Trivia
- He is one of only two players to have played with every single Lions team (Nishitetsu, Taiheiyo Club, Crown Lighter, and the current Seibu Lions).
- He won his 200th game in 1984, obtaining membership in the Meikyukai baseball club, but had more career losses than wins at the time (He ended his career having more wins that losses).
- He is the last pitcher who had lost 20 games, or pitched over 300 inning in single year.
- In the 1987 off-season, he was arrested and prosecuted by Japanese police for participating in a Mahjong game held by members of the Japanese mafia. He received a half-season suspension, and a 10,000,000 yen fine. This is thought to have directly led to Higashio's retirement in 1988.
- While manager of the Lions, he was often criticized by fans for having a smile on his face even when the team was losing.
- His eldest daughter, Riko, is a professional golfer.
- He was born in the same prefecture as Masato Yoshii, and both attended the same elementary, middle, and high schools. He and Yoshii also wore the same jersey number in Japan (21).
- In the early 90's he endorsed 3 video games for the Nintendo Game Boy and Super Famicom. The Super Famicom game was entitled Higashio Osamu Kanshuu Super Pro Yakyuu Stadium.
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