Kiyohiro Yamakawa (born 1967) is a Japanese business journalist specializing in corporate analysis, industry trends, and the history of Japanese business groups. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Toyo Keizai Inc., where he covered a wide range of industries including broadcasting, construction, banking, retail, and travel. He was selected as a Reuters Fellow at the University of Oxford, conducting research on the media industry. During his career at Toyo Keizai, he served as Editor-in-Chief of Kaisha Shikiho Pro 500, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Kaisha Shikiho, Editor-in-Chief of Weekly Toyo Keizai Plus, and Stock Weekly, and currently serves as an Editorial Board Member for Kaisha Shikiho Online. Drawing on decades of reporting and financial analysis, he has written extensively on Japanese corporations, financial markets, and the historical development of business groups. His notable books include "Japan's Three Great Hotels: Imperial Hotel, Okura, and New Otani," "Understanding Mitsubishi, Mitsui, and Sumitomo," and "The Mystery of Rupert Murdoch: The World's Media King" (co-authored).