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Seto
Seto may refer to: Places *Seto, Aichi, production place of Japanese pottery and venue of Expo 2005 * Seto, Ehime, facing the Seto Inland Sea * Seto, Okayama, adjacent to Okayama, in Okayama Prefecture *Seto Inland Sea of Japan *Setomaa (''Seto land''), region in Estonia and Russia People and fictional characters *Situ (surname), a Chinese surname (司徒), romanised from Cantonese as Seto or Szeto ** Robert M. M. Seto (born 1936), American federal judge and law professor ** Michael C. Seto (born 1967), Canadian psychologist and sex researcher ** Andy Seto (born 1969), Hong Kong comic artist ** Carwai Seto (born 1973), Canadian swimmer * A Japanese surname (瀬戸) ** Masato Seto (born 1953), Japanese photographer ** Asaka Seto (born 1976), Japanese actress **Rocky Seto (born 1976), American football coach ** Haruki Seto (born 1978), Japanese football player ** Saori Seto (born 1983), Japanese voice actress ** Taiki Seto (born 1983), Japanese Go player ** Kōji Seto (born 1988), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Setos
Setos (, , , ) are an indigenous Finnic peoples and linguistic minority that have historically lived in the borderlands between modern day Estonia and Russia. Setos have historically spoken the Seto language and been Orthodox Christians.Kalkun, A., Kupari, H., & Vuola, E. (2018). ''Coping with Loss of Homeland through Orthodox Christian Processions: Contemporary Practices among Setos, Karelians, and Skolt Sámi in Estonia and Finland''. ''Practical matters'', ''11''. http://practicalmattersjournal.org/2018/06/11/coping-with-loss-of-homeland-2/ The Seto language (like Estonian and Finnish) belongs to the Finnic group of the Uralic language family. Since the early 2000s, the Setos have sought greater recognition, rather than having their language considered a dialect of Estonian. Eastern Orthodox Christianity, with influences from local folk religions is widely practiced by the Seto peoples. The ancestral homes of many Setos can be found to the south of Lake Peipus, in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seto Kamiki
The following is a list of the major characters from the anime and manga series ''Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki'' and its spin-offs ''Tenchi Muyo! GXP'', ''Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar'', '' Tenchi Universe'', '' Tenchi in Tokyo'', and '' Ai Tenchi Muyo!''. Concept Masaki Kajishima and Hiroki Hayashi, who both worked on the ''Bubblegum Crisis'' OVAs, cite the show as being the inspiration for ''Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki''. In an interview with AIC, Hayashi described ''Bubblegum Crisis'' as " pretty gloomy anime. Serious fighting, complicated human relationships, and dark Mega Tokyo." Hayashi and Kajishima thought it would be fun to create some comedic episodes with ideas like the girls going to the hot springs, but these ideas were rejected by their sponsors. Hayashi explained that having a cast of several characters of one gender and a single one of the other gender was a trend at the time; he wondered what it would be like if Mackey (Sylia's brother) was a main character of a show, rever ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seto Inland Sea
The , sometimes shortened to the Inland Sea, is the body of water separating Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, three of the four main islands of Japan. It serves as a waterway connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Japan. It connects to Osaka Bay and provides a sea transport link to industrial centers in the Kansai region, including Osaka and Kobe. Before the construction of the San'yō Main Line, it was the main transportation link between Kansai and Kyūshū. Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Okayama, Hyōgo, Osaka, Wakayama, Kagawa, Ehime, Tokushima, Fukuoka, and Ōita prefectures have coastlines on the Seto Inland Sea; the cities of Hiroshima, Iwakuni, Takamatsu, and Matsuyama are also located on it. The Setouchi region encompasses the sea and surrounding coastal areas. The region is known for its moderate climate, with a stable year-round temperature and relatively low rainfall levels. The sea experiences periodic red tides caused by dense groupings of certain phytoplankton th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seto, Aichi
is a Cities of Japan, city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 127,659 in 56,573 households, and a population density of 1,146 persons per km2. The total area was . Geography Seto is located in the hilly northern region of Aichi Prefecture, bordering Gifu Prefecture, approximately 35 minutes from Nagoya by way of the Meitetsu Seto Line. In English, the name of "Seto" translates to "the place where the river runs quickly". However, while there is a river in Seto, it is neither significantly large nor quick-moving. The city of Seto is famous for its pottery and ceramics, so much so that the generic word for ceramics in Japanese is . The main street along the river is lined with dozens of pottery shops. Every third Saturday and Sunday in September, there is a very large pottery festival called Setomono Matsuri(瀬戸物祭り) This festival attracts about 20,000 visitors from around Japan and abroad every year. Climate The city has a climate charac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daiya Seto
is a Japanese professional swimmer who specializes in individual medley, butterfly, breaststroke, and freestyle events. He holds the world record in the short course 400-metre individual medley and formerly held the world record in the short course 200-metre butterfly. He won the gold medal in the 400-metre individual medley at the 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, and 2022 world short course championships, as well as at the 2013, 2015, and 2019 world long course championships. Swimming career Seto took up swimming at the age of five.Binner, Andrew (27 August 2020)"How Seto Daiya Came Out From The Shadows To Become Japan's Champion In The Water" '' Olympics.com''. Retrieved 12 October 2021. He narrowly missed the 2012 Japan Olympic Team when he finished third in both the 200-metre and 400-metre individual medley events at the national selection meet. He improved his times at the 2012 FINA Swimming World Cup, where he competed at all stops of the World Cup circuit and achieved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devin Setoguchi
