Japanese Famous Names Starting with Letter Y

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 Yokosuka, Kanagawa and graduate of Tsudajuku University, she was elected for the first time in 1993 after an unsuccessful run in 1992.

A Japanese kabuki actor. Born Kin'ichi Ogawa[1], son of kabuki actor Nakamura Tokizo III, he entered

A Japanese kabuki actor. Born Kin'ichi Ogawa[1], son of kabuki actor Nakamura Tokizo III, he entered kabuki and became the first in the kabuki tradition to take the name Nakamura Kinnosuke. He took on his guild name (yago) Yorozuya as his surname in 1971.In addition to his kabuki activity, Kinnosuke had an extensive film career. A specialist in jidaigeki, Kinnosuke appeared in more than 140 films. These include a 1957 Mito Komon and a 1961 appearance as the title character in the Toei Company's Miyamoto Musashi series (a role he reprised in 1962, 1963

Was a Japanese poet and painter from the Edo period. Along with Matsuo Basho and Kobayashi Issa, Bus

Was a Japanese poet and painter from the Edo period. Along with Matsuo Basho and Kobayashi Issa, Buson is considered among the greatest poets of the Edo Period. Buson was born in the village of Kema in Settsu Province (now Kema-cho, Miyakojima Ward in the

Is a Japanese footballer who plays for Oita Trinita.

Is a Japanese footballer who plays for Oita Trinita.

Is a Japanese actor, and professional wrestler who has worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrest

Is a Japanese actor, and professional wrestler who has worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE, and UWF.

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 Yamada, Fukuoka and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he jointed Nippon Steel in 1968 and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in 1970, the year in which he also passed the bar exam. While in the ministry, he attended The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in the United States, a graduate school of international relations. In 1990 he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time after running unsuccessfully in 1986 as an independent. After losing his seat in 1993 he was re-elected in 1996.

Is a Japanese footballer who plays for Chonburi in Thailand Premier League. Maruyama previously play

Is a Japanese footballer who plays for Chonburi in Thailand Premier League. Maruyama previously played for Yokohama F. Marinos, Albirex Niigata and Vegalta Sendai in the J. League.

He was the founder and the former president of M&A Consulting, Inc., usually known as the "Murakami

He was the founder and the former president of M&A Consulting, Inc., usually known as the "Murakami fund".He was formerly associated with livedoor and was indicted [2] in the scandal involving securities law violationsHe was sentenced to two years in pris

Is a Japanese football currently playing for Vegalta Sendai.

Is a Japanese football currently playing for Vegalta Sendai.

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.

A Japanese businessman. During the Japanese economic bubble in the late 1980s, Tsutsumi was the weal

A Japanese businessman. During the Japanese economic bubble in the late 1980s, Tsutsumi was the wealthiest person in the world for a brief period due to his extensive real estate investments through the Seibu Corporation, which he controlled. However, as a result of a series of scandals and his 2005 arrest, his net worth has fallen to such an extent that he was taken off the Forbes list of billionaires in 2007.

Is a Japanese professional wrestler. At the age of 20, Yatsu competed in amateur wrestling at the 19

Is a Japanese professional wrestler. At the age of 20, Yatsu competed in amateur wrestling at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. He did not place in the tournament. He would have participated in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, but Japan chose to fo

Real name Junnosuke Ikeda, was a sumo wrestler from Atsuta, Hokkaido, Japan. He was the sport's 43rd

Real name Junnosuke Ikeda, was a sumo wrestler from Atsuta, Hokkaido, Japan. He was the sport's 43rd Yokozuna. He suffered a number of injuries and only one won tournament championship, but he was a popular wrestler. After his retirement he was head coach

Was a Japanese author and Buddhist monk. His most famous work is "Tsurezuregusa" ("Essays in Idlenes

Was a Japanese author and Buddhist monk. His most famous work is "Tsurezuregusa" ("Essays in Idleness"), one of the most studied works of medieval Japanese literature. Kenko wrote during the Muromachi and Kamakura periods.Kenko was probably born in 1283, the son of an administration official. His original name was Urabe Kaneyoshi (????). He became an officer of guards at the Imperial palace. Late in life he retired from public life, changed his name to Yoshida Kenko, and became a Buddhist monk and hermit. The reasons for this are unknown, but it has been conjectured that either his unhappy love for the daughter of the prefect of Iga Province or his mourning over the death of Emperor Go-Uda caused his transformation.

