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A Japanese actress, idol and singer.In 1999, she formed the J-pop band Z-1 with Mami Nejiki, Mai Fuj

A Japanese actress, idol and singer.In 1999, she formed the J-pop band Z-1 with Mami Nejiki, Mai Fujiya, and Manami Nishiwaki. They released five singles before breaking up, but Aya went on to start a solo career when she signed with Pony Canyon two years later. She released her first single, "Pureness," in 2002. It peaked at #4 on the Oricon charts and became the first female artist debut single in 3 years and 3 months to enter the Top 5 since Kyoko Fukada. Since then, she has released thirteen singles and six albums.

Was a sumo wrestler. He is formally recognised as the second yokozuna (grand champion). Ayagawa came

Was a sumo wrestler. He is formally recognised as the second yokozuna (grand champion). Ayagawa came from Tochigi prefecture and was promoted to ozeki in 1717. According to tradition, he was the strongest wrestler in the Genbun era. He was a famous sumo w

A Japanese pop singer who belongs to the music label Dream Music. Her father Makoto Hirahara is a sa

A Japanese pop singer who belongs to the music label Dream Music. Her father Makoto Hirahara is a saxophone player, grandfather Tsutomu Hirahara was a trumpet player, and her older sister Aika Hirahara is also a singer. From the age of 6, she belonged to

A Japanese female singer signed to Warner Music Japan.Ayaka was first introduced to public singing i

A Japanese female singer signed to Warner Music Japan.Ayaka was first introduced to public singing in her early years and throughout high school and she would sing song covers at school concerts. Her first solo concert was held in her second year of high school; it was a small high school concert in where she sang only covers of famous musicians. After speaking with an audience member, ayaka was referred to the voice music center in Fukuoka. Ayaka began practicing original song composition as well as learning about the various recording methods used in mass media recording.

Currently known by her stage name as Ayaka Nagate (?? ??), is an actress currently signed to Triston

Currently known by her stage name as Ayaka Nagate (?? ??), is an actress currently signed to Tristone Entertainment. Before her debut as an actress, she was the sole remaining member of Coconuts Musume within Hello! Project.Ayaka joined Hello! Project in

She was born on July 23, 1986 in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture.Her modeling agency is Amuse inc. She

She was born on July 23, 1986 in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture.Her modeling agency is Amuse inc. She was a regular model of the now defunct Candy magazine. She also appeared in the Winter 2002-2003 "Angel Blue" fashion catalog and was on the cover of the manga "Young Sunday" dated April 7, 2005.She was a member of the 2004 edition of the Japanese modeling quartet named Nittelligenic. Prior to this, she did a few swimsuit layouts and continues to do them for magazines such as Sabra.

Is a Japanese sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing,

Is a Japanese sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, she finished sixth in the K-4 500 m event.

Ayako currently stars in Michel Gondry's Interior Design, one of three stories comprised in T(ky(! (

Ayako currently stars in Michel Gondry's Interior Design, one of three stories comprised in T(ky(! (2008).Despite popular belief that her fame is a mere result of her father's influence, Ayako has earned attention in her own right from a young age, and has since proven her unique talents in both acting and writing.At age 12, Ayako's looks and martial arts skills enabled her to win the Asian Beauty Contest, held in commemoration of the Japanese release of the film Police Story 3.At age 13 she became the 6th girl to lead the prestigious Mitsui ReHouse advertising campaign. This sparked off her career as a model, featuring regularly in magazines and television commecials.

A Japanese figure skater. She is a three-season competitor on the Junior Grand Prix, placing just of

A Japanese figure skater. She is a three-season competitor on the Junior Grand Prix, placing just off the podium at the 2002 event in Scottsdale, Arizona. She recently placed 21st at the 2007 Japanese Figure Skating Championships. She attends Meiji University

She is signed onto Sony Music Japan.She debuted with her single "Yasashii Uta" (?????) on February 2

She is signed onto Sony Music Japan.She debuted with her single "Yasashii Uta" (?????) on February 21, 2002, her single 'Life' became the theme song of the TV drama "Ai nante iranee yo, natsu" (????????????), and she has composed and sung the opening and ending themes to the anime Dennou Coil.

Born on April 2, 1951) is a Japanese professional golfer.

Born on April 2, 1951) is a Japanese professional golfer.

Is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Toyota Auto Body Queenseis.Her father and grandfather

Is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Toyota Auto Body Queenseis.Her father and grandfather were Sumo wrestlers.

Is a female wrestler from Japan.

Is a female wrestler from Japan.

