Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Was a sumo wrestler from Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki. After his reti

Was a sumo wrestler from Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki. After his retirement he was the head coach of Mihogaseki stable and produced yokozuna Kitanoumi among other wrestlers. This was to be the last tourney Masuiyama was to c

Was a Japanese author.He was at first interested in studying poetry and painting but was encouraged

Was a Japanese author.He was at first interested in studying poetry and painting but was encouraged to study fiction and ended up specialising in French literature. He was harassed sexually by a gay professor named Noburu Katagami,[citation needed] so he had to leave the university before graduation, but began publishing stories in the early 1920s. He began to be recognised in the late 20's when his work was favorably mentioned by some of Japan's top critics. The themes he employed were usually intellectual fantasies that used animal allegories, historical fiction, and the country life. During World War II he worked for the government as a propaganda writer.

Is a Japanese hammer thrower. Her personal best throw is 67.26 metres, achieved in August 2006 in To

Is a Japanese hammer thrower. Her personal best throw is 67.26 metres, achieved in August 2006 in Toyama.

Born 1 April 1968 in Yao, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese righthanded baseball pitcher. He was formerly

Born 1 April 1968 in Yao, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese righthanded baseball pitcher. He was formerly with the Yomiuri Giants of the Central League.

Was an eminent and popular Tokyo-based professional actor, singer, stand-up comedian, emcee, host-pr

Was an eminent and popular Tokyo-based professional actor, singer, stand-up comedian, emcee, host-presenter and film producer. Also known by his nickname, "Fanfan", he was born in Nice, France, to a Japanese father who was an artist, and a Danish mother, Ingeborg. Masumi Okada was the younger of two sons; his older brother, Taibi "Erick" Okada, was also an actor and presenter -- known professionally as E.H. Eric, he was the emcee for the Beatles' 1966 concert in Tokyo.

Is a Japanese former sumo wrestler, born Hiroo Teshima (?? ??, Teshima Hiroo?) in Itoda, Fukuoka Pre

Is a Japanese former sumo wrestler, born Hiroo Teshima (?? ??, Teshima Hiroo?) in Itoda, Fukuoka Prefecture. Making his professional debut in 1979, he reached the top division in 1985. His highest rank was sekiwake and he won five special prizes in his to

A Japanese curler.Motohashi is a member of Team Aomori which was selected to represent Japan at the

A Japanese curler.Motohashi is a member of Team Aomori which was selected to represent Japan at the 2006 Winter Olympics [1]. At the Games she threw Second under skip Ayumi Onodera.Previously, she represented her country in the World Women's Curling Champ

A member of the Japanese idol group AKB48 Team K.She has an older brother, an older sister, a younge

A member of the Japanese idol group AKB48 Team K.She has an older brother, an older sister, a younger sister, and a younger brother.

A Japanese football player who currently plays for Yokohama F Marinos, with whom he signed after hig

A Japanese football player who currently plays for Yokohama F Marinos, with whom he signed after high school in 1995. Matsuda has a reputation as a hardman on the field, an image bolstered when he shaved his head. However, it is said his young son was scared when he saw his dad's shaved head so Matsuda re-grew his hair. This hasn't stopped him being something of a firebrand on the pitch, though. He is a fans favourite and a tireless worker who often appears up front near the end of games when the F-Marinos are behind. His favourite band is Oasis.

Was a Japanese professional wrestler of the 19th century of some national fame. While his name is la

Was a Japanese professional wrestler of the 19th century of some national fame. While his name is largely unknown today, he remains the lone pioneer as a Japanese wrestler who became a feature attraction in America, competing in a distinctly western sport

Was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period through late Azuchi-Momoyama period, who served the Tok

Was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period through late Azuchi-Momoyama period, who served the Tokugawa clan, and became a daimyo in 1590. Ietada was the eldest son of Matsudaira Koretada, the head of the Fukozu branch of the Matsudaira clan. Ietada served Tokugawa Ieyasu from a young age, and fought in many of Ieyasu's campaigns. Upon the latter's entry into the Kanto region in 1590, Ietada was granted the 10,000 koku fief of Oshi. Oshi had been meant for Ieyasu's fourth son Tadayoshi; however, as Tadayoshi was still young, the fief was entrusted to Ietada's stewardship. When Tadayoshi came of age, he was granted Oshi, and Ietada was moved to the Omigawa Domain in Shimosa Province. Ietada was assigned to Fushimi Castle together with Torii Mototada; the two men died in battle there, shortly before the Battle of Sekigahara.

Was a Japanese samurai of the late Edo period who served as the daimyo of Tonami han (the former Aiz

Was a Japanese samurai of the late Edo period who served as the daimyo of Tonami han (the former Aizu han) in the early Meiji Era. Born the eldest son of Matsudaira Katamori, he succeeded Katamori's adopted son Nobunori in 1869. As the Meiji government had granted the former daimyo family of Aizu a 30,000 koku holding in northern Honshu, Kataharu became its daimyo, with Katamori technically in his "care."

Was a Japanese daimyo of the Bakumatsu period, who was the last ruler of the Kuwana Domain. Sadaaki

Was a Japanese daimyo of the Bakumatsu period, who was the last ruler of the Kuwana Domain. Sadaaki was the adopted heir of Matsudaira Sadamichi, the descendant of Sadatsuna, the third son of Hisamatsu Sadakutsu (1569-1623), who was Tokugawa Ieyasu's brother. His family was known as the Hisamatsu Matsudaira clan. It was to this family that Matsudaira Sadanobu also belonged.[1]

Was Commander-in-Chief of the Army (?????) under the Minister of the Army Katsu Kaishu, during the B

Was Commander-in-Chief of the Army (?????) under the Minister of the Army Katsu Kaishu, during the Bakumatsu period of Japanese history, and later became vice-president (Japanese:???) of the Republic of Ezo during the Boshin War. He was particularly in charge of Internal Affairs and Foreign Relations.

