Famous People with Name Tomoko

Tomoko Takahashi            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Tomoko Takahashi: a Japanese artist born in Tokyo in 1966 and based in London, UK. She studied at Tama University, Goldsmiths College and the Slade School of Fine Art.She first came to attention when she won the EAST award at EASTinternational in 1997. She exhibited in the 1999 "Neurotic realism" show at the Saatchi Gallery, is represented by the Hales Gallery of London, and she has exhibited broadly worldwide. Her main medium is installation art, often made of rubbish. In 2000 she was shortlisted for the Turner Prize.

Tomoko Tanaka            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Tomoko Tanaka: a Japanese figure skater. She competed in ice dancing with Hiroyuki Suzuki. They placed 18th in the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. They are three-time Japanese National Champions.

Tomoko Abe            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Tomoko Abe: a Japanese politician and member of the House of Representatives for the Social Democratic Party.

Tomoko Ukishima            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Tomoko Ukishima: a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Suginami, Tokyo and high school graduate, she was elected for the first time in 2004.

Tomoko Okano            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Tomoko Okano: is a former Japanese volleyball player. She served as the captain of Denso Airybees between 2006 and 2009.