Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter T

A Japanese actor. Best known for his lead role in the cult Japanese film Versus, Sakaguchi is a mart

A Japanese actor. Best known for his lead role in the cult Japanese film Versus, Sakaguchi is a martial artist, and as a result typically stars in films featuring copious fight scenes, where he performs his own stunts. Sakaguchi is well skilled in Bajíquán, Shaolin Kenpo, boxing, kick boxing, and mixed martial arts. Sakaguchi is a Christian.[1][2]Before breaking into film, Tak Sakaguchi was a street fighter who was well-known for his martial art skills. He was discovered by the then-unknown director Ryuhei Kitamura to star in "Versus," the movie that would change both of their lives. Since appearing in that film, he has appeared in several roles in films directed by Ryuhei Kitamura;

Taka began playing bass at the age of 14 in secondary school and played in several jazz and metal ba

Taka began playing bass at the age of 14 in secondary school and played in several jazz and metal bands during his school years. After leaving school, he moved to Tokyo and worked for guitar manufacturing specialists ESP as well as working at night in a d

Also known as Ryumei Yoshimoto, is a Japanese poet, literary critic, and philosopher from Tokyo. He

Also known as Ryumei Yoshimoto, is a Japanese poet, literary critic, and philosopher from Tokyo. He is the father of the famous Japanese writer known as Banana Yoshimoto and of the cartoonist Haruno Yoiko.Yoshimoto was born in 1924, in Tsukishima, Tokyo. His family were boatmakers who had moved from Amakusa, Kumamoto prefecture, making small rental boats. In his teens Yoshimoto came under the influence of literature while receiving the private tutoring, and began to write poetry in his teens. He was influenced by the work of Takamura Kotaro and Miyazawa Kenji. He was a 'militarist youth' during the war, but experienced the end of the war while mobilized for manual labor, and thereon became fascinated by Marxism.

A newscaster in Japan, a former TBS announcer.

A newscaster in Japan, a former TBS announcer.

A Japanese football player.

A Japanese football player.

A website-design operation that grew into an internet portal involved in a wide range of businesses.

A website-design operation that grew into an internet portal involved in a wide range of businesses. After being arrested on accusations of securities fraud in 2006, he severed all connections with his company. He was granted bail and his trial began Sept

Was a Japanese politician. He served as the former mayor of Osaka from 1995 until 2003 and professor

Was a Japanese politician. He served as the former mayor of Osaka from 1995 until 2003 and professor emeritus of Osaka City University.[1]Isomura initially began his career as an economics professor at Osaka City University.[1] He became vice mayor of Osaka in April 1990 at the request of former Osaka Mayor Masaya Nishio.[1] Isomura succeeded Nishio when he was elected mayor in December 1995.[1] One of Isomura's main goals during his time in office was to make Osaka the host city for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.[1] However, Osaka lost its bid to Beijing at the meeting of the International Olympic Committee in July 2001.[1]

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for Thespa Kusatsu.

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for Thespa Kusatsu.

Is a Japanese short track speed skater.

Is a Japanese short track speed skater.

Is a former Japanese football player.

Is a former Japanese football player.

A musician and filmmaker from Kameoka, Kyoto, Japan.His work has been noticed by Apple Inc., and a 3

A musician and filmmaker from Kameoka, Kyoto, Japan.His work has been noticed by Apple Inc., and a 3 minute promotional video for the company was made about how Masakatsu creates his videos on a Macintosh system, and Apple Pro software, including Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. He also uses Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop in his videos. [1]

Was a Japanese diplomat and businessman of the Meiji period, and the first Japanese Consul General t

Was a Japanese diplomat and businessman of the Meiji period, and the first Japanese Consul General to New York.The son of a samurai from Shonai Domain, Takagi entered naval training school in 1859, and after that studied abroad in the United States. Following his studies, he remained in the United States, and served as diplomatic secretary beginning in 1871. He resigned from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, however, in 1880, and became director of a silk company in Yokohama. His company was famous for its efforts to improve sericulture methods and techniques of the spinning industry.

An athlete from Japan. He competes in archery.Furukawa competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's

An athlete from Japan. He competes in archery.Furukawa competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's individual archery. He won his first match, advancing to the round of 32. In the second round of elimination, he was defeated. His final rank was 22nd overall. Furukawa was also a member of the 8th-place Japanese men's archery team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Furukawa is the 2006 All-Japan National Champion, having won the 2006 All-Japan Archery nationals at Yamaguchi in November 2006.

A renowned Japanese Tsugaru-jamisen performer and composer.He was born in Kominato, a village that i

A renowned Japanese Tsugaru-jamisen performer and composer.He was born in Kominato, a village that is part of the Hiranai township in Aomori Prefecture. He lost his sight at around age two from measles before becoming a live-in apprentice of the Tsugaru-jamisen performer Toda Jujiro near his home town. Before World War II he spent many years touring the Aomori and surrounding countryside, playing before doorsteps and making money any way he could. After the war he became more widely known, first as an accompanist for the famous Tsugaru folk song singer Narita Unchiku (who named him "Chikuzan"), and subsequently as a solo performer of the Tsugaru-jamisen repertory

One of the original A team members of the 2005 Japanese idol group AKB48 produced by Akimoto Yasushi

One of the original A team members of the 2005 Japanese idol group AKB48 produced by Akimoto Yasushi (?? ? ?). Her nickname is Takamina.

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 Nagoya, Aichi and graduate of Tokyo Keizai University, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1996 after having served in the assembly of Aichi Prefecture for three terms since 1983.

A Japanese figure skater.He is the 2009 Four Continents bronze medalist, the 2008 Grand Prix Final s

A Japanese figure skater.He is the 2009 Four Continents bronze medalist, the 2008 Grand Prix Final silver medalist, the 2006 World Junior Champion and the 2007 & 2008 Japanese silver medalist.Kozuka began skating at age five. His father, Tsuguhiko Kozuka, was a singles skater and competed at the 1968 Olympics. His mother was an ice-dancer. Kozuka represents Chukyo SHSC.

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 professional Nippon Professional Baseball player for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan's Pacific Le

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

Tak's formal education in jazz was minimal, but when he started working as a session musician, and s

Tak's formal education in jazz was minimal, but when he started working as a session musician, and supporting many tours like TM Network, his musicianship was cemented. His exposure to a myriad of styles helped him to meld his own unique blend, incorporat

A Japanese professional boxer who fights at featherweight and is the current Japanese featherweight

A Japanese professional boxer who fights at featherweight and is the current Japanese featherweight champion.[1]Aoh turned professional in September 2003 at the Korakuen Hall, Tokyo. In his debut Aoh defeated fellow Japanese boxer Hiroshi Kashihara with a second round knockout.[1]After thirteen unbeaten fights Aoh beat Koji Umetsu for the Japanese featherweight title in March 2007.

A retired male medley swimmer from Japan, who represented his native country in two consecutive Summ

A retired male medley swimmer from Japan, who represented his native country in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. His best Olympic result was the 8th place (4:23.86) in the Men's 400m Individual Medley event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

A Japanese football player. He is a playmaker who is noted for his exceptional skills and scoring sp

A Japanese football player. He is a playmaker who is noted for his exceptional skills and scoring spectacular goals.

A Japanese actor and musician,

A Japanese actor and musician,

Is a Japanese football player who plays for Tokyo Verdy.

Is a Japanese football player who plays for Tokyo Verdy.