Kazumi Urano (浦野 一美, Urano Kazumi; born 23 October 1985) is a Japanese singer and tarento. She is represented by…Kazumi Urano (浦野 一美, Urano Kazumi; born 23 October 1985) is a Japanese singer and tarento. She is represented by Production Ogi and is a former provisional member of the female idol group Watarirouka Hashiritai 7, and former member of AKB48 and SDN48.
Rika Fukami (深見 梨加, Fukami Rika; born August 8, 1963) is a Japanese voice actress and narrator. Born in Kyoto…Rika Fukami (深見 梨加, Fukami Rika; born August 8, 1963) is a Japanese voice actress and narrator. Born in Kyoto Prefecture and raised in Chichibu, Saitama, she was originally a competitor at the NHK Cup National High School Broadcasting Contest while studying at Saitama Prefectural Chichibu High School, before joining Dojinsha Productions and debuting as a voice actress in Tokimeki Tonight. Since then, she has voiced Minako Aino/Sailor Venus in the Sailor Moon series, as well as Fran in Final Fantasy XII, Carmen la Bailaora in Ashita no Nadja, Schaffe in Ninja Senshi Tobikage and Daiko Hayami in New Cutie Honey.
Mikako Izawa (井澤 美香子, Izawa Mikako; born September 6, 1994) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Sony Music…Mikako Izawa (井澤 美香子, Izawa Mikako; born September 6, 1994) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Sony Music Artists.
Maria Sashide (指出 毬亜, Sashide Maria; born September 20, 1998) is a Japanese voice actress from Saitama Prefecture. She…Maria Sashide (指出 毬亜, Sashide Maria; born September 20, 1998) is a Japanese voice actress from Saitama Prefecture. She is affiliated with the agency With Line.
Marumi Yamazaki (山崎 円美, Yamazaki Marumi; born June 9, 1990) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a midfielder.…Marumi Yamazaki (山崎 円美, Yamazaki Marumi; born June 9, 1990) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for JEF United Chiba and has also played for the Japan national team. Yamazaki is a trans man and played women's association football before transitioning after his retirement.
Tsukasa Abe (阿部司, Abe Tsukasa; born 18 June 1982) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…Tsukasa Abe (阿部司, Abe Tsukasa; born 18 June 1982) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2021. He has served as chairman of the Japan Innovation Party since 2024.
Takeru Satoh (佐藤 健, Satō Takeru; born 21 March 1989) is a Japanese actor. He is best known for his leading role as…Takeru Satoh (佐藤 健, Satō Takeru; born 21 March 1989) is a Japanese actor. He is best known for his leading role as Ryotaro Nogami in the Kamen Rider Den-O franchise, and as Himura Kenshin in the live-action Rurouni Kenshin film and its sequels. In 2025, he starred in and co-executive produced the musical drama Glass Heart for Netflix.
Tetsuya Kakihara (柿原 徹也, Kakihara Tetsuya) is a German-born Japanese voice actor and singer. He is a former member of…Tetsuya Kakihara (柿原 徹也, Kakihara Tetsuya) is a German-born Japanese voice actor and singer. He is a former member of 81 Produce. His agency, Zynchro, was established on 15 May 2013. In 2010, Kakihara has been affiliated with Kiramune, a music label by Bandai Visual and Lantis, where he made his first mini album, Still on Journey. His first single, "String of Pain", served as the ending theme song for the anime series Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East. He has released two full albums, five mini albums and six singles. His third single, "咲いちゃいな (Saichaina)", was released on 15 April 2015. Kakihara has voiced young men with fiery personalities, including Natsu Dragneel in Fairy Tail. He also starred in otome games, including Shin in Amnesia and K1-B0 in Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. He is also active in BL (boys' love) Drama CDs.
Chie Satō (佐藤 智恵, Satō Chie), also stylized as Chie Satou, is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Aoni Production.…Chie Satō (佐藤 智恵, Satō Chie), also stylized as Chie Satou, is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Aoni Production. She has appeared in numerous anime series, being most well known for her roles as various characters in the Pokémon television anime series and as the titular character Shinnosuke's close friend Bo-chan in the Crayon Shin-chan television anime series.
