Hironori Tsuetaki (潰滝 大記, Tsuetaki Hironori; born 8 May 1993) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He represented his…Hironori Tsuetaki (潰滝 大記, Tsuetaki Hironori; born 8 May 1993) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He represented his country in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2017 World Championships without qualifying for the final.
Ryo Akiyoshi (秋吉 亮, Akiyoshi Ryō; born 21 March 1989 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who…Ryo Akiyoshi (秋吉 亮, Akiyoshi Ryō; born 21 March 1989 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Mutsumi Kawato (川人 睦, Kawato Mutsumi; 1979 – August 13, 2013), better known by his pen name Jun Sadogawa (佐渡川 準…Mutsumi Kawato (川人 睦, Kawato Mutsumi; 1979 – August 13, 2013), better known by his pen name Jun Sadogawa (佐渡川 準, Sadogawa Jun), was a Japanese manga artist from Tone, Ibaraki, Japan. His debut work Muteki Kanban Musume was published from 2002 to 2006. Sadogawa committed suicide by hanging on August 13, 2013, at age 34. He was serializing his manga Amane Atatameru at the time of his death.
Tatsuya Kawajiri (Japanese: 川尻達也, Kawajiri Tatsuya; born May 8, 1978) is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes…Tatsuya Kawajiri (Japanese: 川尻達也, Kawajiri Tatsuya; born May 8, 1978) is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division. He is a former Shooto Lightweight Champion, and has also competed in the UFC, PRIDE, DREAM, Strikeforce, ONE FC, and Rizin Fighting Federation. Kawajiri also participated in the Yarennoka! event as well as Dynamite!! 2009 and Dynamite!! 2010, representing DREAM in both events. Kawajiri's fight at PRIDE Bushido 9 with Takanori Gomi was voted as PRIDE Fighting Championship's Fight of the Year for 2005. In the same year, Kawajiri was considered by many mixed martial arts publications to be the #1 Lightweight fighter in the world.
Hirobumi Watarai (度会 博文, Watarai Hirobumi; born January 26, 1972) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder.…Hirobumi Watarai (度会 博文, Watarai Hirobumi; born January 26, 1972) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows from 1994 to 2008.
Mikio Shimoji (下地 幹郎, Shimoji Mikio; born 14 August 1961) is a former Japanese politician, who served as a member of…Mikio Shimoji (下地 幹郎, Shimoji Mikio; born 14 August 1961) is a former Japanese politician, who served as a member of the Initiatives from Osaka party in the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Hirara, Okinawa, and graduate of Chuo Gakuin University, he was elected for the first time in 1996 as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. He previously joined People's New Party in 2008. Shimoji was Minister of State for Disaster Management for the final 2.5 months of the cabinet of Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda. Shimoji has contested Okinawa's 1st district in almost every election since 1996. He was first elected as the district's representative in 2005. He was re-elected in 2009, but lost his seat in the 2012 election. Shimoji recontested the seat in the 2014 election. While unable to win the seat outright, he obtained a seat through his spot in Japan Restoration Party's PR list.
Sō Takei (武井 壮, Takei Sō; born May 6, 1973 in Katsushika, Tokyo) is a Japanese tarento and former track and field…Sō Takei (武井 壮, Takei Sō; born May 6, 1973 in Katsushika, Tokyo) is a Japanese tarento and former track and field athlete. He was an established athlete with multiple championships for athletics and decathlon. Takei is currently active as a tarento, frequently appearing on television. He calls himself the King of Beasts, a nickname that has become associated with Takei for his persona in the entertainment industry.
