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Ishii
Ishii (, "stone well") is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Akio Ishii (born 1955), Japanese baseball player * Ami Ishii (born 1980), Japanese gravure idol *Anna Ishii (born 1998), Japanese performer, model and actress *David Ishii (born 1955), Japanese-American golfer *Erika Ishii, Voice actor *Hiroshi Ishii (computer scientist), professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology * Hiroshi Ishii (golfer) (born 1941), Japanese golfer *, Japanese manga artist *Hitoshi Ishii (born 1947), Japanese mathematician *, Japanese footballer *Kan Ishii (1921–2009), Japanese composer, and the brother of composer Maki Ishii *Katsuhito Ishii (born 1966), Japanese film director *Kazuhisa Ishii (born 1973), Japanese baseball player *Kazuyoshi Ishii (born 1953), Japanese karateka *Ken Ishii, Japanese DJ and music producer * Kentarō Ishii, Japanese shogi player *Kikujiro Ishii (1866–1945), Japanese diplomat who negotiated the Lansing-Ishii Agreement *, Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satoshi Ishii
is a Japanese-born judoka, mixed martial artist, kickboxer and submission grappler who has held Croatian citizenship since 2019. Ishii won the gold medal in Olympic Judo at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, a silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games and two All-Japan Judo Championships representing Japan. Ishii made his professional MMA debut at '' Dynamite!! 2009'' losing to fellow Judoka gold medalist Hidehiko Yoshida by unanimous decision, but currently holds a record of 24–12–1. Ishii is currently under contract with Professional Fighters League. A professional mixed martial artist since 2009, Ishii has also competed for Rizin Fighting Federation and Bellator, and is the current HEAT Heavyweight Champion and SBC Heavyweight Champion. Judo career Ishii started Judo under the guidance of his father when he was in fifth grade of elementary school. He attended Kokushikan High School and then Kokushikan University in the Department of Physical Education ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erika Ishii
Erika Ishii is an American voice actress and host. She is best known as the voice of video game characters such as Valkyrie in ''Apex Legends'', as well as her appearances in actual play web series including '' L.A. by Night'' and '' Dimension 20''. Career Ishii's work as an actress started at a young age, with a guest appearance on ''Full House''. In an interview with Bungie, Ishii stated that playing '' The Last of Us'' (2013) inspired her to enter voice acting in video games. From the late 2010s, Ishii performed voice roles in numerous video games, and would ultimately contribute voice work to ''The Last of Us Part II'' in 2020. During her early career, Ishii was advised to conceal her sexuality and political views to avoid losing work. Later she became more open about her orientation and identity. Ishii indicated that doing so was a positive step, as it allowed her to be part of a community, and to take on relevant roles. "The industry is beginning to recognize the value of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maki Ishii
was a Japanese composer of contemporary classical music, and brother of composer Kan Ishii. Biography Born in Tokyo, Ishii studied composition privately (with Akira Ifukube and Tomojiro Ikenouchi) and conducting with Akeo Watanabe from 1952 to 1958 in Tokyo, then moved to Berlin, where he continued his studies under Boris Blacher and Josef Rufer. In 1962 he returned to Japan . His music has been performed by the '' taiko'' group Kodo and he has composed for Japanese instruments as well as symphony orchestra and other Western instruments. He died in Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan, at the Kashiwa National Cancer Center of thyroid cancer on April 8, 2003, at the age of 66. Selected works Orchestral Music * ''Symphonic Poem GIOH,'' Op. 60. (1984); recorded 1988 DENON, The Contemporary Music of Japan, COCO-70960, Kyoto Symphony Orchestra, Koizumi, Kazuhiro conductor, Akao, Michiko, Yokobue, a typical Japanese Flute. * ''Sō-Gū II'' for Gagaku and Symphonic Orchestra, recorded 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuhisa Ishii
