Japanese Famous Girl Names with Letter R

Was a writer, journalist, political activist and pioneering Japanese feminist.she came to be influen

Was a writer, journalist, political activist and pioneering Japanese feminist.she came to be influenced by contemporary currents of European philosophy, as well as Zen Buddhism, of which she would become a devoted practitioner. Of particular influence to her was turn-of-the-century Swedish feminist writer Ellen Key, some of whose works she translated into Japanese. Upon graduation from university, she entered the Narumi Women's English School where, in 1911, she founded Japan's first all-women literary magazine, Seito (???, Bluestocking), whose first issue she opened with the words “In the beginning, woman was the sun.

A Japanese actress. She was an idol and singer in the 1990's. She began her carrier as an idol in th

A Japanese actress. She was an idol and singer in the 1990's. She began her carrier as an idol in the early 1990's, in commercials, then got her first role in a drama in 1992. In 1994, she performed in rabbit-cosplay in duet with future J-pop star Namie A

A Japanese actress, model and television presenter. Kikukawa was born in Urawa (now called Saitama),

A Japanese actress, model and television presenter. Kikukawa was born in Urawa (now called Saitama), in Saitama Prefecture. She is a graduate of the University of Tokyo where she studied architecture, mathematics and biology. She was scouted by an agent while shopping, and eventually came to be represented by Oscar Promotions. Her first major role came in 2002 when she was chosen to co-host the Sunday night NTV show "Bankisha." In addition to her public career, she has volunteered for work with the UNHCR and spent time at a refugee camp in Dabaab, Kenya. Despite her collegiate pedigree, her lack of knowledge on a variety of subjects was exposed on a variety/quiz show, and along with her doing bra commercials as well as her lack of input on the issues on Bankisha, she became classified as an "obaka-aidoru" or "dumb idol" - entertainers known for their good looks and lack of intelligence.[2]

A model and actress. She is of Japanese-Spanish heritage. Her father is an American citizen of Spani

A model and actress. She is of Japanese-Spanish heritage. Her father is an American citizen of Spanish descent. She has been working as a model since she was 10, and her acting debut was in the 1999 movie Hakuchi (directed by Makoto Tezuka, opposite Tadanobu Asano), and has performed in several movies. On television, she had a participation on TV Asahi's Profile and has performed in many Chinese soap operas.

Is a Japanese softball player who played in 3rd base.

Is a Japanese softball player who played in 3rd base.

A Japanese actress, seiyu and occasional J-Pop singer. She was part of the J-Pop group Aurora Gonin

A Japanese actress, seiyu and occasional J-Pop singer. She was part of the J-Pop group Aurora Gonin Musume. When she married to Tetsuhito Kirihara in 1998, Chiba's legal name became Reiko Kirihara (?? ?? ,Kirihara Reiko?). However, she continues to be kno

An Olympic and Asian Record holding swimmer from Japan. She swam in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games,

An Olympic and Asian Record holding swimmer from Japan. She swam in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, winning the bronze medals in the 200m backstroke at both editions.At the 2008 Olympics she set the Asian Records and Japanese Records in both the 100 and 200 backstrokes (59.36 and 2:07.13).At the 2007 World Championships, she swam to a new Japanese Record in the 100 back (1:00.40) in finishing third. Eight days later, she lowered the mark to 1:00.29 in winning the 2007 Japan Championships.[6]

A Japanese actress.

A Japanese actress.

A Japanese businesswoman, founder and chief executive of the temporary personnel service company The

A Japanese businesswoman, founder and chief executive of the temporary personnel service company The R. She serves on the board of Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.[1] A graduate of Konan University, she is best known for her criticism of "gap-widening society".[2]

Is a Japanese diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 she finished fourth in the 10

Is a Japanese diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 she finished fourth in the 10 metre platform event.

A female Japanese voice actress from Osaka, Japan. She is currently represented by Sigma Seven.

A female Japanese voice actress from Osaka, Japan. She is currently represented by Sigma Seven.

A Japanese actress.Active in television series, movies, and commercials, her roles have included nin

A Japanese actress.Active in television series, movies, and commercials, her roles have included ninja in jidaigeki such as Abarembo Shogun and Abare Hasshu Goyo Tabi, the wife Oeyo of the shogun Tokugawa Hidetada, Lady Fujitsubo in a special with characters based on The Tale of Genji, a yakuza boss in the Gokudo no Onna-tachi films, a lawyer from Okinawa, and a bodyguard.

