Admiral Shirō Takasu (高須 四郎, Takasu Shirō; October 27, 1884 – September 2, 1944) was a career naval officer in the…Admiral Shirō Takasu (高須 四郎, Takasu Shirō; October 27, 1884 – September 2, 1944) was a career naval officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
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.
Takashi Nagatsuka (長塚 節, Nagatsuka Takashi; April 3, 1879–February 8, 1915) was a Japanese poet and novelist. According…Takashi Nagatsuka (長塚 節, Nagatsuka Takashi; April 3, 1879–February 8, 1915) was a Japanese poet and novelist. According to prominent historian Ann Waswo, Nagatsuka Takashi was born into a landowning family. Nagatsuka was born in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan in Kosshō Village (国生村), itself in Ishige Town (石下町), which forms modern day Joso City (常総市). In 1896, poor health forced him to stop his middle-school education in Mito. In accordance with his duties as eldest son, he assisted his mother Taka in managing their six acres of arable land. He started experimenting in 1905 with different fertilizers, crop-rotation, charcoal-production, and commercial-grade bamboo-production. These are just some of his attempts to save the family's finances from the political career of his father Genjiro (who was elected during the late 1880s to the prefectural assembly), since he tended to absorb other people's debts. In Tokyo, he studied poetry with Masaoka Shiki from 1900 until 1902, when Shiki died of tuberculosis. His only novel The Soil ("土;" "Tsuchi") was published in 151-installment series from June–November of 1910 in the Tokyo Asahi Shimbun (東京朝日新聞), which eventually became today's Asahi Shimbun. Two years after its newspaper serialization, The Soil was published as a complete work in book form in 1912. The novel depicts life in rural Japan and in Kosshō Village. The characters are based on actual people, although their names are altered. The novel's copyright expired in the mid-1960s. He died of laryngeal tuberculosis on February 8, 1915.
Hitachiyama Taniemon (常陸山 谷右衞門; January 19, 1874 – June 19, 1922) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Mito…Hitachiyama Taniemon (常陸山 谷右衞門; January 19, 1874 – June 19, 1922) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. He was the sport's 19th yokozuna from 1903 till 1914. His great rivalry with Umegatani Tōtarō II created the "Ume-Hitachi Era" and did much to popularise sumo. He is remembered as much for his exploits in promoting the sport as for his strength on the dohyō. In his later years as head coach of Dewanoumi stable he trained hundreds of wrestlers, including three yokozuna. Many consider him the most honorable yokozuna in sumo history, which earned him the nickname "Kakusei" (角聖), or "sumo saint".
Yokoyama Taikan (横山 大観; November 2, 1868 – February 26, 1958) was the art-name of a major figure in pre-World War II…Yokoyama Taikan (横山 大観; November 2, 1868 – February 26, 1958) was the art-name of a major figure in pre-World War II Japanese painting. He is notable for helping create the Japanese painting technique of Nihonga.
Yamashita Rin (山下りん; June 16, 1857 – January 26, 1939) was a painter of icons for the Japanese Orthodox Church. She was…Yamashita Rin (山下りん; June 16, 1857 – January 26, 1939) was a painter of icons for the Japanese Orthodox Church. She was one of the first independent Japanese female artists, the first recognized female yōga painter. She studied in Russia, and her work can be found in over forty churches across Japan.
Hitachiyama Torakichi (Japanese: 常陸山 虎吉; born in 1850 as Isoarashi Torakichi (五十嵐 虎吉, Isoarashi Torakichi)), also known…Hitachiyama Torakichi (Japanese: 常陸山 虎吉; born in 1850 as Isoarashi Torakichi (五十嵐 虎吉, Isoarashi Torakichi)), also known as Dewanoumi Unemon (出羽ノ海 運右エ門, Dewanoumi Unemon), was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ibaraki prefecture. He wrestled for the Hamakaze and Dewanoumi stables. His highest rank was Maegashira 1.
