Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is a French professional skier.In 1999, he was eliminated from the U.S. Freeskiing Nationals at Snow

Is a French professional skier.In 1999, he was eliminated from the U.S. Freeskiing Nationals at Snowbird. With a few days to kill he was convinced by film maker Kris Ostness to go into the backcountry to film Ostness's film, Clay Pigeons. After Chad Zurin

An American-Japanese ice dancer who currently represents Japan. She competes with her brother Chris

An American-Japanese ice dancer who currently represents Japan. She competes with her brother Chris Reed. They are the 2008 Japanese national champions.The Reeds are the 2006 U.S. Novice Dance Champions, but chose to represent Japan beginning in the 2006–2007 season.[1] While Novice national champions are usually given a chance to compete on the Junior Grand Prix, Cathy Reed was too old at the time of their win to compete as a junior internationally. The Reeds were offered a chance to compete for Japan and they took it. They advanced immediately to the senior level, skipping Juniors entirely.

A former professional boxer from Ibaraki, Japan. He is a former WBA Super flyweight champion.

A former professional boxer from Ibaraki, Japan. He is a former WBA Super flyweight champion.

Her real name is Miwa Sato (???? ,Sato Miwa?).In 1990, Chara (at this time, she was known only by th

Her real name is Miwa Sato (???? ,Sato Miwa?).In 1990, Chara (at this time, she was known only by this nickname) sent a demo to CBS/Sony which caught the attention of Masahiro Ohara and landed her a deal with EPIC Records and a year later she debuted with

An American economist residing in Japan. Horioka received his B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard Un

An American economist residing in Japan. Horioka received his B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University and is currently professor of economics at the Institute of Social and Economic Research at Osaka University. Previously, he has taught at Stanford, Columbia, and Kyoto Universities.In his article with Martin Feldstein, "Domestic Saving and International Capital Flows", published in the Economic Journal in 1980, they documented a positive correlation between long-term savings and investment rates across countries. This has since been known as the “Feldstein-Horioka puzzle” and the article is one of the most cited in international finance.

Chen is the son of Chen Kenmin, who is regarded as the father of Sichuan cuisine in Japan. His speci

Chen is the son of Chen Kenmin, who is regarded as the father of Sichuan cuisine in Japan. His special dish, "Prawns in Chili Sauce"(Ebi Chili), is an adaptation of a dish that his father had introduced to Japan. As a result, Chen is often compared to his father on the series, with some saying that Iron Chef helped the son exceed the skills of the father.

Was a Japanese chef of Chinese origin, also known as the father of Chen Kenichi, the Iron Chef Chine

Was a Japanese chef of Chinese origin, also known as the father of Chen Kenichi, the Iron Chef Chinese on the television show Iron Chef.Born in Yibin, Sichuan, China, Chen emigrated to Japan in 1952, and became a Japanese citizen in 1954. Chen had originally specialized in Chinese imperial cuisine. However in 1958, upon opening the Shisen Hanten (????, Shisen Hanten?) Restaurant in Japan, Chen arranged his dishes to cater to the tastes of his Japanese clients. Chen introduced Sichuan cuisine to the Japanese people through the Shisen Hanten Restaurant as well as through nationwide TV shows. The Japanese people regarded him, particularly through NHK's TV show, Kyo no ryori (?????, Kyo no ryori?) ("Today's Cuisine" in English). And Chen Kenmin, therefore, came to be known as the "father of the Chinese Sichuan cooking" in Japan.

A Japanese singer. She is also the lead vocalist of Japanese musical duo See-Saw. Many of her songs,

A Japanese singer. She is also the lead vocalist of Japanese musical duo See-Saw. Many of her songs, both solo and with See-Saw, have been used as theme songs in various anime series. Since 2003, her popularity abroad as part of See-Saw and as a solo arti

Chiaki was one of the most popular models of the mid-1990s child model boom in Japan. In 1997, she a

Chiaki was one of the most popular models of the mid-1990s child model boom in Japan. In 1997, she appeared in her break in the photobooks Shinwa-Shoujo (Girl of Myth) and Shoujokan (Girl's Residence), photographed by Kishin Shinoyama. Shinwa-Shoujo became a best-seller but, as it contained some nudity, was discontinued by the publisher in 1999 after the institution of new anti-child pornography laws. She also posed as a model for the child fashion magazines Nicola (1997-2001) and Puchi Lemon (1996-2001).

