On his death , the Kodokan awarded him the rank of 8th dan in judo .
Following a period of poor health , Miyazato died on December 11 , 1999 , in Naha Hospital .
On Miyazato 's death , the Kodokan awarded him the rank of 8th dan in judo .
Following a period of poor health , Miyazato died on December 11 , 1999 , in Naha Hospital .