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Sano (surname)
Sano ( ja, 佐野) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Fusako Sano, Japanese kidnapping victim * Gaku Sano, (born 1992), Japanese actor * Hayato Sano (born 1998) Japanese actor, and idol from M!LK * Hidemasa Sano (born 1984), Japanese swimmer * Hinako Sano (born 1994), Japanese actress * Hiroyuki Sano, Japanese pole vaulter * Junya Sano (born 1982), Japanese cyclist * , Japanese footballer * Kazuhiro Sano (born 1956), Japanese film director * Kazuma Sano (born 1989), Japanese actor * Keita Sano (born 1994), Japanese baseball player * , Japanese basketball coach * Konosuke Sano, Japanese long-distance runner * Mari Sano (born 1968), Japanese artist * , Japanese samurai * Masayuki Sano (born 1919), Japanese fencer * Miguel Angel Sano, Dominican baseball player * Minoru Sano (figure skater) (born 1955), Japanese figure skater * Minoru Sano (chef) (1951–2014), Japanese chef * Mizuki Sano (born 1973), Japanese actor * Motoharu Sano (born 1956), Japane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fusako Sano
(born November 28, 1980) is a Japanese woman who was kidnapped at age nine by , and held in captivity for nine years and two months from November 13, 1990, to January 28, 2000. In Japan, the case is also known as the . Abduction Fusako Sano, then a fourth grade elementary school girl, disappeared on November 13, 1990, at age nine after watching a school baseball game in her home town of Sanjō, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. A large police search failed to find the missing girl. Police even considered the possibility that she had been kidnapped by North Korean intelligence operatives. She had been kidnapped by Nobuyuki Satō (born July 15, 1962), then a 28-year-old mentally disturbed unemployed Japanese man, who forced her into his car, and subsequently held her in the upstairs floor of his apartment in a residential area of Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture for 9 years and two months. The house is only 200 meters from a ''kōban'' (police substation), and 55 kilometers from the lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minoru Sano (figure Skater)
(born June 3, 1955) is a Japanese former competitive figure skater. He is the 1977 World bronze medalist and a five-time Japanese national champion (1972–76). Career Sano became the Japanese national champion for the first time in the 1972–73 season. In 1973 and 1974, he stood on the podium at the Skate Canada International and Prize of Moscow News. He represented Japan at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria and finished ninth. The next season, he won his fifth consecutive national title and went on to win bronze at the 1977 World Championships in Tokyo. It was the first time that a Japanese representative stood on the world podium in any figure skating discipline. Japan would not win another world medal in men's singles until 2002 (bronze for Takeshi Honda). Sano subsequently retired from competition and turned professional. In 1978, he founded "Viva! Ice World" (renamed "Prince Ice World" in 1988). It was the first ice show in Japan. He appeared on many te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Sano
Tony Sano, a Japanese-American musician and former actor. Born in Tokyo, Sano is best known as the host of the first season of ABC's ''I Survived a Japanese Game Show''. On the experience, Sano commented, "It was great to see people from different cultures coming together." He also hosted MTV's ''Spring Break in Japan'' and was a recurring guest star in '' Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight''. Sano has played lead and supporting roles in several independent films, including ''Touch Wood''. He was born in Japan and was brought to America at the age of three. He learned to speak his native language and has made regular visits to his homeland to see family and friends. Sano has been working in Hollywood since 2006, pursuing his acting career. During his free time, he enjoys singing and songwriting on the piano. He enjoys poker and has competed professionally. He lives in Los Angeles Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomoaki Sano
