 August 1995	list [B]
11324 Hayamizu	30 August 1995	list [B]
11492 Shimose	13 November 1988	list [B]
11494 Hibiki	2 November 1988	list [A]
11495 Fukunaga	3 December 1988	list [B]
11545 Hashimoto	26 October 1992	list [B]
11546 Miyoshimachi	28 October 1992	list [A]
11579 Tsujitsuka	6 May 1994	list [B]

11593 Uchikawa	20 April 1995	list [B]
11615 Naoya	13 January 1996	list [B]
11664 Kashiwagi	4 April 1997	list [B]
11860 Uedasatoshi	16 October 1988	list [B]
11873 Kokuseibi	30 November 1989	list [C]
11915 Nishiinoue	23 September 1992	list [B]
11921 Mitamasahiro	26 October 1992	list [B]
11928 Akimotohiro	23 January 1993	list [B]
11929 Uchino	23 January 1993	list [B]
11933 Himuka	15 March 1993	list [B]
11949 Kagayayutaka	19 September 1993	list [B]
11959 Okunokeno	13 April 1994	list [B]
11978 Makotomasako	20 September 1995	list [B]
11987 Yonematsu	15 November 1995	list [B]
12012 Kitahiroshima	7 November 1996	list [B]
12013 Sibatahosimi	7 November 1996	list [B]
12047 Hideomitani	3 April 1997	list [B]
12127 Mamiya	9 September 1999	list
12262 Nishio	21 October 1989	list [B]
12278 Kisohinoki	21 November 1990	list [B]
12326 Shirasaki	21 September 1992	list [B]
12357 Toyako	16 September 1993	list [B]
12362 Mumuryk	15 October 1993	list [B]
12383 Eboshi	2 October 1994	list [B]
12387 Tomokofujiwara	28 October 1994	list [B]

12388 Kikunokai	1 November 1994	list [B]
12391 Ecoadachi	26 November 1994	list [B]
12411 Tannokayo	20 September 1995	list [B]
12412 Muchisachie	20 September 1995	list [B]
12415 Wakatatakayo	22 September 1995	list [B]
12435 Sudachi	17 January 1996	list [B]
12440 Koshigayaboshi	11 February 1996	list [B]
12734 Haruna	29 October 1991	list [D]
12746 Yumeginga	16 November 1992	list [A]
12751 Kamihayashi	15 March 1993	list [B]
12769 Kandakurenai	18 March 1994	list [B]
12771 Kimshin	5 April 1994	list [B]
12787 Abetadashi	20 September 1995	list [B]
12810 Okumiomote	17 January 1996	list [B]
13039 Awashima	27 March 1990	list [B]
13094 Shinshuueda	19 October 1992	list [B]
13140 Shinchukai	4 November 1994	list [B]
13156 Mannoucyo	20 September 1995	list [B]
13163 Koyamachuya	28 October 1995	list [B]
13198 Banpeiyu	27 February 1997	list [B]
(13407) 1999 TF4	4 October 1999	list
13540 Kazukitakahashi	29 October 1991	list [D]
13561 Kudogou	23 September 1992	list [A]
13564 Kodomomiraikan	19 October 1992	list [A]
13565 Yotakanashi	28 October 1992	list [B]

13567 Urabe	16 November 1992	list [B]
13576 Gotoyoshi	16 April 1993	list [B]
13577 Ukawa	16 April 1993	list [B]
13582 Tominari	15 October 1993	list [B]
13605 Nakamuraminoru	1 September 1994	list [B]
13608 Andosatoru	2 October 1994	list [B]
13627 Yukitamayo	15 November 1995	list [B]
13640 Ohtateruaki	12 April 1996	list [B]
13942 Shiratakihime	2 November 1989	list [B]
14004 Chikama	19 September 1993	list [B]
14006 Sakamotofumio	18 September 1993	list [B]
14010 Jomonaomori	16 October 1993	list [B]
(14027) 1994 TJ1	2 October 1994	list [B]
14028 Nakamurahiroshi	5 October 1994	list [B]
14031 Rozyo	26 November 1994	list [B]
14047 Kohichiro	18 November 1995	list [B]
14105 Nakadai	6 October 1997	list [B]
14401 Reikoyukawa	15 December 1990	list [B]
14426 Katotsuyoshi	29 October 1991	list [B]
14436 Morishita	23 March 1992	list [B]
14441 Atakanoseki	21 September 1992	list [A]
14443 Sekinenomatsu	1 October 1992	list [A]
(14445) 1992 UZ3	26 October 1992	list [B]
14447 Hosakakanai	2 November 1992	list [B]
14449 Myogizinzya	16 November 1992	list [B]