Okuhara Seiko (奥原 晴湖; 1837–1913) was a Literati artist in Japan in the late 19th century. She became a leading artist…Okuhara Seiko (奥原 晴湖; 1837–1913) was a Literati artist in Japan in the late 19th century. She became a leading artist in Japan founding an art school and displaying her art throughout the country. In 1891, at the age of fifty-five, Seiko decided to retire to a country village. The paintings created by Seiko following her retirement are highly regarded and considered to be some of her finest work.
Kawanabe Kyōsai (河鍋 暁斎; May 18, 1831 – April 26, 1889) was a Japanese painter and caricaturist. In the words of art…Kawanabe Kyōsai (河鍋 暁斎; May 18, 1831 – April 26, 1889) was a Japanese painter and caricaturist. In the words of art historian Timothy Clark, "an individualist and an independent, perhaps the last virtuoso in traditional Japanese painting".
Inazuma Raigorō (Japanese: 稲妻 雷五郎; 1802 – March 29, 1877) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Awazaki, Hitachi Province…Inazuma Raigorō (Japanese: 稲妻 雷五郎; 1802 – March 29, 1877) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Awazaki, Hitachi Province (now Inashiki, Ibaraki Prefecture). He was the sport's 7th yokozuna.
Tokugawa Mitsukuni (徳川 光圀; Japanese pronunciation: [to.kɯꜜ.ɡa.wa | mʲi.tsɯ̥.kɯꜜ.ɲi, -kɯ.ɡa.wa mʲi.tsɯ̥.kɯꜜ-, -ŋa.wa-]…Tokugawa Mitsukuni (徳川 光圀; Japanese pronunciation: [to.kɯꜜ.ɡa.wa | mʲi.tsɯ̥.kɯꜜ.ɲi, -kɯ.ɡa.wa mʲi.tsɯ̥.kɯꜜ-, -ŋa.wa-], 11 July 1628 – 14 January 1701), also known as Mito Kōmon (水戸黄門; [mʲi.to (|) koː.moɴ]), was a Japanese daimyo who was known for his influence in the politics of the early Edo period. He was the third son of Tokugawa Yorifusa (who in turn was the eleventh son of Tokugawa Ieyasu) and succeeded him, becoming the second daimyo of the Mito Domain.
Yuko Suzuhana (鈴華 ゆう子) (Japanese pronunciation: [sɨᵝzɨᵝha̠na̠ jɯ̟ꜜːko̞]) is a Japanese singer, Shigin master, Kenshibu…Yuko Suzuhana (鈴華 ゆう子) (Japanese pronunciation: [sɨᵝzɨᵝha̠na̠ jɯ̟ꜜːko̞]) is a Japanese singer, Shigin master, Kenshibu master, composer, pianist, radio presenter, and cultural ambassador best known as the leader of Wagakki Band.
Mai Kyokawa (京川 舞, Kyokawa Mai; born December 28, 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as forward. She plays for 1.…Mai Kyokawa (京川 舞, Kyokawa Mai; born December 28, 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as forward. She plays for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam in the German Frauen Bundesliga. She has played for the Japan national team.
Dōmei Yakazu (矢数 道明, Yakazu Dōmei; December 7, 1905 – October 21, 2002) was a Japanese physician who contributed to the…Dōmei Yakazu (矢数 道明, Yakazu Dōmei; December 7, 1905 – October 21, 2002) was a Japanese physician who contributed to the restoration of kampo medicine in Japan. In 1979, he was awarded the lifetime achievement award (最高優功賞, Saikō Yūkō Shō) by the Japanese Medical Association for his contributions to oriental medicine.
