Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was a writer, journalist, political activist and pioneering Japanese feminist.she came to be influen

Was a writer, journalist, political activist and pioneering Japanese feminist.she came to be influenced by contemporary currents of European philosophy, as well as Zen Buddhism, of which she would become a devoted practitioner. Of particular influence to her was turn-of-the-century Swedish feminist writer Ellen Key, some of whose works she translated into Japanese. Upon graduation from university, she entered the Narumi Women's English School where, in 1911, she founded Japan's first all-women literary magazine, Seito (???, Bluestocking), whose first issue she opened with the words “In the beginning, woman was the sun.

Is considered one of the greatest sumo wrestlers in history, although he was never formally promoted

Is considered one of the greatest sumo wrestlers in history, although he was never formally promoted to Yokozuna. When Raiden was 17, the Urakaze-beya stablemaster noticed him when he came through the area while on jungyo with his wrestlers. He was especi

In 1954, Raizo started his film career under contract with Daiei Motion Picture Co. Ltd., making his

In 1954, Raizo started his film career under contract with Daiei Motion Picture Co. Ltd., making his film debut in “Hana no Byakkotai”(“The Great White Tiger Platoon”). The following year, he played Taira no Kiyomori in Kenji Mizoguchi’s “Shin Heike Monogatari”(“New Tales of the Taira Clan”). Raizo’s status as a film star was assured in 1958 when he appeared in his first modern drama, “Enjo”(“the Conflagration”), directed by Kon Ichikawa.

A Japanese politician.He successively held Director-General for the Prime Minister's Office, the Min

A Japanese politician.He successively held Director-General for the Prime Minister's Office, the Minister of Labor, a Director General of the Defense Agency, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Chairman of the Policy Affairs Research Council at Liberal Democratic Party, the Chairman of the Executive Council.

A Japanese actress. She was an idol and singer in the 1990's. She began her carrier as an idol in th

A Japanese actress. She was an idol and singer in the 1990's. She began her carrier as an idol in the early 1990's, in commercials, then got her first role in a drama in 1992. In 1994, she performed in rabbit-cosplay in duet with future J-pop star Namie A

A French-Japanese actor and musician from Tokyo.[1] [2] His most notable roles to date are as Kitaza

A French-Japanese actor and musician from Tokyo.[1] [2] His most notable roles to date are as Kitazaki/Dragon Orphnoch in the 2003 series Kamen Rider 555 and Rei Suzumura/ZERO the Silver Fanged Knight in the 2006 series GARO. He is also the lead vocalist

A Japanese actress, model and television presenter. Kikukawa was born in Urawa (now called Saitama),

A Japanese actress, model and television presenter. Kikukawa was born in Urawa (now called Saitama), in Saitama Prefecture. She is a graduate of the University of Tokyo where she studied architecture, mathematics and biology. She was scouted by an agent while shopping, and eventually came to be represented by Oscar Promotions. Her first major role came in 2002 when she was chosen to co-host the Sunday night NTV show "Bankisha." In addition to her public career, she has volunteered for work with the UNHCR and spent time at a refugee camp in Dabaab, Kenya. Despite her collegiate pedigree, her lack of knowledge on a variety of subjects was exposed on a variety/quiz show, and along with her doing bra commercials as well as her lack of input on the issues on Bankisha, she became classified as an "obaka-aidoru" or "dumb idol" - entertainers known for their good looks and lack of intelligence.[2]

Is a Japanese football player who has recently played for Japan's Japan Football League club F.C. Ka

Is a Japanese football player who has recently played for Japan's Japan Football League club F.C. Kariya. Ikegami previously played for FC Tokyo in the J. League.

A model and actress. She is of Japanese-Spanish heritage. Her father is an American citizen of Spani

A model and actress. She is of Japanese-Spanish heritage. Her father is an American citizen of Spanish descent. She has been working as a model since she was 10, and her acting debut was in the 1999 movie Hakuchi (directed by Makoto Tezuka, opposite Tadanobu Asano), and has performed in several movies. On television, she had a participation on TV Asahi's Profile and has performed in many Chinese soap operas.

Is a Japanese softball player who played in 3rd base.

Is a Japanese softball player who played in 3rd base.

Was a Japanese speed skater who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics. In 1936 he finished eleventh i

Was a Japanese speed skater who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics. In 1936 he finished eleventh in the 500 metres competition.