She graduated from Ritsumeikan University with a degree in psychology, and was a member of the manga

She graduated from Ritsumeikan University with a degree in psychology, and was a member of the manga club while there.Terashima made her professional debut in 1979 with Children Play (????????, Chirudoren Purei?), published in the manga magazine Young Mag

One of the sixth generation members of the J-pop group Morning Musume. Her professional first name i

One of the sixth generation members of the J-pop group Morning Musume. Her professional first name is spelled in hiragana to differ her from the Japanese actress Rena Tanaka whose name is the same in kanji because their first names can be pronounced both as "Reina" and "Rena" and who is similarly from Fukuoka Prefecture.Tanaka auditioned for a spot in Morning Musume's 5th Generation in 2001 and passed but had to leave the training camp when it was found that she was underage. She attempted again in 2002 for a position in the 6th Generation and passed along with members Eri Kamei and Sayumi Michishige, making Tanaka the only member who auditioned twice to get in. She then provided the main vocals for the single Shabondama, making her one of the few members of Morning Musume who was able to lead on her debut single. She was featured in two solo versions of Memory Seishun no Hikari on a fan club release CD.

Is a Japanese journalist and politician who is currently a member of the upper house of the Diet of

Is a Japanese journalist and politician who is currently a member of the upper house of the Diet of Japan.

An American pair skater. With partner John Baldwin, she is the 2004 and 2006 U.S. National Champion.

An American pair skater. With partner John Baldwin, she is the 2004 and 2006 U.S. National Champion. Inoue previously competed for Japan as both a single skater and pair skater. Inoue and Baldwin are the first skaters to perform a throw triple axel in competition.Rena Inoue was born in 1976 in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan. She moved to the United States in 1996 at the urging of her father, who had been diagnosed with lung cancer. In 1998, Inoue was diagnosed with cancer. It was detected early, and after six months of chemotherapy, she was cancer-free.

Is a professional boxer and the first female world boxing champion from that country. She made her b

Is a professional boxer and the first female world boxing champion from that country. She made her boxing debut in Port of Spain on December 9, 1999

A Japanese retired ice dancer. She competed with Kenji Miyamoto. They are two time Japanese national

A Japanese retired ice dancer. She competed with Kenji Miyamoto. They are two time Japanese national champions. Their highest placement at an ISU championship was 8th at the 2002 and 2003 Four Continents Championships. Arikawa retired from competitive skating in 2003. She currently works as a coach.

A Japanese popular music artist. She released the majority of her singles and albums under her real

A Japanese popular music artist. She released the majority of her singles and albums under her real name, but from 2000 to 2001 she used the stage name amber. She has released no new material herself since 2001, but has composed songs for other artists li

A Japanese singer-songwriter. She regularly commutes between the United Kingdom and Japan to record

A Japanese singer-songwriter. She regularly commutes between the United Kingdom and Japan to record and promote her work.From 1992 to 1995, Rie fu lived in Maryland with her family. It was during this time that she started playing the piano and where she

A Japanese singer-songwriter. Rie fu graduated from the Central Saint Martins college of the Univers

A Japanese singer-songwriter. Rie fu graduated from the Central Saint Martins college of the University of the Arts London [1] on July 18, 2007. She is commuting between the United Kingdom and Japan for recording and promoting her songs.After returning to Japan, from 1995 to 2003, Rie finished her primary and secondary education in Tokyo. In 2002 she learned guitar, and almost immediately began coming up with songs and recording them with a small tape recorder. She sent the demo tape off to a record company (Sony) and they signed her. Her first single was released in March 2004. Later that year, her song "Life is Like a Boat" was chosen as the Bleach ending theme, garnering her widespread recognition and demand.

A Japanese vocalist. Rie graduated from Dokkyo University in March 2004.Rie grew up in Japan. At the

A Japanese vocalist. Rie graduated from Dokkyo University in March 2004.Rie grew up in Japan. At the early age of three she took up the piano and at twelve added the flute to her musical repertoire. Though she later studied piano improvisation with Andy O

Rie Miyazawa was born in Tokyo, Japan and raised by her mother. Since her debut at age eleven in an

Rie Miyazawa was born in Tokyo, Japan and raised by her mother. Since her debut at age eleven in an advertisement for Kit Kat, she has many films, television shows, commercials, stage appearances and photo books to her credit. She starred in the children's comedy Bokura no Nanokakan Senso (AKA Seven Days' War) and Tokyo Elevator Girl. Rie made her J-pop debut on 15 September 1989.

Is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for JT Marvelous.While attending high school, the volleyba

Is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for JT Marvelous.While attending high school, the volleyball team won in the Japanese high school league with Megumi Kurihara and Seiko Kawamura.

A singer and voice actress (seiyu). Notable among her numerous roles are Lacus Clyne in Gundam Seed/

A singer and voice actress (seiyu). Notable among her numerous roles are Lacus Clyne in Gundam Seed/Gundam Seed Destiny, Chii and Freya in the Japanese version of Chobits and Suigintou in the anime adaptation of Rozen Maiden.As a child, Tanaka took singin