Fumikazu Kobayashi (小林 史和, Kobayashi Fumikazu; born 21 March 1978) is a Japanese athlete who competes primarily in the…Fumikazu Kobayashi (小林 史和, Kobayashi Fumikazu; born 21 March 1978) is a Japanese athlete who competes primarily in the 1500 metres. He competed at 2005 and 2007 World Championships reaching the semifinals stage the second time. He holds national records at several distances.
Mayumi Yamashita (山下 まゆみ, Yamashita Mayumi; born 22 November 1975) is a Japanese judoka. Yamashita is from Takayama…Mayumi Yamashita (山下 まゆみ, Yamashita Mayumi; born 22 November 1975) is a Japanese judoka. Yamashita is from Takayama, Gifu and began judo when she was in second grade. After graduating from Tohwa University, she began working for the Osaka Prefectural Police. In 2000, Yamashita won the All-Japan Championships and the All-Japan Weight Class Championships (全日本選抜柔道体重別選手権大会, Zennihon senbatsu jūdō taijūbetsu senshuken taikai) and was chosen to represent Japan in the 2000 Olympic Games held in Sydney. There she defeated Christine Cicot by Osotogari to win a bronze medal. Yamashita retired after the Kodokan Cup (講道館杯, Kōdōkan-hai) competition in 2003.
Michiko Shimizu (清水 ミチコ, Shimizu Michiko; born 27 January 1960, in Takayama, Gifu) is a Japanese tarento, comedian, and…Michiko Shimizu (清水 ミチコ, Shimizu Michiko; born 27 January 1960, in Takayama, Gifu) is a Japanese tarento, comedian, and actress. She is also an impressionist (monomane tarento). Shimizu's real name is Michiko Sakata (坂田 美智子, Sakata Michiko; née Shimizu (清水)) She is represented with Jam House. Shimizu graduated from Takayama Nishi High School and Bunkyo University Women's College Division of Home Economics. She is nicknamed Micchan (ミッちゃん) and Shimichiko (シミチコ). Shimizu's catchphrase is Rinjin wa Gei no koyashi (隣人は芸のこやし).
Hidanohana Shigeyoshi (born 13 December 1953 as Osamu Hirabayashi) is a former sumo wrestler from Asahi, Gifu, Japan.…Hidanohana Shigeyoshi (born 13 December 1953 as Osamu Hirabayashi) is a former sumo wrestler from Asahi, Gifu, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1969 and reached the top division in September 1980. His highest rank was maegashira 1. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Onoe. He left the Sumo Association in March 1994.
Tamurapan (たむらぱん) is a Japanese pop songwriter and singer. Her real name is Tamura Ayumi (田村歩美), was born in 1980 in…Tamurapan (たむらぱん) is a Japanese pop songwriter and singer. Her real name is Tamura Ayumi (田村歩美), was born in 1980 in Takayama, Gifu, Japan. The name Tamurapan is a combination of her surname: Tamura (田村) and the French word for rabbit: Lapin. During the first years of elementary school she lived in Taiwan for some time, while she was still in elementary school she got her amateur radio license.
