Shinjiro Atae (與 真司郎, Atae Shinjirō; born November 26, 1988) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, and model. He…Shinjiro Atae (與 真司郎, Atae Shinjirō; born November 26, 1988) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, and model. He debuted as a member of the co-ed group AAA in 2005. Early on in his career, Atae starred in television and film projects including the live-action adaptations of Psychic Detective Yakumo, Delicious Gakuin, Teiō, Guardian Angel, and Ramune. In 2016, Atae released music solo, beginning with the song "Reunited", and later released his first solo album, This Is Who I Am, as a limited release in 2018. He is also an exclusive model in the magazines Junon and Duet.
Kenjiro Yamashita (山下 健二郎, Yamashita Kenjirō; born 24 May 1985 in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese dancer, actor…Kenjiro Yamashita (山下 健二郎, Yamashita Kenjirō; born 24 May 1985 in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese dancer, actor and radio personality. He is a performer of J-pop dance and vocal group Sandaime J Soul Brothers and a former member of Gekidan Exile. As a member of Sandaime J Soul Brothers, he has received the Japan Record Awards twice. He has appeared in a few TV dramas and films, and he held starring roles in the film Pan to Bus to Nidome no Hatsukoi (Our Blue Moment) and dramas Fukuyadou Honpo – Kyoto Love Story -, Love or Not, Manga Mitai ni Ikanai, Game Mitai ni Ikanai. He is also the Tuesday host for NTV's morning information program ZIP! He was the Friday host for the famous Japanese radio program All Night Nippon before he moved to his new radio program Sandaime J Soul Brothers Yamashita Kenjiro's Zero Base in 2019. Yamashita is known for having various hobbies. One of his enthusiasms is fishing, for which he has won awards like the Cool Anglers Award 2019. He also became a YouTuber in 2019 to share his hobbies (mainly fishing) with the world.
Masaki Nishina (仁科 克基, 仁科 正樹, Nishina Masaki; born 2 September 1982 in Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture) is a…Masaki Nishina (仁科 克基, 仁科 正樹, Nishina Masaki; born 2 September 1982 in Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture) is a Japanese actor and tarento. His former stage names were Masaki Meguro (目黒 正樹, Meguro Masaki) and Katsumi Nishina (仁科 克己, Nishina Katsumi). He is represented with Shochiku Entertainment.
Tetsuji Tamayama (玉山 鉄二, Tamayama Tetsuji; born April 7, 1980) is a Japanese TV, film actor and model. He joined…Tetsuji Tamayama (玉山 鉄二, Tamayama Tetsuji; born April 7, 1980) is a Japanese TV, film actor and model. He joined modeling competitions and was active in Checkmate and other fashion magazines. In 2001, Tamayama debuted in Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger as Tsukumaro Ogami/GaoSilver. He continued to star in more movies and TV dramas such as Casshern, Tokyo Love Cinema, and Rockers.
Akira Kawashima (川島 明, Kawashima Akira; born February 3, 1979, in Uji, Kyoto) is a Japanese comedian, tarento and actor…Akira Kawashima (川島 明, Kawashima Akira; born February 3, 1979, in Uji, Kyoto) is a Japanese comedian, tarento and actor who has featured in films, television, and radio. He performs boke and writes all the material in his comedy duo Kirin. His partner is Hiroshi Tamura. Kawashima is represented by Yoshimoto Kogyo and is mainly active in Tokyo and Osaka.
Daisuke Miyagawa (宮川 大輔, Miyagawa Daisuke; born 16 September 1972, in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese…Daisuke Miyagawa (宮川 大輔, Miyagawa Daisuke; born 16 September 1972, in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese comedian and actor. Miyagawa grew up in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture. He is represented with Yoshimoto Creative Agency from Yoshimoto Kogyo. Miyagawa should not be confused with Daisuke Miyagawa of the comedy duo Daisuke and Hanako Miyagawa.
