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Hiroshi Abe (actor)
is a Japanese model (profession), model and actor. He is known for his roles in ''Trick (TV series), TRICK'' and ''Godzilla 2000: Millennium''. Biography Modelling period Abe was born in Yokohama as the youngest in a family of three children. He attended Yokohama Mitsuzawa elementary school, then Yokohama City Matsumoto Junior High School, then Kanagawa Prefectural Hakusan High School. After retaking the university entrance examinations once, he attended the Department for Electrical Engineering in the Faculty of Science and Technology of Chuo University in Tokyo and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. In 1985 while in college he applied to the "Shueisha 3rd Nonno Boyfriend Award" and won the championship because his sister recommended the award. Since then, during his university days, he was a charismatic model for magazines such as Men's Non-no and ''Nonno''. He later transitioned from modelling into acting. Unfavourable times He made his debut as an actor i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yokohama
is the List of cities in Japan, second-largest city in Japan by population as well as by area, and the country's most populous Municipalities of Japan, municipality. It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshu. Yokohama is also the major economic, cultural, and commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area along the Keihin region, Keihin Industrial Zone. Yokohama was one of the cities to open for trade with the Western world, West following the 1859 end of the Sakoku, policy of seclusion and has since been known as a cosmopolitan port city, after Kobe opened in 1853. Yokohama is the home of many Japan's firsts in the Meiji (era), Meiji period, including the first foreign trading port and Chinatown (1859), European-style sport venues (1860s), English-language newspaper (1861), confectionery and beer manufacturing (1865), daily newspap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tenchijin
is a 2009 Japanese super historical drama television series, and the 48th taiga drama of NHK. It aired every Sunday from January 4 to November 22, 2009, spanning 47 episodes.It is an unusual Taiga Drama as the final episode will be broadcast as early as November, due to the first phase of '' Saka no Ue no Kumo'', a series of NHK Special Drama, being broadcast from November 29 to December 27. The drama centers on the life of 16th century samurai Naoe Kanetsugu, played by Satoshi Tsumabuki. Production began on April 27, 2007. The drama is based on the novel of the same name by Masashi Hisaka and was adapted by Eriko Komatsu, with Michiru Ōshima as series composer. The fourth episode of the series, , is the highest-rated episode of any Japanese drama in 2009. Plot The protagonist of the drama, Naoe Kanetsugu, was taught by Uesugi Kenshin in his youth that to conquer the world is a trifling matter, but what matters is to live one's life with righteousness. After Uesugi's death, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wish (film)
is a 2011 Japanese film edited, written, and directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. This film stars real-life brothers Koki Maeda and Oshiro Maeda, along with veteran actress Kirin Kiki and actor Joe Odagiri. ''I Wish'' tells the story of two young brothers who got separated and had to live in different cities – one with their father, one with their mother and her parents – and dream of reuniting. Cast * Kohki Maeda as Kohichi Ohsako, the older brother * Ohshiro Maeda as Ryunosuke Kinami, the younger brother * Nene Otsuka as Nozomi Ohsako * Joe Odagiri as Kenji Kinami * Ryoga Hayashi as Yu Fukumoto * Hosinosuke Nagayosi as Shin Ohta * Kyara Uchida as Megumi Ariyoshi * Kanna Hashimoto as Kanna Hayami * Yuna Taira as Yuna Taira * Rento Isobe as Rento Isobe *Yui Natsukawa as Kyouko Ariyoshi * Hiroshi Abe as Mamoru Sakagami, a teacher *Masami Nagasawa as Sachi Mitsumura, a teacher *Yoshio Harada as Wataru Yamamoto *Kirin Kiki as Hideko Ohsako * Isao Hashizume as Shukichi Ohsako Pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hirokazu Kore-eda
is a Japanese film director, producer, screenwriter, and editor. He began his career in television and has since directed more than a dozen feature films, including '' Nobody Knows'' (2004), '' Still Walking'' (2008), and '' After the Storm'' (2016). He won the Jury Prize at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival for '' Like Father, Like Son'', and won the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival for '' Shoplifters''. Early life and education Kore-eda's father was born in Taiwan before being conscripted into the Japanese military during World War II and detained in Siberia for three years after the end of the war. His paternal grandparents could not marry under Japanese law at the time as they had the same last name, so they eloped to Taiwan where they could, which was then under Japanese colonial rule. He has cited this as a reason for his affinity toward Taiwan. Hirokazu Kore-eda was born on 6 June 1962 in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. He is the youngest of three children, with two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screen International
''Screen International'' is a British film magazine covering the international film business. It is published by Media Business Insight, a British B2B media company which also owned '' Broadcast''. The magazine is primarily aimed at those involved in the global film business. The magazine in its current form was founded in 1975, and its website, ''Screendaily.com'', was added in 2001. ''Screen International'' also produces daily publications at film festivals and markets in Berlin, Germany; Cannes, France; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the American Film Market in Santa Monica, California; and Hong Kong. History ''Screen International'' traces its history back to 1889 with the publication of ''Optical Magic Lantern and Photographic Enlarger''. At the turn of the 20th century, the name changed to ''Cinematographic Journal'' and in 1907 it was renamed '' Kinematograph and Lantern Weekly''. Kinematograph Weekly ''Kinematograph and Lantern Weekly'' contained trade news, advertisemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thermæ Romæ (film)