Devin Setoguchi (born January 1, 1987) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. Setoguchi is half- Yonsei (fourth-generation) Japanese Canadian and a Sports California/Sharks Playoff live TV analyst. He is known by the nickname The Gooch. He was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the first round, eighth overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft and has also played with the Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets, and Calgary Flames. In September 2015, he failed to catch on with the Toronto Maple Leafs after being initially signed to a professional tryout (PTO) contract during training camp. He eventually signed with HC Davos of the Swiss National League A where he spent the 2015–16 season. In September 2016, he made the Los Angeles Kings out of training camp and signed a one-year, two-way contract for the 2016–17 season. Playing career Junior Setoguchi played one season with the now-defunct Crowsnest Pass Timberwolves of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). He th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Bride Is A Mermaid
is a Japanese manga series written by Tahiko Kimura. The manga was serialized in Square Enix's manga magazine '' Monthly Gangan Wing'' from 2002 to 2008 and in '' Monthly Gangan Joker'' in 2010. In 2004, a drama CD based on the series was released by Frontier Works. The series tells a story of a young mermaid who saves a young boy named Nagasumi Michisio from drowning. To avoid death, Nagasumi chooses the option to marry her. A 26-episode anime television series adaptation animated by Gonzo, directed by Seiji Kishi, and written by Makoto Uezu aired in Japan on TV Tokyo between April and September 2007. Two original video animation episodes were released in November 2008 and January 2009. Odex, a Singaporean distributor, released it in English in Singapore as ''Seto No Hana Yome''. Plot The story of ''My Bride Is a Mermaid'' revolves around a young teenage boy named Nagasumi Michishio. One day during his summer vacation at the Seto Inland Sea, Nagasumi is saved from dro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocky Seto
Haruki Rocky Seto (born March 12, 1975) often referred to as Rocky Seto, is a former American football coach (sport), coach; he last served as the assistant head coach for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. In 2017, Seto announced that he was leaving the football coaching industry to become a full-time pastor in California. He is currently serving as the Senior Pastor for Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley. Early life Seto was born in Los Angeles, California; he is Japanese American, Japanese-American Nisei, son of Issei parents. His father runs a gardening business and grew up going to USC football games; both father and son were fans of the Trojans. Seto attended Arcadia High School (Arcadia, California), Arcadia High School, where he played numerous positions; he described himself as an "average player".Bruce FeldmanSeto settling in at USC ESPN.com, May 21, 2007, Accessed February 10, 2009. College career Seto began his college playing career at Mount San Antonio Colleg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunrise Seto
The is an overnight sleeping car train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), West Japan Railway Company (JR West), and Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) since July 1998. Operations The ''Sunrise Seto'' runs daily between and in Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, taking about 9 hours 30 minutes for the journey. The service operates in conjunction with the ''Sunrise Izumo'' service to between Tokyo and . The combined 14-car train departs from Tokyo, and stops at , , , , , (final midnight stop), (first morning stop), and arrives at , where the train splits, with the ''Sunrise Izumo'' half of the train heading to . Between Okayama and Takamatsu, the 7-car ''Sunrise Seto'' train stops at and , before arriving in Takamatsu. The return train departs from Takamatsu, and is coupled with the ''Sunrise Izumo'' from Izumoshi at Okayama Station, departing together from there, and arriving at Toky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōji Seto
is a Japanese actor and singer associated with D-Boys, an acting troupe produced by Watanabe Entertainment. His major works include lead roles as Wataru Kurenai in ''Kamen Rider Kiva''; and supporting roles as Satoru Okura in Atashinchi no Danshi, Ariake Yamato in Otomen, and Eiji Kikumaru in '' Musical: The Prince of Tennis''. He starred as Mori Ranmaru in the drama, '' Gō: Hime-tachi no Sengoku''. In 2010, he was named one of the most promising actors and actresses, placing 7th in a poll conducted by Oricon. Through his role with ''Kamen Rider Kiva'', he was also the lead vocalist of their promotional rock band Tetra-Fang. Life and career Born in 1988 in Kyushu, Kōji Seto grew up as the oldest child with two younger sisters. His childhood dream of becoming a vet changed suddenly with the end of his Junior High School time, when he watched with 15 years the TV series '' Orange Days''. The praised drama and performance by Satoshi Tsumabuki inspired his wish to become a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seto Kaiba
is a fictional character in the manga ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' by Kazuki Takahashi. As the majority shareholder and CEO of his own multi-national gaming company, Kaiba Corporation, Kaiba is reputed to be Japan's greatest gamer and aims to become the world's greatest player of the American card game, Duel Monsters (Magic & Wizards in the Japanese manga). In all mediums, his arch-rival is the protagonist of the series, Yugi Mutou, who is also a game player while Zigfried Von Schroeder is also his arch-rival. He is the modern day counterpart of Atem's cousin son of Aknadin nephew of Aknamkanon and one of the Pharaoh Atem's Six High Priests, "Priest Seto", who appears in the manga's final arc. Kaiba has also appeared in related anime and feature films. His signature monster is the Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Seto Kaiba originates from one of the stories Takahashi heard from a friend involving a selfish card collector. Like the card collector, Kaiba is obsessed with gaming, but Takahashi also gave Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seto Language
Seto (; ) is a dialect of South Estonian spoken by 25,080 people. It is sometimes identified as a variety under Võro, or the two are described as Võro-Seto. Setos () mostly inhabit the area near Estonia's southeastern border with Russia in Setomaa, and are primarily Eastern Orthodox, while Võros () are traditionally Lutherans and live in historical Võru County. Language sample Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: * Seto: * Võro: * Estonian Estonian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Estonia, a country in the Baltic region in northern Europe * Estonians, people from Estonia, or of Estonian descent * Estonian language * Estonian cuisine * Estonian culture See also ...: * Finnish: * English: ''All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.'' References * * * Seto South Estonian language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
