Etō Shinpei (江藤 新平; 18 March 1834 – 13 April 1874) was a Japanese statesman during the early Meiji period, remembered…Etō Shinpei (江藤 新平; 18 March 1834 – 13 April 1874) was a Japanese statesman during the early Meiji period, remembered chiefly for his role in the unsuccessful Saga Rebellion.
Count Ōki Takatō (大木 喬任; March 23, 1832 – September 26, 1899), was a Japanese statesman during the early Meiji period.…Count Ōki Takatō (大木 喬任; March 23, 1832 – September 26, 1899), was a Japanese statesman during the early Meiji period. He was Governor of Tokyo in 1868 and a member of the Japanese Privy Council in 1889.
Count Soejima Taneomi (副島 種臣; 17 October 1828 – 31 January 1905) was a Japanese diplomat and politician active during…Count Soejima Taneomi (副島 種臣; 17 October 1828 – 31 January 1905) was a Japanese diplomat and politician active during the early Meiji period.
Count Sano Tsunetami (佐野 常民; 28 December 1822 – 12 December 1902) was a Japanese statesman and founder of the Japanese…Count Sano Tsunetami (佐野 常民; 28 December 1822 – 12 December 1902) was a Japanese statesman and founder of the Japanese Red Cross Society. His son, Admiral Sano Tsuneha, was a leading figure in the establishment of the Scout Association of Japan.
Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, primarily by using high…Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, primarily by using high temperatures to melt the parts together and allow them to cool, causing fusion. Common alternative methods include solvent welding (of thermoplastics) using chemicals to melt materials being bonded without heat, and solid-state welding processes which bond without melting, such as pressure, cold welding, and diffusion bonding. Metal welding is distinct from lower-temperature bonding techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal (parent metal) and instead require flowing a filler metal to solidify their bonds. In addition to melting the base metal in welding, a filler material is typically added to the joint to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to form a joint that can be stronger than the base material. Welding processes use some form of shielding to protect the melting metals from being contaminated or oxidized. Many different energy sources can be used for welding, including a gas flame (chemical), an electric arc (electrical), a laser, an electron beam, friction, and ultrasound. While often an industrial process, welding may be performed in many different environments, including in the open air, underwater, and in outer space. Welding is a hazardous undertaking and precautions are required to avoid burns, electric shock, vision damage, inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes, and exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation. Until the end of the 19th century, the only welding process was forge welding, which blacksmiths had used for millennia to join iron and steel by heating and hammering. Arc welding and oxy–fuel welding were among the first processes to develop late in the century, and electric resistance welding followed soon after. Welding technology advanced quickly during the early 20th century, as world wars drove the demand for reliable and inexpensive joining methods. Following the wars, several modern welding techniques were developed, including manual methods like shielded metal arc welding, now one of the most popular welding methods, as well as semi-automatic and automatic processes such as gas metal arc welding, submerged arc welding, flux-cored arc welding and electroslag welding. Developments continued with the invention of laser beam welding, electron beam welding, magnetic pulse welding, and friction stir welding in the latter half of the century. Today, as the science continues to advance, robot welding is commonplace in industrial settings, and researchers continue to develop new welding methods and gain greater understanding of weld quality.
Masashi Tashiro (田代 まさし, Tashiro Masashi) (born August 31, 1956) is a Japanese former television performer and a…Masashi Tashiro (田代 まさし, Tashiro Masashi) (born August 31, 1956) is a Japanese former television performer and a founding member of the band Rats & Star. Tashiro was a tenor singer with the band and, later, a TV entertainer in Japan. He directed a film after the breakup of Rats & Star. In September 2000, Tashiro was referred to prosecutors for filming up a woman's skirt. From 2020 to 2022, he was incarcerated in Fukushima Prison for violating the Methamphetamine Control Law. After his release in October 2022, Tashiro began his YouTube Marcy's Channel on August 4, 2023.
Reina Washio (鷲尾伶菜, Washio Reina; born January 20, 1994) is a Japanese singer, performer and model. She is a former…Reina Washio (鷲尾伶菜, Washio Reina; born January 20, 1994) is a Japanese singer, performer and model. She is a former member of J-Pop group E-girls and former member of Flower. Washio is represented with LDH.
Yūgo Umeno (梅野 雄吾, Umeno Yūgo; born January 13, 1999 in Saga, Saga, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player.…Yūgo Umeno (梅野 雄吾, Umeno Yūgo; born January 13, 1999 in Saga, Saga, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons. On February 27, 2019, he was selected for Japan national baseball team at the 2019 exhibition games against Mexico. On December 8, 2023, Umeno was selected by the Chunichi Dragons in the 2023 Active Player Draft.
Naoya Makoto (誠 直也, Makoto Naoya), born Seigo Furukawa (古川 誠剛, Furukawa Seigō) (born June 25, 1948 ) is an actor from…Naoya Makoto (誠 直也, Makoto Naoya), born Seigo Furukawa (古川 誠剛, Furukawa Seigō) (born June 25, 1948 ) is an actor from Japan. Makoto is best known for playing the role of Tsuyoshi Kaijō / AkaRanger in Himitsu Sentai Gorenger.
Maomi Yuki (優木 まおみ, Yūki Maomi; born March 2, 1980, in Saga, Saga, Japan) is a Japanese entertainer represented by…Maomi Yuki (優木 まおみ, Yūki Maomi; born March 2, 1980, in Saga, Saga, Japan) is a Japanese entertainer represented by Ikushima Planning Office. Her business alliance is Harmony Promotion.
Yasuko Matsuyuki (松雪 泰子, Yasuko Matsuyuki; born November 28, 1972 in Saga Prefecture) is a Japanese actress and singer…Yasuko Matsuyuki (松雪 泰子, Yasuko Matsuyuki; born November 28, 1972 in Saga Prefecture) is a Japanese actress and singer signed to Stardust Promotion.
Sarina Koga (古賀 紗理那, Koga Sarina; born May 21, 1996) or Sarina Nishida (西田 紗理那, Nishida Sarina) is a Japanese retired…Sarina Koga (古賀 紗理那, Koga Sarina; born May 21, 1996) or Sarina Nishida (西田 紗理那, Nishida Sarina) is a Japanese retired volleyball player who used to be captain of the Japan women's national volleyball team. Koga won the bronze medal at the 2013 U23 World Championship with Japan's U23 national team. She also competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in women's volleyball. Koga retired after the 2024 Summer Olympics.