14469 Komatsuataka	12 September 1993	list [B]
14487 Sakaisakae	2 October 1994	list [B]
14491 Hitachiomiya	4 November 1994	list [B]
14492 Bistar	4 November 1994	list [B]
14499 Satotoshio	15 November 1995	list [B]
14555 Shinohara	1 November 1997	list [B]
14850 Nagashimacho	29 August 1989	list [B]
14853 Shimokawa	30 September 1989	list [B]
14888 Kanazawashi	30 September 1991	list [B]
14901 Hidatakayama	21 September 1992	list [A]
14911 Fukamatsu	15 September 1993	list [B]
14922 Ohyama	2 October 1994	list [B]
14925 Naoko	4 November 1994	list [B]
14926 Hoshide	4 November 1994	list [B]
14927 Satoshi	1 November 1994	list [B]
14981 Uenoiwakura	6 October 1997	list [B]
14998 Ogosemachi	1 November 1997	list [B]
15246 Kumeta	2 November 1989	list [B]
15248 Hidekazu	29 November 1989	list [B]
15250 Nishiyamahiro	28 February 1990	list [B]
15303 Hatoyamamachi	19 October 1992	list [B]
15316 Okagakimachi	20 April 1993	list [B]
(15330) 1993 TO	8 October 1993	list [B]
15351 Yamaguchimamoru	4 November 1994	list [B]
15716 Narahara	29 November 1989	list [D]

15718 Imokawa	30 January 1990	list [C]
15729 Yumikoitahana	16 October 1990	list [D]
15736 Hamanasu	8 December 1990	list [B]
15740 Hyakumangoku	15 March 1991	list [B]
15763 Nagakubo	26 October 1992	list [B]
(15786) 1993 RS	15 September 1993	list [B]
(15791) 1993 TM1	15 October 1993	list [B]
15805 Murakamitakehiko	8 April 1994	list [B]
15806 Kohei	15 April 1994	list [B]
15821 Iijimatatsushi	2 October 1994	list [B]
15843 Comcom	20 September 1995	list [B]
15856 Yanokoji	10 March 1996	list [B]
15857 Touji	10 March 1996	list [B]
15910 Shinkamigoto	6 October 1997	list [B]
15922 Masajisaito	1 November 1997	list [B]
16439 Yamehoshinokawa	30 January 1989	list [E]
16449 Kigoyama	29 September 1989	list [E]
16463 Nayoro	2 March 1990	list [B]
16466 Piyashiriyama	29 March 1990	list [B]
16507 Fuuren	24 October 1990	list [B]
16525 Shumarinaiko	14 February 1991	list [B]
16528 Terakado	2 April 1991	list [B]
16552 Sawamura	16 September 1991	list [B]
16555 Nagaomasami	31 October 1991	list [B]
16587 Nagamori	21 September 1992	list [B]

16594 Sorachi	26 October 1992	list [B]
16624 Hoshizawa	16 April 1993	list [B]
16625 Kunitsugu	20 April 1993	list [B]
16644 Otemaedaigaku	16 September 1993	list [B]
(16649) 1993 TY1	15 October 1993	list [B]
16650 Sakushingakuin	11 October 1993	list [B]
16671 Tago	13 January 1994	list [B]
16675 Torii	8 February 1994	list [B]
16680 Minamitanemachi	14 March 1994	list [B]
16713 Airashi	20 September 1995	list [B]
16718 Morikawa	30 October 1995	list [B]
16719 Mizokami	28 October 1995	list [B]
17462 Takahisa	22 October 1990	list [B]
17470 Mitsuhashi	19 January 1991	list [B]
17501 Tetsuro	23 March 1992	list [B]
17502 Manabeseiji	23 March 1992	list [B]
17516 Kogayukihito	28 October 1992	list [A]
17520 Hisayukiyoshio	23 January 1993	list [B]
17544 Kojiroishikawa	15 September 1993	list [B]
17546 Osadakentaro	19 September 1993	list [B]
17567 Hoshinoyakata	5 April 1994	list [B]
17603 Qoyllurwasi	20 September 1995	list [B]
17615 Takeomasaru	30 October 1995	list [B]
17617 Takimotoikuo	28 October 1995	list [B]
18399 Tentoumushi	17 November 1992	list [B]

