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Takeshi Sagami
Takeshi ( in hiragana or in katakana) is a masculine Japanese given name. Written forms Forms in kanji can include: *武, "warrior" *毅, "strong" *猛, "fierce" *健, "healthy" *剛, "sturdy" *彪, "spotted" *威, "intimidate" *壮, "robust" *丈, "length" *雄, "masculine" *豪, "overpowering" *武史, "warrior, history" *武士, "warrior, gentleman" *健史, "healthy, history" *猛司, "fierce, director" *剛士, "sturdy, gentleman" *健士, "healthy, gentleman" *武志, "warrior, "intention" *丈史, "length, history" *剛始, "sturdy, commence" *猛司, "fierce, director" *勇志, "courage, intention" *雄志, "masculine, intention" *猛士, "fierce, gentleman" *岳志, "peak, intention" *剛志, "sturdy, intention" *岳史, "peak, history" People with the name *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese voice actor *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese shogi player *, Japanese basketball player *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese figure skater *, Japanese animator *, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanji
are logographic Chinese characters, adapted from Chinese family of scripts, Chinese script, used in the writing of Japanese language, Japanese. They were made a major part of the Japanese writing system during the time of Old Japanese and are still used, along with the subsequently-derived Syllabary, syllabic scripts of and . The characters have Japanese pronunciations; most have two, with one based on the Chinese sound. A few characters were invented in Japan by constructing character components derived from other Chinese characters. After the Meiji Restoration, Japan made its own efforts to simplify the characters, now known as , by a process similar to China's simplified Chinese characters, simplification efforts, with the intention to increase literacy among the general public. Since the 1920s, the Japanese government has published character lists periodically to help direct the education of its citizenry through the myriad Chinese characters that exist. There are nearly 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Kaga
, real name , is a well-known stage and movie actor in Japan who is best known internationally for his portrayal of Chairman Kaga in the Japanese television show ''Iron Chef'' produced by Fuji TV. Biography Kaga was born on October 12, 1950, in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. His first experience on stage was at the age of seven when he joined the Kanazawa City Boys choral group. In 1972, he joined the Japanese theatrical company Gekidan Shiki. While with the company, he played the role of Jesus in the Japanese stage production of ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' (1973), and role of Tony in ''West Side Story'' (1974). In 1980 he left Shiki to play the role of Sanada in the movie '' The Beast To Die''. He starred in several movies throughout the 1980s, but his most famous role would be that of "Chairman Kaga", the eccentric and flamboyant host of '' Ryōri no Tetsujin'', a cooking competition show (1993–1999). It became very popular, not only in Japan, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Miyamoto
is a member of the Japanese Communist Party who served in the House of Representatives House of Representatives is the name of legislative bodies in many countries and sub-national entities. In many countries, the House of Representatives is the lower house of a bicameral legislature, with the corresponding upper house often .... He is opposed to the policy that increases competitive research funds while cutting grants to post-secondary educational institutions, saying that the policy has forced some institutions to hire retired government officials. References Living people People from Wakayama (city) Japanese Communist Party politicians Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 2009–2012 Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 2012–2014 Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 2014–2017 Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 2017–2021 Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 2021–2024 1959 births {{Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Kusao
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer. He was born in Tokorozawa, Saitama, and works for Aoni Production.Doi, Hitoshi"Kusao Takeshi" ''Seiyuu Database''. January 11, 2011. Retrieved January 12, 2011. Among his many roles, he is best known as the voices of Trunks ('' Dragon Ball Z''), Kabutack ('' B-Robo Kabutack''), Hanamichi Sakuragi (''Slam Dunk''), Ryo Sanada ('' Yoroiden Samurai Troopers''), Parn ('' Record of Lodoss War''), Coco/Kōji Kokoda (''Yes! PreCure 5''), Ky Kiske (''Guilty Gear''), Yukimura Sanada ('' Samurai Warriors'', as well in ''Warriors Orochi'' series), Dororo (''Sgt. Frog'') and Mao (''Code Geass''). Personal life In May 2015, he married fellow voice actress Yuka Saitō and they have a child. He and his wife later had a second child born on November 13, 2021. Filmography Television animation 1988 * ''Saint Seiya'', Wolf Nachi * '' Transformers: Super-God Masterforce'', Clouder/Double Clouder * '' Yoroiden Samurai Troopers'', Ryo Sanada 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Konomi
is a Japanese manga artist, known for creating the manga series ''The Prince of Tennis''. On February 25, 2023, it was reported Konomi is unable to walk and has to use a wheelchair. As of June 2023, Konomi seems to have recovered as he states he was able to attend Tenipuri Festa from the audience and posts a photo of him standing without assistance. Financial standing Every year the National Tax Agency releases a list of the highest income tax payers for entertainers in Japan. The higher someone's income tax, the higher their actual presumed earnings; however it is possible for a person to have paid more taxes than another person who made more money. Takeshi Konomi placed number nine on this list in 2002. On January 15, 2014, Takeshi announced that he would return to Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' magazine. Works *''The Prince of Tennis is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The manga was serialized in Shueisha's ''Wee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Kodama
