Yoshihiro Togashi (Japanese: 冨樫 義博, Hepburn: Togashi Yoshihiro; born April 27, 1966) is a Japanese manga artist. He…Yoshihiro Togashi (Japanese: 冨樫 義博, Hepburn: Togashi Yoshihiro; born April 27, 1966) is a Japanese manga artist. He began drawing manga at an early age and was recognized for his talent by the publishing company Shueisha while attending college. Togashi has authored several different manga series in different genres since the 1980s. He is best known for writing and illustrating YuYu Hakusho (1990–1994) and Hunter × Hunter (1998–present), which are two of the best-selling manga series of all time. Togashi is married to Naoko Takeuchi, the author of Sailor Moon.
Takeshi Kobayashi (小林 武史, Kobayashi Takeshi; born June 7, 1959), is a Japanese keyboardist, lyricist, composer…Takeshi Kobayashi (小林 武史, Kobayashi Takeshi; born June 7, 1959), is a Japanese keyboardist, lyricist, composer, arranger, and record producer.
Koichi Kishi (岸 宏一, Kishi Kōichi; June 3, 1940 – October 16, 2017) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic…Koichi Kishi (岸 宏一, Kishi Kōichi; June 3, 1940 – October 16, 2017) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kaneyama, Yamagata and graduate of Waseda University, he served in the town assembly of Kaneyama from 1967. He then served as mayor of the town for seven terms from 1971 until 1998 when he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time.
Shigeru Itō (伊藤茂; 1928–2016) was a Japanese socialist politician. He held several positions in the Japan Socialist…Shigeru Itō (伊藤茂; 1928–2016) was a Japanese socialist politician. He held several positions in the Japan Socialist Party (JSP) and then in the Social Democratic Party. He also served as the minister of transportation between 1993 and 1994.
Yasushi Sasaki (佐々木 康; 25 January 1908 – 13 September 1993), also known as Kō Sasaki, was a Japanese film director. He…Yasushi Sasaki (佐々木 康; 25 January 1908 – 13 September 1993), also known as Kō Sasaki, was a Japanese film director. He directed films from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Yoshio Hattori (服部 敬雄, Hattori Yoshio; December 10, 1899 Yamagata Prefecture - March 14, 1991) was a Japanese…Yoshio Hattori (服部 敬雄, Hattori Yoshio; December 10, 1899 Yamagata Prefecture - March 14, 1991) was a Japanese businessman.