Mamoru Miyano (宮野 真守, Miyano Mamoru; born June 8, 1983) is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his voice…Mamoru Miyano (宮野 真守, Miyano Mamoru; born June 8, 1983) is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his voice acting roles in Death Note, Inazuma Eleven, Steins;Gate, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Durarara!!, Soul Eater, Wolf's Rain, Ouran High School Host Club, Oshi No Ko, Ajin: Demi-Human, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Free!, Hunter x Hunter, Chihayafuru, Bungo Stray Dogs, Persona 5, Zombieland Saga, Fire Force, and Pluto. Nominated for the "Best Lead Actor Award" at the 1st Seiyu Awards in 2007 for his role as Light Yagami in Death Note, at the 2nd Seiyu Awards in 2008, he won the award for his role as Setsuna F. Seiei in Mobile Suit Gundam 00 and Hakugen Rikuson in Kōtetsu Sangokushi. That same year, he won the "Best Voice Actor" award at the 2008 Tokyo International Anime Fair. His debut single, "Kuon" (久遠; lit. Eternity), was released under King Records in 2007. In March 2009, his debut album, Break, was released.
This is a list of aquaria (public aquariums) in Japan. For zoos, see list of zoos in Japan. Also, For worlds, see List…This is a list of aquaria (public aquariums) in Japan. For zoos, see list of zoos in Japan. Also, For worlds, see List of aquaria. Aquariums are facilities where animals are confined within tanks and displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred. Such facilities include public aquariums, oceanariums, marine mammal parks, and dolphinariums. Japan has the largest number of public aquariums per capita in the world. There are many small public aquariums in Japan and many are not on this list. Some aquariums that are considered to be of high academic value are, have been designated as registered museums or museum-equivalent designated facilities by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. In addition, large fish tanks are often installed at large commercial facilities, stations, and airport, Large commercial facilities such as Aeon mall, Lalaport, Don Quijote etc., all of which are open to the public for free.
Rie Mimura (美村 里江, Mimura Rie; born 15 June 1984 in Fukaya, Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese actress. Her former stage…Rie Mimura (美村 里江, Mimura Rie; born 15 June 1984 in Fukaya, Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese actress. Her former stage name was Mimula. She is best known for her performance as Kyoko Okudera in One Missed Call 2.
Hiroko Ishii (born 9 January 1986) is a Japanese female track cyclist. She competed in the sprint event at the 2012 and…Hiroko Ishii (born 9 January 1986) is a Japanese female track cyclist. She competed in the sprint event at the 2012 and 2013 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.
Daieishō Hayato (Japanese: 大栄翔 勇人; born November 10, 1993 as Hayato Takanishi (高西 勇人, Takanishi Hayato)) is a Japanese…Daieishō Hayato (Japanese: 大栄翔 勇人; born November 10, 1993 as Hayato Takanishi (高西 勇人, Takanishi Hayato)) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He began his professional career in 2012 at the age of eighteen and reached the top makuuchi division in September 2015. His highest rank to date has been sekiwake. He has five gold stars for defeating yokozuna, five special prizes for Outstanding Performance and two special prizes for Technique. He wrestles for the Oitekaze stable. In January 2021 he became the first wrestler from Saitama Prefecture to win the top-division championship. He was a runner-up in the May 2022 and March 2023 tournaments.
Ken Suzuki (鈴木 健, Suzuki Ken; born January 13, 1970) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played in…Ken Suzuki (鈴木 健, Suzuki Ken; born January 13, 1970) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played in the California League for the San Jose Giants before playing 19 seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball.
Ruka Norimatsu (乗松 瑠華, Norimatsu Ruka; born January 30, 1996) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender. She…Ruka Norimatsu (乗松 瑠華, Norimatsu Ruka; born January 30, 1996) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender. She plays for Omiya Ardija Ventus. She has played for the Japan national team.