18403 Atsuhirotaisei	13 January 1993	list [B]
18404 Kenichi	20 March 1993	list [B]
18418 Ujibe	15 October 1993	list [B]
18453 Nishiyamayukio	2 October 1994	list [B]
18467 Nagatatsu	22 September 1995	list [B]
18472 Hatada	12 November 1995	list [B]
18473 Kikuchijun	15 November 1995	list [B]
18524 Tagatoshihiro	6 November 1996	list [B]
18903 Matsuura	10 July 2000	list
18996 Torasan	4 September 2000	list
(19135) 1988 XQ	3 December 1988	list [B]
19159 Taenakano	10 October 1990	list [B]
19160 Chikayoshitomi	15 October 1990	list [B]
19165 Nariyuki	4 February 1991	list [B]
19228 Uemuraikuo	16 September 1993	list [B]
19230 Sugazi	11 October 1993	list [B]
19288 Egami	20 March 1996	list [B]
19303 Chinacyo	5 October 1996	list [B]
(19304) 1996 TQ1	5 October 1996	list [B]
19307 Hanayama	14 October 1996	list [B]
19313 Shibatakazunari	6 November 1996	list [B]
19314 Nakamuratetsu	7 November 1996	list [B]
(19315) 1996 VY8	7 November 1996	list [B]
19983 Inagekiyokazu	18 February 1990	list [C]
20019 Yukiotanaka	2 November 1991	list [D]

20038 Arasaki	26 October 1992	list [B]
20080 Maeharatorakichi	7 March 1994	list [B]
20096 Shiraishiakihiko	2 October 1994	list [B]
(20098) 1994 WC2	24 November 1994	list [B]
(20117) 1995 VN1	15 November 1995	list [B]
21015 Shigenari	16 October 1988	list [E]
21033 Akahirakiyozo	21 October 1989	list [B]
21035 Iwabu	1 January 1990	list [B]
21036 Nakamurayoshi	30 January 1990	list [C]
21117 Tashimaseizo	30 September 1992	list [B]
(21120) 1992 WP	16 November 1992	list [B]
21121 Andoshoeki	16 November 1992	list [B]
21161 Yamashitaharuo	15 October 1993	list [B]
(21182) 1994 EC2	12 March 1994	list [B]
(21187) 1994 FY	31 March 1994	list [B]
(21188) 1994 GN	5 April 1994	list [B]
21237 Suematsu	18 November 1995	list [B]
21292 Kanetakoichi	7 November 1996	list [B]
21293 Fujimototoyoshi	7 November 1996	list [B]
21294 Yamaguchiyuko	7 November 1996	list [B]
22346 Katsumatatakashi	28 September 1992	list [A]
22347 Mishinatakashi	30 September 1992	list [B]
22351 Yamashitatoshiki	19 October 1992	list [B]
22352 Fujiwarakenjiro	26 October 1992	list [B]
22355 Yahabananshozan	16 November 1992	list [B]

