Kota Hirado (平戸航太, Hirado Kota; born 1 July 1987) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…Kota Hirado (平戸航太, Hirado Kota; born 1 July 1987) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Councillors since 2025. In the 2024 general election, he was a candidate for the House of Representatives in Chiba 7th district.
Mass Alert (マサラー, Masarā) is a Japanese musician from Nagasaki. He debuted in 2009 with the song "Comoesta" featuring…Mass Alert (マサラー, Masarā) is a Japanese musician from Nagasaki. He debuted in 2009 with the song "Comoesta" featuring Massattack from Spontania. He gained prominence in Japan after he provided an opening theme for Naruto: Shōnen Hen, and then the second ending theme for Heroman. He describes himself as the postman singer, referring to his previous career.
Tetsuro Aikawa (born 17 April 1954) is a Japanese businessman, the president, chief operating officer (COO) and a…Tetsuro Aikawa (born 17 April 1954) is a Japanese businessman, the president, chief operating officer (COO) and a representative director of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) since 25 June 2014. In April 2016, Aikawa led the announcement that Mitsubishi Motors had falsified fuel economy data for more than 600,000 vehicles made for Nissan and sold in Japan. Aikawa said that he was personally unaware, yet felt responsible. Bloomberg reported that Aikawa and other MMC executives attended meetings where fuel economy targets for the affected minicars were raised. During development of those minicars, the fuel economy targets were raised five times in two years, from an initial target of 26.4 km per liter to 29.2 km (18.14 miles) per liter. In May 2016, Mitsubishi Motors announced Aikawa to resign as the president of the company with effect from June. Both Mitsubishi Motors and Aikawa denied any top management involvement in the mileage scandal.
Hideto Horiike (堀池 秀人; 1949 in Nagasaki, Nagasaki – June 2015) was a Japanese architect. He has a Ph.D. from the…Hideto Horiike (堀池 秀人; 1949 in Nagasaki, Nagasaki – June 2015) was a Japanese architect. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo. In 1996, he married the announcer Mikiko Minami, and the couple had a child in the following year.
Yaichi Tanigawa (谷川 弥一, Tanigawa Yaichi; born 12 August 1941) is a Japanese politician who served in the House of…Yaichi Tanigawa (谷川 弥一, Tanigawa Yaichi; born 12 August 1941) is a Japanese politician who served in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2024. He served as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party until 2024. In January 2024, amidst a slush fund scandal involving LDP politicians, he was summarily indicted on charges of failing to disclose political kickbacks. He resigned from the LDP and the House of Representatives following the indictment.
Keigo Shimizu (清水 啓吾, Shimizu Keigo) (born 2 July 1939) is a Japanese swimmer and Olympic medallist. He participated at…Keigo Shimizu (清水 啓吾, Shimizu Keigo) (born 2 July 1939) is a Japanese swimmer and Olympic medallist. He participated at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, winning a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.
Takeo Nishioka (西岡 武夫, Nishioka Takeo; 12 February 1936 – 5 November 2011) was a Japanese politician of the Democratic…Takeo Nishioka (西岡 武夫, Nishioka Takeo; 12 February 1936 – 5 November 2011) was a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), who served as a member of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors in the Diet.
Terumi Tanaka (田中 煕巳, Tanaka Terumi; born 29 April 1932) is a Japanese anti-nuclear and anti-war activist and former…Terumi Tanaka (田中 煕巳, Tanaka Terumi; born 29 April 1932) is a Japanese anti-nuclear and anti-war activist and former professor. He is a hibakusha, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and is the secretary general of Nihon Hidankyo, a Japan-wide organisation of atomic and hydrogen bomb sufferers. He lives in Niiza, Saitama. On October 11, 2024, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo), which he represents, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Kyōko Hayashi (林 京子, Hayashi Kyōko; 28 August 1930 – 19 February 2017) was a Japanese writer associated with the Atomic…Kyōko Hayashi (林 京子, Hayashi Kyōko; 28 August 1930 – 19 February 2017) was a Japanese writer associated with the Atomic Bomb Literature genre.
Kenta Kawatani (川谷 健太, Kawatani Kenta; born December 3, 1988), known by the stage name Enon Kawatani (川谷 絵音, Kawatani…Kenta Kawatani (川谷 健太, Kawatani Kenta; born December 3, 1988), known by the stage name Enon Kawatani (川谷 絵音, Kawatani Enon), is a Japanese musician. He is the vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the bands Gesu no Kiwami Otome, Indigo la End, Genie High, the instrumental band Ichikoro, and works as a songwriter for other musicians.