Kazuhisa Ishii (石井 一久 ''Ishii Kazuhisa'') (born September 9, 1973) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher and current manager and general manager for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the Yakult Swallows and Saitama Seibu Lions and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets. Career Ishii was selected in the first round of the Japanese amateur draft by the Yakult Swallows. He made his debut in the Central League on June 9, at the age of 18. He was a member of the Japan Series winning team that season, a feat accomplished a total of five times during his career with the Swallows. During his ten years playing in Japan, he amassed a record of 78–46 with a 3.38 ERA and 1,277 strikeouts in 1,184 innings pitched. On September 2, , he threw a no-hitter against the Yokohama BayStars. Ishii was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers in after the Dodgers p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuyoshi Ishii
is a Japanese master of Seidokaikan karate and founder of the K-1 fighting circuit, a widely televised international martial arts competition combining Muay Thai, karate, sanshou, taekwondo, kenpo, boxing Boxing (also known as "Western boxing" or "pugilism") is a combat sport in which two people, usually wearing protective gloves and other protective equipment such as hand wraps and mouthguards, throw punches at each other for a predetermine ..., and kickboxing.Maylam, J. (2001)K-1 hits the spot: Ultimate fighters pack a punch''The Japan Times'' (October 21, 2001). Retrieved on March 4, 2010.Tashiro, H., & Tyrangiel, J. (2001)''TIME'' (September 3, 2001). Retrieved on March 4, 2010. His karate training began with Kyokushin kaikan, Kyokushin karate, but he formed his own karate organization in 1980, began promoting televised karate competitions, and started staging K-1 events in 1993. Early life Ishii was born on June 10, 1953, in Uwajima, Ehime, Uwajima, Ehime Prefect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susumu Ishii
Susumu Ishii (石井 進 ''Ishii Susumu''; 1924–1991) a.k.a. 石井 隆匡 was the second ''kaicho'' (godfather) of the Inagawa-kai yakuza gang in Japan. He was also fifth ''socho'' of the Yokosuka-ikka. Ishii was born in Yokosuka in 1924. In World War II, he was assigned to a kaiten unit of the Japanese Navy but was not given the chance to take part in a suicide attack. After the war, he became a yakuza and joined the Inagawa-kai in 1958. He rose to the number two position in that gang, but was imprisoned for a gambling scam from 1978 to 1984. After serving his time in prison Ishii spoke to the media, saying; "We cannot succeed in the yakuza world unless we are active and aggressive until our early forties. After that, we have to adapt our lives to ordinary society. We cannot always be so forceful." His house remains in Yokosuka city, a three-storey, brick house in French, Greek and Italian styles. Ishii had ownership of a golf club. Iwama Country Club was 36 holes, luxurious ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Ishii
is a Japanese dancer, actress and model. She is a former member of E-girls and represented by LDH. Early life Ishii was born on July 11, 1998, in Tokyo, Japan. She has an elder brother, a younger brother, and a younger sister named Chino Ishii, who is currently listed under ''Kizzy'', an all-female dance group composed of EXPG students. Ishii started dancing when she was in her second year of primary school at her mother's encouragement. She was later scouted to join the Exile Professional Gym (EXPG) in her fifth grade when she took part in a dance competition. She debuted as a model in the U-15 fashion magazine ''nico☆puchi'' in 2010 before joining E-girls. Career Music career In 2011, she was chosen through a nationwide audition process called ''"EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3 ~For Girls~"'' in the dance performance category to be a member of a yet-to-debut dance and vocal group, ''bunny''. In October 2012, she officially joined E-girls line-up for their third sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koichi Ishii
, sometimes credited as Kouichi Ishii, is a video game designer perhaps best known for creating the ''Mana'' series (known as ''Seiken Densetsu'' in Japan). He joined Square (now Square Enix) in 1987, where he has directed or produced every game released in the ''Mana'' series (as of 2006). He has also contributed to several games in Square Enix's ''SaGa'' and ''Final Fantasy'' series, and created the well-known chocobo and moogle characters. Biography Square Co./Square Enix Koichi Ishii worked on Final Fantasy I, II, and III, as well as SaGa Frontier. He was invited to work on the original Final Fantasy in 1986, and helped develop the crystal theme that became a recurring motif of the series. Ishii became the head of Square Enix's Product Development Division-8. Mana series He wanted to create a game called "Seiken Densetsu" in 1987, but Square rejected the idea before he even finished planning it. He was able to develop it in the early 1990s as a Final Fantasy Gaiden. He was inv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kan Ishii
