| Age | 86 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 1930 |
| Birthplace | Osaka, Japan |
| Died | 1 April, 2017 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Inventor |
Ikutaro Kakehashi (梯 郁太郎, Kakehashi Ikutarō, 7 February 1930 – 1 April 2017), also known by the nickname Taro, was a Japanese engineer, inventor and entrepreneur. He founded the musical instrument manufacturers Ace Tone, Roland Corporation, and Boss Corporation, and the audiovisual electronics company ATV Corporation.
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