''Thermae Romae'' is a 2012 live-action film adaptation of Japanese manga '' Thermae Romae'', which was produced by Fuji TV and it released on April 28, 2012. A second film, '' Thermae Romae II'', was released in 2014. Cast * Hiroshi Abe as Lucius * Aya Ueto as Mami Yamakoshi * Kazuki Kitamura as Ceionius * Riki Takeuchi as Tateno * Kai Shishido as Antoninus * Takashi Sasano as Shūzo Yamakoshi * Masachika Ichimura as Hadrian * Midoriko Kimura as Yumi Yamakoshi * Katsuya as Marcus Reception As of July 29, the film had a box office gross of US$74,091,903. It was the second highest-grossing domestic film at the Japanese box office in 2012 and, as of January 5, 2015, is the 95th highest-grossing film in Japan, with ¥5.98 billion. Hiroshi Abe won Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for the film at the 36th Japan Academy Film Prize presentation. ''Thermae Romae'' also received a nomination for Mitsuo Harada's art direction at the same awards. ''Therm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Still Walking (2008 Film)
is a 2008 Japanese film edited, written, and directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The film is a portrait of a family over roughly 24 hours as they commemorate the death of the eldest son. The film was widely praised by critics and won the Golden Astor for Best Film at the 2008 Mar del Plata International Film Festival. Plot The Yokoyama family come together every year to commemorate the death of the eldest son, Junpei, who accidentally drowned 12 years ago while saving the life of a boy. His father Kyohei, a retired doctor, and mother Toshiko are joined by their surviving son Ryota, who has recently married a widow (Yukari) with a young son (Atsushi), and their daughter Chinami, her husband and their children. Ryota resents knowing that Junpei was the favorite son, whose belongings are still left untouched by Toshiko, and that his parents attribute positive memories of him to Junpei; a bitter Kyohei, who is still mourning his son, has always been disappointed that Ryota went into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mainichi Film Award
The are a series of annual film awards, sponsored by ''Mainichi Shimbun'' (毎日新聞), one of the largest newspaper companies in Japan Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea ..., since 1946. It is the first film festival in Japan. History The origins of the contest date back to 1935, when the ''Mainichi Shinbun'' organized a festival then called ''Zen Nihon eiga konkūru'' (全日本映画コンク ー ル? ). It was interrupted during World War 2. The current form of the Mainichi Film Awards officially came into being in 1946. Awards * Mainichi Film Award for Best Film * Mainichi Film Award for Excellence Film * Mainichi Film Award for Best Director * Mainichi Film Award for Best Cinematography * Mainichi Film Award for Best Art Direction * Mainichi Film Awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Legends Of The True Savior
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenshiro
is a fictional character and the protagonist of the ''Fist of the North Star'' manga series created by Tetsuo Hara and Buronson. In the story, Kenshiro is the rightful successor of an ancient art of assassination called '' Hokuto Shinken'', which allows him to defeat his adversaries through the hidden meridian points. Kenshiro's appearance and characteristics were primarily based on martial artist and actor Bruce Lee and action film star Yūsaku Matsuda, while his outfit was loosely based on Mel Gibson's costume from '' Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior''. Through the course of the original manga, Kenshiro fights against various ruffians who threaten the lives of the post-apocalyptic survivors, as well as numerous rival martial artists, including his three honorary brothers trained in the art of Hokuto Shinken. Concept and creation Manga artist Tetsuo Hara was a fan of Hong Kong martial artist Bruce Lee as well as action manga series and the Japanese action film star Yūsaku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boom Or Bust
Boom may refer to: Objects * Boom (containment), a temporary floating barrier used to contain an oil spill * Boom (navigational barrier), an obstacle used to control or block marine navigation * Boom (sailing), a sailboat part * Boom (windsurfing), a piece of windsurfing equipment * Boom (ship), a type of Arab sailing vessel * Log boom, a barrier placed in a river * Boom, the lifting part of a crane * Boom microphone * Boom, the rear fuselage of an aircraft, as in twin boom * Boom, short for boomerang * Boom barrier, used to block vehicular or pedestrian access Arts and entertainment Music Performers * Boom! (group), a pop band founded by Hear'Say member Johnny Shentall * The Boom, a Japanese rock band * Boom Gaspar (born 1953), piano/keyboard/organ player for the band Pearl Jam *Boom, a member of the animated girl group VBirds Albums * ''Boom'' (The Sonics album), 1966 * ''Boom'' (Mario Pavone album), 2004 * ''Boom'' (Garmonbozia album) * ''Boom'', a 2006 album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
, known in English as ''The Man Who Can't Get Married'', is a 2006 Japanese drama broadcast by Fuji TV. Originally consisting of one season, the show eventually received a direct sequel 13 years later called as and broadcast from October 8 to December 10, 2019. The theme song is "Swimmy" by Every Little Thing. The drama was produced by Kansai Telecasting Corporation and Media Mix Japan. In 2009, the program was remade in South Korea as '' He Who Can't Marry''. Plot Kekkon Dekinai Otoko Shinsuke Kuwano ( Abe Hiroshi), a successful architect at 40, enjoys living by himself. He doesn't like people but somehow is able to design wonderful houses for them. Kuwano is incredibly socially awkward, to the point of being rude, however, he often means well, and is generally at a loss as to why he annoys people around him (which he does consistently). While he is a loner, he has regular contact with his family, his mother in particular is trying to get him married. His day to day cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
