Shoichiro Hokazono (外囿 祥一郎, Hokazono Shoichiro; born December 4, 1969) is a Japanese euphonium player and soloist. He…Shoichiro Hokazono (外囿 祥一郎, Hokazono Shoichiro; born December 4, 1969) is a Japanese euphonium player and soloist. He most notably played with the Central Band of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and plays on euphoniums made by Besson.
Kenkichi Nishimi (西見 健吉, Nishimi Kenkichi; born 27 April 1967) is a Japanese wrestler. He competed in the men's…Kenkichi Nishimi (西見 健吉, Nishimi Kenkichi; born 27 April 1967) is a Japanese wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 57 kg at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Hiroaki Uchikura (内倉 浩昭, Uchikura Hiroaki; born January 11, 1965) is a Japanese military general who serves as the…Hiroaki Uchikura (内倉 浩昭, Uchikura Hiroaki; born January 11, 1965) is a Japanese military general who serves as the incumbent Chief of Staff, Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. General Uchikura previously served as the Chief of the Air Staff of the JASDF, commander of the Air Defense Command, and as wing commander of the 5th Air Wing. Born and raised from Tarumizu, Kagoshima, Uchikura served into various positions in the Air Self-Defense Force and later served as a fighter pilot flying the Mitsubishi F-15J. Uchikura later served into various administrative and staff positions within the Air Self Defense Force Staff Office and the Ministry of Defense, both being located in Ichigaya, Shinjuku, before being named in major positions such as being the commander of the Air Defense Command and later as the Chief of the Air Staff in March 2023.
Yasuhiko Kuroe (黒江 保彦, Kuroe Yasuhiko; 17 February 1918 – 5 December 1965) was a fighter ace in the Imperial Japanese…Yasuhiko Kuroe (黒江 保彦, Kuroe Yasuhiko; 17 February 1918 – 5 December 1965) was a fighter ace in the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) during World War II. He participated in various campaigns in Southeast Asia. He was officially credited with destroying 30 enemy aircraft. After the war he served in the new Japanese Self Defence Force (JSDF).