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Tomigusuku Seijō
is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the city has an estimated population of 64,612 and a population density of 3,297 persons per km2. The total area is 19.25 km2. On April 1, 2002, the administrative status of Tomigusuku was changed from village (Japanese: 村; son) to city (Japanese: 市; shi). Until then it had been the largest village in Japan. Geography Tomigusuku is located along the western coast, on the southern part of Okinawa Island, facing the East China Sea. It is broadly rectangular, extending east-west, with Naha City on the north. The Noha River runs westward in the central part of the city, and then turns northward and pours into Lake Man. The city includes the island of Senaga, located about 600 m offshore of Senaga Village. It used to be inhabited before the war but became deserted after the war. It was seized by the U.S. forces in 1946, but was returned to Okinawa Prefecture in 1977. It is currently linked to the main ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cities Of Japan
A is a local Public administration, administrative unit in Japan. Cities are ranked on the same level as and , with the difference that they are not a component of . Like other contemporary administrative units, they are defined by the Local Autonomy Law of 1947. City status Article 8 of the Local Autonomy Law sets the following conditions for a municipality to be designated as a city: *Population must generally be 50,000 or greater (原則として人口5万人以上) *At least 60% of households must be established in a central urban area (中心市街地の戸数が全戸数の6割以上) *At least 60% of households must be employed in commerce, industry or other urban occupations (商工業等の都市的業態に従事する世帯人口が全人口の6割以上) *Any other conditions set by prefectural ordinance must be satisfied (他に当該都道府県の条例で定める要件を満たしていること) The designation is approved by the prefectural governor and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Man
is an area of wetlands in Okinawa that is located between the cities of Naha and Tomigusuku, and within Manko Park. Despite being called "Lake Man", it is in fact a wetland and not a lake. Lake Man covers . Lake Man is close to Naha Port, located at the confluence of the lower reaches of the Kokuba River and the Noha River, to the south of Naha. Travelers from outside Okinawa Prefecture, en route from Naha Airport to the city Naha, cross this estuary, with the left side commanding a view of Lake Man. The Manko Waterbird and Wetland Center is located next to the wetland area and provides information and activities related to the area, as well as a boardwalk into the wetlands. The name ''Manko'' is pronounced the same as a crude Japanese word for female genitals, resulting in some controversy. Nature Lake Man is an area of brackish water at almost the same elevation as sea level. Since the 1960s, with the planting of mangrove A mangrove is a shrub or tree that grows ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cultural Property (Japan)
A is administered by the Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), and includes tangible properties (structures and works of art or craft); intangible properties (performing arts and craft techniques); folk properties both tangible and intangible; monuments historic, scenic and natural; cultural landscapes; and groups of traditional buildings. Buried properties and conservation techniques are also protected. Together these cultural properties are to be preserved and utilized as the heritage of the Japanese people. Not all Cultural Properties of Japan were created in Japan; some are from China, Korea or other countries. See for example the letter from Duarte de Menezez to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, pictured above, a National Treasure originating in India. In total, some 857 Important Cultural Properties are Chinese in origin, 96 from Korea, 27 from the West, and three from elsewhere. To protect Japan's cultu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rampage From Exile Tribe
The Rampage from Exile Tribe ( Japanese: ザ・ランページ・フロム・エグザイル・トライブ, stylized as THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE and also known as The Rampage), is a J-pop vocal and dance group formed and managed by talent agency LDH and signed to Avex's record label Rhythm Zone. The Rampage is part of the collective supergroup, Exile Tribe and is composed of sixteen members. The group was formed in 2014 and the members were chosen from Exile's ''Vocal Battle Audition 4'', ''Exile Performer Battle Audition'' and ''Global Japan Challenge'' auditions. The Rampage made their debut in January 2017 with the release of their first single "Lightning". History 2014–2016: Pre-debut On April 11, 2014, Exile Hiro announced on the TV show ''Sukkiri!!'' a new group being formed for Exile Tribe. On September 12, 2014, the final sixteen members of The Rampage were recruited from participants of "''Exile Performer Battle Audition''", a competition to be part of EXILE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rui Yonamine
The Rampage from Exile Tribe (Japanese: ザ・ランページ・フロム・エグザイル・トライブ, stylized as THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE and also known as The Rampage), is a J-pop vocal and dance group formed and managed by talent agency LDH and signed to Avex's record label Rhythm Zone. The Rampage is part of the collective supergroup, Exile Tribe and is composed of sixteen members. The group was formed in 2014 and the members were chosen from Exile's ''Vocal Battle Audition 4'', ''Exile Performer Battle Audition'' and ''Global Japan Challenge'' auditions. The Rampage made their debut in January 2017 with the release of their first single "Lightning". History 2014–2016: Pre-debut On April 11, 2014, Exile Hiro announced on the TV show ''Sukkiri!!'' a new group being formed for Exile Tribe. On September 12, 2014, the final sixteen members of The Rampage were recruited from participants of "''Exile Performer Battle Audition''", a competition to be part of EXILE, " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed (Japanese Band)
