Fuyumi Ono (小野 不由美, Ono Fuyumi; born December 24, 1960) is a Japanese novelist best known for writing The Twelve…Fuyumi Ono (小野 不由美, Ono Fuyumi; born December 24, 1960) is a Japanese novelist best known for writing The Twelve Kingdoms (十二国記, Jūni Kokuki), which was adapted into a popular anime series. She is married to Yukito Ayatsuji, the author of the horror novel Another.
Shoko Takayanagi (高柳 昌子, Takayanagi Shōko) (born 13 September 1954) is a Japanese volleyball player and Olympic…Shoko Takayanagi (高柳 昌子, Takayanagi Shōko) (born 13 September 1954) is a Japanese volleyball player and Olympic champion. Takayanagi was a member of the Japanese winning team at the 1976 Olympic games.
Michio Yasuda (保田 道夫, Yasuda Michio; born November 10, 1949) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Michio Yasuda (保田 道夫, Yasuda Michio; born November 10, 1949) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Junji Kawano (川野 淳次, Kawano Junji; born July 11, 1945) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Junji Kawano (川野 淳次, Kawano Junji; born July 11, 1945) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Terunobu Maeda (前田 晃伸, Maeda Terunobu; born January 2, 1945) is a Japanese investor who has been the president and CEO…Terunobu Maeda (前田 晃伸, Maeda Terunobu; born January 2, 1945) is a Japanese investor who has been the president and CEO of Mizuho Financial Group (2002–2009), chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association (2005–2006) and the president of NHK (2020–2023).
Toyokuni Susumu (born 30 November 1937 as Susumu Otsuka) is a former sumo wrestler from Nakatsu, Ōita, Japan. He made…Toyokuni Susumu (born 30 November 1937 as Susumu Otsuka) is a former sumo wrestler from Nakatsu, Ōita, Japan. He made his professional debut in May 1960, and reached the top division in November 1961. He earned seven gold stars against grand champion yokozuna in the course of his career. His highest rank was komusubi. He retired in January 1968.
Yasuo Ikenaka (池中 康雄, Ikenaka Yasuo; March 1914 – March 14, 1992) was a Japanese long-distance runner who is credited…Yasuo Ikenaka (池中 康雄, Ikenaka Yasuo; March 1914 – March 14, 1992) was a Japanese long-distance runner who is credited by the International Association of Athletics Federations for setting a world's best in the marathon on April 3, 1935. According to the IAAF, Ikenaka's time of 2:26:44 was over a minute faster than the previous record set by Fusashige Suzuki three days earlier.
