Hiroshi Tadano (但野 寛, Tadano Hiroshi; January 29, 1914 – September 6, 1986) was a Japanese alpine and cross-country…Hiroshi Tadano (但野 寛, Tadano Hiroshi; January 29, 1914 – September 6, 1986) was a Japanese alpine and cross-country skier. He competed at the 1936 Winter Olympics in the alpine skiing combined event, but failed to complete it. At the same Olympics he finished 28th in the 50 km cross-country competition and 59th in the 18 km cross-country event. As a member of the Japanese team he finished twelfth in the first ever held cross-country relay contest.
Takaji Muranaka (村中 孝次, Muranaka Takaji; 3 October 1903 – 19 August 1937) was an Imperial Japanese Army officer who was…Takaji Muranaka (村中 孝次, Muranaka Takaji; 3 October 1903 – 19 August 1937) was an Imperial Japanese Army officer who was a conspirator in the February 26 Incident in 1936 and was subsequently arrested and executed by the Japanese authorities for the attempted coup.
Tateo Katō (加藤 建夫, Katō Tateo; September 28, 1903 – May 22, 1942) was a Japanese ace army aviator, credited with at…Tateo Katō (加藤 建夫, Katō Tateo; September 28, 1903 – May 22, 1942) was a Japanese ace army aviator, credited with at least 18 aerial victories and who was honored posthumously by an award of the Order of the Golden Kite.
Hiroki Iijima (飯島 寛騎, Ījima Hiroki; born 16 August 1996, in Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese actor. Iijima is represented…Hiroki Iijima (飯島 寛騎, Ījima Hiroki; born 16 August 1996, in Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese actor. Iijima is represented by Oscar Promotion.
Haruka Kitaguchi (北口 榛花, Kitaguchi Haruka; born 16 March 1998) is a Japanese female javelin thrower. She is the…Haruka Kitaguchi (北口 榛花, Kitaguchi Haruka; born 16 March 1998) is a Japanese female javelin thrower. She is the reigning Olympic champion in women's javelin throw.
Anna Saeki (Japanese: 冴木 杏奈 or さえき あんな) is a Japanese singer with Moon Music. She was born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, and…Anna Saeki (Japanese: 冴木 杏奈 or さえき あんな) is a Japanese singer with Moon Music. She was born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, and has a notable presence in the music industry, particularly in genres like Tango.
Takeshi Aono (青野 武, Aono Takeshi; June 19, 1936 – April 9, 2012) was a Japanese voice actor and narrator from…Takeshi Aono (青野 武, Aono Takeshi; June 19, 1936 – April 9, 2012) was a Japanese voice actor and narrator from Asahikawa, Hokkaidō. He was attached to Aoni Production at the time of his death. He graduated from Hokkaidō Asahikawa Higashi High School.
Tomoka Takeuchi (竹内 智香, Takeuchi Tomoka; born 21 December 1983) is a Japanese competitive snowboarder from Asahikawa…Tomoka Takeuchi (竹内 智香, Takeuchi Tomoka; born 21 December 1983) is a Japanese competitive snowboarder from Asahikawa, Hokkaido. She won the silver medal in the Women's Parallel Giant Slalom in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, she placed 5th in the Women's Parallel Giant Slalom.
Ikumi Narita (成田 郁久美, Narita Ikumi; born January 1, 1976) is a Japanese former volleyball player. Her maiden name is…Ikumi Narita (成田 郁久美, Narita Ikumi; born January 1, 1976) is a Japanese former volleyball player. Her maiden name is Ikumi Ogake (大懸 郁久美, Ōgake Ikumi). Narita competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she finished in fifth place with the Japan women's national team. She played as a wing-spiker. She was named Best Digger and Best Receiver at the 2004 FIVB Women's World Olympic Qualification Tournament.