Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter K

Was the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the Japanese Cabinet of Junichiro Koizumi

Was the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the Japanese Cabinet of Junichiro Koizumi.Born in Osaka Prefecture, Kitagawa graduated from Faculty of Law, Soka University and became a lawyer. In 1990, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time and since 2004 has been Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Member of New Komeito.

Was an animator, animation director and character designer born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Ja

Was an animator, animation director and character designer born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.[1] He worked as an independently contracted character designer for Toei Animation in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a member of the board of directors of animation studio Oh! Production (which he helped found along with Norio Shioyama, Koichi Murata, and Koshin Yonekawa).[2][3] He died on 2000-03-24 due to a cancerous tumor on his neck.[1]

Was a Japanese astronomer.During the Japanese period in Taiwan, he was president of the Astronomical

Was a Japanese astronomer.During the Japanese period in Taiwan, he was president of the Astronomical Association, Taiwan Branch beginning in 1938. He began to build "New High Mountain Observatory" (??? ???) in 1942, but died the following year.

Was a Japanese film director. He directed films from 1930s to 1970s.

Was a Japanese film director. He directed films from 1930s to 1970s.

Was a Japanese magazine editor and photography critic.Nishii was born in Tokyo in 1946. He graduated

Was a Japanese magazine editor and photography critic.Nishii was born in Tokyo in 1946. He graduated in economics from Keio University in 1968, and shortly after this moved to the company publishing Mainichi Shimbun, rising via stints at Sunday Mainichi and Mainich Graph to become editor in chief of Camera Mainichi from 1983 until the magazine folded in 1985.After the demise of Camera Mainichi Nishii worked as an editor for various book-publishing projects of Mainichi Shinbun-sha.

A Japanese freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympic

A Japanese freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was born in Shizuoka.In 1924 he was eliminated in the first round of the 400 metre freestyle event as well as of the 1500 metre freestyle competition. He was also a member of the Japanese relay team which finished fourth in the 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay event.Four years later he helped the Japanese relay team to qualify for the final of the 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay competition when he swam in the semi-final. His compatriots won the silver medal, but Noda did not swam in the final and was not awarded with a medal.

Is a Japanese dancer associated with Butoh. He has become a guru and inspirational figure. It has be

Is a Japanese dancer associated with Butoh. He has become a guru and inspirational figure. It has been written of him that his very presence is an "artistic fact."He began in 1960 to work directly with Hijikata Tatsumi, who may be said to be the originator of Butoh technique. Ohno, on the other hand, was less a technician and choreographer and more of a solo performer. Ohno and Hijikata form the nucleus of what has become known as Butoh. Students who have spent time with Ohno generally seem to be more eclectic and individual in approach.

Was a Japanese freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated

Was a Japanese freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the first round of the 100 metre freestyle event as well as of the 1500 metre freestyle competition. He was also a member of the Japanese relay team which finished fourth in the 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay event.

Is a Japanese football player who was the second Japanese to play in Fußball-Bundesliga after Yasuh

Is a Japanese football player who was the second Japanese to play in Fußball-Bundesliga after Yasuhiko Okudera.

A Japanese football player who was the second Japanese to play in Fußball-Bundesliga after Yasuhiko

A Japanese football player who was the second Japanese to play in Fußball-Bundesliga after Yasuhiko Okudera.

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.

Better known as Mr. Sakurada and as the Japanese version of Kendo Nagasaki, is a retired Japanese pr

Better known as Mr. Sakurada and as the Japanese version of Kendo Nagasaki, is a retired Japanese professional wrestler. He is best known, under various monikers, for his work in Stampede Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance, and World Championship Wres

A Japanese politician and chairman of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP).Shii was born in Yotsukaido

A Japanese politician and chairman of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP).Shii was born in Yotsukaido, Chiba Prefecture. He graduated from the Department of Physical Engineering at Tokyo University. He joined the JCP during his first year at the University and became an active participant in the party's student wing.