Takuya Eguchi (江口 拓也, Eguchi Takuya; born May 22, 1987) is a Japanese voice actor and singer. He is affiliated with 81…Takuya Eguchi (江口 拓也, Eguchi Takuya; born May 22, 1987) is a Japanese voice actor and singer. He is affiliated with 81 Produce. He has voiced in a number of lead roles in anime shows, including Kazuya Kujo in Gosick, Yoshiharu Sagara in The Ambition of Oda Nobuna, Kon Hokaze in Ixion Saga DT, Hachiman Hikigaya in My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected, William Twining in Devils and Realist, Yuuji Terushima in Haikyuu!!, Takeo Gōda in My Love Story, and Loid Forger in Spy × Family. He won the Best New Actor Award at the 6th Seiyu Awards, and the Best Lead Actor Award and Most Valuable Seiyū Award at the 17th Seiyu Awards. He won Best Voice Actor in the Newtype Anime Awards 2015. Eguchi launched a manga about his life called Eguchi Takuya no Gainen Planet in 2017, published on Kadokawa's Dengeki Girl's Style Online website.
Shiho Ogawa (小川 志保, Ogawa Shiho; born December 26, 1988) is a Japanese football player. She plays for Iga FC Kunoichi…Shiho Ogawa (小川 志保, Ogawa Shiho; born December 26, 1988) is a Japanese football player. She plays for Iga FC Kunoichi Mie. She played for Japan national team.
Tatsuki Shinotsuka (篠塚辰樹, born 7 May 1998) is a Japanese kickboxer and former boxer, currently competing in the…Tatsuki Shinotsuka (篠塚辰樹, born 7 May 1998) is a Japanese kickboxer and former boxer, currently competing in the featherweight division of K-1. He is the former Krush Featherweight (-57.5kg) champion. Combat Press ranked him as the #10 ranked Super Flyweight in the world between July and August 2021.
Tomoaki Maeno (前野 智昭, Maeno Tomoaki; born May 26, 1982) is a Japanese voice actor. He was the second main character in…Tomoaki Maeno (前野 智昭, Maeno Tomoaki; born May 26, 1982) is a Japanese voice actor. He was the second main character in Cells at Work! as White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) U-1146.
Junko Minagawa (皆川 純子, Minagawa Junko) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Haikyo. Her best-known role is Ryoma…Junko Minagawa (皆川 純子, Minagawa Junko) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Haikyo. Her best-known role is Ryoma Echizen, the titular character in The Prince of Tennis anime series. She sang some of the show's theme songs, insert songs, and character singles, some of which have charted in Oricon's single rankings. Other major roles include Ayaka Yukihiro in the Negima series, Akira in Aria, Cao Chun Yan in Fighting Beauty Wulong, Cornelia Li Britannia in Code Geass, Khamsin in Shakugan no Shana, Yoshitaka Nakabayashi in He Is My Master, Sailor Uranus in Sailor Moon Crystal, Mereoleona Vermillion in Black Clover, and Yun in Yona of the Dawn.
Nanako Fujita (Japanese: 藤田菜七子, romanized: Fujita Nanako; born 9 August 1997) is a retired Japanese jockey. When she…Nanako Fujita (Japanese: 藤田菜七子, romanized: Fujita Nanako; born 9 August 1997) is a retired Japanese jockey. When she earned her jockey license in 2016, she became the first woman to receive a jockey license in Japan in 16 years. Fujita enjoyed a rising career, quickly becoming the country's most successful female jockey. In 2024, she stunned her fan base after retiring from racing suddenly over a controversy regarding phone use.
Hiroki Nanami (七海ひろき, Nanami Hiroki) is a Japanese actress, singer, voice actress, and former otokoyaku (male role)…Hiroki Nanami (七海ひろき, Nanami Hiroki) is a Japanese actress, singer, voice actress, and former otokoyaku (male role) star of the Takarazuka Revue (2003–2019).
Azusa Tadokoro (田所 あずさ, Tadokoro Azusa; born November 10, 1993) is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She is…Azusa Tadokoro (田所 あずさ, Tadokoro Azusa; born November 10, 1993) is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She is affiliated with the talent agency Inspion Agency and signed to record label Lantis. She participated in an audition sponsored by her former agency HoriPro Entertainment. Her notable roles include Aoi Kiriya in Aikatsu!, Shizuka Mogami in The Idolmaster Million Live!, Kaoru Seta in BanG Dream!, Phino Bloodstone in Yu-Shibu, Symboli Rudolf in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Chtholly Nota Seniorious in WorldEnd and Moroha in Yashahime. She performed theme songs for anime, such as Myriad Colors Phantom World and Trickster.
