Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter M

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

A Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kamo, Niigata, she graduated from a high school in Kamo and studied in Heilongjiang University in China. After having served in the assembly of Kamo for two terms since 1995, she ran unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives in 2000 as a member of Ichiro Ozawa's Liberal Party, which merged with the DPJ in 2003. She ran again in 2003 and was elected for the first time.

A Japanese actress. Her early stage name was Shoko Kuno (????, Kuno Shoko?); she changed it to Makik

A Japanese actress. Her early stage name was Shoko Kuno (????, Kuno Shoko?); she changed it to Makiko Kuno (?? ???, Kuno Makiko?), and changed the way of writing the name, becoming ????? in 2005.She has been active as a model since senior high school, and as an actress made her debut in 1987. She was the image girl of the JR East Kiosks from 1988 to 1994. In 1994 she released a collection of photographs, Mitsu, and appeared nude in an original video, XX: Utsukushiki Karyudo. In 1998, she played the part of Sunday in the Chunsoft sound novel Machi to a favorable reception. In addition, she qualified as a sommelier in 1998.

A Japanese politician, the daughter of former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka.Tanaka attended high scho

A Japanese politician, the daughter of former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka.Tanaka attended high school at Germantown Friends School in the United States and graduated from Waseda University. She spent most of her early adulthood working with her father's political machine Etsuzankai organization, and was the first lady to her father since her mother, Hana, was absent due to long-standing illness. She was elected to the Lower House in 1993, shortly after her father's death.

Was a Japanese statesman, active from the Meiji period through the Pacific War.In 1871, at the age o

Was a Japanese statesman, active from the Meiji period through the Pacific War.In 1871, at the age of 11, he accompanied Okubo on the Iwakura Mission to the United States as a student, and briefly attended school in Philadelphia. After he returned to Japan, he attended Tokyo Imperial University, but left without graduating to enter the Foreign Ministry. Assigned to the London Embassy, he made the acquaintance of Ito Hirobumi.

A Japanese writer from Tokyo, Japan notable as the author of several light novel series based on pre

A Japanese writer from Tokyo, Japan notable as the author of several light novel series based on previously made series. This includes a single novel adaptation of Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl, originally a manga written by Satoru Akahori and illustrated by Yukimaru Katsura. Komao also wrote five light novels based on the Gift visual novel and wrote the original concept for the manga series the First Love Sisters.

A Japanese actor. He was born in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, the son of silent-film actor Rintaro Fujima, and

A Japanese actor. He was born in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, the son of silent-film actor Rintaro Fujima, and started his career as a comedian on the circuit in 1952.Makoto has appeared in both jidaigeki and contemporary roles. He starred as Nakamura Mondo, a samurai, in sixteen Hissatsu series on Asahi Broadcasting Corporation since 1973. He has also portrayed Nakamura on stage and in film.

A Japanese football player. He is a right-footed midfielder who currently plays for VfL Wolfsburg.Af

A Japanese football player. He is a right-footed midfielder who currently plays for VfL Wolfsburg.After graduating from Fujieda Higashi High School in 2002, he joined Urawa. He became a regular of their first team in the 2003 season. In 2004, he was honoured with the J. League Cup New Hero Award and selected as a member of J. League team of the year. He was also the Urawa Fans' Player of the Year that season. He made his senior national team debut on February 11, 2006, in a friendly match against USA at AT&T Park in San Francisco.

Is a Japanese professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in Pro Wrestling Noah. Hashi's f

Is a Japanese professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in Pro Wrestling Noah. Hashi's first championship reign in NOAH came after he defeated Naomichi Marufuji for the GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship via stoppage; however, unsatisfied wit

A professional baseball player from Takarazuka, Hyogo, Japan. He is an infielder for the Hanshin Tig

A professional baseball player from Takarazuka, Hyogo, Japan. He is an infielder for the Hanshin Tigers.Imaoka spent several uneventful seasons in the Japanese professional leagues before being chosen as the lead-off batter by Senichi Hoshino, who managed the Hanshin Tigers from 2002-2004. Imaoka won the batting title in 2003 with a .340 batting average, and his team won the Central League pennant the same year. He had previously played shortstop and second base, but was converted to third base in 2004. He continued his hitting prowess, and led the league with 147 RBIs in 2005. He fell into a huge slump in 2006, and missed half of the season due to injuries.

