Yui Shiozaki (born 31 March 1998) is a Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2017 Women's Rugby…Yui Shiozaki (born 31 March 1998) is a Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Benkyo Tamaoki (玉置勉強, Tamaoki Benkyō) is a Japanese manga artist. He was born in Shinjuku. His books The Sex Philes…Benkyo Tamaoki (玉置勉強, Tamaoki Benkyō) is a Japanese manga artist. He was born in Shinjuku. His books The Sex Philes, Blood the Last Vampire 2000, and Tokyo Akazukin have all been translated into English (although one of these is a fan translation).
Yuriko Ishida (石田 ゆり子 (石田 百合子), Ishida Yuriko; born October 3, 1969) is a Japanese actress and essayist from Nagoya.…Yuriko Ishida (石田 ゆり子 (石田 百合子), Ishida Yuriko; born October 3, 1969) is a Japanese actress and essayist from Nagoya. She was the Japanese voice of the title character San from the 1997 animated film Princess Mononoke. She is the older sister of Hikari Ishida, also an actress.
Yasuko Endō (遠藤康子, Endō Yasuko; October 21, 1968 – March 30, 1986) was a Japanese model and actress whose idol singer…Yasuko Endō (遠藤康子, Endō Yasuko; October 21, 1968 – March 30, 1986) was a Japanese model and actress whose idol singer debut was derailed by her suicide at age 17. She is not to be confused with narrator Yasuko Endō (遠藤泰子) or actress Yasuko Endō (遠藤靖子).
Takako Ebata (江端 貴子, Ebata Takako) is a Japanese politician. She was a Member of the House of Representatives for…Takako Ebata (江端 貴子, Ebata Takako) is a Japanese politician. She was a Member of the House of Representatives for Tokyo's 10th district from 2009 to 2012.
Hitoshi Oshitani (押谷仁, Oshitani Hitoshi, born 29 April 1959) is a Japanese university professor, virologist, medical…Hitoshi Oshitani (押谷仁, Oshitani Hitoshi, born 29 April 1959) is a Japanese university professor, virologist, medical doctor, public health expert and scientist who currently serves as the professor of virology, Department of Microbiology at Tohoku University. He is acclaimed and accredited with the crafting of the successful pandemic strategy of Japan called the "Three C's": Avoiding closed spaces, crowds and contact situations. He has been dubbed as the global ambassador of the "Japanese Model". He is also an integral member of the expert panel advising the Government of Japan in handling the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. Despite being regarded as a prominent figure in Japanese health sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, he maintains a low profile.
Junichi Ishida (石田 純一, Ishida Jun'ichi; born 14 January 1954 as Tarō Ishida (石田 太郎)) is a Japanese actor and television…Junichi Ishida (石田 純一, Ishida Jun'ichi; born 14 January 1954 as Tarō Ishida (石田 太郎)) is a Japanese actor and television personality from Tokyo. He is married to professional golfer Riko Higashio.
Akira Inoue (井上鑑) (born 8 September 1953), is a Japanese keyboard player, composer, arranger and producer. He was the…Akira Inoue (井上鑑) (born 8 September 1953), is a Japanese keyboard player, composer, arranger and producer. He was the recipient of the 23rd Japan Record Awards arranger award.
Masaaki Tsuya (津谷 正明, Tsuya Masaaki) is a Japanese businessman. He served as the chairman and chief executive officer…Masaaki Tsuya (津谷 正明, Tsuya Masaaki) is a Japanese businessman. He served as the chairman and chief executive officer of Bridgestone from 2012 to 2020.
Shinichi Nishimiya (西宮 伸一, Nishimiya Shinichi; 1952 – 16 September 2012) was a Japanese diplomat. Nishimiya was…Shinichi Nishimiya (西宮 伸一, Nishimiya Shinichi; 1952 – 16 September 2012) was a Japanese diplomat. Nishimiya was appointed as Ambassador of Japan to the People's Republic of China in 2012. However, he died unexpectedly before traveling to China to present his credentials. Nishimiya studied in the United Kingdom. He was considered one of the leading experts on United States within the Japanese Foreign Ministry. He was well known in U.S. diplomatic and political circles, and was a contributor to programs at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. He served at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing in 2005. In 2007, Nishimiya became the head of the Foreign Ministry's North American Affairs Bureau. He then served as the Japanese Consul-General in New York City before being named a deputy minister in 2010. Shinichi Nishimiya was appointed as Japan's Ambassador to China in 2012. He was designated to replace outgoing Ambassador Uichiro Niwa, a former chairman of Itochu. Nishimiya's appointment came at a critical time in relations between China and Japan due to an escalation in tensions over the Senkaku Islands dispute and the ongoing 2012 China anti-Japanese demonstrations. Ambassador Nishimiya collapsed outside of his home shortly after his appointment. He died unexpectedly at a hospital in Tokyo on September 16, 2012, at the age of 60. Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba held a press conference to acknowledge the loss of Nishimiya. Gemba noted that it will take time to find a capable replacement for Ambassador to China, especially during the ongoing Senkaku Islands dispute. His widow Sachiko has served as chief lady-in-waiting to the Empress since 2019.
