Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter R

A Japanese professional Go player.Rin Kono grew up as one of Koichi Kobayashi's students. He became

A Japanese professional Go player.Rin Kono grew up as one of Koichi Kobayashi's students. He became a professional when he was 15 in 1996. He was promoted to 8 dan after beating Keigo Yamashita to win the Tengen in 2005. He was promoted to 9 dan after defending his Tengen title, once more against Yamashita.

Is a Japanese actress, gravure idol, and tarento from Tokyo. Her most notable appearances are in two

Is a Japanese actress, gravure idol, and tarento from Tokyo. Her most notable appearances are in two Kamen Rider Series, namely Kamen Rider Agito and Kamen Rider Den-O. She also has a cameo appearance in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater in which she is fea

A female native Okinawan entertainer, former singer, model and TV actress. Her blood type is O.Rina

A female native Okinawan entertainer, former singer, model and TV actress. Her blood type is O.Rina was born in Naha, Okinawa. Although Okinawa is now part of Japan, it has evolved its unique culture and music blended from Chinese, Japanese, and Pacific influences. Rina was trained in dance and song at the Okinawa Actors School, whose graduates include Namie Amuro and SPEED.Debuting in 1996 with the Single "Do-Do for Me", Rina's career transitioned through bouncy pop songs and ballads to rock and then R&B. Rina had a powerful and versatile voice and could deliver powerful rock ballads such as "In Your Eyes", hard rock "Yes!" or bouncy pop-cum-dance "Baby Love". Her voice is at its best when she sings at lower, throaty pitches. Some earlier songs such as "God Bless the World" and "Wing" sung in a high-pitched voice

A Japanese actress and idol.

A Japanese actress and idol.

A Russian ice dancer who competed internationally for Japan. With partner Nakako Tsuzuki, he is a th

A Russian ice dancer who competed internationally for Japan. With partner Nakako Tsuzuki, he is a three-time Japanese national champion and competed three times at the Four Continents and World Championships. They were unable to compete during the latter half of the 2001/2002 Olympic season due to an injury to Tsuzuki. Their partnership ended following that season. Farkhoutdinov now works as a coach and choreographer. He has coached Julia Golovina & Oleg Voiko, among others.

Is a Japanese singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist born on November 25, 1978.Right now, most o

Is a Japanese singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist born on November 25, 1978.Right now, most of her energy is focused on her band, "Tokyo Jihen".She was ranked at No.36, in a list of Japan's top 100 musicians, provided by HMV.[3] Ringo Shiina's first official single was released May 1998, when she was 19 years old. It was entitled "K?fukuron" ("Happiness Theory"). In the video for this single, Shiina alluded to her surgery scars by wearing a pair of wings on her back. Next came the release of her first album, Muzai Moratorium (Innocence Moratorium), in February 1999, and then her second album, Sh?so Strip (Lawsuit Winning Strip), in March 2000. She released the only single that was not included in any of her album, Mayonaka wa Jyunketsu in March 2001,

Is a popular photographer in Japan, shooting mostly in 6×6 format.[citation needed] Her work is cha

Is a popular photographer in Japan, shooting mostly in 6×6 format.[citation needed] Her work is characterized by a serene, poetic style, depicting the ordinary moments in life.Kawauchi became interested in photography while studying at Seian College of Art and Design. She first worked in advertising for several years before embarking on a career as a fine art photographer.

A Japanese actress. She has been nominated for the Academy Award, the Screen Actors Guild Award, and

A Japanese actress. She has been nominated for the Academy Award, the Screen Actors Guild Award, and the Golden Globe, and won the NBR Award and the CFCA Award. Kikuchi is the first Japanese actress to be nominated for an Academy Award in 50 years. She is Japan's only living female Academy Award nominee in acting categories, since Miyoshi Umeki, who won in 1957 for Sayonara.Kikuchi was born in Minamigaoka, Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture. She debuted in 1999 under her birth name, Yuriko Kikuchi, with the Kaneto Shindo-directed film Ikitai (?????).[1] Soon after, in 2001, she starred in the acclaimed Kazuyoshi Komuri-directed film Sora no Ana (????), which was featured across several international film festivals, including the Rotterdam Film Festival.[1] In 2004, she appeared in the critically acclaimed Katsuhito Ishii-directed film Cha no Aji (????), which was selected for the Cannes Film Festival.[1]

A Japanese actress.

A Japanese actress.

A Japanese actress. In 1999, she played the main role in Owls' Castle.

A Japanese actress. In 1999, she played the main role in Owls' Castle.

A Japanese actress.

A Japanese actress.

A Japanese model and actress. She is most well-known outside Japan for an appearance in an episode o

A Japanese model and actress. She is most well-known outside Japan for an appearance in an episode of the Nippon Television series Haken no Hinkaku in 2007 and the films Love Letter Ao-renka[1] and Rabu Kon (Lovely Complex) in 2006, and Sleeping Flower in 2005.

