Marie Yanaka (谷中 麻里衣; born August 30, 1990 in Tokyo) is a Japanese news caster, commentator, journalist and the 2011…Marie Yanaka (谷中 麻里衣; born August 30, 1990 in Tokyo) is a Japanese news caster, commentator, journalist and the 2011 winner of the Miss Nippon ("Miss Japan" in Japanese) beauty pageant. She graduated from the faculty of law at Keio University.
Misako Uno (宇野実彩子, Uno Misako; born July 16, 1986) is a Japanese Tarento, artist, actress, essayist and talent agent…Misako Uno (宇野実彩子, Uno Misako; born July 16, 1986) is a Japanese Tarento, artist, actress, essayist and talent agent best known as a lead vocalist and dancer of the performing arts group AAA. She is also the Middle manager of Avex Group, advertising manager of SHUFU TO SEIKATSU SHA (主婦と生活社) and public fasting Consultant of Japan Enzyme Hydrogen Medical Beauty Society (日本酵素・水素医療美容学会). Her feature film debut as an actress was in the 2006 Hollywood horror film, The Grudge 2, as Miyuki.
Takako Matsu (松 たか子, Matsu Takako) (born Takako Fujima (藤間 隆子, Fujima Takako) on June 10, 1977) is a Japanese actress…Takako Matsu (松 たか子, Matsu Takako) (born Takako Fujima (藤間 隆子, Fujima Takako) on June 10, 1977) is a Japanese actress and pop singer.
Chigusa Ikeda (池田千草, Ikeda Chigusa; born June 5, 1976), also known under the name Miruku Uchimura (内村みるく, Uchimura…Chigusa Ikeda (池田千草, Ikeda Chigusa; born June 5, 1976), also known under the name Miruku Uchimura (内村みるく, Uchimura Miruku), is a Japanese voice actress from Tokyo, Japan, and is employed by Aoni Production.
Mayuko Takata (高田万由子 Takata Mayuko, born January 5, 1971) is a Japanese actress, best known in the western world for…Mayuko Takata (高田万由子 Takata Mayuko, born January 5, 1971) is a Japanese actress, best known in the western world for her appearances on the Japanese TV show Iron Chef.
Masami Nishimura (西村正美, Nishimura Masami; born 20 October 1963) is a former Japanese politician from the Democratic…Masami Nishimura (西村正美, Nishimura Masami; born 20 October 1963) is a former Japanese politician from the Democratic Party of Japan. She served as member of the House of Councillors from 2010 to 2016 as a national proportional representative.
Makiko Fujino (藤野 真紀子, Fujino Makiko; born 15 September 1949) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party…Makiko Fujino (藤野 真紀子, Fujino Makiko; born 15 September 1949) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature), representing the 4th District of Aichi Prefecture. A native of Tokyo and graduate of the University of the Sacred Heart, she was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2005. Her husband is Kimitaka Fujino, a member of the House of Councilors in the Diet.
Satoko Tsushima (津島 里子, Tsushima Satoko; 30 March 1947 – 18 February 2016), known by her pen name Yūko Tsushima (津島 佑子…Satoko Tsushima (津島 里子, Tsushima Satoko; 30 March 1947 – 18 February 2016), known by her pen name Yūko Tsushima (津島 佑子 Tsushima Yūko), was a Japanese fiction writer, essayist and critic. Tsushima won many of Japan's top literary prizes in her career, including the Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature, the Noma Literary New Face Prize, the Noma Literary Prize, the Yomiuri Prize and the Tanizaki Prize. The New York Times called Tsushima "one of the most important writers of her generation." Her work has been translated into over a dozen languages.
Yōko Abe (安倍 洋子, Abe Yōko; née Kishi (岸); 11 June 1928 – 4 February 2024) was a Japanese calligrapher who was the…Yōko Abe (安倍 洋子, Abe Yōko; née Kishi (岸); 11 June 1928 – 4 February 2024) was a Japanese calligrapher who was the mother of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the daughter of Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi, the wife of Minister of Foreign Affairs Shintaro Abe, and a member of the Japanese Satō–Kishi–Abe family.
Midori Naka (仲みどり; 19 June 1909 – 24 August 1945) was a Japanese stage actress of the Shingeki style. She initially…Midori Naka (仲みどり; 19 June 1909 – 24 August 1945) was a Japanese stage actress of the Shingeki style. She initially survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945, but died 18 days later. She was the first person in the world whose death was officially certified to be a result of radiation poisoning. Her notability helped publicize the adverse effects of exposure to radiation and encouraged more research on this area.
Mari Mori (森 茉莉, Mori Mari; 7 January 1903 – 6 June 1987) was a Japanese author, best known for writing male homosexual…Mari Mori (森 茉莉, Mori Mari; 7 January 1903 – 6 June 1987) was a Japanese author, best known for writing male homosexual romances.
Sea Towaki (永久輝 せあ, Towaki Sea; born 8 August) is a Japanese actress and a Takarazuka Revue otokoyaku (男役, "male…Sea Towaki (永久輝 せあ, Towaki Sea; born 8 August) is a Japanese actress and a Takarazuka Revue otokoyaku (男役, "male role"). She is a current leading actress of the Flower Troupe ("Top Star").
Tae Kimura (木村 多江, Kimura Tae; born March 16, 1971) is a Japanese actress. She won the Best Actress award at the 32nd…Tae Kimura (木村 多江, Kimura Tae; born March 16, 1971) is a Japanese actress. She won the Best Actress award at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize for All Around Us.
Saori Hayami (早見 沙織, Hayami Saori; born May 29, 1991) is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with I'm…Saori Hayami (早見 沙織, Hayami Saori; born May 29, 1991) is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with I'm Enterprise. As a singer, she is signed to Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Hayami won the 10th Seiyu Awards for Best Supporting Actress. Some of Hayami's most notable roles as a voice actress include Yor Forger in Spy × Family, Yumeko Jabami in the Kakeguri anime series, Yukino Yukinoshita in My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Miyuki Shiba in The Irregular at Magic High School, Shōko Nishimiya in A Silent Voice, Shinobu Kocho in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Yuzuki Shiraishi in A Place Further than the Universe, and Chizuru "Chuu-tan" Nakamura in Heroines Run the Show.