Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter T

S a well known stage and movie actor in Japan who is probably best known internationally for his por

S a well known stage and movie actor in Japan who is probably best known internationally for his portrayal of Chairman Kaga in the Japanese television show Iron Chef produced by Fuji TV. His birth name is Shigekatsu Katsuda Kaga was born on October 12, 1950 in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. His first experience on stage was at the age of seven when he joined the Kanazawa City Boys choral group.

Was a prominent post-World War II Japanese novelist, short-story writer, essayist, literary critic,

Was a prominent post-World War II Japanese novelist, short-story writer, essayist, literary critic, and television documentary writer. He was distinguished by his knowledge, intellect, sense of humor and conversational skills, and although his style has been criticized as wordy and obtuse, he was one of the more popular Japanese writers in the late Showa period. His pen name was Kaiko Ken, which is written with the same kanji.

Is a Japanese professional golfer.After turning professional he would play on and off between the Ja

Is a Japanese professional golfer.After turning professional he would play on and off between the Japan Golf Tour and the Japan Challenge Tour. He has not yet won on the Japan Golf Tour but has three wins on the Challenge Tour: one in 2004 and two in 2005

Was a Japanese football player. He was part of the Japan national team for the 1936 Summer Olympics

Was a Japanese football player. He was part of the Japan national team for the 1936 Summer Olympics football competition in Berlin. His younger brother Shogo was also an Olympic footballer of Japan.

Was a Japanese screenwriter who wrote many films for Toho studios. Kimura scripted several films for

Was a Japanese screenwriter who wrote many films for Toho studios. Kimura scripted several films for director Ishiro Honda, including Rodan, The Mysterians, Matango, Frankenstein Conquers the World, War of the Gargantuas, King Kong Escapes, Destroy All Monsters, and Godzilla vs. Hedorah. He was a member of the Japanese Communist Party whose screenplays often included political themes. His scripts are frequently contrasted with those written by Shinichi Sekizawa, whose scripts for kaiju films typically had a more lightweight, "fun" tone.

Is a Japanese filmmaker, comedian, actor, film editor, presenter, screenwriter, author, poet, painte

Is a Japanese filmmaker, comedian, actor, film editor, presenter, screenwriter, author, poet, painter, and one-time video game designer who has received critical acclaim, both in his native Japan and abroad, for his highly idiosyncratic cinematic work

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

A Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Yoshino District, Nara, he graduated from Kyoto University and received a master's degree from it. After serving in the House of Representatives for four terms, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004.

An Olympic medalist swimmer.In the final of the mens 200m butterfly at the 2008 Olympics, he finishe

An Olympic medalist swimmer.In the final of the mens 200m butterfly at the 2008 Olympics, he finished 3rd to claim bronze. He came behind Michael Phelps and Laszlo Cseh, with a time of 1:52.97, an Asian record.

Is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is currently performing for Pro Wrestling Noah in Japan and

Is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is currently performing for Pro Wrestling Noah in Japan and for Ring of Honor in the United States. In the US he is recognized as a one-time World Champion, having won the ROH World Championship once. But Morishima

Was a Japanese geophysicist.was a Japanese geophysicist.He won the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomi

Was a Japanese geophysicist.was a Japanese geophysicist.He won the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1987.

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 Kumamoto, Kumamoto and graduate of the University of Tokyo he joined the Ministry of Finance in 1964. In 1972 when his father-in-law Takeo Noda died, he left the ministry to run for Takeo Noda's seat and was elected for the first time. Later, he served as the Minister of Construction in 1989.

A retired Japanese football player and currently a football manager.He played 24 games and scored on

A retired Japanese football player and currently a football manager.He played 24 games and scored one goal for the Japan national football team between 1980 and 1985.He coached Japan at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, later Consadole Sapporo (1999-2001) and Yokohama F Marinos (2003-2006).After Ivica Osim suffered a stroke while serving as coach of Japan's national team, Okada was named as the new head coach in December, 2007.

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 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 1991 graduate of the University of Tokyo, he was elected for the first time in 2007.

Is a Japanese alpine skier and Paralympic athlete. He competed in the 2006 Winter Paralympics in Tor

Is a Japanese alpine skier and Paralympic athlete. He competed in the 2006 Winter Paralympics in Torino, Italy, where he became 4th in the Downhill and 12th in the Slalom, sitting.

A Japanese football player currently playing for Japanese club Thespa Kusatsu.

A Japanese football player currently playing for Japanese club Thespa Kusatsu.

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 Yao, Osaka he attended University of California, Los Angeles and summer school at Harvard University in the United States. He entered Teikyo University in April 2005. He was elected for the first time in 2005.

Is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.In 1964 he was a squ

Is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.In 1964 he was a squad member of the Japanese team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.

Tominaga Takeshi, born 1968 in Matamoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Japan.Studied at Sophia University under

Tominaga Takeshi, born 1968 in Matamoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Japan.Studied at Sophia University under the literary tutelage of Timoteo Shugishita. Influences included Satanu Taguchi and Yumi Ogawa.

A Japanese actor, tarento, and musician from Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. He is noted fo

A Japanese actor, tarento, and musician from Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. He is noted for his roles as Shin Asuka/Ultraman Dyna in Ultraman Dyna and as the leader of the musical units Shuchishin (???, Shuchishin?) and Aladdin (????, Arajin?). As a member of Shuchishin and Aladdin, he appears regularly on the variety show Quiz! Hexagon II (???!?????II, Kuizu! Hekisagon Tsu?) and his band's singles have appeared high on the Oricon Charts.

A former Japanese football player.

A former Japanese football player.

A professional baseballer for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. He was selected at the number 2 draf

A professional baseballer for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. He was selected at the number 2 draft pick for the Chunichi Dragons in 1987.

A is a Japanese football player who currently plays for the J-league team Tokushima Vortis.

A is a Japanese football player who currently plays for the J-league team Tokushima Vortis.

A Nippon Professional Baseball player for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan's Pacific League.

A Nippon Professional Baseball player for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan's Pacific League.

An infielder for the Seibu Lions in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. Nicknamed "Okawari-kun" fo

An infielder for the Seibu Lions in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. Nicknamed "Okawari-kun" for his large frame, he has developed into one of Japan's premier power hitters. Playing his first full season in 2008, Nakamura belted a league and career-high 46 home runs, although he only batted .244. So far in the 2009 season, Nakamura has 29 home runs in 74 games