Was a Japanese daimyo of the late Edo Period who served as daimyo of Shishido han. Retiring early, h

Was a Japanese daimyo of the late Edo Period who served as daimyo of Shishido han. Retiring early, he was succeeded by his son Matsudaira Yorinori, but Yoritaka returned to headship following Yorinori's death in 1864. Though the domain was abolished following its involvement in the chaos of the Tengu-to revolt of 1864, the new Satsuma-Choshu centered government of the Meiji Emperor forgave Shishido, and allowed Yoritaka to retake his former holdings. Becoming han chiji (domainal governor) by Imperial order in 1869, he remained in that position until the abolition of the domains in 1871. After that he became a Shinto priest and was famed as a prolific writer. His son Matsudaira Yoriyasu succeeded him as family head in 1880. Yoritaka's granddaughter Natsuko (the daughter of Nagai Iwanojo, son of the famous Nagai Naoyuki), is famous as the grandmother of Mishima Yukio. Under the new system of nobility, Yoritaka became a viscount (shishaku ??).

Was the 14th head of Fukui Domain during the Late Tokugawa shogunate and politician of the Meiji era

Was the 14th head of Fukui Domain during the Late Tokugawa shogunate and politician of the Meiji era. "Yoshinaga" is his imina and "Shungaku" (??) is his go. He is counted as one of the "Four Wise Lords of the bakumatsu" (??????, Bakumatsu no Shikenko?), along with Date Munenari, Yamauchi Yodo and Shimazu Nariakira.In 1838 he succeeded as head of the domain. At Ansei Purge he was forced to retire and put on probation. In 1862 he was appointed the position of Seiji sosai shoku (??????) at Tokugawa shogunate. Yoshinaga was also Kyoto Shugoshoku very briefly, during the summer of 1864.[1]

A Japanese actor. Born Meguro Koju (?? ??) to jidaigeki actor Jushiro Konoe and actress Mizukawa Yae

A Japanese actor. Born Meguro Koju (?? ??) to jidaigeki actor Jushiro Konoe and actress Mizukawa Yaeko, he has one younger brother, actor Meguro Yuki.As a young man, he aspired to be a singer, but turned to acting, making his debut at age 17. He worked for Toei, specializing in jidaigeki and yakuza films. In 1969 he switched to Daiei as a replacement for Ichikawa Raizo, starring in many films. On returning to Toei, he played in supporting roles, including Sakai Kin'ya in the Battles Without Honor and Humanity, starring Bunta Sugawara.

Was an early 20th-century businessman who devoted his life and fortune to amassing a collection of W

Was an early 20th-century businessman who devoted his life and fortune to amassing a collection of Western art which, he hoped, would become the nucleus of a Japanese national museum focused particularly on masterworks of the Western art tradition. Although his plans were not realized in his lifetime, his vision is commemorated in Japan's National Museum of Western Art (NMWA) in Ueno, central Toyko.[1]

A Japanese songwriter. She is known for having written "Hohoemi no Bakudan" (Smile Bomb), which is t

A Japanese songwriter. She is known for having written "Hohoemi no Bakudan" (Smile Bomb), which is the opening theme for the anime series YuYu Hakusho. She also sang a few other songs from the same anime, such as: "Sayonara Bye Bye", "Homework ga Owaranai

Was a sumo wrestler from Chiba Prefecture, Japan. He fought for the now defunct Oyama stable, joinin

Was a sumo wrestler from Chiba Prefecture, Japan. He fought for the now defunct Oyama stable, joining in 1941. He reached the top makuuchi division in 1951 and made the second highest ozeki rank (alongside Wakanohana) in 1956, after finishing as a runner-

As the most famous poet of the Edo period in Japan. During his lifetime, Basho was recognized for hi

As the most famous poet of the Edo period in Japan. During his lifetime, Basho was recognized for his works in the collaborative haikai no renga form; today, after centuries of commentary, he is recognized as a master of brief and clear haiku. His poetry

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 Sayama, Saitama and high school graduate, he was elected to the assembly of Saitama Prefecture in 1979 where he served for two terms, and then to be the mayor of his hometown Sayama in 1986, serving for two terms. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1996.

Was the father of Japanese professional baseball. Born in Daimon, Toyama, he was a media mogul, owne

Was the father of Japanese professional baseball. Born in Daimon, Toyama, he was a media mogul, owned the Yomiuri Shimbun, one of Japan's major daily newspapers, and founded Japan's first commercial television station, Nippon Television Network Corporation. He also was elected to the House of Representatives, appointed to the House of Peers and was one of the most successful judo masters ever, reaching the extremely rare rank of 10th Dan.

At the age of 22, Matthew Kiichi Heafy has had considerable success for a young artist. Trivium has

At the age of 22, Matthew Kiichi Heafy has had considerable success for a young artist. Trivium has garnered a large following in Europe and they are now trying to achieve the same success in North America.His favorite bands include Metallica, Pantera, Megadeth, In Flames, Hate Eternal, Rammstein and Iron Maiden although Trivium's music tends to lean further towards the more modern day metalcore and melodic metal sounds. Matthew’s success did not come easily. He claims to have practiced eight hours a day to learn guitar when he was 12 years old,

A former boxer from Houston, Texas. Nicknamed Termite, he was born into a family that was in the ins

A former boxer from Houston, Texas. Nicknamed Termite, he was born into a family that was in the insect killing business, and he is a professional fumigato