Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter K

A Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in t

A Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Hiroshima, Hiroshima and graduate of Keio University, he ran unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives in 1993 after serving in the assembly of Hiroshima Prefecture. He ran again three years later and was elected for the first time, but lost the seat in 2000. He was re-elected in 2003.

Is a former volleyball player from Japan, who played as a center for the Men's National Team in the

Is a former volleyball player from Japan, who played as a center for the Men's National Team in the 1990s. Playing at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain (sixth place) he ended up in 10th place at the 1998 World Championship.

Katsuyuki Miyazawa (?? ??, Katsuyuki Miyazawa? born September 15, 1976 in Japan) is a Japanese footb

Katsuyuki Miyazawa (?? ??, Katsuyuki Miyazawa? born September 15, 1976 in Japan) is a Japanese football player.

A Japanese mixed martial artist. He was born in Kanagawa, Japan.

A Japanese mixed martial artist. He was born in Kanagawa, Japan.

A Japanese musician and singer. He is the most famous singer of Kawachi ondo folk music.he started s

A Japanese musician and singer. He is the most famous singer of Kawachi ondo folk music.he started studying Kawachi ondo with his father, Kawachiya Kikusui, at the age of nine. He came to national attention in 1991 with his reggae-style song "Kakin Ondo" (??????, kaakin ondo) which was featured in a television commercial for recruitment magazine "From A" (???·??).Kawachiya is known for performing in a wide variety of countries, from Hawaii in 1983 to Baghdad in 1990 (at the Iraq for peace festival) and Pyongyang in 1995.

Was a Japanese Marxist economist of the Taisho and early Showa periods.After writing for Yomiuri shi

Was a Japanese Marxist economist of the Taisho and early Showa periods.After writing for Yomiuri shimbun, he earned an economics professorship at Kyoto Imperial University. Increasingly inclined toward Marxism, he participated in the March 15 incident of 1928, and was expelled from the university as a subversive. The following year, he joined the formation of a political party Shinroto. Kawakami went on to publish a Marxist-oriented economics journal, Studies of Social Problems. After joining the then-outlawed Communist Party of Japan, he was arrested in 1933 and sent to prison. Following his release in 1937,

A Japanese writer. She made her first debut as “Yamada Hiromi” in NW-SF #16, edited by Yamano Ko

A Japanese writer. She made her first debut as “Yamada Hiromi” in NW-SF #16, edited by Yamano Koichi and Yamada Kazuko, in 1980 with the story So-shimoku (“Diptera”), and also helped edit some early issues of NW-SF in the 1970’s. She reinvented herself as a writer and made her second debut in mainstream literature in 1994. Since then she has become one of the most popular writers in Japan.

A member of idol group AKB48 under Team A

A member of idol group AKB48 under Team A

Was a Japanese researcher of Japanese popular culture.

Was a Japanese researcher of Japanese popular culture.

A Japanese musician, who was a vocalist of the now defunct electro/darkwave duo Schwarz Stein (2001-

A Japanese musician, who was a vocalist of the now defunct electro/darkwave duo Schwarz Stein (2001-2004) and also Meties and Isola under the alias of Hime. Originally on his own label, Kaya recently signed to a Japanese record label next muxic inc., and

An actress.She has appeared in several of Takeshi Kitano's films, such as Hana-bi, Kikujiro and Doll

An actress.She has appeared in several of Takeshi Kitano's films, such as Hana-bi, Kikujiro and Dolls.

A photographer and director of films and music videos. His real name is Kazuhiro Iwashita (?? ??, Iw

A photographer and director of films and music videos. His real name is Kazuhiro Iwashita (?? ??, Iwashita Kazuhiro?).He wrote, directed, and edited the live action science fiction movie Casshern. He married Japanese singer Hikaru Utada on September 6, 2002, and later divorced on March 2, 2007. Represented by Endeavor Agency and 3 Arts Entertainment in Los Angeles.In addition to Casshern, he has directed several of his ex-wife's and other music videos. Goemon, his next feature film, was released on 1st May 2009.

A Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a member of the House of Representative

A Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kawanabe District, Kagoshima and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he joined the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1990.

Is a former Japanese football player. He has played for Japan national team.

Is a former Japanese football player. He has played for Japan national team.