Kuranosuke Sasaki (佐々木 蔵之介, Sasaki Kuranosuke; born February 4, 1968; real name Hideaki Sasaki 佐々木秀明, Sasaki Hideaki)…Kuranosuke Sasaki (佐々木 蔵之介, Sasaki Kuranosuke; born February 4, 1968; real name Hideaki Sasaki 佐々木秀明, Sasaki Hideaki) is a Japanese actor, known primarily for his roles in Japanese television drama.
Masanori Ikeda (池田 政典, Ikeda Masanori; born December 1, 1966) is a Japanese actor, singer, and voice actor. He is best…Masanori Ikeda (池田 政典, Ikeda Masanori; born December 1, 1966) is a Japanese actor, singer, and voice actor. He is best known for playing Shishio Makoto in the anime Rurouni Kenshin.
Kazuhiko Nishimura (西村 和彦, Nishimura Kazuhiko; born August 21, 1966, in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is…Kazuhiko Nishimura (西村 和彦, Nishimura Kazuhiko; born August 21, 1966, in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency Sony Music Artists.
Atsushi Yamanishi (山西 惇, Yamanishi Atsushi; born December 12, 1962, in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese…Atsushi Yamanishi (山西 惇, Yamanishi Atsushi; born December 12, 1962, in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor represented by Ricomotion.
Ken Mitsuishi (光石 研, Mitsuishi Ken; born September 26, 1961) is a Japanese actor. He has appeared in films such as…Ken Mitsuishi (光石 研, Mitsuishi Ken; born September 26, 1961) is a Japanese actor. He has appeared in films such as Chaos and Tokyo Playboy Club.
Keita Shimizu (清水 圭太, Shimizu Keita; born June 24, 1961, in Uji, Kyoto, Japan), simply known as Kei Shimizu (清水 圭…Keita Shimizu (清水 圭太, Shimizu Keita; born June 24, 1961, in Uji, Kyoto, Japan), simply known as Kei Shimizu (清水 圭, Shimizu Kei), is a retired Japanese comedian who was represented by the talent agency, Yoshimoto Kogyo. In May 2022, Shimizu announced on his blog that he was retiring from show business, citing "lack of motivation" and a desire to live a normal life away from show business. His profile was removed from the Yoshimoto Kogyo website later that month and he closed his personal blog soon after. On May 27, 2023, it was announced that he had divorced his wife, actress and former idol Miyuki Kosaka, after 29 years of marriage. Shimizu and Kosaka had two sons together. While Kosaka and their sons remained in the Tokyo area, Shimizu has returned to his family's home in Kyoto, away from the public eye.
Yosuke Tagawa (太川 陽介, Tagawa Yōsuke; born 13 January 1959, in Ōmiya, Naka (now Kyōtango), Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is a…Yosuke Tagawa (太川 陽介, Tagawa Yōsuke; born 13 January 1959, in Ōmiya, Naka (now Kyōtango), Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor, tarento, and former idol singer. His real name is Ikuo Tsubokura (坪倉 育生, Tsubokura Ikuo). Tagawa is a resident of Chōfu, Tokyo. He is represented by Sun Music Production. Tagawa's wife is actress Kumiko Fujiyoshi.
Kaoru Kobayashi (小林 薫, Kobayashi Kaoru; born on September 4, 1951) is a Japanese actor born in Kyoto. He won best actor…Kaoru Kobayashi (小林 薫, Kobayashi Kaoru; born on September 4, 1951) is a Japanese actor born in Kyoto. He won best actor at the 30th Yokohama Film Festival and best-supporting actor at the 8th Yokohama Film Festival for Sorobanzuku.
Jiro Dan (団 時朗, Dan Jirō; January 30, 1949 – March 22, 2023) was a Japanese actor, singer, and model best known for his…Jiro Dan (団 時朗, Dan Jirō; January 30, 1949 – March 22, 2023) was a Japanese actor, singer, and model best known for his role as Hideki Go/Ultraman Jack in The Return of Ultraman, making guest appearances in subsequent Ultraman productions as well. His real name was Hideo Murata (村田 秀雄). He was born in Kyoto and graduated from Heian High School.
