Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter T

Was a female novelist from Hamamatsu in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan. She was born in 1890 as the seco

Was a female novelist from Hamamatsu in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan. She was born in 1890 as the second daughter of a local mechant. in 1904, she attended Hamamatsu Women's High School and in 1907 she entered Shizuoko Women's High School. However, she was forced to withdraw because of an eye disease. In 1909, at the age of 19, she married newspaper reporter Yasaburo Takano despite the objections of those around her. She moved with her husband to Toyohashi, Fukushima, and Tokyo. In the midst of her husband's long unemployment, six of eight of her children succomed to ill health. She herself, suffered a long battle with tuberculosis to which she succumbed to in 1943 at the age of 52.

A Japanese figure skater who is now a coach. He won the three-time Japan Figure Skating Championship

A Japanese figure skater who is now a coach. He won the three-time Japan Figure Skating Championships. He placed 18th in the 1968 Winter Olympic Games. He is the father of Takahiko Kozuka.

A Japanese author and poet, and the pen name of Tsutsumi Seiji, a major business leader.Tsujii is th

A Japanese author and poet, and the pen name of Tsutsumi Seiji, a major business leader.Tsujii is the son of Yasujiro Tsutsumi, founder of the Seibu Railway company and a long-serving member, and eventually speaker, of Japan's House of Representatives. He was born in Tokyo and, after receiving his degree in economics from the University of Tokyo in 1951, began work as a secretary to his father. He took on a series of executive roles, culminating in corporate leadership, including serving as chairman of the Saison group of companies, whose brands include Seibu Department Stores, Seiyu supermarket, Wave (a music shop), Parco (shopping complex) and Loft (a variety store).

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

A Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Adachi, Tokyo and graduate of Daito Bunka University, he was elected for the first time in 2004.

Is a former Japanese football player and manager. Hosaka made several appearances for the Japan nati

Is a former Japanese football player and manager. Hosaka made several appearances for the Japan national football team, including qualifying matches for the 1962 FIFA World Cup. He also played at the 1964 Summer Olympics football competition in Tokyo

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 Fukuoka, Fukuoka and graduate of Nihon University, he had served in the ward assembly of Shibuya, Tokyo since 1993. After running unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives in 2000, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2001.

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for JEF United Ichihara Chiba.He was a member of Jap

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for JEF United Ichihara Chiba.He was a member of Japan U-17 national football team for 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Korea Republic.

A Japanese football player, who as of December 26, 2007 joined Urawa Red Diamonds from Oita Trinita.

A Japanese football player, who as of December 26, 2007 joined Urawa Red Diamonds from Oita Trinita.[1] He is a right-footed attacking midfielder.Umesaki made his international debut for Japan on September 6, 2006 in an Asian Cup qualifier against Yemen when he was sent on to the pitch by national coach Ivica Osim to replace Seiichiro Maki in the injury time of the second half.[4] He became the first Trinita player who represented Japan.He was a member of the Japan team for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup finals. He scored Japan's second goal against Scotland at the group stage, was adjudged the man of the match, and went on to be one of Japan's most influential players during the tournament, being included in the starting lineup in all of Japan's games during its course.[5]

Was the president of Nomura Securities between 1948 - 1959. He was seen as the king of Japanese stoc

Was the president of Nomura Securities between 1948 - 1959. He was seen as the king of Japanese stockbroking in the 1950s.As the son of a wealthy confectioner, Okumura showed little ambition from a young age. At nineteen, he entered Kyoto University where he enjoyed the softer pleasures offered to a well-to-do college student. His father gave him 100 yen a month spending money, at a time when twenty yen was enough to enjoy a very comfortable life-style. Taking his classes lightly, he spent much time in Kyoto's dance halls along with other rich young men. Okumura left university without impressive grades and was rejected by the Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Yamaguchi banks. He succeeded in entering Nomura's research department by a personal introduction.

A Japanese artist who creates works using photomontage. His montages often contain themes of surreal

A Japanese artist who creates works using photomontage. His montages often contain themes of surreal urban destruction and chaos, or juxtaposition of man-made monuments and natural phenomena.

Is a Japanese sprint canoer who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. At the 1988 Summer Olymp

Is a Japanese sprint canoer who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, he was eliminated in the semfinals of the C-2 500 m event. Four years later in Barcelona, Uchino was eliminated in the semifinals in both the

Was the Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture from early 1946 to 1950. Kusunose was elected to his positi

Was the Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture from early 1946 to 1950. Kusunose was elected to his position at a time when the city of Hiroshima was in destruction following the first use of the nuclear bomb in August 1945. As part of his efforts to reconstruct the city, he held on February 22, 1946, a conference on the future of Hiroshima with the participation of historian Yoshiro Saeki, novelist Yoko Ota, deputy Mayor of Kure Tomiko Koura and others. [1] As governor, he followed a policy of refraining from antagonizing the US military authorities in control of Hiroshima at the time.

