Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter M

A female Japanese singer from Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

A female Japanese singer from Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

A seiyu and J-pop singer who was born on April 2, 1965. Kingetsu is currently affiliated with Aoni P

A seiyu and J-pop singer who was born on April 2, 1965. Kingetsu is currently affiliated with Aoni Production.

Is a Japanese football player, playing the position of midfielder or forward. She plays for the club

Is a Japanese football player, playing the position of midfielder or forward. She plays for the club side Atlanta Beat and for the Japanese national football team.

Is a prolific seiy? working under Office Osawa. She was born in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa, and

Is a prolific seiy? working under Office Osawa. She was born in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa, and graduated from Hokuriku Gakuen Senior High School. Her blood type is O.She is affectionately referred to as "Mami-mami" (????) by her fellow seiy? and fans. Additionally, she is also called "Noto-chan" (?????), "Mami-chan" (?????), and "Noto-mami" (????).Her parents previously owned a bookstore which coincidentally sold the manga The World of Narue, in which she provided the voice of Narue Nanase for in the anime. The store has since closed.

A japanese idol from the eighties, who began in 1985 with Jpop girl band Onyanko Club, and its first

A japanese idol from the eighties, who began in 1985 with Jpop girl band Onyanko Club, and its first sub-group, duo Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi with co-worker Yukiko Iwai. She quits those two bands in 1987 to go on as a soloist, and release four albums before g

A former model and J-pop singer. She was born in Iwate Prefecture, Japan and raised in Tokyo. She re

A former model and J-pop singer. She was born in Iwate Prefecture, Japan and raised in Tokyo. She released her first single on 21 August 1989. Her final release as a J-pop artist was on 1 July 1991. She was a member of the short-lived idol groups Nanatsub

Is a Japanese scientist, a former NASDA astronaut, and a veteran of two NASA space shuttle missions.

Is a Japanese scientist, a former NASDA astronaut, and a veteran of two NASA space shuttle missions.Most of Mohri's work has been in the field of materials and vacuum sciences. From 1975 to 1985, Mohri was a member of the nuclear engineering faculty of Ho

A composer and director known for over 100 film scores and solo albums dating back to 1981.While pos

A composer and director known for over 100 film scores and solo albums dating back to 1981.While possessing a stylistically distinct sound, Hisaishi's music has been known to explore and incorporate different genres, including minimalist, experimental electronic, European classical, and Japanese classical. Lesser known are the other musical roles he plays; he is also a typesetter, author, arranger, and head of an orchestra.

A Japanese inventor[1][2], music composer, and Chief Executive Officer of Vita Craft Corporation and

A Japanese inventor[1][2], music composer, and Chief Executive Officer of Vita Craft Corporation and Vita Craft Japan who currently resides in Nishinomiya, Japan.Mamoru attended the Osaka University of Foreign Studies for roughly a year, but then dropped out. Shortly after he was accepted into the University of Tokyo, but the school was temporary shut down due to student protests, so he transferred to Trinity College, Oxford and then about a year later he transferred to Stanford University. In 1974 Mamoru established Imura & Co., LTD (VitaCraft Japan) and in 2002 Mamoru purchased Vita Craft Corporation. In 2007, he patented the RFIQin.[1][2]

He is represented by Gekidan Himawari. Miyano's blood type is B, and he is 185cm in height and weigh

He is represented by Gekidan Himawari. Miyano's blood type is B, and he is 185cm in height and weighs 58kg.At the second Seiyu Awards, Miyano earned two nominations for portraying Light Yagami in Death Note: "Best Main Character (male)" and "Best Rookie (male)"; for that role, he was awarded 'best voice actor' in 2008 by the Tokyo International Anime Fair[1]. Since March of 2007, he officially became a member of the Neoromance events held by the Japanese game company Koei, by voicing Aoi Kaji in Kiniro no Corda 2 PS game. The event was held in Yokohama, Japan, named as Seisou Gakuen Event.

A Japanese mangaka, animator and mecha designer.He is noted for his work with anime studio Sunrise,

A Japanese mangaka, animator and mecha designer.He is noted for his work with anime studio Sunrise, with his work in Heavy Metal L-Gaim introducing mecha with armor plates that appeared to fit loosely over an internal skeleton. These detailed and somewhat plausible designs sparked a fresh wave of designs in mecha anime. From there, Nagano went on to design elegant and graceful mecha for his manga The Five Star Stories that displayed elongated lines, delicate curves and a degree of decoration and detail that appealed to the imaginations of a generation of mecha fans. Nagano can be called an innovator in the field of mecha design. He has also contributed to the mecha designs of Zeta Gundam. Among his contributions were the Rick Dias and Hyakushiki.

