Shirō Hattori (服部四郎, Hattori Shirō; May 29, 1908 – January 29, 1995) was a Japanese academic and writer. Born in…Shirō Hattori (服部四郎, Hattori Shirō; May 29, 1908 – January 29, 1995) was a Japanese academic and writer. Born in Kameyama, Mie, Hattori was a linguist known particularly for his work on premodern Japanese and Japonic languages and the Ainu language. He was a professor at the University of Tokyo.
Junzo Sakakura (坂倉 準三, Sakakura Junzō; 1901–1969) was a Japanese architect and former president of the Architectural…Junzo Sakakura (坂倉 準三, Sakakura Junzō; 1901–1969) was a Japanese architect and former president of the Architectural Association of Japan. After graduating from university he worked in Le Corbusier's atelier in Paris. He rose to the position of studio chief during his seven-year stay in the studio. He formed his own practice on his return to Japan becoming an important member of the modernist movement. In 1959, he collaborated with Le Corbusier on the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo.
Zhou Fohai (Chinese: 周佛海; pinyin: Zhōu Fóhǎi; Wade–Giles: Chou Fo-hai; Hepburn: Shū Futsukai; May 29, 1897 – February…Zhou Fohai (Chinese: 周佛海; pinyin: Zhōu Fóhǎi; Wade–Giles: Chou Fo-hai; Hepburn: Shū Futsukai; May 29, 1897 – February 28, 1948) was a Chinese politician and the second-in-command of the Executive Yuan in Wang Jingwei regime government. Zhou also led the CC Clique's branch in Wang's regime.
Ujō Noguchi (野口 雨情, Noguchi Ujō; May 29, 1882 – January 27, 1945) was a Japanese poet and lyricist of children's songs…Ujō Noguchi (野口 雨情, Noguchi Ujō; May 29, 1882 – January 27, 1945) was a Japanese poet and lyricist of children's songs and traditional Min'yō folk music. He wrote some of the most beloved and familiar pieces for children and youth choirs, such as "Akai Kutsu (Red Shoes)". He, along with Hakushū Kitahara, and Yaso Saijō are considered to be the three great poets and children's songwriters in Japan.
Count Itō Miyoji (伊東 巳代治; 7 May 1857 – 19 February 1934) was a Japanese statesman of the Meiji era. He was a protégé of…Count Itō Miyoji (伊東 巳代治; 7 May 1857 – 19 February 1934) was a Japanese statesman of the Meiji era. He was a protégé of the leading oligarch Itō Hirobumi. As cabinet secretary 1892-1898, he was a powerbroker between the oligarchy and the political powers in the Diet. He grew increasingly conservative and became a watchdog and defender of the constitution in his role as privy councillor, 1899-1934. Biographer George Akita calls him a political failure.
Arai Ōsui (新井奥邃) (1846–1922) was a prominent Japanese disciple of the 19th century cult leader, Thomas Lake Harris. He…Arai Ōsui (新井奥邃) (1846–1922) was a prominent Japanese disciple of the 19th century cult leader, Thomas Lake Harris. He was originally a samurai in the service of one of the northern clans who fought in the Boshin War. He saw service before and during the Tokugawa shogunate's final battle at Hakodate.
Takeharu Ishimoto (石元 丈晴, Ishimoto Takeharu; born May 29, 1970) is a Japanese video game composer and musician.…Takeharu Ishimoto (石元 丈晴, Ishimoto Takeharu; born May 29, 1970) is a Japanese video game composer and musician. Formerly employed by Square Enix, he joined them in 1999 as a synthesizer programmer on Legend of Mana, working for them on several games. In 2002, he was promoted to the role of composer, beginning with World Fantasista, and composed for several large-budget games, such as The World Ends with You, the Final Fantasy series, and the Kingdom Hearts series. In addition to his work for Square Enix, he is a composer and guitar player for the band The Death March. He left Square Enix at the end of 2017, becoming a freelancer.