Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter H

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for Tokushima Vortis.

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for Tokushima Vortis.

A Japanese J-pop singer and actress. She was born in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and made

A Japanese J-pop singer and actress. She was born in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and made her singing debut with the release of the single Fifteen on April 6, 1988, named after her age at the time.Hikaru is well known for her ability to speak English. She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture but her family quickly moved to the United States, where she attended Clairbourn School in San Gabriel, California near Los Angeles. She lived there for 12 years, and she has some trouble understanding Japanese poetry due to her time away from Japan. She graduated from the American School in Japan in 1990, after which she attended Sophia University (????, Jochi daigaku) where she majored in comparative history of Japan and China. She enjoys writing poetry, basket weaving, learning Spanish and the flute.

A Japanese koto player and composer. He is the son of Kazue Sawai and Tadao Sawai, both of whom are

A Japanese koto player and composer. He is the son of Kazue Sawai and Tadao Sawai, both of whom are also koto players.

Selected by the Chicago Cubs 318th overall in the 11th Round of the 2001 amateur draft, he made his

Selected by the Chicago Cubs 318th overall in the 11th Round of the 2001 amateur draft, he made his major league debut on September 23, 2005 against the Houston Astros. He was recalled by the Cubs on July 12, 2007, but only had 1 hit in 7 at bats.[1] In September 2007, when the Cubs expanded their roster, he joined the team again. This was mainly because, in the minor leagues that year, he batted .353 with 26 home runs and 109 RBI and was named the Pacific Coast League's MVP while playing for the Iowa Cubs

Was an Edo period Japanese pharmacologist, student of Western studies, physician, author, painter an

Was an Edo period Japanese pharmacologist, student of Western studies, physician, author, painter and inventor who is well known for his Erekiteru (electrostatic generator), Kandankei (thermometer) and Kakanpu (asbestos cloth). He also wrote the satirical essay "On Farting."his father was Shiraishi Mozaemon (Yoshifusa), his mother was from the Yamashita clan, and he had many siblings. His real name was Kunitomo (???), but he also went by the pen names Kyukei (???), Furai Sanjin (?????) (his principal literary pen name), Tenjiku ronin (?????) and Fukuchi Kigai (?????). He is most well known by the name "Gennai," however.

Was a novelist, poet, and lawyer in late Meiji period Japan. As a lawyer, he was noted for his invol

Was a novelist, poet, and lawyer in late Meiji period Japan. As a lawyer, he was noted for his involvement in the defense of the accused in High Treason Incident.Hiraide graduated from the Meiji Horitsu Gakko (the predecessor to the legal school of Meiji University) in 1903. He opened his own legal office in the Jimbocho area of Kanda, Tokyo in 1904. This district was (and still is) noted for the large number of publishers and book dealers based in the area.

A professional Japanese Super Heavyweight kickboxer and martial artist competing in K-1.[1]

A professional Japanese Super Heavyweight kickboxer and martial artist competing in K-1.[1]

Was a statesman and Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal of Japan, active in the Meiji and Taisho period Ja

Was a statesman and Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal of Japan, active in the Meiji and Taisho period Japan.Hirata was born in the Yonezawa Domain, Dewa Province (currently Yamagata Prefecture) as the son of a local samurai. He fought in the Boshin War, and after the war ended, was ordered by the domain to go to Tokyo and study at the Daigaku Nanko (predecessor of Tokyo Imperial University). After graduating, he was a student member of the Iwakura Mission of 1871 along with Makino Nobuaki. He later stayed in Germany to study at Heidelberg University (where he studied politics and international law) and Leipzig University (where he studied commercial law). He is said to be the first Japanese with a doctorate degree.

A female Japanese light novelist from Kochi, Japan.Hiro Arikawa won the tenth annual Dengeki Novel P

A female Japanese light novelist from Kochi, Japan.Hiro Arikawa won the tenth annual Dengeki Novel Prize for new writers for Shio no Machi: Wish on My Precious in 2003, and the book was published the following year. It was praised for its love story between a heroine and hero divided by age and social status, and for its depiction of military structures. Although she is a light novelist, her books from her second work onwards have been published as hardbacks alongside more literary works with Arikawa receiving special treatment in this respect from her publisher, MediaWorks. Shio no Machi was also later published in hardback. Her 2006 light novel Toshokan Senso (The Library War) was named as Hon no Zasshi's number one for entertainment for the first half of 2006, and came fifth in the Honya Taisho for that year, competing against ordinary novels.

A Japanese model and actor. He has played supporting roles in many well-known Japanese dramas such a

A Japanese model and actor. He has played supporting roles in many well-known Japanese dramas such as Watashitachi no Kyokasho and Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, as well as leading roles in Kamen Rider Kabuto and Zettai Kareshi.