is a former Japanese football player. Playing career Sano was born in Shizuoka Prefecture on April 14, 1968. After graduating from high school, he joined Japan Soccer League club Toyota Motors (later ''Nagoya Grampus Eight'') in 1987. However, he could not play many matches. In 1992, Japan Soccer League was folded and founded new league J1 League. He moved to Japan Football League (JFL) club NKK during 1992 season but he could not play in a match at all. Later, he moved to JFL club Chuo Bohan (later ''Avispa Fukuoka'') in 1993. He became a regular goalkeeper and the club won the championship in 1995 and was promoted to J1. However, his opportunity to play had started to fall behind newcomer Hideki Tsukamoto as of 1996. In 1999, he moved to Japan Football League club Sagawa Express Tokyo. But once again, he could not play in a match at all. In 2000, after he could not play a match in a recently promoted J2 League The or simply J2 is the second division of the and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadayoshi Sano
was a lieutenant general and commander in the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) during World War II. Biography Early career Sano was born in Shizuoka Prefecture. He attended the 23rd class Imperial Japanese Army Academy and graduated in 1911. He served as a junior officer with the IJA 16 Field Artillery Regiment. In 1913, he attended the IJA's Artillery and Engineering school, graduating in 1914, and graduated from the 31st class of the Army Staff College in 1922. He was promoted to major in 1926, he was assigned as a military attaché to Great Britain from 1927 through 1928. From August 1931, Sano was assigned to the IJA 4th Field Artillery Regiment and from January 1933 was assigned to the staff of the Hiroshima-based IJA 5th Division, He was promoted to colonel and commanded the IJA 25th Field Artillery Regiment from March 1935. From December 1935 Sano was assigned to the staff of the Kokura-based IJA 12th Division. He once again commanded the IJA 25th Artillery from March 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirō Sano
is a Japanese actor. Career Born in Yamanashi Prefecture, Sano lived in Tokyo and Matsue, Shimane as a child, before returning to Tokyo to enter art school. He joined several theatrical troupes, including Jurō Kara's Jōkyō Gekijō. He had his first starring role in a film in Kaizō Hayashi's '' To Sleep so as to Dream'' in 1986, but gained fame for playing the character Fuyuhiko in the television drama ''Zutto Anata ga Suki datta'' in 1992. He directed his first film, ''Karaoke'', in 1999. Filmography Films *''To Sleep so as to Dream'' (1986) *'' Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis'' (1988) *''Tomorrow'' (1988) *'' Violent Cop'' (1989) *''It's a Summer Vacation Everyday'' (1994) *'' Sharaku'' (1995) *''Karaoke'' (1999) (as director) *'' Godzilla 2000'' (1999) *'' The Princess Blade'' (2001) *'' Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack'' (2001) *''Infection'' (2004) – Dr. Kiyoshi Akai *'' Godzilla: Final Wars'' (2004) *'' The Sun'' (2005) *''Waiting in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seki Sano
Seki Sano (Japanese: 佐野 碩) (January 14, 1905, Tientsin – September 29, 1966, Mexico City) was a Japanese actor, stage director and choreographer. He contributed to the development of the theatre in Japan and later in Mexico, where he was known as the "father of Mexican theatre". He influenced numerous directors and actors both in Mexico and in Latin America. He was also a Marxist activist, known for being the Japanese translator of the socialist anthem ''The Internationale "The Internationale" (french: "L'Internationale", italic=no, ) is an international anthem used by various communist and socialist groups; currently, it serves as the official anthem of the Communist Party of China. It has been a standard of ...''. References {{authority control Japanese theatre directors Japanese male actors Japanese choreographers Japanese activists Japanese Marxists Japanese emigrants to Mexico Mexican people of Japanese descent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy I