Nao Asahi (朝日 奈央, Asahi Nao; born 21 April 1994, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese tarento, actress, idol…Nao Asahi (朝日 奈央, Asahi Nao; born 21 April 1994, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese tarento, actress, idol, and former fashion model. She is represented with Rising Production. Asahi is a member of the idol group Maintenance. She was a former member of the idol group Idoling!!! Asahi also appears regularly on television variety programs.
Kaho Kobayashi (小林 香萌, Kobayashi Kaho; born May 12, 1992) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working as a…Kaho Kobayashi (小林 香萌, Kobayashi Kaho; born May 12, 1992) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer. Kobayashi was trained by Yoshihiro Tajiri and Makoto, making her debut in June 2013 for Wrestling New Classic. Since debuting, she has worked extensively for Pro Wrestling Wave, OZ Academy, JWP Joshi Puroresu, Ice Ribbon and Seadlinnng. She is also known for her work in Mexico, where she has competed regularly for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) since 2018, before returning to Japan in 2019.
Fumiya Takahashi (高橋 文哉, Takahashi Fumiya; born March 12, 2001) is a Japanese actor and model. He is best known for his…Fumiya Takahashi (高橋 文哉, Takahashi Fumiya; born March 12, 2001) is a Japanese actor and model. He is best known for his lead roles in Kamen Rider Zero-One.
Nonoka Yamaguchi (山口乃々華, Yamaguchi Nonoka, born March 8, 1998) is a Japanese dancer, actress, and model. She is a…Nonoka Yamaguchi (山口乃々華, Yamaguchi Nonoka, born March 8, 1998) is a Japanese dancer, actress, and model. She is a former member of J-Pop group E-girls under LDH.
Miori Ichikawa (市川 美織, Ichikawa Miori; born February 12, 1994) is a Japanese actress and former member of Japanese idol…Miori Ichikawa (市川 美織, Ichikawa Miori; born February 12, 1994) is a Japanese actress and former member of Japanese idol groups AKB48 and NMB48. She is known for her "Fresh Lemon" character and is the Hiroshima Lemon Ambassador since 2014.
Masami Seki, professionally known as Faylan (飛蘭, Feiran; born May 8, 1982 in Saitama) is a female Japanese singer. Many…Masami Seki, professionally known as Faylan (飛蘭, Feiran; born May 8, 1982 in Saitama) is a female Japanese singer. Many of her songs are featured in video games and anime. She is a freelance artist, who was previously affiliated with management agency S, run by singer Hiromi Satō, from 2008 to September 30th, 2026. Since 2026, she also works as a vocal coach. Her stage name was given by composer Noriyasu Agematsu. She is called "Feinyan" by her fans. Faylan debuted as a singer in 2005 by singing an insert song for the game adaption of Girls Bravo. During her independent time, she worked as a doujin singer and released music through Comiket. She released one single, "Gekka no Rasen" (月華の螺旋), in 2007 under Hobi records label before she was recruited by Lantis. Her first single with Lantis was "Mind as Judgment" in 2009. Since then, all her CDs have been released under Lantis. She is also signed with Sony Music Artists. Some of her songs were used as themes for anime series, including Canaan, Future Diary, Mobile Suit Gundam AGE and BlazBlue Alter Memory. Several games in the BlazBlue series also used songs that she performed. In 2009, Faylan contributed to a cover of the song "Imagine" in a group called "Anison All-Stars" in order to tackle world hunger. In 2012, she performed in the United States for the first time, as she and Natsuko Aso supported JAM Project at the Otakon Music Festival in Baltimore. In 2016, Sato announced Faylan would be going on an extended hiatus due to an autoimmune disease. This hiatus ended the same year in October.
Manatsu Akimoto (秋元 真夏, Akimoto Manatsu; born August 20, 1993) is a Japanese actress. She is a former first generation…Manatsu Akimoto (秋元 真夏, Akimoto Manatsu; born August 20, 1993) is a Japanese actress. She is a former first generation member of the idol girl group Nogizaka46. Akimoto was the last first generation member to graduate Nogizaka46 after being in the group for over 11 years since its debut on February 22, 2012. Her graduation concert was held on February 26, 2023.