Haruhiko Jō (壤晴彦, Jō Haruhiko; born January 25, 1948) is a Japanese actor, theatre director, and voice actor, currently…Haruhiko Jō (壤晴彦, Jō Haruhiko; born January 25, 1948) is a Japanese actor, theatre director, and voice actor, currently affiliated with Engekikurabu Za.
Ittoku Kishibe (岸部 一徳, Kishibe Ittoku; born 9 January 1947), born Osami Kishibe (岸部 修三, Kishibe Osami), is a Japanese…Ittoku Kishibe (岸部 一徳, Kishibe Ittoku; born 9 January 1947), born Osami Kishibe (岸部 修三, Kishibe Osami), is a Japanese actor and musician.
Tarō Ishida (石田 太郎, Ishida Tarō; March 16, 1944 – September 21, 2013), born Gentarō Ishida (石田 弦太郎, Ishida Gentarō)…Tarō Ishida (石田 太郎, Ishida Tarō; March 16, 1944 – September 21, 2013), born Gentarō Ishida (石田 弦太郎, Ishida Gentarō), was a Japanese actor, voice actor, and Shin Buddhist priest from the city of Kyoto. He was affiliated with Granpapa Production.
Masahiko Tsugawa (津川 雅彦, Tsugawa Masahiko), born Masahiko Katō (加藤 雅彦 Katō Masahiko; January 2, 1940 – August 4, 2018)…Masahiko Tsugawa (津川 雅彦, Tsugawa Masahiko), born Masahiko Katō (加藤 雅彦 Katō Masahiko; January 2, 1940 – August 4, 2018) was a Japanese actor and director.
Shingo Yamashiro (山城 新伍, Yamashiro Shingo; November 10, 1938 – August 12, 2009) was a Japanese television and film…Shingo Yamashiro (山城 新伍, Yamashiro Shingo; November 10, 1938 – August 12, 2009) was a Japanese television and film actor.
Hiroyuki Nagato (長門裕之, Nagato Hiroyuki; 10 January 1934 – 21 May 2011), stage name of Akio Kato (加藤晃夫), was a Japanese…Hiroyuki Nagato (長門裕之, Nagato Hiroyuki; 10 January 1934 – 21 May 2011), stage name of Akio Kato (加藤晃夫), was a Japanese actor. He starred in Season of the Sun, Endless Desire, My Second Brother, Stolen Desire, and Sukeban Deka, and Yo-Yo Girl Cop.
Juzo Itami (伊丹 十三, Itami Jūzō), born Yoshihiro Ikeuchi (池内 義弘, Ikeuchi Yoshihiro; May 15, 1933 – December 20, 1997)…Juzo Itami (伊丹 十三, Itami Jūzō), born Yoshihiro Ikeuchi (池内 義弘, Ikeuchi Yoshihiro; May 15, 1933 – December 20, 1997), was a Japanese actor, screenwriter and film director. He directed eleven films (one short and ten features), all of which he wrote himself. He is the namesake of the Juzo Itami Award, founded in 2009 to honor his legacy.
Takahiro Tamura (田村高廣, Tamura Takahiro; 31 August 1928 – 16 May 2006) was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in 100…Takahiro Tamura (田村高廣, Tamura Takahiro; 31 August 1928 – 16 May 2006) was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in 100 films between 1954 and 2005. He and his younger brothers Masakazu and Ryō were known as the three Tamura brothers. They were sons of actor Tsumasaburo Bando.
Kanjūrō Arashi (嵐 寛壽郎, Arashi Kanjūrō; 8 December 1903 – 21 October 1980) was a Japanese film actor. His nickname was…Kanjūrō Arashi (嵐 寛壽郎, Arashi Kanjūrō; 8 December 1903 – 21 October 1980) was a Japanese film actor. His nickname was "Arakan." He is famous for playing the role of Kurama Tengu series. He entered the film industry in 1927 and came to fame playing Kurama Tengu, a character in the Bakumatsu era created by Jirō Osaragi in his novels. In the 1950s he portrayed the Emperor Meiji in several hit films and appeared in yakuza films in the 1960s. He won Mainichi Film Award for Best Supporting Actor award for his role in The Profound Desire of the Gods.