Asteroids named after people called Hajime

(8906) Yano

Hajime Yano (b. 1967) is an expert in cosmic dust research and solar system exploration and a pioneer of in-situ studies of meteoroid and orbital debris in space. He also led the Japanese team for airborne observations of the 1998–2002 Leonid meteor storms and developed the sampling device for ISAS' MUSES-C mission.Discovered 18 November 1995 by T. Kobayashi, Oizumi

(18161) Koshiishi

Hajime Koshiishi (b. 1930) became interested in investigating minor planets as a natural resource. He organized a society for the study of NEAs and their resource utilization and made efforts toward the establishment of the Japan Spaceguard Association.Discovered 7 August 2000 by BATTeRS, Bisei SG Center

(20115) Niheihajime

Hajime Nihei (b. 1972) is a member of the Nanyo Astronomy Lovers Club and actively popularizes astronomy.Discovered 12 November 1995 by T. Okuni, Nanyo