Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter H

A Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), a member of the House of Representativ

A Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Katsuragi, Wakayama and graduate of Chuo University, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1996 as an independent.

Is a Japanese professional golfer.Miyase was born in Chiba Prefecture and would join the Japan Golf

Is a Japanese professional golfer.Miyase was born in Chiba Prefecture and would join the Japan Golf Tour after turning professional. He won his first event on the Japan Golf Tour in 1997 and would add six more wins between then and 2007.

A Japanese politician from Takasaki, Gunma, currently serving as Minister for Foreign Affairs. He wa

A Japanese politician from Takasaki, Gunma, currently serving as Minister for Foreign Affairs. He was Minister of Education under Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori. He is former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone's son.Nakasone was appointed as head of the Science and Technology Agency by Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi in early October 1999.[1] In the Cabinet of Prime Minister Taro Aso, appointed on 24 September 2008, Nakasone was appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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 Fukuoka city and graduate of Keio University, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2003 after working at TV Asahi. He is a supporter of the movie 'The Truth about Nanjing'."

A Japanese economist, professor emeritus of Tokyo University, and a member of the Japan Academy.He m

A Japanese economist, professor emeritus of Tokyo University, and a member of the Japan Academy.He majored in mathematics at Tokyo University, and went on to its graduate school, obtaining a doctorate in Mathematics. He went to study Economics at Stanford University in 1956 with Fulbright fellowship, and became an assistant, then assistant professor, and then associate professor at Stanford. He afterwards was assistant professor at the University of California, Berkeley and professor at the University of Chicago, and later assumed the position of professor of the Department of Economics at Tokyo University in 1969. He also taught at Niigata University, Chuo University, and United Nations University.

Is a Japanese photographer best known for his monochrome portraits of people in the Asakusa area of

Is a Japanese photographer best known for his monochrome portraits of people in the Asakusa area of Tokyo, a project he has pursued for over thirty years.Kikai was born in the village of Daigo (now part of Sagae, Yamagata Prefecture) on 18 March 1945 as the seventh and last child (and fifth son) of the family. He had a happy childhood, from the age of 11 or so preferring to play by himself in the nature that surrounded the village. He graduated from high school in 1963 and worked in Yamagata for a year, and then went to Hosei University in Tokyo to study philosophy.

The governor of Niigata Prefecture since October 25, 2004.

The governor of Niigata Prefecture since October 25, 2004.

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

A Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kawajima, Saitama and graduate of University of Tokushima, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004.

A Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislat

A Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) and Secretary General of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ). A native of Tokyo, graduate of the University of Tokyo and former official of the Ministry of Finance, he was elected to the House of Councilors for the first time in 1977 as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. In 1993 he joined the formation of the Japan Renewal Party, which later became part of DPJ.

A Japanese musician known for his work with artists such as Kahimi Karie and Cornelius (as a member

A Japanese musician known for his work with artists such as Kahimi Karie and Cornelius (as a member of the Cornelius Group) and is one half of the Shibuya-kei duo Neil & Iraiza. He plays primarily keyboards and guitar.Other artists Hirohisa Horie has performed and/or recorded with include Pizzicato Five, Hideki Kaji, Snapshot, American Rock, Chocolat, Cubismo Grafico, Quruli, Singer Songer, Love Psychedelico, Billy No Mates, and Curly Giraffe.

Was the 124th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order reigning from December 25, 1926, u

Was the 124th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order reigning from December 25, 1926, until his death in 1989.Among Japan specialists, Hirohito is best known by his personal name Showa Emperor. The word Showa is the name of the era that corresponded with the Emperor's reign, and was made the Emperor's own name posthumously, the name by which he is now exclusively referred to in Japan, even in non-Japanese language texts. Although he often was and continues to be known as Hirohito (??, Hirohito?), in Japan an emperor's personal name is never used.