A Japanese actress, seiyu and occasional J-Pop singer. She was part of the J-Pop group Aurora Gonin

A Japanese actress, seiyu and occasional J-Pop singer. She was part of the J-Pop group Aurora Gonin Musume. When she married to Tetsuhito Kirihara in 1998, Chiba's legal name became Reiko Kirihara (?? ?? ,Kirihara Reiko?). However, she continues to be kno

An Olympic and Asian Record holding swimmer from Japan. She swam in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games,

An Olympic and Asian Record holding swimmer from Japan. She swam in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, winning the bronze medals in the 200m backstroke at both editions.At the 2008 Olympics she set the Asian Records and Japanese Records in both the 100 and 200 backstrokes (59.36 and 2:07.13).At the 2007 World Championships, she swam to a new Japanese Record in the 100 back (1:00.40) in finishing third. Eight days later, she lowered the mark to 1:00.29 in winning the 2007 Japan Championships.[6]

A Japanese actress.

A Japanese actress.

A Japanese businesswoman, founder and chief executive of the temporary personnel service company The

A Japanese businesswoman, founder and chief executive of the temporary personnel service company The R. She serves on the board of Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.[1] A graduate of Konan University, she is best known for her criticism of "gap-widening society".[2]

Is a Japanese diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 she finished fourth in the 10

Is a Japanese diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 she finished fourth in the 10 metre platform event.

A female Japanese voice actress from Osaka, Japan. She is currently represented by Sigma Seven.

A female Japanese voice actress from Osaka, Japan. She is currently represented by Sigma Seven.

A Japanese actress.Active in television series, movies, and commercials, her roles have included nin

A Japanese actress.Active in television series, movies, and commercials, her roles have included ninja in jidaigeki such as Abarembo Shogun and Abare Hasshu Goyo Tabi, the wife Oeyo of the shogun Tokugawa Hidetada, Lady Fujitsubo in a special with characters based on The Tale of Genji, a yakuza boss in the Gokudo no Onna-tachi films, a lawyer from Okinawa, and a bodyguard.

She graduated from Ritsumeikan University with a degree in psychology, and was a member of the manga

She graduated from Ritsumeikan University with a degree in psychology, and was a member of the manga club while there.Terashima made her professional debut in 1979 with Children Play (????????, Chirudoren Purei?), published in the manga magazine Young Mag

One of the sixth generation members of the J-pop group Morning Musume. Her professional first name i

One of the sixth generation members of the J-pop group Morning Musume. Her professional first name is spelled in hiragana to differ her from the Japanese actress Rena Tanaka whose name is the same in kanji because their first names can be pronounced both as "Reina" and "Rena" and who is similarly from Fukuoka Prefecture.Tanaka auditioned for a spot in Morning Musume's 5th Generation in 2001 and passed but had to leave the training camp when it was found that she was underage. She attempted again in 2002 for a position in the 6th Generation and passed along with members Eri Kamei and Sayumi Michishige, making Tanaka the only member who auditioned twice to get in. She then provided the main vocals for the single Shabondama, making her one of the few members of Morning Musume who was able to lead on her debut single. She was featured in two solo versions of Memory Seishun no Hikari on a fan club release CD.

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.

Is a Japanese journalist and politician who is currently a member of the upper house of the Diet of

Is a Japanese journalist and politician who is currently a member of the upper house of the Diet of Japan.

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 Usa District, Oita and graduate of Meiji University, he ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Nakatsu, Oita in 1987 but was elected to the assembly of Oita Prefecture in 1991. After an unsuccessful run in 2000, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2003.

A Japanese actor and singer from Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture. He is known for his role as Seiichi Yuki

A Japanese actor and singer from Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture. He is known for his role as Seiichi Yukimura in the Musical The Prince of Tennis.

An American pair skater. With partner John Baldwin, she is the 2004 and 2006 U.S. National Champion.

An American pair skater. With partner John Baldwin, she is the 2004 and 2006 U.S. National Champion. Inoue previously competed for Japan as both a single skater and pair skater. Inoue and Baldwin are the first skaters to perform a throw triple axel in competition.Rena Inoue was born in 1976 in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan. She moved to the United States in 1996 at the urging of her father, who had been diagnosed with lung cancer. In 1998, Inoue was diagnosed with cancer. It was detected early, and after six months of chemotherapy, she was cancer-free.