Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter K

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 Tono, Iwate and graduate of International Christian University, she was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2007.

Is a Paralympic alpine skier from Japan. She has competed at every Winter Paralympic Games since 199

Is a Paralympic alpine skier from Japan. She has competed at every Winter Paralympic Games since 1994, winning a total of two gold, three silver, and three bronze medals up to 2006. At the 2010 Winter Paralympics, she won two bronze medals in the women's

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 Osaka Prefecture, she graduated from the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada and received a Ph.D in design.[1] She was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2007.

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for Vegalta Sendai.

Is a Japanese football player currently playing for Vegalta Sendai.

A former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and racing driver from Japan. He was the chairman of the G

A former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and racing driver from Japan. He was the chairman of the GT-Association, the organizers of the Super GT series, from 1993 to 2007.In 1961, Takahashi became the first Japanese rider to win a motorcycle Grand Prix riding a 250cc Honda to victory at Hockenheim. His best finishes were a fourth place in the 1961 250 world championship and a fourth place in the 1962 125 world championship, both times on a Honda.[1] He was seriously injured in the 1962 Isle of Man TT and switched to car racing in 1965. He won four Grands Prix in his motorcycle racing career.

The founder and chairman of Sankyo, one of the three major pachinko machine makers in Japan.Accordin

The founder and chairman of Sankyo, one of the three major pachinko machine makers in Japan.According to a Forbes survey in June 2006, he is the third-wealthiest person in Japan (after Masayoshi Son and Yasuo Takei) with an estimated net worth of US$5.4 billion.[1]

Was the Japanese chairman of Ajinomoto, a Japanese food company which specializes in seasoning and f

Was the Japanese chairman of Ajinomoto, a Japanese food company which specializes in seasoning and flavorings.Egashira became president of Ajinomoto in June 1997.[2] He pushed through a very aggressive array of business reforms as president. He realignment Ajinomoto to focus on growith areas within the food industry, with an emphasis on amino acid technology.[2]Egashira became president following a scandal at the company. His predecessor stepped down as president to take over the managerial responsibility at Ajinomoto.[2] Two company officials were indicted for making illegal payments to corporate racketeers.[2]

A Japanese politician who served as Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications under Prime Mini

A Japanese politician who served as Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications under Prime Minister Taro Aso until June 12, 2009.Kunio Hatoyama was born in Tokyo in 1948. He is son of I'ichiro Hatoyama, a bureaucrat who later became a third-generation politician, and grandson of Ichiro Hatoyama, who became the President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Prime Minister of Japan between 1954 and 1956. His brother Yukio Hatoyama is also a politician.

The mayor of Osaka, Osaka in Japan. He was first elected in 2007.

The mayor of Osaka, Osaka in Japan. He was first elected in 2007.

Was a Japanese architect. He entered First Tokyo Middle School in 1918, and then Tokyo Imperial Univ

Was a Japanese architect. He entered First Tokyo Middle School in 1918, and then Tokyo Imperial University in 1925.

A former football player from Japan, who won the bronze medal with the Japan national football team

A former football player from Japan, who won the bronze medal with the Japan national football team at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico, finishing as the tournament's top scorer with seven goals.Kamamoto was the first Japanese league superstar, being the Japan Soccer League's top scorer 6 times with his club Yanmar Diesel, the forerunner to today's Cerezo Osaka. Upon retirement he became a manager and went across town to the local rivals, Gamba Osaka.Kamamoto has been a politician since 1995 and the vice chairman of the Japan Football Association since July 1998.

Became president of Sony Corporation in June 2000, having been an employee of the company since 1969

Became president of Sony Corporation in June 2000, having been an employee of the company since 1969. On March 7, 2005 it was announced that he would step down to become an adviser, with Ryoji Chubachi succeeding him as president.He first served on the board from 1994 to 1997, when he was removed as part of the massive reduction in the size of the board initiated by Sony president Nobuyuki Idei. He did not return to the board until he succeeded Idei as president, even though he was named Executive Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer in April 2000.

Was a Japanese gun manufacturer of the early 19th century, who, after having spent several months in

Was a Japanese gun manufacturer of the early 19th century, who, after having spent several months in Edo where he could get accustomed with Dutch wares, built Japan's first reflective telescope in 1831. It was of the Gregorian type.Kunitomo's telescope had a magnification of 60, and allowed him to make very detailed studies of sun spots and lunar topography. Four of his telescopes remain to this day.

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.

Was a sumo wrestler from Yasu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. He fought under his real name for his entire

Was a sumo wrestler from Yasu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. He fought under his real name for his entire career, never adopting a traditional shikona. He made his debut for the Tokitsukaze stable in September 1968, retiring 21 years later in September 1989, a

An actress. Her brother Nakamura Kanzaburo XVIII is an actor in kabuki, theatre, television and comm

An actress. Her brother Nakamura Kanzaburo XVIII is an actor in kabuki, theatre, television and commercials.

Was the pen-name of a Japanese literary critic, active in Taisho period Japan. His real name was Kur

Was the pen-name of a Japanese literary critic, active in Taisho period Japan. His real name was Kuriyagawa Tatsuo.Kuriyagawa Hakuson was born in Kyoto. He graduated from Tokyo Imperial University, where he had studied under Koizumi Yakumo and Natsume Soseki, and later became a professor at Kumamoto University and Kyoto Imperial University. He lectured on 19th century Western literature, and criticized traditional Japanese writing on naturalism and romanticism. His writings include: Kindai bungaku jukko ("Ten Aspects of Modern Literature", 1912), Zoge no to o dete ("Leave the Ivory Tower!", 1920) and Kindai no ren-aikan ("Modern Views on Love", 1922).

A Japanese actress.

A Japanese actress.

A Japanese author of fiction and essays. His real name is Osabe Shunjirô (?????).Kuroi is a member

A Japanese author of fiction and essays. His real name is Osabe Shunjirô (?????).Kuroi is a member of the "Introspective Generation" of Japanese writers, whose work depicts the thoughts of ordinary Japanese. He lives in Tokyo's western suburbs, along the Chuo Main Line, in a neighborhood similar to that depicted in his novel of linked stories, Gunsei (Life in the Cul-de-Sac, ??), for which he won the 1984 Tanizaki Prize.

A Japanese actress.

A Japanese actress.

A tennis player. She reached the third round of the 2008 US Open Girls singles tournament, where she

A tennis player. She reached the third round of the 2008 US Open Girls singles tournament, where she lost to Kristina Mladenovic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(4).

Was a Japanese photographer. He usually went by his given name, Kimbei, because his clientele, mostl

Was a Japanese photographer. He usually went by his given name, Kimbei, because his clientele, mostly non-Japanese-speaking foreign residents and visitors, found it easier to pronounce than his family name.

Is a former sumo wrestler from Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was maegashira 1

Is a former sumo wrestler from Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was maegashira 1. He is now a sumo coach. Kushimaumi was one of the heaviest wrestlers ever, weighing over 200 kg at his peak, and his great physical strength was demonstr

Was a Japanese swimmer who competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics.There he won a gold medal in the 150

Was a Japanese swimmer who competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics.There he won a gold medal in the 1500 m freestyle event. He was born in Kochi, Japan.

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 Nogata, Fukuoka and graduate of Nihon University, he served in the city assembly of Nogata. After two unsuccessful runs for the House of Representatives in 2003 and 2005, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2007.