Rumi Okubo (大久保 瑠美, Ōkubo Rumi; born September 27, 1989) is a Japanese voice actress associated with 81 Produce. She…Rumi Okubo (大久保 瑠美, Ōkubo Rumi; born September 27, 1989) is a Japanese voice actress associated with 81 Produce. She voiced Ako Shirabe/Cure Muse in Suite PreCure and Mia Ageha in Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future. She won an award for Best Female Newcomer at the 7th Seiyu Awards.
Ayaka Ōhashi (大橋 彩香, Ōhashi Ayaka; born September 13, 1994) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokyo. She is…Ayaka Ōhashi (大橋 彩香, Ōhashi Ayaka; born September 13, 1994) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokyo. She is affiliated with the talent agency INSPION Agency. As a singer, she is signed under Lantis. Originally a child actress, she appeared in many commercials, dramas, NHK Educational TV programs, and stage productions. After participating in an audition sponsored by Horipro, she played her first main role as Fleur Blanc in the anime Eureka Seven AO in 2012. She is known for her roles as Ran Shibuki in Aikatsu!, Uzuki Shimamura in The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls, Vodka in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, and Sāya Yamabuki in BanG Dream!; as Sāya, she is a member of the band Poppin'Party as its drummer. She also performed theme songs for anime such as Masamune-kun's Revenge, and Knight's & Magic.
Akemi Kato (加藤 明美, Katō Akemi; born December 13, 1970) is a retired female field hockey player from Japan. She…Akemi Kato (加藤 明美, Katō Akemi; born December 13, 1970) is a retired female field hockey player from Japan. She represented her country at the Summer Olympics three times (2004, 2008 and 2012). Kato was the oldest participant (33 years, 245 days) in the Japanese Women's Squad at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She captained the national side since 2005.
Miyu Kubota (久保田 未夢, Kubota Miyu; born January 31, 1995) is a Japanese voice actress, singer and idol from Saitama…Miyu Kubota (久保田 未夢, Kubota Miyu; born January 31, 1995) is a Japanese voice actress, singer and idol from Saitama Prefecture. She is a member of i☆Ris. Kubota is affiliated with 81 Produce and Avex Pictures.
Yasue Sato (佐藤 康恵, Satō Yasue; born December 7, 1978 in the Saitama Prefecture, Honshū, Japan) is a Japanese actress…Yasue Sato (佐藤 康恵, Satō Yasue; born December 7, 1978 in the Saitama Prefecture, Honshū, Japan) is a Japanese actress and model, and formally trained in ballet. She made her acting debut in the movie Bounce Ko Gals (1997), for which she was given a Best New Talent award at the Yokohama Film Festival. She has since appeared in other feature films including I Love Peace (2003), Mimibukuro Ghost Stories (2004) and Welcome, Patient (2005). She has also made numerous stage performances, including Mirandolina (1998) and Wee Thomas (2003). in 2001, made a guest appearance in the movie Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger: Fire Mountain Roars. She played as Nagi Saijyo in Ultraman Nexus. Her most recent role was a guest appearance in GARO where she played as the Makai Priestess Jabi for 3 episodes. She returned to show in Garo Special: Byakuya no Maju. She is also a music artist under the Japan Sony label. She provided motion capture for the protagonist of Haunting Ground. She worked under her stage name "さとう やすえ" (the same reading) from 2006 to 2012.
Mei Okada (Japanese: 岡田 夢以, Hepburn: Okada Mei; born 19 May 1996) is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Fukaya…Mei Okada (Japanese: 岡田 夢以, Hepburn: Okada Mei; born 19 May 1996) is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Fukaya, Saitama, affiliated with Ace Crew Entertainment. She was the leader of the Japanese idol group Tenkou Shoujo from its formation in 2014 until 2019, and she portrays Marika Mizushima as part of Merm4id, one of the musical groups in Bushiroad's D4DJ franchise. She is the bass guitarist for the band Ave Mujica of the BanG Dream! multimedia franchise, which includes portraying the character Umiri Yahata/Timoris.