A Japanese scientist known for her discovery and research of Okazaki fragments. She and her husband

A Japanese scientist known for her discovery and research of Okazaki fragments. She and her husband Reiji collaborated on the research that led to the discovery of the Okazaki fragments.

A former Japanese baseball player of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan's Central League.He was one of

A former Japanese baseball player of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan's Central League.He was one of most famous Japanese right-handed pitchers. He was known as the "Stopper of Flame" (???????, Honou-no-Stopper?) because from his pitching style with the fastball. His nickname was "Tsune-Gon"(????).His memorial plate, found at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium, is inscribed with the words "We will never forget about his fastball, smile, courage and bravery".

Was a sumo wrestler from Okayama, Japan. He was the sport's 31st Yokozuna. He made his professional

Was a sumo wrestler from Okayama, Japan. He was the sport's 31st Yokozuna. He made his professional debut in January 1910 and reached the top makuuchi division in May 1917. He won his first top division championship in May 1921 from the rank of ozeki, wit

A communications engineer, executive advisor to the CEO of Sumitomo Electric. He was one of the main

A communications engineer, executive advisor to the CEO of Sumitomo Electric. He was one of the main researchers contributing to the development of optical fiber technology.

Is a Japanese diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished fourth in the 3 me

Is a Japanese diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished fourth in the 3 metre springboard event and sixth in the 10 metre platform competition.

A Japanese businessman. He leads Yomiuri Shimbun, and he has a great influence on Japanese sports an

A Japanese businessman. He leads Yomiuri Shimbun, and he has a great influence on Japanese sports and Japanese politics. Informally he's nicknamed as Nabetsune, although he hates it.

A Japanese soccer player. He currently plays for Red Bull Salzburg but spent his career to date at G

A Japanese soccer player. He currently plays for Red Bull Salzburg but spent his career to date at Gamba Osaka in the J.League. As a centre back, he served as captain for Japan in the 2002 World Cup, after an injury to Morioka, who had begun the tournament as captain. He then continued to captain his country through the 2004 AFC Asian Cup and the 2006 FIFA World Cup.He continued to study at Doshisha University well into his professional career, graduating and finishing his studies. Miyamoto speaks fluent English, with a little French also in his canon, after spending time with Gamba team mates Claude Dambury and Patrick Mboma in the past, as well as coach Federic Antonetti. These days, in Austria, he is studying German.

Is a Japanese professional golfer.Nakajima was born in Gunma. He turned professional in 1975. He has

Is a Japanese professional golfer.Nakajima was born in Gunma. He turned professional in 1975. He has won 48 events on the Japan Golf Tour, ranking third on the most Japan Golf Tour wins list.

He is best known for having two major roles in the Japanese music landscape: first as the lead singe

He is best known for having two major roles in the Japanese music landscape: first as the lead singer of the popular rock group Sharan Q, and now as the producer of and primary songwriter for idol supergroup Morning Musume, Aya Matsuura and other associat

Was a popular Japanese-American stage and screen actress whose career was most prolific during the s

Was a popular Japanese-American stage and screen actress whose career was most prolific during the silent film era of the 1910s through the 1920s. Aoki is possibly the first Asian actress to garner top-billing in American motion pictures.Aoki began her acting career after returning to Los Angeles and performing in stage productions in the city's Japanese Theatre where she was noticed by film producer Thomas Ince who placed the young actress under contract. Aoki made her film debut in the Majestic film studios release The Oath of Tsuru San in 1913 opposite actor William Garwood. Her follow-up film was the 1914 Ince produced O Mimi San

Japanese Marxian economist.Tsuru took his Ph.D. at Harvard in 1940, in the company of such fellow gr

Japanese Marxian economist.Tsuru took his Ph.D. at Harvard in 1940, in the company of such fellow graduate students as Paul Samuelson, Alan and Paul Sweezy, and John Kenneth Galbraith. He married into one of Japan's oldest, most prestigious, and most powerful families (his wife's uncle was the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal). Tsuru worked in the Foreign Ministry as economic advisor to the Economic and Scientific Section of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers, and during the Socialist coalition government of 1947-1948 he was Vice Minister of the Economic Stabilization Board (at the age of 35). After the conservative electoral ascendancy he went on to a distinguished academic career, including the presidency of Hitotsubashi University and service as editorial advisor to Asahi Shimbun

Real name Akio Fukuzono, was a sumo wrestler from Aira, Kagoshima, Japan. His highest rank was sekiw

Real name Akio Fukuzono, was a sumo wrestler from Aira, Kagoshima, Japan. His highest rank was sekiwake. After his retirement he was the head of Izutsu stable and coached two of his sons, Sakahoko and Terao, to the top division. Tsurugamine began his prof

Was a sumo wrestler from Toyama, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki. He won six tournament championsh

Was a sumo wrestler from Toyama, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki. He won six tournament championships on an official basis, before the yusho system was established and was offered, but rejected, a yokozuna licence. After he won all bouts as sekiwake in