A fifth generation member of the Japanese pop group Morning Musume as well as the sub-leader. She jo

A fifth generation member of the Japanese pop group Morning Musume as well as the sub-leader. She joined Morning Musume in 2001 along with Ai Takahashi, Asami Konno and Makoto Ogawa. She grew up in Yokohama after moving there at age six.Niigaki was the runner-up for the 'Kiss Girl Audition' in becoming Tomy image girl before joining Morning Musume. She also appeared with the winner Hasegawa Ai in Tomy Karaoke Machine commercial.In 2001, Niigaki joined Morning Musume as the fifth generation along with Ai Takahashi, Asami Konno, and Makoto Ogawa. Morning Musume producer Tsunku said he chose Niigaki because she "shined during the final studio recording" for the audition song that all the finalists had to sing.[1] She debuted on the group's 13th single, "Mr. Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~" and first appeared in their 4th album,

Was a Japanese gravure idol, and belonged to the show-business production Plaisir, subsequently ACE.

Was a Japanese gravure idol, and belonged to the show-business production Plaisir, subsequently ACE.

A Japanese pop singer, idol, and a member of Japanese musical group Berryz Kobo.In 2002, Sugaya succ

A Japanese pop singer, idol, and a member of Japanese musical group Berryz Kobo.In 2002, Sugaya successfully passed the Hello! Project Kids Audition. Her debut within the Hello! Project world came with the premiere of the first Mini Moni feature film, as part of 4Kids, a shuffles group formed exclusively for the movie.In 2003, Sugaya starred in the movie Hotaru no Hoshi (???, Hotaru no Hoshi?), as Hikari, a fragile elementary school student who, with the help of her caring teacher, has a chance to be momentarily reunited with her deceased mother and overcome her emotional problems.[1] She also starred in the drama, Shonan Kawarayane Monogatari.

A famous Japanese folk singer.She began to sing traditional Japanese music when she was four years o

A famous Japanese folk singer.She began to sing traditional Japanese music when she was four years old. Later, at the age of 15, Rikki was the youngest winner ever to win the "Grand Prix" of the Japanese traditional folk music awards (known as All Japan Minyo awards). She first performed in Tokyo, Japan, at the prestigious Festival Konda Lota in 1992. She released her first single "Maten no Hoshi" (which means "Sky Full of Stars") in December 1993, originally released in the Kyushu region of Japan. Shortly thereafter, she produced debut album, Kaze no Koe.

The creator of the anime television show Hamtaro. Kawai originally created Hamtaro as storybooks for

The creator of the anime television show Hamtaro. Kawai originally created Hamtaro as storybooks for children first published in 1997 and then the anime came to Japan in July 2000.Hamtaro is about a little hamster and his friends. Hamtaro has gained great popularity and has been made into an anime series and a line of merchandising. However, the animated show has since been canceled in the the United States and now its popularity has fallen.

A J-pop singer from Okinawa, Japan, and a member of the group Super Monkey's from 1995. After the gr

A J-pop singer from Okinawa, Japan, and a member of the group Super Monkey's from 1995. After the group disbanded, she formed the group MAX with other Super Monkey's vocalists.

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 Agawa District, Kochi and graduate of Meiji University, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1990 as a member of the Japan Socialist Party after unsuccessful runs in 1983 and 1986. In 1996 he participated in the formulation of the DPJ.

A Japanese dance instructor who won the Miss Universe 2007 title in May 2007.[1] Riyo Mori began dan

A Japanese dance instructor who won the Miss Universe 2007 title in May 2007.[1] Riyo Mori began dancing at the age of 4.[2] She has studied at Quinte Ballet School of Canada and also is a graduate from Centennial Secondary School in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Mori also completed her Grade 11 year at Mount Douglas Secondary School in Victoria, Canada. She still possesses her first pair of ballet shoes.

A J-pop singer, as well as a member of the Konami-produced J-Pop group BeForU. Kosaka was born in Yo

A J-pop singer, as well as a member of the Konami-produced J-Pop group BeForU. Kosaka was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan on January 17, 1985. [1][dead link]On November 20, 2000, Konami and Toshiba-EMI staff held auditions to form a J-pop group, which w

A Japanese professional footballer for Jubilo Iwata of the J. League, the top professional football

A Japanese professional footballer for Jubilo Iwata of the J. League, the top professional football league in Japan. Playing as a forward, Cullen made his debut as a professional on May 5, 2004, against Oita Trinita.Cullen started training in the youth ranks at Kashiwa Reysol before eventually joining the team at Funabashi Municipal High School. After his graduation, he signed with Jubilo Iwata in 2004. Although mostly limited to substitute appearances and the occasional league cup start in his rookie year, big things are expected of Cullen as he matures and gains experience playing with such seasoned professionals as Masashi 'Gon' Nakayama and Toshiya Fujita.

A Japanese lyricist, composer, author, essayist and TV personality.Ei wrote the lyrics to the song "

A Japanese lyricist, composer, author, essayist and TV personality.Ei wrote the lyrics to the song "Sukiyaki", which has been used in several English language films. He has also written the lyrics to the song "Miagete goran yoru no hoshi wo" sung by Kyu Sakamoto in 1963.

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 Niigata, Niigata and graduate of Waseda University, he was elected to the first of his two terms in the assembly of Niigata Prefecture in 1983. After an unsuccessful run in 1993, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1996 but lost his seat in 2003. He was re-elected in 2005.

Was a Japanese photographer noted for a strikingly modern approach to pictorialism.Fukuhara studied

Was a Japanese photographer noted for a strikingly modern approach to pictorialism.Fukuhara studied French at Keio University (Tokyo) from 1911 to 1917. His photographic activities were amateur but rigorous; his photographs employing both shallow focus an