A Japanese freelance writer.Hirohito is a researcher of Japanese graves and missionary history in So

A Japanese freelance writer.Hirohito is a researcher of Japanese graves and missionary history in South America with a focus on Peru. He was the Japanese editor for the Japanese-language Peru newspaper Peru Shinpo. He graduated from Kokugakuin University with a degree in Shinto studies. Present studies are devoted to Suika Shinto, a branch of Shinto developed by Yamazaki Ansai, religious sociality, and religious activities of Lafcadio Hearn.

Is a former Japanese football player. He has played for Japan national team.

Is a former Japanese football player. He has played for Japan national team.

Is a Japanese born professional wrestler. She is best known for her work in the Mexican professional

Is a Japanese born professional wrestler. She is best known for her work in the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). Yaginuma has worked under the ring names Hiroka Yaginuma and "Raven Hiroka" but is now billed s

A Japanese composer and musician best known for his scores for various video games produced by Ninte

A Japanese composer and musician best known for his scores for various video games produced by Nintendo. He is also the current President of Creatures, Inc.Hirokazu Tanaka got his start in music at the age of five when his parents enrolled him at the privately run Yamaha Music School in Japan. He studied piano from age nine to age 11, when his musical training ended. His mother played recordings of classical music and film soundtracks regularly, which gave Tanaka an appreciation for those forms of music.

Is a Japanese footballer who plays for Sagan Tosu in the J. League Division 2.

Is a Japanese footballer who plays for Sagan Tosu in the J. League Division 2.

A professional baseball player in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He plays short-stop for the

A professional baseball player in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He plays short-stop for the Chunichi Dragons put is able to play at other positions. He has won 4 Gold gloves for shortstop, 2004-2007.

A Japanese figure skater. He placed 22nd at the 2003 World Junior Figure Skating Championships and 1

A Japanese figure skater. He placed 22nd at the 2003 World Junior Figure Skating Championships and 12th at the 2004 NHK Trophy. He is coached by Nobuo Sato.

A Japanese film director. His films explore themes of memory, death, and coming to terms with loss.K

A Japanese film director. His films explore themes of memory, death, and coming to terms with loss.Kore-eda originally planned to be a novelist, but after graduating from Waseda University instead worked as an assistant director on documentaries for TV Man Union. He sneaked off on his own to direct his first television documentary, Lessons from a Calf (1991).

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

A Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Ichihara, Chiba and graduate of Waseda University, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2000 after an unsuccessful run in 1996.

A Japanese bureaucrat, a business leader, and a politician. He was elected governor of Okinawa Prefe

A Japanese bureaucrat, a business leader, and a politician. He was elected governor of Okinawa Prefecture in 2006.Nakaima was born on August 19, 1939 in Higashinari Ward of Osaka. In 1945 during World War II, his family escaped from the air raids in Osaka and evacuated to Meiji, Minamiamabe District, Oita Prefecture. In 1946 he returned to his parents' hometown of Naha, Okinawa. There he graduated from Kainan Elementary School, Uenoyama Junior High School, and Naha Senior High School. Nakaima excelled in math and science, earning grades that placed him at the top of his class.

Was a Japanese football player and manager.

Was a Japanese football player and manager.

A former Japanese ski jumper who competed between 1979 and 1984. His best known finish was a Silver

A former Japanese ski jumper who competed between 1979 and 1984. His best known finish was a Silver Medal in the Individual Normal Hill at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, (Tied with Manfred Deckert of East Germany.).

A Japanese actor, dancer and singer. He is known most notable for his role as Shusuke Fuji in The Pr

A Japanese actor, dancer and singer. He is known most notable for his role as Shusuke Fuji in The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, and the live film adaptation. He was also part of a young men's 3-member streetdancing group called BRIGHTS, which was disbanded in 2004.

Is a Japanese footballer who currently plays for Ventforet Kofu.

Is a Japanese footballer who currently plays for Ventforet Kofu.