A retired Japanese international football (soccer) player. He was a defensive midfielder. He is curr

A retired Japanese international football (soccer) player. He was a defensive midfielder. He is currently an assistant coach at Shimizu S-Pulse.He was capped 7 times for the Japanese national team between 1995 and 1999. His first international appearance came on May 28, 1995 in a friendly against Ecuador at National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo.He was educated at and played for Tokai University Daiichi High School and Tokai University. After graduating, he joined newly promoted J. League side Bellmare Hiratsuka. He was immediately installed as a regular and received the J. League Young Player of the Year award that year. Due to club's financial problem, he was released along with Nobuyuki Kojima, Wagner Lopes, Hong Myung-Bo and Yoshihiro Natsuka at the end of the 1998 season. He moved to Shimizu S-Pulse (1999) and then to Cerezo Osaka (2000-2002) where he finished his playing career.

Is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. His caree

Is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. His career would start to pick up steam the following year with breakout performances in the NJPW vs. Pro Wrestling Noah war against the likes of Takashi Sugiura an

A Japanese freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympic

A Japanese freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1932 she was a member of the Japanese relay team which finished fifth in the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay event. In the 100 metre freestyle competition she was eliminated in the first round.Four years later she finished sixth in the 400 metre freestyle event. In the 100 metre freestyle competition she was eliminated in the semi-finals and as part of the Japanese relay team she was eliminated in the first round of the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay event.

A Japanese koto player noted for her performance of contemporary classical music and free improvisat

A Japanese koto player noted for her performance of contemporary classical music and free improvisation.She began studying, at the age of eight, with Michio Miyagi. She later graduated from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music.She plays both the 13-string and 17-string kotos. As a soloist, as well as with her koto ensemble, she has performed and worked with John Cage, Toshi Ichiyanagi, Yuji Takahashi, Roberto Carnevale, Sofia Gubaidulina, David Behrman, Carl Stone, and many other composers. She has performed in Japan, North America, and Europe.

Was a Japanese statesman in the Meiji and Taisho periods.Shoda was born in Matsuyama Domain, Iyo Pro

Was a Japanese statesman in the Meiji and Taisho periods.Shoda was born in Matsuyama Domain, Iyo Province, as the 5th son of a poor samurai. The famous poet Masaoka Shiki and admiral Akiyama Saneyuki were his friends from childhood. He graduated from Tokyo Imperial University in 1895, and obtained a position at the Ministry of Finance.[1] In 1915, he rose to the position of director of the Bank of Chosen. [2] He was appointed Finance Minister under the Terauchi[3] and Kiyoura administrations, [4] and Education Minister under the Tanaka administration. In 1938, he was considered for the post of Home Minister under the 2nd Konoe administration, a somewhat surprising choice, given his age and lack of experience in the Home Ministry, and the nomination was rejected by Emperor Hirohito.

The founder of the Japanese bands The Boom and Ganga Zumba. The former was noted in the 1990s for a

The founder of the Japanese bands The Boom and Ganga Zumba. The former was noted in the 1990s for a fusion of rock, pop, and local Okinawan folk music. Miyazawa is responsible for virtually all lyrics and music for The Boom, who are best known for their 1993 hit song "Shima Uta."

A Japanese politician serving in the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) as

A Japanese politician serving in the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) as a member of the New Komeito Party. A native of Wakayama Prefecture and graduate of Soka University he was elected for the first time in 2005.

Also known as Haru Sonoda and Magic Dragon , was a Japanese professional wrestler. Sonoda died on th

Also known as Haru Sonoda and Magic Dragon , was a Japanese professional wrestler. Sonoda died on the crash of South African Airways Flight 295 with his wife, Mayumi Sonoda, as they were on their honeymoon.

He is a Japanese economist, economic analyst, a former senior economist at Nomura Research Institute

He is a Japanese economist, economic analyst, a former senior economist at Nomura Research Institute, and chairman of the Three-Nations Research Institute Co., Ltd.. He is generally called Prof. Uekusa (????, Uekusa ky?ju?). He gained notoriety for his se

Born June 21, 1985 in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese football player.

Born June 21, 1985 in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese football player.

Is a Japanese professional golfer.Hosokawa has won eight tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour and feat

Is a Japanese professional golfer.Hosokawa has won eight tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour and featured in the top 100 of the Official World Golf Rankings.