Mutsumi Hatano (波多野 睦美, Hatano Mutsumi) is a Japanese mezzo-soprano who has appeared mostly in concert. She is a member…Mutsumi Hatano (波多野 睦美, Hatano Mutsumi) is a Japanese mezzo-soprano who has appeared mostly in concert. She is a member of the Bach Collegium Japan, and has appeared internationally.
Nobuaki Koga (古賀 伸明, Koga Nobuaki; born February 23, 1952) is a Japanese unionist. From 2009 to 2015, he served as…Nobuaki Koga (古賀 伸明, Koga Nobuaki; born February 23, 1952) is a Japanese unionist. From 2009 to 2015, he served as president of Rengo, the largest national trade union federation in Japan, having previously been its general secretary.
Kunio Shiota (塩田 邦郎, Shiota Kunio; born August 19, 1950) is a Japanese life scientist specializing in biochemistry and…Kunio Shiota (塩田 邦郎, Shiota Kunio; born August 19, 1950) is a Japanese life scientist specializing in biochemistry and epigenetics. He is a Professor Emeritus at University of Tokyo and a former Guest Senior Researcher at Waseda University.
Tadahiro Ando (安藤 忠恕, Andō Tadahiro; 9 March 1941 – 30 April 2010) was the Governor of Miyazaki Prefecture from 2003 to…Tadahiro Ando (安藤 忠恕, Andō Tadahiro; 9 March 1941 – 30 April 2010) was the Governor of Miyazaki Prefecture from 2003 to 2006. In 2009, Ando was convicted of bribe-taking and bid-rigging which were offences that he had committed earlier when he was governor.
Takami Eto (江藤 隆美, Etō Takami; 10 April 1925 – 22 November 2007) was a Japanese politician and former member of Japan's…Takami Eto (江藤 隆美, Etō Takami; 10 April 1925 – 22 November 2007) was a Japanese politician and former member of Japan's House of Representatives.
Peter Takaaki Hirayama (March 31, 1924 – July 15, 2023) was a Japanese prelate of the Catholic Church. Hirayama was…Peter Takaaki Hirayama (March 31, 1924 – July 15, 2023) was a Japanese prelate of the Catholic Church. Hirayama was born in Seoul and was ordained a priest on March 19, 1957. Hirayama was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Oita on November 15, 1969, and was consecrated on January 25, 1970. Hirayama served in this capacity until his retirement on May 10, 2000.
