Shōta Maruyama (丸山 翔大, Maruyama Shōta; born January 19, 1998 in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Shōta Maruyama (丸山 翔大, Maruyama Shōta; born January 19, 1998 in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Tomofumi Takajo (born 7 December 1991) is a Japanese judoka. Takajo is the silver medalist of the 2017 Judo Grand Slam…Tomofumi Takajo (born 7 December 1991) is a Japanese judoka. Takajo is the silver medalist of the 2017 Judo Grand Slam Baku in the –66 kg category.
Daisuke Kato (加藤 大輔, Katō Daisuke; born July 27, 1980) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Tohoku…Daisuke Kato (加藤 大輔, Katō Daisuke; born July 27, 1980) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Pacific League.
Mariko Ooe (大江 麻理子, Ōe Mariko; born 21 October 1978) is a newsroom announcer for TV Tokyo. She was born in Buzen…Mariko Ooe (大江 麻理子, Ōe Mariko; born 21 October 1978) is a newsroom announcer for TV Tokyo. She was born in Buzen, Fukuoka. She is married to Ooki Matsumoto, the founder and President of Monex, Inc.
Shinji Hamada (22 September 1965 – 20 November 2021), better known as Toyonoumi Shinji, was a Japanese sumo wrestler…Shinji Hamada (22 September 1965 – 20 November 2021), better known as Toyonoumi Shinji, was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Buzen, Fukuoka. He made his professional debut in March 1981 and reached the top division in November 1988. He was known by the shikona Takanohama until 1990. His highest rank was maegashira 1. He did not miss a single bout in his 19-year professional career. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association, under the name Yamahibiki. He left the Sumo Association in June 2002.
Denjirō Ōkōchi (大河内 傳次郎, Ōkōchi Denjirō; February 5, 1898 – July 18, 1962) was a Japanese film actor best known for…Denjirō Ōkōchi (大河内 傳次郎, Ōkōchi Denjirō; February 5, 1898 – July 18, 1962) was a Japanese film actor best known for starring roles in jidaigeki directed by leading Japanese filmmakers.
Ryōichi Yazu (矢頭 良一, Yazu Ryōichi; 30 June 1878 – 16 October 1908) was a Japanese inventor. He is best known for his…Ryōichi Yazu (矢頭 良一, Yazu Ryōichi; 30 June 1878 – 16 October 1908) was a Japanese inventor. He is best known for his invention of Japan's first mechanical calculator.