Gensabulo Noguchi (野口 源三郎, Noguchi Gensaburō; August 24, 1888 – March 16, 1967) was a Japanese decathlete and educator.…Gensabulo Noguchi (野口 源三郎, Noguchi Gensaburō; August 24, 1888 – March 16, 1967) was a Japanese decathlete and educator. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics and finished in 12th place. Noguchi was also the flag bearer for Japan at those games. He later was a professor of physical education at such universities as the Tokyo University of Education (now Tsukuba University) and Saitama University, contributing to the development of school athletics in Japan.
Iris (stylized as i☆Ris) is a Japanese idol girl group, formed in 2012 by Avex and 81 Produce. The group currently…Iris (stylized as i☆Ris) is a Japanese idol girl group, formed in 2012 by Avex and 81 Produce. The group currently consists of five members: Saki Yamakita, Yū Serizawa, Himika Akaneya, Yuki Wakai, and Miyu Kubota. The leader is Saki Yamakita. In addition to their music career, all members are also active as voice actresses, most notably in the video game and anime series PriPara. The group has also performed themes for the anime series Wise Man's Grandchild, Magical Girl Site, Magical Sempai, and Twin Star Exorcists.
Hidekazu Uchida (内田 秀和, Uchida Hidekazu), known professionally as Yūya Uchida (内田 夕夜, Uchida Yūya; born December 3…Hidekazu Uchida (内田 秀和, Uchida Hidekazu), known professionally as Yūya Uchida (内田 夕夜, Uchida Yūya; born December 3, 1965), is a Japanese actor and voice actor who has been managed by the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society since 2021. He is a former member of the Haiyuza Theatre Company. He is best known for voicing Sam Winchester in Supernatural and its anime adaptation, Franken Stein in Soul Eater, Rinji and Tenji in Naruto: Shippuden, and Agnus in Devil May Cry 4. He has also performed dubbing roles for James McAvoy for X-Men film series, Cillian Murphy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Matt Damon, Ryan Gosling, Feng Shaofeng, Daniel Brühl, Ha Jung-woo, Shin Ha-kyun, Ji Sung, and many more.
Chinatsu Wakatsuki (若槻 千夏, Wakatsuki Chinatsu; born 28 May 1984) is a Japanese variety tarento and former gravure idol.…Chinatsu Wakatsuki (若槻 千夏, Wakatsuki Chinatsu; born 28 May 1984) is a Japanese variety tarento and former gravure idol. Her real name was Chiharu Kurihara (栗原 千春, Kurihara Chiharu) before she got married. She is previously represented with Platinum Production.
Kanan Minami (水波 風南, Minami Kanan; born November 12, 1979 in Saitama Prefecture) is a shōjo manga artist. She is best…Kanan Minami (水波 風南, Minami Kanan; born November 12, 1979 in Saitama Prefecture) is a shōjo manga artist. She is best known for Honey x Honey Drops, which has been licensed in multiple languages and adapted as an original video animation (OVA). Her current series, Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu, is a best-seller that regularly appears on the Tohan comics charts. She writes mainly for Shōjo Comic. She has sold more than 10 million copies. On the Nikkei Entertainment magazine's list of top 50 manga creators by the amount of sales since January 2010, Kanan Minami ranked 24 out of the 50 manga creators. Her representative work for the sales is Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu. She sold 2,498,000 copies.
Ricky (born October 20, year unknown) is a Japanese musician originally from Saitama Prefecture. He is known as the…Ricky (born October 20, year unknown) is a Japanese musician originally from Saitama Prefecture. He is known as the vocalist of bands Dasein and R*A*P, and became the full-time vocalist of Rider Chips in 2005. Ricky, who claims to have the full name Ricky Astrovich Primakov, also claims that he is an extraterrestrial, specifically one from the planet Iscandar, a planet from the Space Battleship Yamato metaseries. In 2009, he began a solo project with the release of "Yugaidoku Song" (唯我独SONG), and later in 2009 he released the album R☆POP. In 2010, Dasein, which went on hiatus in 2003, released a new single to announce a new tour that Ricky became a part of after his tour ended.