Saitama Prefecture is a Japanese football goalkeeper currently playing for J1 team Shimizu S-Pulse.

Saitama Prefecture is a Japanese football goalkeeper currently playing for J1 team Shimizu S-Pulse.

Is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kyoto Sanga F.C. in the J. League.

Is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kyoto Sanga F.C. in the J. League.

The President, CEO and Representative Director of Zuken Inc., a public listed multinational corporat

The President, CEO and Representative Director of Zuken Inc., a public listed multinational corporation in the Tokyo Stock Exchange.Makoto Kaneko is better known as a prominent horse owner in Japan. He is the owner of one of the most famous racehorse Deep Impact, in Japanese history.

A Japanese figure skater. He was placed 17th in the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, won the Japan Figure

A Japanese figure skater. He was placed 17th in the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, won the Japan Figure Skating Championships, 1986 Winter Asian Games and 1989 Winter Universiade.

Is a Japanese football player who has recently played for Montedio Yamagata.

Is a Japanese football player who has recently played for Montedio Yamagata.

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 Setaka, Fukuoka and graduate of Nihon University, he was elected for the first time in 1980 after an unsuccessful run in 1979.

A Japanese screenwriter of anime from Saitama, Japan.

A Japanese screenwriter of anime from Saitama, Japan.

A Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (na

A Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Osaka, Osaka and graduate of Keio University, he was elected for the first time in 2004.

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for AC Nagano Parceiro.

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for AC Nagano Parceiro.

A Japanese pop singer and actress best known as a former member of Morning Musume. She joined the gr

A Japanese pop singer and actress best known as a former member of Morning Musume. She joined the group in August 2001 along with fellow fifth generation members Ai Takahashi, Risa Niigaki, and Asami Konno.Before joining Morning Musume, Makoto Ogawa was enrolled at an entertainment school Apple Little Performers (ALP) in Niigata, where she was one of the top students. She even made her CD debut on a cheer song for the J2 soccer team, Albirex Niigata. She has also been a model for magazines and campaign,

Is a Japanese wrestler, currently working for Kaientai Dojo, where he is one half of the Strongest-K

Is a Japanese wrestler, currently working for Kaientai Dojo, where he is one half of the Strongest-K Tag Team champions along with Shiori Asahi and is a former Independent Junior Heavyweight Champion and UWA World Middleweight Champion. He has held all 3

Is a Japanese professional wrestler for Dragon Gate. He joined Toryumon in 1999 as MAKOTO, with a va

Is a Japanese professional wrestler for Dragon Gate. He joined Toryumon in 1999 as MAKOTO, with a vampire style gimmick. As MAKOTO he was a member of the legendary Crazy Max stable. However, he did not get along with TARU, and eventually was kicked out of

Was a Japanese documentary film maker. Among his best-known films were "Living On The River Agano" a

Was a Japanese documentary film maker. Among his best-known films were "Living On The River Agano" and "Self and Other."His final film, "Out of Place: Memories of Edward Said" (2005), was named Best Documentary at the 2007 Mainichi Film Awards.

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 an independent. A native of Ota, Tokyo and graduate of the University of Tokyo he was elected for the first time in 1996.

A Japanese football player, who currently plays for the J-league team Jubilo Iwata.He was called up

A Japanese football player, who currently plays for the J-league team Jubilo Iwata.He was called up for Japan's 2006 World Cup squad, but had to withdraw after sustaining a thigh injury in the run-up to the tournament.

An editor and architecture critic.After graduating in French literature from Waseda University, Ueda

An editor and architecture critic.After graduating in French literature from Waseda University, Ueda worked as an editor of architectural magazines, notably as chief editor of Toshi Jutaku.