Sanzo Nosaka (March 30, 1892 - November 14,1993) was the co-founder of the Japanese Communist Party. He co-founded the Party in 1922 and was later expelled from it after being indicted on charges of espionage activities. He was also wasn't afraid to voice his opinion about Chinese Communism and Mao Zedong, and often argued with Japanese Prime Minister Shiguru Yoshida over political matters.