Fumiko Hayashi (林 文子, Hayashi Fumiko; born May 5, 1946) is a Japanese politician and the former mayor of Yokohama, the…Fumiko Hayashi (林 文子, Hayashi Fumiko; born May 5, 1946) is a Japanese politician and the former mayor of Yokohama, the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. She is the first female mayor of the city. Her previous roles have included president of BMW Tokyo, president of Tokyo Nissan Auto Sales, and chairperson and CEO of the Japanese supermarket chain Daiei. On taking the chief executive role at Daiei, all of whose executives are men, Hayashi told the Nikkei Weekly: "I thought I would be able to create an example of a success in male-female collaboration." In 2006, Forbes named her the 39th most powerful woman in the world, the highest rank for a Japanese woman. She was elected as mayor of Yokohama in 2009 following the sudden resignation of the former mayor, Hiroshi Nakada, until her defeat at the 2021 Yokohama mayoral election. In July 2022, she was awarded as Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), for services to the British Olympic and Paralympic Teams.
Isao Hashizume (橋爪功, Hashizume Isao; born 17 September 1941) is a Japanese actor. He also worked as a narrator for…Isao Hashizume (橋爪功, Hashizume Isao; born 17 September 1941) is a Japanese actor. He also worked as a narrator for documentaries, both on television and film. He trained as an actor at Bungakuza.
Kōji Nakamoto (仲本 工事, Nakamoto Kōji; July 5, 1941 – October 19, 2022) was a Japanese comedian. His real name is Kōki…Kōji Nakamoto (仲本 工事, Nakamoto Kōji; July 5, 1941 – October 19, 2022) was a Japanese comedian. His real name is Kōki Nakamoto (仲本 興喜). He was one of the members of The Drifters. Nakamoto graduated from Gakushuin University. He occasionally appeared in the dramas and films as an actor. On the 19 October 2022, Nakamoto died after being hit by a car at an intersection in Yokohama City, suffering a severe head injury. He was 81.
Jirō Tsunoda (Japanese: つのだじろう Tsunoda Jirō, born 3 July 1936) is a Japanese manga artist. He is known in Japan for his…Jirō Tsunoda (Japanese: つのだじろう Tsunoda Jirō, born 3 July 1936) is a Japanese manga artist. He is known in Japan for his horror manga series such as Kyōfu Shinbun and Ushiro no Hyakutarō as well as illustrator of the karate series Karate Master.
Asao Koike (小池朝雄, Koike Asao; 18 March 1931 – 23 March 1985) was a Japanese actor. He is most famous for playing yakuza…Asao Koike (小池朝雄, Koike Asao; 18 March 1931 – 23 March 1985) was a Japanese actor. He is most famous for playing yakuza roles. He is also known as voice actor. In 1950, he joined the Bungakuza Theatre Company. In 1963, he left the Bungakuza Theatre Company and established the Kumo Theatre Company. He appeared in more than 120 films.
Tokuji Utsu (Japanese: 宇津 徳治, April 13, 1928 – August 18, 2004) was a Japanese seismologist and Professor Emeritus of…Tokuji Utsu (Japanese: 宇津 徳治, April 13, 1928 – August 18, 2004) was a Japanese seismologist and Professor Emeritus of University of Tokyo. He graduated from the Faculty of Science at the University of Tokyo in 1951 and became a professor at the Earthquake Research Institute, University of Tokyo in 1977. Utsu was compiling "Catalog of Damaging Earthquakes in the World". He received the Medal with Purple Ribbon, the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd class and so on.
Saya Takagi (高樹 沙耶, Takagi Saya; b. 21 August 1963 in Hamamatsu as Ikue Masudo) is a Japanese actress turned activist…Saya Takagi (高樹 沙耶, Takagi Saya; b. 21 August 1963 in Hamamatsu as Ikue Masudo) is a Japanese actress turned activist for the legalization of cannabis in Japan.
Kazuyoshi Akaba (Japanese: 赤羽 一嘉, Hepburn: Akaba Kazuyoshi; born 7 May 1958) is a Japanese politician who served as the…Kazuyoshi Akaba (Japanese: 赤羽 一嘉, Hepburn: Akaba Kazuyoshi; born 7 May 1958) is a Japanese politician who served as the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism from September 2019 to October 2021. He is also a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Hyogo 2nd district since 2012. A member of Komeito, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1993. He served as a representative until 2009, ending when he lost his re-election bid. In 2012, he ran again and won back the seat.
Christel Koizumi (小泉 クリステル, Kurisuteru Koizumi; née Takigawa; born 1 October 1977) is a French-Japanese television…Christel Koizumi (小泉 クリステル, Kurisuteru Koizumi; née Takigawa; born 1 October 1977) is a French-Japanese television announcer and news presenter. She is married to Japanese politician Shinjirō Koizumi.