A Japanese filmmaker and writer famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling. Presently, Oshii li

A Japanese filmmaker and writer famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling. Presently, Oshii lives in Atami, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan with his dogs – a basset hound named Gabriel (?????) and a mutt named Daniel.[1]Oshii has stated his approach to directing is in direct contrast to what he perceives to be the Hollywood formula, i.e. he regards the visuals as the most important aspect, followed by the story and the characters come last. He also notes that his main motivaton in making films is to "create worlds different from our own."[2]

Is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.In 1968 he was part

Is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.In 1968 he was part of the Japanese team which won the silver medal in the Olympic tournament. He played all nine matches.

A Japanese investment banker, chief executive officer of Asuka Asset Management (since September 200

A Japanese investment banker, chief executive officer of Asuka Asset Management (since September 2004).[1]Upon graduation from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law in 1987, he joined Salomon Smith Barners Securities where he had managed the proprietary trading division until 1998. [2] Later, he participated in the establishment of the Tokyo branch of Tudor Investment Corporation.

A retired Japanese professional tennis player who played on the WTA Tour from 1991 until 1998. She w

A retired Japanese professional tennis player who played on the WTA Tour from 1991 until 1998. She was born on February 6, 1971 in Hiroshima, Japan and resides in Fukuyama, Hiroshima.She started playing tennis at age 7 with father and coached Hiroshi. She graduated from the University of Tsukuba while on the tour in March 1993.

Is a female football player from Japan. She currently plays for NTV Beleza and its youth team, NTV M

Is a female football player from Japan. She currently plays for NTV Beleza and its youth team, NTV Menina, and the Japan women's national football team. She started her international carrier in 2008 when she was selected as a member of the Under-17 national football team at the age of 15 participating in the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zeeland. Te team was defeated at quarter final but she was awarded the MVP (adidas Golden Ball) of the tournament.

Is a speed skater. He has an Olympic bronze medal from 1994.

Is a speed skater. He has an Olympic bronze medal from 1994.

A Nippon Professional Baseball player for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Central League.

A Nippon Professional Baseball player for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Central League.

A former Japanese professional baseball pitcher, the first-round draft pick of the Hiroshima Carp in

A former Japanese professional baseball pitcher, the first-round draft pick of the Hiroshima Carp in 1975 and one of the most famous Japanese right-handed pitchers. He was known as the "Precision Machine" (????, Seimutsu-Kikai?) because from his perfect control pitching, and his nickname was Pei-San (????).He struggled his first few seasons, then went 17-11 with a 3.58 ERA to make his first All-Star team in 1979. It was the first of five consecutive All-Star picks for Kitabeppu, who helped the team to a Japan Series title in 1980.

A Japanese writer, social critic and public figure known for his underworld ties.While not a member

A Japanese writer, social critic and public figure known for his underworld ties.While not a member of any particular yakuza syndicate, Miyazaki describes himself as a "freelance yakuza" and has the credentials to prove it. His father was a yakuza boss in Kyoto, and his mother came from an Osaka yakuza family. In September 1986, he was almost killed in a yakuza shootout at a Kyoto restaurant.As a teenager and college student, Miyazaki became involved in the left-wing politics of the Japanese Communist Party but dropped out in 1969 to pursue an underworld life, including running his family's yakuza-connected demolition business.

Wrestles for the El Dorado promotion. He is currently in the HELL DEMONS faction. In El Dorado, Manj

Wrestles for the El Dorado promotion. He is currently in the HELL DEMONS faction. In El Dorado, Manjimaru was aligned with the STONED faction. He would feud with Mototsugu Shimizu, and the two would regularly have wild brawls through the arenas. They caus

Is a Japanese professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler who competed in the 1992 Summer Olym

Is a Japanese professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. He currently works for New Japan Pro Wrestling. He is a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion. Nakanishi debuted for New Japan Pro Wre

A Japanese video game music composer who works mainly on shooting games. He has worked with game com

A Japanese video game music composer who works mainly on shooting games. He has worked with game companies such as Allumer, NMK, Raizing (Battle Garegga, Armed Police Batrider) and Cave (DoDonpachi Dai-Ou-Jou, Ketsui). He was also featured on Konami's beatmania IIDX DistorteD CS with a composition entitled "Shoot 'Em all" and was featured on Sega's Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Premium Arrangement with a rearrangement of "The frenzy wilds" by Fumie Kumatani. He has also composed music for Metal Slug 6 and Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2.

Is a Japanese football player who currently plays for the J-league team Yokohama F. Marinos.

Is a Japanese football player who currently plays for the J-league team Yokohama F. Marinos.

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 Fuchu, Tokyo and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he was elected for the first time in 2005.