[1] In 1984, Osaki helped establish the Japan Masters Swimming Association and served on its board until his death.

During those years he popularized masters swimming both in Japan and internationally.

In 2006 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in the Contributors category.

[3] He was survived by two daughters, a son, and wife Yoshiko Sato, a fellow masters and Olympic swimmer.

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