is a Japanese astronomer. He operates a small private observatory, Hadano Astronomical Observatory, located about 60 km southwest of Tokyo. It is mainly used for astrometric observations of comets and minor planets. Asami is also a member of the Japan Spaceguard Association (JSGA). References External links Hadano Astronomical Observatory Discoverers of asteroids 20th-century Japanese astronomers Living people Year of birth missing (living people)