Akira Fujioka (藤岡 章, Fujioka Akira; born 29 January 1980), better known by his stage name Afra, is a Japanese beatboxer…Akira Fujioka (藤岡 章, Fujioka Akira; born 29 January 1980), better known by his stage name Afra, is a Japanese beatboxer from Suita, Osaka. His 2004 album, Digital Breath, peaked at number 43 on the Oricon Albums Chart. He formed the beatboxing band Afra & Incredible Beatbox Band in 2005 with Kei and K-Moon.
Noboru Rokuda (六田登, Rokuda Noboru; born July 23, 1952 in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese manga artist. He…Noboru Rokuda (六田登, Rokuda Noboru; born July 23, 1952 in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese manga artist. He made his professional debut in 1978 with Saigo Test, for which he won the Shogakukan New Artist Award. He won the 1991 Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga for F.
Sō Nishimura (西村 宗, Nishimura Sou); (born April 28, 1936) is a Japanese manga artist from Izumiōtsu. Nishimura's…Sō Nishimura (西村 宗, Nishimura Sou); (born April 28, 1936) is a Japanese manga artist from Izumiōtsu. Nishimura's best-known work is the yonkoma comedy Sarari-kun (サラリ君, Mr. Salary), which earned Nishimura the 1985 Bungeishunjū Manga Award and the Japanese Cartoonists' Association's Excellence Prize for 2000.
Toshio Yodoi (淀井 敏夫, Yodoi Toshio; February 15, 1911 – February 14, 2005) was a Japanese sculptor, and a pioneer of…Toshio Yodoi (淀井 敏夫, Yodoi Toshio; February 15, 1911 – February 14, 2005) was a Japanese sculptor, and a pioneer of Japanese modern and contemporary arts. In 1994, he was officially recognized by the Japanese government as a "Person of Cultural Merit" and in 2001, the Order of Culture was conferred.
Arisa Date (伊達 朱里紗, Date Arisa; born May 10, 1991) is a Japanese voice actress and professional mahjong player. She was…Arisa Date (伊達 朱里紗, Date Arisa; born May 10, 1991) is a Japanese voice actress and professional mahjong player. She was previously affiliated with 81 Produce. She is known for her roles as Yui Yumekawa in Idol Time PriPara.
Pushim (プシン; born November 26, 1975), born Paku Pushin (朴 冨心), is a Japanese reggae artist. She is signed to Sony Music…Pushim (プシン; born November 26, 1975), born Paku Pushin (朴 冨心), is a Japanese reggae artist. She is signed to Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records division. She began performing in the Kansai reggae scene in 1995. In 1998, she contributed back-up vocals for the Refugee Camp's "It's Too Late", a Carole King cover. After being signed to Sony Music Japan, she recorded and released her first single, "Brand New Day" on June 19, 1999 to much critical acclaim. In September 1999, she released her second single "Strong Woman", which was also a commercial success. The following spring, her debut album Say Greetings was released, having been recorded in Jamaica the previous year. She performed at Reggae Sumfest in 2003. Her 2006 album Sing A Song... Lighter! featured Luciano on one track. She has regularly visited Jamaica to record, and in 2007, she recorded in Jamaica with musicians including Sly & Robbie. In 2010 she was nominated for the 'Best Reggae Video' award at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) Japan. Pushim is Zainichi Korean. Her younger sister, Youngshim, is also a reggae musician in the Osaka area.