A Japanese gravure idol. She is from Saitama and interested in manga, anime and cosplay.

A Japanese gravure idol. She is from Saitama and interested in manga, anime and cosplay.

Is a Japanese doctor, a NASDA astronaut and a lecturer at International Space University.As a NASDA

Is a Japanese doctor, a NASDA astronaut and a lecturer at International Space University.As a NASDA astronaut, she was a visiting scientist at the Division of Cardiovascular Physiology, Space Biomedical Research Institute, NASA Johnson Space Center, from

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

A Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Ano, Mie and graduate of Meiji University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2000 after running unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives in 1998.

A female Japanese composer and musician, best known for her underground improv-folk group Ché-SHIZU

A female Japanese composer and musician, best known for her underground improv-folk group Ché-SHIZU. She has been involved in improvised performance since 1975, when she participated in the East Bionic Symphonia group, a graduation project for students of Takehisa Kosugi at the Bigakko art school in Tokyo. Her primary instrument is the bowed Chinese er-hu, although she is also a fascinating vocalist, and plays piano and percussion. Every year she organizes the Perspective Emotion mixed media arts festival in Tokyo.

A Japanese author and anthropologist.

A Japanese author and anthropologist.

Is a volleyball player from Japan.Her maiden name was Chie Natori (?? ??, Natori Chie?).She competed

Is a volleyball player from Japan.Her maiden name was Chie Natori (?? ??, Natori Chie?).She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, wearing the number #2 jersey. There she ended up in fifth place with the Japan women's national team. Tsuji

Is a Japanese sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1990s. At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, s

Is a Japanese sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1990s. At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, she was eliminated in the repechages of the K-2 500 m event.

A female J-pop singer, model, radio host and actress. She was born on February 24, 1987 in Tokyo. Sh

A female J-pop singer, model, radio host and actress. She was born on February 24, 1987 in Tokyo. She is a graduate of Toshima, Tokyo. As of her marriage to producer Masato Ochi on August 8, 2008, her legal name is Chieko Ochi (?? ??? ,Ochi Chieko?).Start

A Japanese politician. In some English-language Japanese newspapers her family name is romanized as

A Japanese politician. In some English-language Japanese newspapers her family name is romanized as Noono.She was born in Manchuria in 1935 and moved back to Kagoshima at the end of the war. She graduated from Kagoshima Konan High School in 1954 and attended the School of Midwifery attached to the Medical Department of Osaka University. Nohno worked as a nurse for more than thirty years before beginning her political career.

Was a Japanese popular singer and actress.Chiemi Eri was born as Chiemi Kubo on January 11, 1937 in

Was a Japanese popular singer and actress.Chiemi Eri was born as Chiemi Kubo on January 11, 1937 in Tokyo, Japan. She started her singing career on the age of 14 with her version of the Tennessee Waltz. American songs such as "Jumbalaya" & "Come on-a My H

Is a retired Japanese female professional wrestler best known for her mainstream popularity in the 1

Is a retired Japanese female professional wrestler best known for her mainstream popularity in the 1980s as a member of the tag team The Crush Gals with long-time partner Lioness Asuka. She was the founder of the GAEA Women's Professional Wrestling organi

Is a Japanese wrestler who competed in the 48 kg weight class at the 2004 and [Wrestling at the 200

Is a Japanese wrestler who competed in the 48 kg weight class at the 2004 and [Wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Women's Freestyle 48 kg], wining the silver medal at both Games.

Is a Japanese alpine skier who competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics, in the 1956 Winter Olympics, an

Is a Japanese alpine skier who competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics, in the 1956 Winter Olympics, and in the 1960 Winter Olympics. In 1952 he finished eleventh in the Olympic Alpine slalom event. In the giant slalom competition he finished 20th and in the

A video game director at the Nintendo second-party developer AlphaDream. He was previously a compose

A video game director at the Nintendo second-party developer AlphaDream. He was previously a composer of several video games, making contributions to the Burai and Final Fantasy Legend series. His directing work includes Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Koto Battle: Tengai no Moribito, and Tomato Adventure. He also designed Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.

A Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan's Pacific League.

A Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan's Pacific League.

Is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for JT Marvelous.She became a volleyball player at 9 years

Is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for JT Marvelous.She became a volleyball player at 9 years old.