Speed (stylized in all caps) was a Japanese female vocal/dance group comprising Hiroko Shimabukuro, Eriko Imai, Takako Uehara and Hitoe Arakaki. All four members are former students of the Okinawa Actors School which also trained popular artists Namie Amuro and MAX. Speed made their major label debut on August 5, 1996, and became an immediate success. They would eventually become the most successful girl group anywhere in Asia with sales of over 20 million singles and albums in just three years and eight months. They disbanded on March 31, 2000, to pursue solo careers and to study. Following their disbandment, the group reunited several times for charity, but on August 20, 2008, they officially announced plans to reunite permanently. They made their comeback on November 12, 2008, with the single "Ashita no Sora." History 1995–1997: Early success The performers who would become Speed met at the Okinawa Actors School and formed a group containing seven to nine rotating memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takako Uehara
is a Japanese pop singer, actress, and former radio host. She was a member of the group Speed. Uehara was born in Okinawa, Japan. Personal life Uehara married TENN, one of the singers of J-pop group ET-KING in 2012, but the marriage only lasted two years because her husband committed suicide in 2014. TENN’s suicide note alleged that Uehara was having an affair with Tsuyoshi Abe. Three years after his death, TENN's younger brother leaked a concam recording detailing the transcript of the affair. Uehara is currently married to stage director Kazuya Koh. On July 13, 2023, Shūkan Bunshun and Friday reported her second extramarital affair. History Her first solo single "My First Love" was released in January 1999, and was produced by Ryuichi Kawamura (of Luna Sea). "My First Love" was the beginning of a prosperous collaboration between Uehara and Kawamura. The single sold over 500,000 copies. The promotional video along with the cover and leaflet photos for 'My First Love' were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamejiro Senaga
was a politician, journalist, also Mayor of Naha city. Senaga was an outspoken critic of American oppression on Okinawa and was imprisoned by American military authorities for sheltering Communists. He was a mayor in Naha and a prominent political figure during the American occupation of Okinawa. However, he was removed when military authorities arbitrarily changed Okinawan election ordinances. Senaga was a strong advocate for the reversion of Okinawa, which was initially opposed by the American military. Later, he served as a representative of the Japanese Communist Party in the Diet, 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 ..., before retiring from politics in 1990. References * Cary, James (1963). ''Japan Today: Reluctant ally''. Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hirokazu Nema
is a Japanese basketball coach and former player. He is currently the U15 coach of the Shiga Lakestars in the Japanese B.League. Early life Nema was born in Okinawa, Japan, in 1979. He attended Chatan Senior High School and later Hosei University. Playing career Nema played professionally for six seasons in the JBL Super League and the bj league from 2002 to 2006. Coaching career After his playing career came to an end, Nema got into coaching in 2008. He served as an interim coach for the Toyama Grouses after head coach Masato Fukushima was fired on 28 November 2008 and until the hiring of former Japan national team center Takatoshi Ishibashi on 9 December 2008. In 2015, he was hired as the head coach of the Gunma Crane Thunders. Head coaching record , - , style="text-align:left;", Shiga Lakestars , style="text-align:left;", 2011 , 16, , 11, , 5, , , , style="text-align:center;", 4th in Western, , , 5, , 2, , 3, , , style="text-align:center;", Lost in 2nd round , - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mr Miyagi
Nariyoshi Keisuke Miyagi, better known as Mr. Miyagi, is a fictional character of Robert Mark Kamen's ''The Karate Kid'' franchise, appearing in ''The Karate Kid'' (1984), ''The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986), ''The Karate Kid Part III'' (1989), and '' The Next Karate Kid'' (1994). He was portrayed by Japanese-American actor Pat Morita. A wise, Okinawan-born karate master, he mentors Daniel LaRusso in the first three films (1984–1989) and Julie Pierce in the fourth film (1994). The sequel series ''Cobra Kai'' (2018–2025), produced after Morita's death in 2005, frequently references Miyagi through dialogue, archival images, archival footage, and briefly with a CG altered body double, and follows Daniel as he reopens Miyagi-Do as its sensei to continue his mentor's teachings. The series also uncovers secrets in Mr. Miyagi's past. In addition to ''The Karate Kid'' films, the character has made appearances in ''The Karate Kid'' animated television series and a Broadway musical. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natsumi Ikema
is a Japanese actress, model, and former child actress who affiliated with Rising Production. Biography Natsuki Ikema was born on, 10 July 2002 in Tomigusuku. When she age 5, her mother, who wanted her to overcome her shyness, recommended that she apply to ''Color's,'' a local Okinawa model and stylist agency, in the newspaper, which marked the beginning of her entertainment career. She began her career as a child actor and model, and in 2013, she made her TV debut in ''Saito-san 2'', where she was praised for her acting, with fans calling her a ''diamond in the rough found in Okinawa.'' She appeared in locally produced Sentai dramas and local commercials. She learned singing and dancing as one of her hobbies, and was a member of the dance and vocal unit ''Lollipop'' until her graduation in March 2018. She was in the same group as Yokota Mirai. As a child actress, she moved to Tokyo for four months when she was in the fifth grade of elementary school and participated in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
