Japanese Famous Baby Names

Is a Japanese professional wrestler, also known as Kwik-kik-Lee for his time on the British Wrestlin

Is a Japanese professional wrestler, also known as Kwik-kik-Lee for his time on the British Wrestling show World of Sport. He helped develop the shoot-style of professional wrestling during the late 1980s. Maeda entered the New Japan Pro Wrestling dojo in

A Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (na

A Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kanagawa Prefecture and former member of Takarazuka Revue, she was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2001. She lost her re-election in July 2007 but in September 2007 took over the seat in the house that was vacated when Yutaka Kobayashi, a member of the house, resigned.

Was a Japanese football player. He was part of the Japan national team for the 1936 Summer Olympics

Was a Japanese football player. He was part of the Japan national team for the 1936 Summer Olympics football competition in Berlin. He was killed in the Battle of Guadalcanal.

The president and CEO of Mori Trust Co., Ltd..His father, Taikichiro Mori, founded Mori Building, th

The president and CEO of Mori Trust Co., Ltd..His father, Taikichiro Mori, founded Mori Building, the company his older brother Minoru now heads, following World War II, and was ranked by Forbes as the richest man in the world in 1991 and 1992.Following their father's death in 1993, the former Mori Building company split into the Mori Building company now headed by Minoru and Mori Trust, headed by Akira.

The founder of Murata Manufacturing. He was the President/Statutory Representative Director from 195

The founder of Murata Manufacturing. He was the President/Statutory Representative Director from 1950 to 1991. Since 1995 he has held the position of Honorary Chairman.Murata was honored in 1980 with the Medal with Blue Ribbon of Japan (Ranju Hosho). In 1986, he was honored with the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany First Class (Bundesverdienstkreuz Erster Klasse). He was further honored in 1993 with the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star of Japan (Kun-ni-to Zuihosho).

A Japanese vocalist and actor currently part of the J-pop group Run&Gun. He was born in Sakai, Osaka

A Japanese vocalist and actor currently part of the J-pop group Run&Gun. He was born in Sakai, Osaka. He was part of the casts of Musical Air Gear with his fellow band members, a seiyu for Lovely Complex, and he also portrays Seigi Ozaki in the tokusatsu

A Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of House of Representatives in the

A Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). He came to prominence when he reported missing records of public pension plans.[citation needed] A native of Nerima, Tokyo and graduate of Keio University he was elected for the first time in 2000 after unsuccessful runs in 1995 and 1996.

A Japanese boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was eliminated in the quarter-f

A Japanese boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the bantamweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming bronze medalist José Villanueva.

A Japanese former football defender. He mainly played as a right full back. He was capped 38 times f

A Japanese former football defender. He mainly played as a right full back. He was capped 38 times for the Japanese national team between 1994 and 2003, including three games at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.After graduating from Chiba Eiwa High School in 1990, Narahashi joined Fujita F.C. (current Shonan Bellmare) playing in the Japan Soccer League division 1. His first J. League match was against Verdy Kawasaki on March 12, 1993. His international debut came on September 27, 1993 against Australia.He moved to Kashima Antlers in 2000. The presence of Jorginho at Kashima propelled his decision to move as he aspired to learn the trade under the Brazilian international full back.

A retired Japanese footballer and currently a football manager. He coached Japan at the 1996 Summer

A retired Japanese footballer and currently a football manager. He coached Japan at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He currently manages J.League club Gamba Osaka.

Is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor, currently working for the New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJ

Is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor, currently working for the New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) promotion. After losing the title to Norio Honaga in November 1991, he graduated to the heavyweight division. In June 1992, he teamed up with Hiroshi H

A Japanese free jazz, saxophonist.He trained as a marine biologist. He joined the Yamashita Yosuke T

A Japanese free jazz, saxophonist.He trained as a marine biologist. He joined the Yamashita Yosuke Trio from 1972 till 1979 and toured internationally with them. In 1986, he performed with Last Exit with Bill Laswell. This performance was released as 1987's Noise of Trouble: Last Exit Live in Tokyo. Laswell went on to play bass on and produce Sakata's Fisherman's.com.[1]

Is a Japanese alpine skier. At the 2002 Winter Olympics, Sasaki ranked 34th in the giant slalom. He

Is a Japanese alpine skier. At the 2002 Winter Olympics, Sasaki ranked 34th in the giant slalom. He did not finish in the slalom event. His best result in the Alpine Skiing World Cup is from 2003 slalom in Wengen, where he finished in a surprising second

Was a Japanese photographer noted for his photographs of girls and of Europe.He graduated in 1953 an

Was a Japanese photographer noted for his photographs of girls and of Europe.He graduated in 1953 and one year later became a freelance photographer, specializing in fashion. From around 1956 he was caught up with new trends in photography, and he participated in the 1957 exhibition Junin no me (10???, Eyes of ten), subsequently joining the collective "Vivo".

