Shimabukuro or Shimabuku (written: 島袋) is an Okinawan surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Hiroko Shimabukuro , best known mononymously as Hiro, is a Japanese singer. She debuted as a member of the popular girl group Speed in 1996. In 1998, Hiro released her first solo song, "Mitsumete Itai", as a B-side to Speed's single "All My True Love". She made he ...

(b. 1984), Japanese singer * Jake Shimabukuro (b. 1976), American ukulele virtuoso *

Maile Shimabukuro Maile S.L. Shimabukuro (born October 1, 1970) is a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the Hawaii State Senate, representing the state's 21st district since her election in 2011. The district includes Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Kalaeloa, ...

(b. 1970), member of the Hawaii House of Representatives * Masayuki Shimabukuro (1948–2012), 21st-generation master (''hanshi'') of the Masaoka line of Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū Iaido * Mitsufumi Shimabukuro (1920–2006), Japanese drummer and Living National Treasure *

Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro is a Japanese manga artist. He first gained success with his comedy series '' Seikimatsu Leader den Takeshi!'' (1997–2002), but is better known for ''Toriko'' which was serialized from 2008 to 2016 and has over 25 million copies in circulation ...

(b. 1975), Japanese manga artist * Sam Koyei Shimabukuro (b. 1925), president (1985–88) of the

Tokyo Japan Temple The is the 20th constructed and 18th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, it was the first temple built in Asia, being dedicated in 1980. It has a compact style that w ...

of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints *

Shimabuku Tatsuo was an Okinawan, Japanese martial artist. He is the founder of Isshin-ryū ("One Heart Style") style of karate.) From childhood until World War II Family Tatsuo Shimabukuro was born in Gushikawa village, Okinawa on September 19, 1908. He was t ...

(1908–1975), Japanese martial artist * Satsuki Shimabukuro (b. 1988), known professionally as

Meisa Kuroki Satsuki Shimabukuro (Japanese: 島袋さつき, ''Shimabukuro Satsuki'', b. 28 May 1988 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan), better known by her stage name Meisa Kuroki (Japanese: 黒木メイサ, ''Kuroki Meisa''), is a Japanese actress, model an ...

, Japanese actress, model, and singer * Seina Shimabukuro (b. 1987), Japanese model and cast member of '' Terrace House'' * Sho Shimabukuro (b. 1997), Japanese tennis player *

Zenryō Shimabukuro was a karate master and the founder of Shorin-ryu Seibukan karate. Zenryo Shimabukuro was born in Shuri, Okinawa in 1908. He earned his living as a baker and tatami maker, but had studied karate under the karate master Chotoku Kyan. He be ...

(1908–1969), Japanese founder of Shorin-ryu Seibukan karate

Fictional characters

* Rikiya Shimabukuro, a supporting character in the video game ''

Yakuza 3 is the third main entry in the ''Yakuza (franchise), Yakuza series'', released for the PlayStation 3 in 2009. It was developed by Sega's New Entertainment R&D Dept., CS1 Team and published by Sega. It was released in Japan and South East Asia ...

References

{{Reflist Japanese-language surnames Okinawan surnames