Megumi Nakajima (Japanese: 中島 愛, Hepburn: Nakajima Megumi; born June 5, 1989) is a Japanese voice actress and singer…Megumi Nakajima (Japanese: 中島 愛, Hepburn: Nakajima Megumi; born June 5, 1989) is a Japanese voice actress and singer, who is affiliated with Stay Luck. In 2003, she joined the talent agency Stardust Promotion after passing their audition. Later, in 2007, she debuted as a voice actress and singer after passing an audition held by the music company Victor Entertainment; she was then cast as the character Ranka Lee in the 2008 anime series Macross Frontier. Her first solo single "Tenshi ni Naritai" was released in 2009, which was followed by her first solo album I Love You in 2010. Apart from Ranka, Nakajima is also known for her roles as Kaede Sakura in Kämpfer, Lyra in Fairy Tail, Lyra and Meloetta in Pokémon, Yuzuki Eba in A Town Where You Live, Megumi Aino/Cure Lovely in HappinessCharge PreCure!, and Tuuli in Ascendance of a Bookworm. Her songs have been featured in series such as Kämpfer, Tamayura, Kotoura-san, Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne, and Ascendance of a Bookworm. She is also the voice provider of the Vocaloid software Megpoid. In 2013, she announced an indefinite hiatus from singing to focus on her acting career; she returned to singing in 2017 with the single "Watashi no Sekai", the title song being used as the ending theme to the anime series Fuuka.
Hiroshi Koike (小池博史 Koike Hiroshi born on 25 January 1956, in Japan) is a Japanese director, playwright and…Hiroshi Koike (小池博史 Koike Hiroshi born on 25 January 1956, in Japan) is a Japanese director, playwright and choreographer. After his former performing arts company Pappa TARAHUMARA was dissolved in 2012, he formed the Hiroshi Koike Bridge Project (HKBP). In June, 2023, they added the word, Odyssey, to the organization's name to reflect the director's vision of creating art - Hiroshi Koike Bridge Project -Odyssey. He has conducted physical acting training workshops based on his original method titled “slow movement” all over the world. Up to date, Hiroshi Koike has directed 55 works with Pappa TARAHUMARA and 36 works with Hiroshi Koike Bridge Project -Odyssey.
Machiko Toyoshima (豊嶋 真千子, Toyoshima Machiko; born on December 28, 1971) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and…Machiko Toyoshima (豊嶋 真千子, Toyoshima Machiko; born on December 28, 1971) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Michiko Hada (羽田美智子, Hada Michiko), (born 24 September 1968 in Mitsukaido, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan), is a Japanese…Michiko Hada (羽田美智子, Hada Michiko), (born 24 September 1968 in Mitsukaido, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan), is a Japanese actress.
Hiroshi Kamiya (神谷 浩史, Kamiya Hiroshi; born January 28, 1975) is a Japanese voice actor, singer and narrator affiliated…Hiroshi Kamiya (神谷 浩史, Kamiya Hiroshi; born January 28, 1975) is a Japanese voice actor, singer and narrator affiliated with Aoni Production. Kamiya is known as the voice of Shinji Matō in the Fate franchise, Nozomu Itoshiki in Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei, Tieria Erde in Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Takashi Natsume in Natsume Yūjin Chō, Koyomi Araragi in the Monogatari series, Trafalgar Law in One Piece, Izaya Orihara in Durarara!!, Yuzuru Otonashi in Angel Beats!, Sōma in Working!!, Mephisto Pheles in Blue Exorcist, Akashi Seijuro in Kuroko's Basketball, Levi Ackerman in Attack on Titan, Juli in Brothers Conflict, Yato in Noragami, Balder Hringhorni in Kamigami no Asobi, Kinshirō Kusatsu in Cute High Earth Defense Club Love!, Kiyoshi Fujino in Prison School, Choromatsu in Mr. Osomatsu, Ranpo Edogawa in Bungo Stray Dogs, Captain Gundam in Superior Defender Gundam Force and Saiki Kusuo in The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.. He won "Best Lead Actor" and "Best Personality" at the 3rd Seiyu Awards, and "Best Supporting Actor" at the 2nd Seiyu Awards. He hosts the radio show Dear Girl: Stories with Daisuke Ono.
