Tetsu Yano was born on Oct. 10th 1923 in Matsuyama city, Ehime pref. Spent child days in Kobe city. Studied in Chuoh University for 3 years. Was drafted by Japanese Army, and experienced Cavalry Regiment days for two years two months. Was the SFWJ chairman (about 20 years ago). He has translated many works by Robert Heinlein, Frederik Pohl, Desmond Bagley and others. Translated about 360 books.