Was a notable rokyoku, or streetcorner singer of the late nineteenth century in Japan. The type of s

Was a notable rokyoku, or streetcorner singer of the late nineteenth century in Japan. The type of singing practiced by Naramura diffused throughout the country, and its origin can be traced to the Osaka metropolis.[2] Whether Naramura himself was responsible for the diffusion of this unique musical type, or whether he was only a part of the tradition is uncertain, but what could be said at least is that he achieved a degree of reputation as a singer of this genre.

Was one of the most distinguished intellectuals in the closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate. He de

Was one of the most distinguished intellectuals in the closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate. He devoted to developing many Ishin Shishi who made an outstanding contribution to the Meiji Restoration.Apprehensive of their ways, Yoshida tried to learn the ways of the West. Matthew Perry visited Japan in 1853 and 1854. Shortly before Perry left, Yoshida and a friend went to Shimoda where Perry's 'black ships' were anchored, and tried to gain admittance. They first presented a letter asking to be let aboard one of his ships. In the dead of night Yoshida tried to secretly climb aboard. Perry's troops noticed them, and they were refused.[1] Shortly thereafter, they were caged by Tokugawa bakufu troops. Even in a cage, they managed to smuggle a written message to Perry. Yoshida Shoin was sent to a jail in Edo, then to one in Hagi where he was sentenced to house arrest.

Is a actress born in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. She was a fraternal twin.

Is a actress born in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. She was a fraternal twin.

A Japanese figure skater. She is the 2005 Four Continents silver medalist and 2001-2002 bronze medal

A Japanese figure skater. She is the 2005 Four Continents silver medalist and 2001-2002 bronze medalist.Onda became the first Japanese female figure skater to win a Grand Prix series title, when she won the Bofrost Cup on Ice in Gelsenkirchen, Germany in 2002. She won the NHK Trophy that same season. Throughout her career, Onda attempted to land a triple axel in her programs, but never did so successfully.[citation needed]

Is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for JT Marvelous.She plays for the All-Japan women's volle

Is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for JT Marvelous.She plays for the All-Japan women's volleyball team and was a participant at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Her nickname is World's smallest and strongest setter (?? ?? ?? ???? Sekai saisho saikyo sett

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 Senshu University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004.

A Japanese explorer, travel writer and photographer, anthropologist, and doctor.Sekino was born in T

A Japanese explorer, travel writer and photographer, anthropologist, and doctor.Sekino was born in Tokyo. In 1971, while still a student at Hitotsubashi University (Tokyo), he cofounded and participated in a university team that descended the entire length of the Amazon, thereafter travelling around south America. He graduated (in law) from Hitotsubashi in 1975, and (in medicine) from Yokohama City University in 1982.Sekino has worked as a doctor in hospitals in western suburban Tokyo, but is better known for his travels in Peru and elsewhere in south America; as well as in Africa, where his explorations into the origins of mankind were made into a television series, Gureto jani (?????????, i.e. "Great Journey"), broadcast on Fuji Television and later available on a set of DVDs.

A Japanese football player who last played for the J-league team Yokohama F. Marinos.

A Japanese football player who last played for the J-league team Yokohama F. Marinos.

Is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1972 Su.In 1972 he was part of the Japane

Is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1972 Su.In 1972 he was part of the Japanese team which won the gold medal in the Olympic tournament. He played all seven matches.

A Japanese politician who had served as Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications in the cabin

A Japanese politician who had served as Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications in the cabinet of Shinzo Abe until August 2007.He was born in Ogachi (now Yuzawa), Akita Prefecture and obtained an LL.B. from Hosei University in Tokyo. He served as a secretary to Diet member Hikosaburo Okonogi for eleven years, then as secretary to the Minister of International Trade and Industry in 1984 and later as a member of the Yokohama city council.Suga was elected to the Diet of Japan in 1996. Originally a member of the Obuchi faction, he left the faction after refusing to support Obuchi in the 1998 party elections. He also refused to participate in the no confidence motion against Yoshiro Mori in 2000.

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 Iwakuni, Yamaguchi and graduate of Hosei University, he was elected to the assembly of the city of Yokohama in 1999, to the assembly of Yamaguchi Prefecture in 2003, and to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2005.