Yōko Teppōzuka (鉄炮塚 葉子, Teppōzuka Yōko; born May 7, 1964 in Shimodate, Ibaraki at Ibaraki Prefecture) is a Japanese…Yōko Teppōzuka (鉄炮塚 葉子, Teppōzuka Yōko; born May 7, 1964 in Shimodate, Ibaraki at Ibaraki Prefecture) is a Japanese voice actress. She started acting in 1991 and she is affiliated with Aoni Production.
Sayaka Isoyama (磯山 さやか, Isoyama Sayaka; born October 23, 1983 in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese gravure idol…Sayaka Isoyama (磯山 さやか, Isoyama Sayaka; born October 23, 1983 in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese gravure idol, entertainer, actress, and sportswriter who is represented by the talent agency Lifika. She grew up in Hokota, Kashima District, Ibaraki.
Nobuo Tobita (飛田 展男, Tobita Nobuo; born November 6, 1959) is a Japanese voice actor and narrator from Ibaraki…Nobuo Tobita (飛田 展男, Tobita Nobuo; born November 6, 1959) is a Japanese voice actor and narrator from Ibaraki Prefecture. He is represented by Arts Vision. He is most known for the roles of Kamille Bidan (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam), Albert Heinrich/004 (Cyborg 009 (2001)), and Sueo Maruo (Chibi Maruko-chan). His debut role is Bob in the 1982 anime television series Cybot Robotchi. He has also voiced many characters for the story CDs in Sound Horizon.
Miyuki Akiyama (秋山美幸 Akiyama Miyuki, born August 27, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for NEC Red…Miyuki Akiyama (秋山美幸 Akiyama Miyuki, born August 27, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for NEC Red Rockets. She is represented by the talent agency AT Production.
Atsuko Kurusu (来栖 あつこ, Kurusu Atsuko; January 26, 1978) is a Japanese actress. She came to prominence for starring in…Atsuko Kurusu (来栖 あつこ, Kurusu Atsuko; January 26, 1978) is a Japanese actress. She came to prominence for starring in the 1996–97 Super Sentai franchise, Gekisou Sentai Carranger. She graduated from Tokiwa Girls High School in Kobe.
Maki Tsukada (塚田 真希, Tsukada Maki) (born 5 January 1982) is a Japanese judoka, who was born in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki…Maki Tsukada (塚田 真希, Tsukada Maki) (born 5 January 1982) is a Japanese judoka, who was born in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki Prefecture. She won the Women's +78 kg category gold medal at the Athens Olympics in 2004 and the silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In September 2003, Tsukada won the silver medal at the World championships in Osaka, Japan. In September 2005, she won the bronze medal at the World championships in Cairo, Egypt. She won gold at the 2007 World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tomoko Okano (岡野知子 Okano Tomoko, born August 29, 1979) is a former Japanese volleyball player. She served as the…Tomoko Okano (岡野知子 Okano Tomoko, born August 29, 1979) is a former Japanese volleyball player. She served as the captain of Denso Airybees between 2006 and 2009.
Kumiko Takahashi (高橋 久美子, Takahashi Kumiko; born 1954), better known as Kumiko (クミコ), is a Japanese popular singer of…Kumiko Takahashi (高橋 久美子, Takahashi Kumiko; born 1954), better known as Kumiko (クミコ), is a Japanese popular singer of chansons.
Kanako Miyamoto (宮本 佳那子, Miyamoto Kanako; born November 4, 1989) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is known for…Kanako Miyamoto (宮本 佳那子, Miyamoto Kanako; born November 4, 1989) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is known for voicing Makoto Kenzaki/Cure Sword from DokiDoki! PreCure and as the singer of several songs in the Pretty Cure series.