Roy is a masculine given name and a family surname with varied origin. In Anglo-Norman England, the name derived from the Norman ''roy'', meaning "king", while its Old French cognate, ''rey'' or ''roy'' (modern ''roi''), likewise gave rise to Roy as a variant in the Francophone world. In India, Roy is a variant of the surname '' Rai'',. likewise meaning "king".. It also arose independently in Scotland, an anglicisation from the Scottish Gaelic nickname ''ruadh'', meaning "red". Given name * Roy Acuff (1903–1992), American country music singer and fiddler * Roy Andersen (born 1955), runner * Roy Andersen (South Africa) (born 1948), South African businessman and military officer * Roy Anderson (American football) (born 1980), American football coach * Sir Roy M. Anderson (born 1947), British scientific adviser * Roy Andersson (born 1943), Swedish film director * Roy Andersson (footballer) (born 1949), footballer from Sweden * Roy Chapman Andrews (1884–1960), American n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rihei Sano
was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. Club career Sano was born in Shizuoka Prefecture on September 21, 1912. He played for Waseda WMW was consisted of his alma mater Waseda University players and graduates. National team career In 1936, when Sano was a Waseda University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. At this competition, on August 4, he debuted against Sweden. Japan completed a come-from-behind victory against Sweden. The first victory in Olympics for the Japan and the historic victory over one of the powerhouses became later known as "Miracle of Berlin" ( ベルリンの奇跡) in Japan. In 2016, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. On August 7, he also played against Italy. He played 2 games for Japan in 1936. Sano died on March 26, 1992 at the age of 79. National team statistics References External links * * [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobuyoshi Sano
, better known as sanodg, is a Japanese video game composer, musician and record producer. He is best known for scoring tracks for the ''Ridge Racer'' and '' Tekken'' series, as well as ''Drakengard''. Biography Early life In elementary school, Sano listened to Yellow Magic Orchestra and played ''Space Invaders'', gaining interest in both video games and music. Prior to joining Namco, he had no inclination towards composing video game music, although he did write music with various synths as a hobby. The first synth he bought was a Korg MS-10, while he borrowed other synths from friends as he could not afford those. During his time at university, he studied telecommunication engineering. Namco (1992–2001) After graduating from university in 1992, Sano found two jobs for Korg and Namco. As he felt that the atmosphere of Korg's workplace was stoic and unwelcoming, he settled with a position as a sound designer at Namco. Sano's first project was ''Zombie Castle'', which he cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natsume Sano
is a former Japanese gravure idol, and female talent. She is from Tokyo, formerly belongs to the show-business production 'Metal Box'. Her nickname is 'Burin' (means a piggie), derives from her hobby collecting pig goods. She is deeply interested in Feng shui. Profile * Nickname: Burin * Profession: Actress and 'gravure idol' (Japanese term: swimsuit/bikini model) * Date of Birth: 14 February 1985Profile data from: * Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan * Height: 155 cm (5 feet and 1.0 inch) * Measurements: B86 W58 H84 cm (B33.9 W22.8 H33.1 inches) * Talent Agency: Metal Box Filmography TV Programs *NANDA!? (TV Asahi) *着信 -''Live television''- (TV Tokyo) *三竹占い (TV Asahi) *ランク王国SP ( TBS) *あきと由佳のIdol Park 2時間SP (CSエンタ371) *パオパオ アソビ★クリエイターズ (BS Nippon) *ドスペ2「恋のエプロン 新人タレント料理下克上バトル」 (TV Asahi) *白� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naoki Sano
(born February 2, 1965) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist most notable for being the generational rival of legendary Japanese pro wrestler Jushin Liger. During the last years of his career he went by the name . Professional wrestling career New Japan Pro-Wrestling (1984–1990, 2020) Sano was a member of the 1984 NJPW Dojo class, and in his first few years wrestled in preliminary matches. In 1987, he went on an overseas excursion to Mexico, wrestling for the Universal Wrestling Association (UWA). In August 1987, he won his first championship, the Distrito Federal Trios Championship with fellow NJPW wrestlers Hirokazu Hata and Yoshihiro Asai. Upon his return to the promotion in January 1989, he won the Young Tokyo Dome Cup on April 24, becoming the first NJPW wrestler to wrestle inside the Tokyo Dome, along with Hiro Saito. He went on to have numerous acclaimed matches against Jyushin Liger. Sano defeated Liger for the IWGP Junior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