A Japanese author, critic, economist, and translator. He translated some important works in computer

A Japanese author, critic, economist, and translator. He translated some important works in computer technology such as "The Cathedral and the Bazaar" by Eric S. Raymond, "Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace" by Lawrence Lessig into Japanese. He is also the founder and chairman of Project Sugita Genpaku, which is a volunteer effort to translate free content texts into Japanese.

Known in the United States by the Anglicized name Rocky Aoki, was a founder of the Benihana chain of

Known in the United States by the Anglicized name Rocky Aoki, was a founder of the Benihana chain of "Japanese Steakhouse" restaurants, wrestler, thrillseeker, and entrepreneur.He would later explain, "I play bass. But I tell you why I change to wrestling: No good on tempo."[1] Aoki attended Keio University, where he competed in track and field, karate and wrestling before being expelled for fighting. He qualified for the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, but did not compete. However, he later toured the United States and was undefeated in the wrestling 112-pound flyweight class. Aoki moved to New York City, going on to win the United States flyweight title in 1962, 1963 and 1964. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1995.[2]

Is a Japanese hammer thrower. His personal best throw is 74.08 metres, achieved in June 2007 in Inba

Is a Japanese hammer thrower. His personal best throw is 74.08 metres, achieved in June 2007 in Inba.

Is Japanese professional wrestler, the first to adopt the high-flying Mexican lucha libre style. He

Is Japanese professional wrestler, the first to adopt the high-flying Mexican lucha libre style. He has wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling, the Universal Wrestling Federation, Michinoku Pro, and All Japan Pro Wrestling, and was the founder of Universal

A male seiyu from Tokyo. He stands at 175 centimeters (5 feet, 9 inches). He is a member of Gekidan

A male seiyu from Tokyo. He stands at 175 centimeters (5 feet, 9 inches). He is a member of Gekidan SubaruHe is most known for the roles of Sanji (One Piece), Sha Gojyo (Saiyuki), and the Narrator of Digimon Adventure.

A Japanese virologist famous for his role in discovery of the anti-HIV drug zidovudine (AZT) as well

A Japanese virologist famous for his role in discovery of the anti-HIV drug zidovudine (AZT) as well as other anti-AIDS drugs including didanosine (ddI) and zalcitabine (ddC). Mitsuya obtained his M.D. and Ph.D. at Kumamoto University in Japan. He joined the American National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, in 1982, working initially on human T cell leukemia virus type 1, before switching his attention to HIV. His identification of AZT as an anti-HIV drug, as well as the anti-HIV properties of ddI and ddC, was made in 1985. In December, 2006, he was awarded the first NIH World AIDS Day Award for his work in developing drugs for AIDS. Mitsuya has been chief of the NCI's Experimental Retrovirology Section since 1991.

A Japanese football midfielder.He was capped 64 times and scored 12 goals for the Japanese national

A Japanese football midfielder.He was capped 64 times and scored 12 goals for the Japanese national team between 1995 and 2002. He got 11 minutes as a substitute against Croatia at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. At the 2002 FIFA World Cup he got three games as a substitute, scoring after two minutes in the game against Tunisia.On October 30, Morishima announced his retirement from professional football.

A Japanese actor. He specializes in jidaigeki roles, and has also taken parts in tokusatsu and moder

A Japanese actor. He specializes in jidaigeki roles, and has also taken parts in tokusatsu and modern productions.Hiroaki appeared in the NHK jidaigeki On'yado Kawasemi in 1980–81, and in a new series Shin On'yado Kawasemi in 1997. He appeared in Hissatsu Shigotonin Series 4, and as a repeating character in Series 5, including special episodes (1984–87). Five Taiga drama roles are among his credits. They are in Haru no Hato (1985), Kosaka Masanobu in Takeda Shingen (1988),

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for Yokohama FC.

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for Yokohama FC.

Is a former Japanese football player and manager. He was part of the Japan national team for the 195

Is a former Japanese football player and manager. He was part of the Japan national team for the 1956 Summer Olympics football competition in Melbourne.

A Japanese singer and songwriter. He has released albums under two other similar names: Hiro Serizaw

A Japanese singer and songwriter. He has released albums under two other similar names: Hiro Serizawa (???? and ?? ?, both said Serizawa Hiro). He has released music for many Mitsuru Adachi anime series, including Touch and Hiatari Ryoko!

A professional Go player.Tono became a professional in 1951. In 1970, he became a 9 dan. He is affil

A professional Go player.Tono became a professional in 1951. In 1970, he became a 9 dan. He is affiliated to the Kansai Ki-in.

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). She was elected for the first time in 2005.

A Japanese actor of Korean descent.

A Japanese actor of Korean descent.

A Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his roles as Sadaharu Inui in The Prince o

A Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his roles as Sadaharu Inui in The Prince of Tennis (musical series, Tenimyu, live film adaptation), and as The Black Lion Rio in the tokusatsu television series Jyuken Sentai Gekiranger. He is also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, D-Boys, which perform in various skit-like performances.