Is a Japanese former mixed martial artist. He has competed in many large MMA promotions, including t

Is a Japanese former mixed martial artist. He has competed in many large MMA promotions, including the UFC, Pancrase, and Pride Fighting Championships. Takahashi is best known for his incredible toughness, heart, and will to win. He has fought many top fi

An amateur Japanese astronomer. He was born in Hokkaido, Japan and is a member of the Astronomical S

An amateur Japanese astronomer. He was born in Hokkaido, Japan and is a member of the Astronomical Society of Japan and Oriental Astronomical Association.Through publications and the direction of junior associates, this asteroid hunter has been responsible for the discovery of over 500 asteroids. He is the author or the co-author of the Japanese publications "Asteroid Hunter (???????)", "Celestial Body Photography Manual (?????????)", "The Celestial Sky of Our Dreams (???????)", as well as others. He also is a frequent contributor to the Japanese periodical "Monthly Astronomical Guide (???????)".

Is a former Japanese professional wrestler, who is known for his work in New Japan Pro Wrestling and

Is a former Japanese professional wrestler, who is known for his work in New Japan Pro Wrestling and UWF International. Yamazaki's wrestling career began in May 1982 in New Japan Pro Wrestling. In 1984, Yamazaki joined the Japanese UWF. However, differenc

A Japanese writer.Hosaka was born in Yamanashi prefecture and received his undergraduate education a

A Japanese writer.Hosaka was born in Yamanashi prefecture and received his undergraduate education at Waseda University with a major in Political Science and Economics. After graduating he worked for Seibu Culture Centers, holding popular educational workshops on philosophy. During this period (1990) he published his first book, "Plainsong." He left Seibu in 1993 to devote his efforts to writing full time, with the assistance of fellow writer Nobuo Kojima.

A retired Japanese football player.

A retired Japanese football player.

Is a Japanese professional wrestler. Kazushi Miyamoto will forever have the distinction of being the

Is a Japanese professional wrestler. Kazushi Miyamoto will forever have the distinction of being the first post-split graduate of the All Japan Pro Wrestling dojo. While in the Dojo Miyamoto was trained by Hiroshi Hase, Johnny Smith, and his mentor Toshia

Is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist and former professional wrestler. He has competed in

Is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist and former professional wrestler. He has competed in pro-wrestling for New Japan Pro Wrestling, UWFi and Kingdom Pro Wrestling. He has fought in MMA competition in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, PRIDE F

A contemporary Japanese writer.In 2004 he was awarded the 132nd Akutagawa Prize for his book about a

A contemporary Japanese writer.In 2004 he was awarded the 132nd Akutagawa Prize for his book about a pedophile called Grand Finale. Abe was on the selection committee for the annual Super Dash Novel Rookie of the Year Award from 2001 through 2005.

Is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kashiwa Reysol.He was a member of Japan U-20 national footbal

Is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kashiwa Reysol.He was a member of Japan U-20 national football team for 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Canada.

A Japanese actor, sports commentator and former professional baseball player. His father is Japanese

A Japanese actor, sports commentator and former professional baseball player. His father is Japanese baseball legend, Shigeo Nagashima.Nagashima entered Rikkyo University, following his father, and attracted lots of attention from professional scouts, being the son of Shigeo Nagashima. He was drafted in the first round of the 1988 draft by the Yakult Swallows, and his first professional hit was a home run against the Yomiuri Giants, and the pitcher was Bill Gullickson. He was touted as the next big star in Japanese baseball, after his father, but failed to live up to expectations. Nagashima did not hit or field well, and his playing time decreased as the years went on. In 1992, he spent a year with the Los Angeles Dodgers single-A team in the United States, but made little improvement.

Better known by his ring names NOSAWA and NOSAWA Rongai, is a Japanese freelance professional wrestl

Better known by his ring names NOSAWA and NOSAWA Rongai, is a Japanese freelance professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in All Japan Pro Wrestling and various independent promotions. On March 16, 2003, Nosawa defeated "Ritchie Boy" Breyer W

A former professional baseball player from Kochi, Japan.Nishiyama was drafted in the 5th round of th

A former professional baseball player from Kochi, Japan.Nishiyama was drafted in the 5th round of the 1988 amateur draft by the Lotte Orions, but did not sign with the team. He entered the professional leagues in 1993 as the 3rd round draft pick of the Yomiuri Giants. He marked a 5-1 record and 7 saves with a stunning 0.55 ERA in his 3rd year, but his pitching deteriorated afterwards. He was a vital part of the relief staff in 1998, marking a 2.48 ERA in 49 appearances, but was inconsistent in the following years. He began throwing from the sidearm in 2002 to fix his control problems, but was not signed for the next season. He currently works as a coach for the Yomiuri Giants organization.