Yasuhiro Suzuki (鈴木 康弘, Suzuki Yasuhiro; born September 13, 1987 in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese boxer who competed…Yasuhiro Suzuki (鈴木 康弘, Suzuki Yasuhiro; born September 13, 1987 in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese boxer who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the welterweight division (– 69 kg).
Zone (ゾーン) was an all-female rock band started in Sapporo, Japan, in 1997. It started as a dance group and turned into…Zone (ゾーン) was an all-female rock band started in Sapporo, Japan, in 1997. It started as a dance group and turned into an all-female band. Zone has been categorized in a new genre called "bandol" (a portmanteau of the words "band" and "idol"). The band was started and managed by Studio RunTime and its first single, "Good Days", was released by the major record label Sony Records, on February 7, 2001. The group officially disbanded on April 7, 2013, when the last remaining member, Maiko Sakae, held the band's final event. Zone's most famous song is "Secret Base (Kimi ga Kureta Mono)", released on August 8, 2001. It sold about 744,000 copies in Japan.
Naoki Yuasa (湯浅 直樹, Yuasa Naoki; born 24 April 1983) is a World Cup alpine ski racer from Japan. Yuasa made his World…Naoki Yuasa (湯浅 直樹, Yuasa Naoki; born 24 April 1983) is a World Cup alpine ski racer from Japan. Yuasa made his World Cup debut in Shigakogen in 2003. He attained his first podium in World Cup in December 2012, a third place in slalom at Madonna di Campiglio, Italy. Yuasa represented Japan at the 2006 Winter Olympics, when he finished 7th in slalom.
Yoshihiro Kamegai (亀海喜寛 Kamegai Yoshihiro, born November 12, 1982) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed…Yoshihiro Kamegai (亀海喜寛 Kamegai Yoshihiro, born November 12, 1982) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 2005 to 2018. affiliated with the Teiken Boxing Gym and Golden Boy Promotions. He secured the Japanese super lightweight title in 2010 as the 33rd champion and defended it once before vacating it. He made his U.S. boxing debut in 2011, securing a victory over Hector Munoz at the MGM Grand. He became the 38th OPBF welterweight champion, securing the title in 2013 before vacating it after one defense. He fought Miguel Cotto for the vacant WBO light middleweight world title.
Koji Kakuta (角田 幸司, Kakuta Kōji; born 11 October 1951) is a Japanese ski jumper. He competed in the normal hill event…Koji Kakuta (角田 幸司, Kakuta Kōji; born 11 October 1951) is a Japanese ski jumper. He competed in the normal hill event at the 1976 Winter Olympics.
Akio Kudo (born 15 February 1947) is a Japanese field hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1968…Akio Kudo (born 15 February 1947) is a Japanese field hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Shozo Nishimura (born 26 September 1945) is a Japanese field hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the…Shozo Nishimura (born 26 September 1945) is a Japanese field hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Satoshi Shinpo (born 26 October 1941) is a Japanese speed skater. He competed in four events at the 1964 Winter…Satoshi Shinpo (born 26 October 1941) is a Japanese speed skater. He competed in four events at the 1964 Winter Olympics.
Hiroshi Katsuragawa (桂川 寛, Katsuragawa Hiroshi; August 20, 1924 – October 16, 2011) was a Japanese artist closely…Hiroshi Katsuragawa (桂川 寛, Katsuragawa Hiroshi; August 20, 1924 – October 16, 2011) was a Japanese artist closely associated with the postwar avant-garde art movement in Japan. His artworks were featured prominently in the 2010 documentary film ANPO: Art X War by American documentary filmmaker Linda Hoaglund.
Takemitsu Tsubokawa (1909 – 19 December 1940) was a Japanese cross-country skier. He competed in the men's 18 kilometre…Takemitsu Tsubokawa (1909 – 19 December 1940) was a Japanese cross-country skier. He competed in the men's 18 kilometre event at the 1932 Winter Olympics.