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Chen Kenichi (陳建一, Chin Ken'ichi, 5 January 1956 – 11 March 2023), whose name is often romanized Chin Kenichi, was a Japanese chef best known for his role as the Iron Chef Chinese on the television series Iron Chef (料理の鉄人). Nicknamed The Szechuan Sage, he wore a yellow outfit and rises into Kitchen Stadium holding a large Chinese chef's knife in his hand. He was the only Iron Chef to have held his position throughout the life of the show. He was born in Japan to a Japanese mother and a Chinese father of Japanese nationality, Chen Kenmin and his legal name was Ken'ichi Azuma (東建一, Azuma Ken'ichi).

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Born	5 January 1956 Tokyo, Japan
Died	11 March 2023 (aged 67)
Zodiac	Capricorn
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