was a Japanese composer, and the brother of composer Maki Ishii. His father, was a prominent Japanese ballet dancer. His ''Symphonia Ainu'' won a prize at the 1958 Art Festival, inspiring him to do further work inspired by nationalist primitivism. His musical style appeals directly to the emotions, and shows the influence of Carl Orff. In addition to orchestral and vocal music, he has written extensively for the stage, including 6 operas, 3 ballets and 9 film scores, including the 1962 science-fiction film ''Gorath''. Ishii accepted a position as professor at Shōwa College of Music in 1986. Selected works *''Marimo'' (ballet) *''Sinfonia Ainu'' for soprano, chorus and orchestra *''Suite from Marimo'' for orchestra *''Going in a Wide Plain'' for wind orchestra *''Music for Percussions by Eight Players'' *''Sonata'' for viola and piano (1962) *''Preludes'' for piano *''The Music for Flute'' (flute solo) *''Songs of a Withered Tree and the Sun'' for male chorus and piano *''Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kentarō Ishii
is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 6-dan. Early life Ishii was born on April 13, 1992, in Chiba, Chiba. He became interested in shogi after receiving a shogi set as a present from his grandfather, and started attending a shogi school run by shogi professional Kazuharu Shoshi as a kindergartener. Ishii failed the entrance examination for the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school twice before finally passing it and being accepted into the school at the rank of 6-kyū in 2004 under the guidance of Shoshi. He was promoted to the rank of 1-dan in 2007, 3-dan in 2010, and finally obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan in October 2013 after winning the 53rd 3-dan League with a record of 15 wins and 3 losses. Promotion history Ishii's promotion history is as follows: * 6-kyū is a Japanese term used in modern martial arts as well as in tea ceremony, flower arranging, Go, shogi, academic tests and other similar activities to designate v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Ishii (computer Scientist)
is a Japanese computer scientist. He is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ishii pioneered the Tangible User Interface in the field of Human-computer interaction with the paper ''"Tangible Bits: Towards Seamless Interfaces between People, Bits and Atoms"'', co-authored with his then PhD student Brygg Ullmer. Biography Ishii was born in Tokyo and raised in Sapporo. He received B.E. in electronic engineering, and M.E. and Ph.D. in computer engineering from Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Japan. Hiroshi Ishii founded the Tangible Media Group and started their ongoing Tangible Bits project in 1995, when he joined the MIT Media Laboratory as a professor of Media Arts and Sciences. Ishii relocated from Japan's NTT Human Interface Laboratories in Yokosuka, where he had made his mark in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) in the early 1990s. Ishii was elected to the CHI Academy in 2006. He was named to the 2022 c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mario Alberto Ishii
Mario Alberto Ishii (born 22 June 1951) is an Argentine politician of the Justicialist Party, currently serving as ''intendente'' (mayor) of José C. Paz, a '' partido'' in the Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area. He is popularly known as ''El Japonés'' ("the Japanese") due to his Japanese heritage. He was first elected mayor in 1999, and continued to be so until 2013, when he was elected to the as Buenos Aires Province Senate The Senate of Buenos Aires Province ( es, Senado de la provincia de Buenos Aires) is the upper house of the Legislature of Buenos Aires Province, the largest and most populous of Argentina's provinces. It comprises 43 members elected in eight m .... In 2015, he was once again elected mayor. In August 2020 a video was leaked, showing him accusing city workers of selling drugs in municipal ambulances and saying he had to cover for them, causing major national media attention and a legal case to be opened. He then claimed that when he said "drugs" he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