The mayor of Niigata, Niigata in Japan. He was first elected in 2002.

The mayor of Niigata, Niigata in Japan. He was first elected in 2002.

A Japanese female rock vocalist. She is arguably best known for her work as the vocalist and lyrics

A Japanese female rock vocalist. She is arguably best known for her work as the vocalist and lyrics writer for SEKIRIA, the band that did the music for the anime Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040 and play live in the movie Shuto Kousoku Max. Sudou provides the

He first started his music career as a member of the band Lazy with Munetaka Higuchi. His musical st

He first started his music career as a member of the band Lazy with Munetaka Higuchi. His musical style didn't gel with the band and he decided to make his original band, "Loudness". His guitar work has attracted many fans over the world.

Is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a f

Is a Japanese professional wrestler, and the current President of Pro Wrestling Noah. He is also a former AJPW Triple Crown champion, a former GHC Heavyweight Champion and has had 14 5 Star Matches as awarded by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. He debut

Japanese musician and movie actor.Terao was known mostly in Japan for his album Reflections (???????

Japanese musician and movie actor.Terao was known mostly in Japan for his album Reflections (?????????), which sold in 1980s in Japan in more than one and a half million copies and the hit song Ruby No Yubiwa (???????).As an actor he debuted as Kenichi in ’’Chikadô no taiyô made’’ - a film directed by Kei Kumai in 1968. In 1985 he started to work with Akira Kurosawa in Ran. Five years later he appeared as "I" in Kurosawa's Dreams. He has also worked with director Takashi Koizumi in After the Rain and The Professor's Beloved Equation. As for dramas, Terao has acted with Kazunari Ninomiya in Yasashii Jikan as well as in the latest Takuya Kimura helmed drama, Change (Spring 2008).

In 1984, Toriyama was responsible for developing Dragon Ball which was initially serialized in Weekl

In 1984, Toriyama was responsible for developing Dragon Ball which was initially serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. It became an instant accomplishment—primarily selling over 35,000,000 copies in Japan, Dragon Ball eventually became a record-breaking best seller with over 120,000,000 copies sold. Aside from the Japanese fame, the series was equally successful internationally as well, including in the United States and Latin America.

Is a Japanese professional wrestler, mainly performing for Dragon Gate and American promotion Pro Wr

Is a Japanese professional wrestler, mainly performing for Dragon Gate and American promotion Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. In Dragon Gate he is currently a member of the Kamikaze stable. Akira Tozawa was the third graduate of the Dragon Gate dojo to debut. He

A Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Representatives in

A Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kashiwa, Chiba and graduate of Senshu University, he was elected for the first time in 2003 after an unsuccessful run in 2000.

A Japanese illustrator, animator, character designer, game designer and mecha designer, who works un

A Japanese illustrator, animator, character designer, game designer and mecha designer, who works under the pen name "Akiman".Yasuda was formerly an employee of the video game company Capcom (joining in 1985) and has worked on many Capcom games, taking on various design roles for works such as Final Fight and the Street Fighter II series of games under the pen name Akiman. He has also been involved in anime production, most notably ? Gundam, Overman King Gainer and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. He officially left Capcom in 2003 and started working as a freelance artist.

Was a a prize winning Japanese writer.He was the president of the Japanese writers union and a PEN m

Was a a prize winning Japanese writer.He was the president of the Japanese writers union and a PEN member. He published over 20 novels, of which in particular On Parole and Shipwrecks are internationally known and have been translated into several languages. In 1984 he received the Yomiuri Prize for his novel Hagoku (??,engl. prison break) based on the true story of Yoshie Shiratori.

Is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah. Saito made his pro w

Is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah. Saito made his pro wrestling debut in Pioneer Senshi and spent much of his early career in W*ING, a small promotion where he enjoyed moderate success. He joined New Japan Pro