Fumika Baba (馬場 ふみか, Baba Fumika; born June 21, 1995) is a Japanese actress and model. She was scouted on a local…Fumika Baba (馬場 ふみか, Baba Fumika; born June 21, 1995) is a Japanese actress and model. She was scouted on a local street when she was in high school, and started working as a model for the local free newspaper, Niigata Bishōjo Zukan. Baba was also part of a young performers troupe called Apricot. Baba made her acting debut in the 2014 film Puzzle, and won the Yokohama Film Festival's Best Newcomer Award in 2023 for her performance in Love is Light. She has expressed her admiration for the actress Fumi Nikaidō.
Natsuko Yokosawa (横澤 夏子, Yokosawa Natsuko; born 20 July 1990) is a Japanese actress and comedian from Itoigawa…Natsuko Yokosawa (横澤 夏子, Yokosawa Natsuko; born 20 July 1990) is a Japanese actress and comedian from Itoigawa, Niigata. She is represented with Yoshimoto Creative Agency in Tokyo from Yoshimoto Kogyo. She graduated from NSC in Tokyo. She is equally synchronised with comedy duos Matenrō and Dennis.
Obata no Onīsan (おばたのお兄さん; born 5 June 1988) is a Japanese comedian. Obata's real name is Kazuki Obata (小幡 和貴, Obata…Obata no Onīsan (おばたのお兄さん; born 5 June 1988) is a Japanese comedian. Obata's real name is Kazuki Obata (小幡 和貴, Obata Kazuki).
Makoto Ogawa (小川 麻琴, Ogawa Makoto; born October 29, 1987) is a Japanese singer and actress, best known as a former…Makoto Ogawa (小川 麻琴, Ogawa Makoto; born October 29, 1987) is a Japanese singer and actress, best known as a former member of Japanese girl group Morning Musume. She joined the group in August 2001 along with fellow fifth generation members Ai Takahashi, Risa Niigaki, and Asami Konno. On March 31, 2009, she graduated from Hello! Project with the rest of the Elder Club. Ogawa is currently a member of idol band Dream Morning Musume.
Mikie Hara (原 幹恵, Hara Mikie; born July 3, 1987 in Murakami, Niigata) is a Japanese gravure idol and actress. Her debut…Mikie Hara (原 幹恵, Hara Mikie; born July 3, 1987 in Murakami, Niigata) is a Japanese gravure idol and actress. Her debut role was in Cutie Honey: The Live as the lead role of Honey Kisaragi/Cutie Honey.
Maki Nishiyama (西山茉希, Nishiyama Maki; born November 16, 1985) is a Japanese model and actress. Her best-known modeling…Maki Nishiyama (西山茉希, Nishiyama Maki; born November 16, 1985) is a Japanese model and actress. Her best-known modeling work has been with the Japanese fashion magazine, CanCam.
Masashi Mikami (三上 真史, Mikami Masashi) is a Japanese actor. He has appeared in several dramas, with one of his most…Masashi Mikami (三上 真史, Mikami Masashi) is a Japanese actor. He has appeared in several dramas, with one of his most notable roles being Souta Mogami/Bouken Blue in the Super Sentai series GoGo Sentai Boukenger. He has recently been accepted into the D-Boys acting troupe. He also acted in the movie Kindan no koi. A gardening enthusiast, Mikami currently hosts the gardening show Shumi no Engei on NHK Educational TV.
Satoko Ito (伊藤 聡子, Itō Satoko; born 3 July 1967) is a Japanese television tarento and news anchor. She is a visiting…Satoko Ito (伊藤 聡子, Itō Satoko; born 3 July 1967) is a Japanese television tarento and news anchor. She is a visiting professor of the Graduate Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. She is represented by Sankei.
Kunihiko Mitamura (Japanese: 三田村 邦彦, Hepburn: Mitamura Kunihiko; born October 22, 1953 in Niigata) is a Japanese actor…Kunihiko Mitamura (Japanese: 三田村 邦彦, Hepburn: Mitamura Kunihiko; born October 22, 1953 in Niigata) is a Japanese actor and singer. He is well known for his role in Taiyō ni Hoero! and Hide in the Hissatsu series.
Shohei Baba (馬場 正平, Baba Shōhei; January 23, 1938 – January 31, 1999), best known by his ring name Giant Baba…Shohei Baba (馬場 正平, Baba Shōhei; January 23, 1938 – January 31, 1999), best known by his ring name Giant Baba (ジャイアント馬場, Jaianto Baba), was a Japanese professional wrestler, promoter, and professional baseball player. He is best known as a co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), a promotion he founded in 1972 along with Mitsuo Momota and Yoshihiro Momota, the sons of his mentor Rikidōzan. For the first 10 years of its existence, Baba was the top star of All Japan, while also serving as the booker, promoter, head trainer and president of the promotion from its inception in 1972 till his death in 1999. Baba was also responsible for recruiting much of the talent for All Japan, and was the public face of the promotion for much of his lifetime. Considered one of the most beloved Japanese wrestlers ever, Baba was a national hero with a level of popularity in Japan comparable to that of Hulk Hogan in the United States. The 2006 Top 100 Historical Persons in Japan survey ranked Baba the 93rd greatest person in the history of Japan, as voted for by the general public. Among his many accomplishments, Baba was a record seven-time winner of the Champion Carnival, a four-time PWF World Heavyweight Champion, three time NWA International Heavyweight Champion and a three-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion.
Kumi Mizuno (水野久美, Mizuno Kumi; born 1 January 1937) is a Japanese actress best known for appearing in several Toho…Kumi Mizuno (水野久美, Mizuno Kumi; born 1 January 1937) is a Japanese actress best known for appearing in several Toho kaiju films of the 1960s and early 1970s.
Megumi Kaneko (Japanese: 金子 恵美, born 27 February 1978) is a Japanese politician. She served as a member of the House of…Megumi Kaneko (Japanese: 金子 恵美, born 27 February 1978) is a Japanese politician. She served as a member of the House of Representatives for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) between 2012 and 2017, when she represented the 4th District of Niigata prefecture. She was defeated in the 2017 general election.