22394 Kondouakira	2 October 1994	list [B]
22395 Ourakenji	2 October 1994	list [B]
(22397) 1994 VV2	4 November 1994	list [B]
22409 Nagatohideaki	20 September 1995	list [B]
22416 Tanimotoyoshi	28 October 1995	list [B]
22453 Shibusawaeiichi	7 November 1996	list [B]
22480 Maedatoshihisa	3 April 1997	list [B]
(23448) 1988 BG	18 January 1988	list [C]
23465 Yamashitakouhei	24 October 1989	list [A]
23471 Kawatamasaaki	15 October 1990	list [B]
23475 Nakazawa	13 November 1990	list [B]
23495 Nagaotoshiko	29 October 1991	list [D]
23524 Yuichitsuda	23 January 1993	list [B]
23543 Saiki	16 October 1993	list [B]
23562 Hyodokenichi	2 October 1994	list [B]
(23662) 1997 ES17	3 March 1997	list [B]
(23676) 1997 GR25	4 April 1997	list [B]
(24673) 1989 SB1	28 September 1989	list [B]
(24726) 1991 VY	2 November 1991	list [D]
(24753) 1992 UU5	28 October 1992	list [B]
(24757) 1992 VN	1 November 1992	list [A]
(24808) 1994 TN1	2 October 1994	list [B]
(24816) 1994 VU6	1 November 1994	list [B]
(24825) 1995 QB2	21 August 1995	list [B]
(24830) 1995 ST3	20 September 1995	list [B]

(24841) 1995 UY8	30 October 1995	list [B]
(24844) 1995 VM1	15 November 1995	list [B]
24911 Kojimashigemi	27 February 1997	list [B]
24919 Teruyoshi	3 March 1997	list [B]
(24960) 1997 TV17	6 October 1997	list [B]
(26104) 1990 VV1	11 November 1990	list [B]
(26171) 1996 BY2	17 January 1996	list [B]
(26213) 1997 UV8	25 October 1997	list [B]
(26828) 1989 WZ1	29 November 1989	list [B]
(26852) 1992 UK2	19 October 1992	list [B]
(26855) 1992 WN1	17 November 1992	list [B]
(26886) 1994 TJ2	2 October 1994	list [B]
(27749) 1991 BJ2	23 January 1991	list [B]
(27787) 1992 UO6	28 October 1992	list [B]
(27809) 1993 HS1	20 April 1993	list [B]
(27815) 1993 SA1	16 September 1993	list [B]
27816 Naitohiroyuki	15 October 1993	list [B]
27844 Fumitake	2 October 1994	list [B]
27861 Sudachikako	28 January 1995	list [B]
27882 Ootanihideji	10 March 1996	list [B]
27887 Kiyoharu	12 April 1996	list [B]
(27920) 1996 VV8	7 November 1996	list [B]
(29144) 1988 FB	16 March 1988	list [C]
(29159) 1989 GB	2 April 1989	list [E]
(29167) 1989 WC2	29 November 1989	list [B]

(29251) 1992 UH4	26 October 1992	list [B]
(29299) 1993 TW1	15 October 1993	list [B]
29374 Kazumitsu	13 April 1996	list [B]
(29408) 1996 VJ5	3 November 1996	list [B]
(29474) 1997 UT8	25 October 1997	list [B]
(30805) 1989 UO2	21 October 1989	list [B]
(30886) 1992 WJ1	17 November 1992	list [B]
(30924) 1993 RC2	15 September 1993	list [B]
(30925) 1993 RD2	15 September 1993	list [B]
(30943) 1994 ED2	12 March 1994	list [B]
(30944) 1994 GD1	8 April 1994	list [B]
(32815) 1991 GK1	14 April 1991	list [B]
(32854) 1992 SC13	30 September 1992	list [B]
(32909) 1994 TS	2 October 1994	list [B]
(32919) 1995 CJ1	3 February 1995	list [B]
(33008) 1997 EU17	3 March 1997	list [B]
(33059) 1997 VS	1 November 1997	list [B]
(35141) 1992 SH1	23 September 1992	list [B]
(35143) 1992 UF1	19 October 1992	list [A]
(35169) 1993 SP2	19 September 1993	list [B]
(35170) 1993 TM	8 October 1993	list [B]
(35171) 1993 TF1	15 October 1993	list [B]
(35172) 1993 TA3	11 October 1993	list [B]
(35231) 1995 GH7	4 April 1995	list [B]
(35298) 1996 VH5	3 November 1996	list [B]

