Haruto Tanaka (田中 陽翔, Tanaka Haruto; born June 25, 2006) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Tokyo…Haruto Tanaka (田中 陽翔, Tanaka Haruto; born June 25, 2006) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Daiki Odashima (小田嶋大樹, Odashima Daiki) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Pro Wrestling Noah where he is a…Daiki Odashima (小田嶋大樹, Odashima Daiki) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Pro Wrestling Noah where he is a former GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion. He sporadically competes for various promotions of the Japanese independent scene.
Atsushi Katsumata (勝又 温史, Katsumata Atsushi; born May 22, 2000 in Komae, Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Atsushi Katsumata (勝又 温史, Katsumata Atsushi; born May 22, 2000 in Komae, Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is an outfielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Keitaro Ujiie (Japanese: 氏家 慶太郎, Hepburn: Ujiie Keitarō; born February 23, 1997), professionally known as Snail's House…Keitaro Ujiie (Japanese: 氏家 慶太郎, Hepburn: Ujiie Keitarō; born February 23, 1997), professionally known as Snail's House or Ujico*, is a Japanese electronic musician. He currently resides in Saitama, Japan.
Manao Kagawa (香川 愛生, Kagawa Manao; born April 16, 1993) in Chōfu, Tokyo is a Japanese women's professional shogi player…Manao Kagawa (香川 愛生, Kagawa Manao; born April 16, 1993) in Chōfu, Tokyo is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 4-dan. She is a former Women's Ōshō title holder.
Kohei Kiyama (喜山 康平, Kiyama Kōhei; born 22 February 1988) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Giravanz…Kohei Kiyama (喜山 康平, Kiyama Kōhei; born 22 February 1988) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Giravanz Kitakyushu.
Akemi Noda (野田 朱美, Noda Akemi; born October 13, 1969) is a former Japanese football player and manager. She played for…Akemi Noda (野田 朱美, Noda Akemi; born October 13, 1969) is a former Japanese football player and manager. She played for Japan national team.
Misako Konno (紺野 美沙子 Konno Misako), born Misako Shinoda (篠田 美佐子 Shinoda Misako, born September 8, 1960) is a Japanese…Misako Konno (紺野 美沙子 Konno Misako), born Misako Shinoda (篠田 美佐子 Shinoda Misako, born September 8, 1960) is a Japanese actress and essayist. Her maiden name is Misako Satō (佐藤美佐子 Satō Misako). In 2022, she became the third woman appointed in an organization linked to the Japan Sumo Association, by being appointed to the Yokozuna Deliberation Council.
Akiko Kobayashi (小林明子, Kobayashi Akiko; born November 5, 1958), also known by her alias Holi, is a Japanese singer…Akiko Kobayashi (小林明子, Kobayashi Akiko; born November 5, 1958), also known by her alias Holi, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, composer and arranger. Kobayashi collaborated with Brian Eno and U2 on their 1995 project, the Passengers. Her smash hit debut song, "Koi ni Ochite -Fall in love-" (恋におちて -Fall in love-) from 1985s popular show "Kinyōbi no Tsumatachi e" made her famous in Japan. She was born in Tokyo and first began singing at age 15 and writing, later, songs for other artists that became big hits at home and abroad making her famous. She received a degree in philosophy from the prestigious Gakushuin University in Tokyo. Her first proper job in the music industry was as a secretary at a music publishing company, which she got through a professor from university. She debuted as a writer in 1984, writing the song "Moon Eyes" for folk duo Bread & Butter. Then, in 1985, she released her debut single "Koi ni Ochite -Fall in love-" (恋におちて -Fall in love-). The song became an instant hit, and earned Kobayashi a nomination for best newcomer at the 27th Japan Record Awards. Staff that worked on the recording began to compare Kobayashi's voice to that of Karen Carpenter, lead singer of The Carpenters, and suggested she approach Richard Carpenter. After hearing her demo tape, and enjoying the melody and vocals, Richard announced that her album "City of Angels" would be released in 1988. In 1991, Kobayashi relocated to the United Kingdom and released an album under the name "holi". Soon after, she released a cover album of The Carpenters' songs. In 2001, she married a British accountant.
Makoto Gonokami (五神 真, Gonokami Makoto; born 1957) is a Japanese professor of science and engineering at the University…Makoto Gonokami (五神 真, Gonokami Makoto; born 1957) is a Japanese professor of science and engineering at the University of Tokyo (UTokyo), mostly in the field of physics. He served as the 30th president of UTokyo, after succeeding Junichi Hamada who retired in 2015, and until March 2021. After his presidency at UTokyo, he has served as the president of Riken since 2022. He works in the graduate school of science, school of engineering in the institution before being dean in graduate school of science and vice president of the university. He holds a PhD in optical physics at University of Tokyo and most of his research based on Quantum physics and participate in Center for Quantum Materials. He served as the chair of IARU for two years (2018–2020).
Sumire Haruno (春野寿美礼, Haruno Sumire) (born 15 December 1972) is a Japanese actress from Komae, Tokyo, a former member…Sumire Haruno (春野寿美礼, Haruno Sumire) (born 15 December 1972) is a Japanese actress from Komae, Tokyo, a former member of Takarazuka Revue, specializing in otokoyaku. She joined the revue in 1991, became the top star of Flower Troupe in 2002 and resigned from the company in 2007. Her real name is Masako Osada (長田雅子 Osada Masako). Her nicknames are Osa and Masa-chan (as called by Jun Sena). She is the first otokoyaku of her class (77th) to reach the top star status (followed by classmate and former troupe-mate Hikaru Asami by 3 months). Her top star run is second longest in Flower Troupe history (66 months).