is a Japanese rower. He competed in the men's coxless pair event at the 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games) were an international multi-sport event held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, .... References 1971 births Living people Japanese male rowers Olympic rowers for Japan Rowers at the 1996 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Shizuoka Prefecture {{Japan-rowing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Kobayashi (wrestler)
is a Japanese wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 68 kg at the 1976 Summer Olympics The 1976 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad () and officially branded as Montreal 1976 (), were an international multi-sport event held from July 17 to August 1, 1976, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Montreal .... References External links * 1948 births Living people Japanese male sport wrestlers Olympic wrestlers for Japan Wrestlers at the 1976 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Hiroshima Martial artists from Hiroshima Prefecture Wrestlers at the 1974 Asian Games Asian Games competitors for Japan 20th-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-wrestling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Kobayashi
, is a Japanese keyboardist, lyricist, composer, arranger, and record producer. History Kobayashi started his professional career in the late 1970s. After working in the backing bands for singers such as Yosui Inoue, Misato Watanabe, and Anri, he came into prominence as a musical collaborator for the Southern All Stars frontman Keisuke Kuwata's eponymous 1988 solo album. Although his own leader albums failed to receive public attention, Kobayashi garnered commercial success in collaboration as producer or songwriter with other artists. As an arranger of his own composition "Anata ni Aete Yokatta" co-written and performed by Kyōko Koizumi in 1991, Kobayashi won the 33rd Japan Record Awards for Best Arrangement category. In 1992, he undertook the production work with the Japanese pop-rock band Mr. Children on their debut album entitled '' Everything''. The producer and the band have gone on to record together to date, achieving mainstream success with cumulative sales of o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Kizu
is a Japanese rugby union player. He was named in Japan's squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup The IRB 2015 Rugby World Cup was the eighth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial rugby union world championship. The tournament was hosted by England from 18 September to 31 October. Of the 20 countries competing in the World Cup in 2011, there was .... References 1988 births Living people Tokai University alumni Japanese rugby union players Japan international rugby union players Sportspeople from Higashiōsaka Rugby union hookers Kobelco Kobe Steelers players Sunwolves players 21st-century Japanese sportsmen Rugby union players from Osaka Prefecture Hino Red Dolphins players 2015 Rugby World Cup players {{Japan-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Kitano
, also known as in Japan, is a Japanese comedian, actor, and filmmaker. While he is known primarily as a comedian and TV host in his native Japan, he is better known abroad for his work as a filmmaker and actor as well as TV host. During his time as a student at Meiji University, he became a comedian at the strip theater France-za in Asakusa, Asakusa, Tokyo. In 1973, he formed a comedy duo called Two Beat with Kiyoshi Kaneko, who later became Beat Kiyoshi. Kitano adopted the stage name Beat Takeshi. Riding the wave of the comedy boom, he gained popularity with satirical and sharp-tongued black humor. In the 1980s, he appeared in TV shows such as ''Oretachi Hyōkin-zoku'' which recorded the highest viewership rating of 29.1%, and ''Takeshi's Castle'' which recorded 24.7%, becoming explosively popular on television. He gained recognition as an actor in director Nagisa Ōshima's film ''Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence'' (1983). In 1989, he made his directorial debut with the film V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Kimura
, also known by his pen name , was a Japanese screenwriter who wrote many films for Toho studios. Kimura scripted several films for director Ishirō Honda, including '' Matango'', '' Frankenstein vs. Baragon'', '' The War of the Gargantuas'', '' King Kong Escapes'', and '' Destroy All Monsters''. He was a member of the Japanese Communist Party whose screenplays often included political themes. His scripts are frequently contrasted with those written by Shinichi Sekizawa, whose scripts for kaiju films typically had a more lightweight, "fun" tone. Kimura considered the screenplay for Ishirō Honda's '' Matango'' to be his best work, and he considered all of his scripts from ''Frankenstein Conquers the World'' onward to be merely work for hire. Kimura was known for having a dark and gloomy personality, and he was reportedly never very close to any of his fellow Toho employees. He died from a throat obstruction in his Tokyo Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Kawakami
is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7- dan. Early life, amateur shogi and apprenticeship Kawakami was born on July 12, 1972, in Adachi, Tokyo. As a junior high school first-grade student in 1985, he finished runner-up to fellow future shogi professional Nobuyuki Yashiki in the ; the following year, however, he won the same tournament. In 1987, he was accepted into the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū under the guidance of . Promoted to apprentice professional 1-dan in 1990, he full professional status and the rank of 4-dan in 1993 after winning the 12th 3-dan League (October 1992March 1993) with a record of 15 wins and 3 losses. Shogi professional Kawakami finished runner-up to Torahiko Tanaka in the 3rd in 1994, but the tournament was not yet considered to be an official tournament at the time. In 2013, he finished the 71st Meijin Class C2 league (April 2012March 2013) with a record of 2 wins and 8 losses, earning a third d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
