Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter J

A Japanese film director.

A Japanese film director.

Was a contemporary Japanese poet and literary critic, active in Showa period Japan.Nishiwaki became

Was a contemporary Japanese poet and literary critic, active in Showa period Japan.Nishiwaki became interested in poetry while a student at Keio University, and contributed verses to the boy's magazine Shonen Sekai. He also began to write poetry in English. Nishiwaki expressed distaste for the romanticism and subjective modes which dominated modern Japanese poetry.He accepted a teaching post at Keio University in 1920, while continuing to contribute English verses to various journals, and editing poetry magazines on the side.

Was a Japanese field hockey player who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a member

Was a Japanese field hockey player who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was a member of the Japanese field hockey team, which won the silver medal. He played two matches as forward.

A Japanese figure skater. He attends Kansai University.

A Japanese figure skater. He attends Kansai University.

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 graduate of Waseda University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004 after serving in the assembly of Ehime Prefecture for six terms since 1983.

Was a Japanese architect. His works include the Tokyo Imperial Palace, the Norwegian Embassy in Toky

Was a Japanese architect. His works include the Tokyo Imperial Palace, the Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo, the Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art in Haifa, the Japan Society in New York City, the International House of Japan in Kyoto, and the East and West Wings of the Nara National Museum.[1]With his colleagues, he won the Prize of the Architectural Institute of Japan for Specific Contribution for the International House of Japan[2].

Was the pen-name of a Japanese author of popular fiction in Showa period Japan. His real name was Ma

Was the pen-name of a Japanese author of popular fiction in Showa period Japan. His real name was Masao Abe (?? ??, Abe Masao?).On returning to Japan, he obtained a post as an assistant stage director with the New Tsukiji Theater. However, his interests were very broadly based, and he also contributed mystery stories to the magazine Shin Seinen ("New Youth"). His fiction included the dark detective story Kinro ("Golden Wolf"). His short story, Suzuki Mondo, won the 11th Naoki Prize in 1951, and his novelette Boshizo, earlier serialized in the Mainichi Shimbun, gained him first place in a New York Herald Tribune short story contest in 1955.

An award-winning Japanese actress from Kakogawa, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. She was one of six actors

An award-winning Japanese actress from Kakogawa, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. She was one of six actors to receive the "Newcomer of the Year" prize at the Japanese Academy Awards in 2005 for her role in Swing Girls.She is also known for her starring role as the title character in the live-action adaptation of Nodame Cantabile for which she won "Best Lead Actress" at the 51st Television Drama Academy Awards in 2007, and as Ruka Kishimoto in Last Friends for which she was voted "Best Supporting Actress" at the Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix and the 57th Television Drama Academy Awards in 2008.

Is a former volleyball player from Japan, who was a member of the Japan Women's National Team that w

Is a former volleyball player from Japan, who was a member of the Japan Women's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Was a Japanese guitarist and vocalist, and is best known for his work with Tokyo underground psyched

Was a Japanese guitarist and vocalist, and is best known for his work with Tokyo underground psychedelic rock group Kousokuya (???), who specialised in rock-based soundscapes characterised by the feeling of infinite space, desolate emotion and imminent chaos.Kaneko was born in the city of Maebashi in Gunma prefecture in 1958. He started studying guitar around 1972, and in 1975 he formed a group called Kokugaiso (???) with Masayuki Noguchi (????). The group specialized in multi-media performance, blending poetry with music, art and dance. After moving to Tokyo, Kaneko continued to work perform using the Kokugaiso name. Concurrently, he formed a rock group called Kousokuya in 1978, with Mick (vocals), Hiroshi Yokoyama (synthesizer), and Toshiko Watanabe (drums). The group played their first gig at the Tokyo underground venue Minor in 1979,

A Japanese model and actor. His first major acting role was as Mamoru Chiba (Tuxedo Kamen/Prince End

A Japanese model and actor. His first major acting role was as Mamoru Chiba (Tuxedo Kamen/Prince Endymion) in the live action Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. After finishing PGSM, Shibue has appeared in Kamen Rider Hibiki as Iori Izumi (Kamen Rider Ibuki). He had a role in Rina Aiuchi's music video "Full Jump" and also does commercials for "NTT Docomo Chugoku" and "AU." Jyoji has modeled for "Hotdog Press" and "Junon."

A J-Pop singer of Korean ancestry[citation needed][1] currently signed with EMI. Her debut single, "

A J-Pop singer of Korean ancestry[citation needed][1] currently signed with EMI. Her debut single, "Possession / My All For You", was released December 13, 2006.Jyongri attended Osaka International School, and is fluent in both English and Japanese. She b