Momosuke Fukuzawa (福澤 桃介 Fukuzawa Momosuke, June 25, 1868 – February 2, 1938) was a Japanese businessman nicknamed "The…Momosuke Fukuzawa (福澤 桃介 Fukuzawa Momosuke, June 25, 1868 – February 2, 1938) was a Japanese businessman nicknamed "The Wizard of the Money Markets" for his financial success and "The King of Electrical Power" for being the first Japanese to introduce hydroelectric power to the country. He formulated his ideology of 'ikkasen hitokaisha' (one river for one company).
Mayu Iizuka (Japanese: 飯塚 麻結, Hepburn: Iizuka Mayu; born 15 April 1996) is a Japanese voice actress from Saitama…Mayu Iizuka (Japanese: 飯塚 麻結, Hepburn: Iizuka Mayu; born 15 April 1996) is a Japanese voice actress from Saitama Prefecture, affiliated with Sun Music Group. A founding member of the voice acting unit Dialogue, she is known for voicing Rina in Million Doll, Airi Eniwa in Cue! and Teoritta in Sentenced to Be a Hero.
Junko Takeuchi (竹内 順子, Takeuchi Junko; born April 5, 1972) is a Japanese actress and voice actress employed by Ogipro…Junko Takeuchi (竹内 順子, Takeuchi Junko; born April 5, 1972) is a Japanese actress and voice actress employed by Ogipro The Next. Taking a well-trod path by many voice actresses, she often voices young male characters, with generally very quirky and goofy personalities. One of her most well-known roles includes Naruto Uzumaki in the popular anime series Naruto. She has played Takuya Kanbara in Digimon Frontier, Rin Natsuki/Cure Rouge in Yes! PreCure 5, Metabee in Medabots, Mamoru Endō in Inazuma Eleven and Inazuma Eleven GO, Gon Freecss in the 1999 version of Hunter × Hunter, MrBeast in the Japanese dub of MrBeast, and GingerBrave in the Japanese dub of Cookie Run: Kingdom.
Haruka Shimazaki (島崎 遥香, Shimazaki Haruka; born March 30, 1994) is a Japanese actress, singer, and former member of the…Haruka Shimazaki (島崎 遥香, Shimazaki Haruka; born March 30, 1994) is a Japanese actress, singer, and former member of the Japanese idol group AKB48. Her supposed apathetic attitude toward idol fans led to the popularity of the buzzword "salty treatment" (塩対応, shio taiō) in Japanese media. Since graduating from AKB48 in 2016, Shimazaki has worked as an actress, including roles in Hiyokko, Nisekoi, and Tonde Saitama. She also started her own YouTube channel on March 30, 2020.
Hiroshi Masuoka (増岡 弘, Masuoka Hiroshi; August 7, 1936 – March 21, 2020) was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator…Hiroshi Masuoka (増岡 弘, Masuoka Hiroshi; August 7, 1936 – March 21, 2020) was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Minami, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. He famously voiced the roles of Masuo Fuguta in Sazae-san and Uncle Jam in Let's Go! Anpanman. He also voiced Master Roshi in the last episodes of Dragon Ball Z and all of Dragon Ball GT, following the death of Kōhei Miyauchi. He was last affiliated with the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society.
Kinya Aikawa (愛川 欽也, Aikawa Kin'ya; June 25, 1934 – April 15, 2015), born Toshiaki Ikawa (井川 敏明, Ikawa Toshiaki), was a…Kinya Aikawa (愛川 欽也, Aikawa Kin'ya; June 25, 1934 – April 15, 2015), born Toshiaki Ikawa (井川 敏明, Ikawa Toshiaki), was a Japanese actor, tarento and voice actor. He was born in Tokyo and died in 2015 of lung cancer.
Koichi Takemasa (武正 公一, Takemasa Kōichi; born 23 March 1961) is a Japanese politician who served in the House of…Koichi Takemasa (武正 公一, Takemasa Kōichi; born 23 March 1961) is a Japanese politician who served in the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) as a member of the Constitutional Democratic Party. A native of Shimizu, Shizuoka and graduate of Keio University he was elected for the first time in 1995 after an unsuccessful run in 1991.