(35299) 1996 VK8	7 November 1996	list [B]
(35343) 1997 GV36	3 April 1997	list [B]
(37565) 1988 VL3	3 November 1988	list [E]
(37586) 1991 BP2	23 January 1991	list [C]
(37625) 1993 SR1	16 September 1993	list [B]
(37626) 1993 SG2	19 September 1993	list [B]
(37669) 1994 TH1	2 October 1994	list [B]
(37693) 1995 VQ1	15 November 1995	list [B]
(37764) 1997 GT3	2 April 1997	list [B]
(39703) 1996 TD13	14 October 1996	list [B]
(39723) 1996 VJ8	7 November 1996	list [B]
(42527) 1994 TO2	2 October 1994	list [B]
(43851) 1993 TL1	15 October 1993	list [B]
(43870) 1994 TX	2 October 1994	list [B]
(43899) 1995 VH1	15 November 1995	list [B]
(43926) 1996 EL1	10 March 1996	list [B]
(46588) 1992 WR	16 November 1992	list [B]
(46589) 1992 WU	16 November 1992	list [B]
(46590) 1992 WP1	17 November 1992	list [B]
(46608) 1993 RA2	12 September 1993	list [B]
(46609) 1993 SQ1	16 September 1993	list [B]
46610 Bésixdouze	15 October 1993	list [B]
(46631) 1994 TQ3	5 October 1994	list [B]
(46634) 1994 VR2	1 November 1994	list [B]
(46649) 1995 SN4	20 September 1995	list [B]

(48433) 1989 US1	29 October 1989	list [D]
(48448) 1990 WR2	21 November 1990	list [B]
(48590) 1994 TY2	2 October 1994	list [B]
(48591) 1994 TB3	2 October 1994	list [B]
(48635) 1995 SU52	20 September 1995	list [B]
(48680) 1996 BU	17 January 1996	list [B]
(48686) 1996 EM1	10 March 1996	list [B]
(48739) 1997 EV17	3 March 1997	list [B]
(48748) 1997 GV3	3 April 1997	list [B]
(48802) 1997 UU8	25 October 1997	list [B]
(52345) 1993 FG1	20 March 1993	list [B]
(52382) 1993 HE1	16 April 1993	list [B]
(52402) 1993 TL	8 October 1993	list [B]
(52443) 1994 TW	2 October 1994	list [B]
(52444) 1994 TQ2	2 October 1994	list [B]
(55791) 1993 SA2	19 September 1993	list [B]
(58181) 1991 CG1	7 February 1991	list [B]
(58261) 1993 SD1	16 September 1993	list [B]
(58262) 1993 ST2	19 September 1993	list [B]
(58374) 1995 SF5	20 September 1995	list [B]
(58485) 1996 TH13	14 October 1996	list [B]
(58540) 1997 ET17	3 March 1997	list [B]
(58541) 1997 EA18	3 March 1997	list [B]
(58625) 1997 VE2	1 November 1997	list [B]
(65776) 1995 SW3	20 September 1995	list [B]

important;
(65786) 1995 UV8	28 October 1995	list [B]
(65791) 1995 UE45	28 October 1995	list [B]
(69270) 1989 BB	29 January 1989	list [B]
(69371) 1994 TA1	2 October 1994	list [B]
(73705) 1991 UR2	31 October 1991	list [D]
(73781) 1994 TW2	2 October 1994	list [B]
(73807) 1995 SZ29	22 September 1995	list [B]
(79249) 1994 TL	2 October 1994	list [B]
(85178) 1990 TQ	10 October 1990	list [B]
(85295) 1994 TY	2 October 1994	list [B]
(90935) 1997 TW17	6 October 1997	list [B]
(96221) 1993 TC2	15 October 1993	list [B]
(100083) 1992 SA13	30 September 1992	list [B]
(100139) 1993 TS	11 October 1993	list [B]
(100272) 1994 VX6	1 November 1994	list [B]
(100557) 1997 GW3	3 April 1997	list [B]
(100637) 1997 VF2	1 November 1997	list [B]
(100644) 1997 VV6	1 November 1997	list [B]
(120506) 1993 TO1	15 October 1993	list [B]
(129454) 1991 UQ2	31 October 1991	list [D]
(162072) 1997 TT17	6 October 1997	list [B]
Co-discovery made with: A M. Yanai B K. Endate C M. Matsuyama D A. Takahashi E T. Fujii

References

1. "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
2. Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). "(4155) Watanabe". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (4155) Watanabe. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 355. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_4127. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3.