Famous People with Name Koichi

Koichi Fukuda            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Koichi Fukuda: a Japanese American musician, and the lead guitarist, programmer, and keyboardist for the industrial metal band Static-X.He was present on the band's debut album, Wisconsin Death Trip, but left the band prior to the recording of their second album, Machine, citing personal problems due to excessive touring. However, he did still contribute keyboards to the record. He rejoined Static-X after the firing of their then-current guitarist, Tripp Eisen, at the end of the recording process of the 2005 album Start a War, and was present to record their fifth album, Cannibal.

Koichi Sugiyama            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Koichi Sugiyama: which is pronounced the same as his stage name) (born April 11, 1931) is a Japanese music composer, council member of JASRAC (Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers, and Publishers), and honorary chairman of the Japanese Backgammon Society. He is best known for composing music for the Dragon Quest video game series, which is published by Square Enix and several Japanese TV shows, such as Space Runaway Ideon, Cyborg 009, and Gatchaman.

Koichi Ogata            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Koichi Ogata: a famous Japanese baseball player. Throughout his 18 year career, he has played only with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Some of his accomplishments include. (As of 2007 season)

Koichi Oshima            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Koichi Oshima: a former professional baseball player from Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan. He played for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes, Orix BlueWave, and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles during his professional career, and currently works as a minor league hitting coach for the Orix Buffaloes.Oshima was a valuable switch hitter and a solid fielder, winning three Japanese golden glove awards at second base, and two Best Nine awards. He dismissed an offer to work as a coach when the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes and Orix BlueWave merged, and played a season with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles before becoming a coach for the Orix Buffaloes in 2006.

Koichi Tabuchi            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Koichi Tabuchi: a former Japanese baseball player, manager, and commentator.The Hanshin Tigers named Tabuchi as their first draft choice in 1969 and he joined the team that year. In 1979 he moved to the Seibu Lions, and the team won the Japan Series that year and the next. After his 1984 retirement, he managed the Daiei Hawks and coached the Tigers. From 1985 to 1989, again from 1993 to 2001, and again beginning in 2004 he has been a commentator for Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS). Tabuchi is the head batting coach of the Japan national baseball team.