Hiroko Otsuka (Japanese: 大塚 裕子, Ōtsuka Hiroko, born March 8, 1967, Uwajima, Ehime) is a retired Japanese rhythmic…Hiroko Otsuka (Japanese: 大塚 裕子, Ōtsuka Hiroko, born March 8, 1967, Uwajima, Ehime) is a retired Japanese rhythmic gymnast. She competed for Japan in the individual rhythmic gymnastics all-around competition at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. She tied for 27th place in the qualification round and didn't advance to the final.
Keiko Abe (安倍 圭子, Abe Keiko; born April 18, 1937) is a Japanese composer and marimba player. She has been a primary…Keiko Abe (安倍 圭子, Abe Keiko; born April 18, 1937) is a Japanese composer and marimba player. She has been a primary figure in the development of the marimba, in terms of expanding both technique and repertoire, and through her collaboration with the Yamaha Corporation, developed the modern five-octave concert marimba.
Nobu Jo (城ノブ, October 18, 1872 – December 20, 1959) was a Japanese Christian philanthropist, based in Kobe. She was…Nobu Jo (城ノブ, October 18, 1872 – December 20, 1959) was a Japanese Christian philanthropist, based in Kobe. She was head of the Kobe Woman's Welfare Association, and gained international attention in the 1920s for her suicide prevention campaign of signage and personal intervention.