A Catholic Japanese writer. Her baptismal name is Maria Elisabet.She went to the Catholic Sacred Hea

A Catholic Japanese writer. Her baptismal name is Maria Elisabet.She went to the Catholic Sacred Heart School in Tokyo after elementary school. During World War II, she evacuated to Kanazawa. After writing for the fanzines La Mancha and Shin-Shicho (???: New Thought), she was recommended by Masao Yamakawa, an established critic at the time, to Mita Bungaku, for which she wrote Enrai No Kyaku Tachi (??????: Visitors from Afar), one of the shortlisted stories for the Akutagawa Prize in 1954. That piece attracted a considerable attention due to the heroine girl’s lighthearted attitude toward the occupation forces. The year next, she was married to Shumon Miura (?? ??), one of the members of Shin-Shicho. They are famous for their happy marriage. She continued producing many works, until she started suffering from depression. She had safely recovered from the crisis.

Is a female professional wrestler of mixed Japanese and Mexican descent, currently wrestling in the

Is a female professional wrestler of mixed Japanese and Mexican descent, currently wrestling in the United States for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as Hamada. She currently holds the TNA Knockout Tag Team Championship with partner Taylor Wilde. She is be

Is a Japanese volleyball player and Olympic champion.She was a member of the Japanese winning team a

Is a Japanese volleyball player and Olympic champion.She was a member of the Japanese winning team at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

A J-Pop singer famous in her native Japan for her unconventional light singing style and ukulele mus

A J-Pop singer famous in her native Japan for her unconventional light singing style and ukulele music. She rose to fame after performing the end-title track for the Studio Ghibli film The Cat Returns in 2002.In 1993, Ayano Tsuji attended Kyoto City Dohda

A retired female butterfly swimmer from Japan. She represented her native country at the 1996 Summer

A retired female butterfly swimmer from Japan. She represented her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a former world record holder in the women's 100m butterfly event.

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for Zweigen Kanazawa. Hasebe made one appearance for

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for Zweigen Kanazawa. Hasebe made one appearance for Albirex Niigata in the J. League Division 2 during the 2008 season.

The youngest artist in the widely recognized Japanese family of Yoshida artists. She is best known a

The youngest artist in the widely recognized Japanese family of Yoshida artists. She is best known at the present time for her room-sized installations of woodchips that have been created for galleries and museums in Japan and the United States. Prior to this, between 1979 and 1997, woodblock prints were her main medium.She is especially important because her basic approach to the art of woodblock printing has radically broadened an already varied Yoshida artistic tradition. Ayomi’s parents, Hodaka Yoshida (1926-1995) and Chizuko Yoshida (born 1924), had each expanded that tradition in different ways

Is a Japanese singer-songwriter and former actress. Also known as Ayu to her fans, Hamasaki has been

Is a Japanese singer-songwriter and former actress. Also known as Ayu to her fans, Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of pop" and "the Empress of J-Pop" due to her popularity and widespread influence in Japan.[3][4] Born and raised in Fukuoka, she moved to Tokyo at fourteen to pursue a career in entertainment. In 1998, under the tutelage of Avex CEO Max Matsuura, she released a string of modestly selling singles that concluded with her 1999 debut album A Song for XX, which debuted atop the Oricon charts and stayed there for four weeks in a row, establishing her popularity in Japan.

A singer and actress. Her real name is Yoshiko Ishida (?? ?? Ishida Yoshiko). She is the second amon

A singer and actress. Her real name is Yoshiko Ishida (?? ?? Ishida Yoshiko). She is the second among four daughters.

A Japanese actress who received her big break in 1996, when she was cast as the central character of

A Japanese actress who received her big break in 1996, when she was cast as the central character of Ageha in Shunji Iwai's hit movie, Swallowtail Butterfly. The following year, she won her first Japanese Academy Award for 'Rookie of the Year'. She would go on to star in many movies, and receive much critical praise for her acting. For a short time, Ms. Ito was the lead vocalist in the all-girl rock band Mean Machine, along with YUKI and Chara. She recently had her seiyu debut as the voice of Tifa Lockhart in Final Fantasy VII Advent Children, as well as a cameo from the same character in Kingdom Hearts II.

A Japanese freelance animator.[1] She was originally part of Daizo Production.[1]She has worked as a

A Japanese freelance animator.[1] She was originally part of Daizo Production.[1]She has worked as a key animator, animation director and character designer on several works.[1] She has recently worked on numerous Bones works.[1][2]

Is a joshi puroresu wrestler who grew up around pro wrestling. Her parent's Tokyo yakiniku barbecue

Is a joshi puroresu wrestler who grew up around pro wrestling. Her parent's Tokyo yakiniku barbecue restaurant, "The Three Treasures of Buddha" was not only a place where wrestlers often ate, but is also a sponsor of pro wrestling events. Because of this