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Yoko Ukemi
Yoko may refer to: People and fictional characters * Yoko (name), a Japanese feminine given name; variants include Yōko and Yohko, including a list of people and Japanese fictional characters (for non-Japanese characters, see the Arts and entertainment section) * Yoko Alender (born 1979), Estonian architect and politician * Yoko Ono (小野 洋子, born 1933), Japanese multimedia artist and wife of John Lennon * Yoko Gushiken (具志堅 用高, born 1955), Japanese professional boxer * Yoko Taro (横尾 太郎, born 1970), Japanese video game director * Madam Yoko (1849–1906), leader of the Mende people in Sierra Leone Places * Yoko, Benin, an arrondissement in the Plateau department of Benin * Yoko, Cameroon, a commune in the Mbam-et-Kim department of the Centre Region in Cameroon Arts and entertainment * ''Yoko'', a 2012 German film * ''Yoko'' (TV series), a Russian-Spanish 3D animated television series * "Yoko" (''Flight of the Conchords''), an episode of the tele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko (name)
Yoko and are Japanese feminine Japanese given name, given names. ''Yōko'' is sometimes transliterated as Yohko and Youko. The name ''Yoko'' is almost always written with the kanji (''ko''), meaning "child". The syllable ''ko'' is not generally found at the end of masculine names. In Japanese, ''Yoko'' and ''Yōko'' have numerous orthographical variations. Some of the meanings of the ''kanji'' used to write it are: *瑛子, "crystal, sparkle of jewelry, child" *陽子, "sunshine, child", "sunny, child" *洋子, "ocean, child" *遥子, "long ago, child" *楊子, "willow, child" *瑶子, "beautiful, child" *謡子, "noh (Japanese word for ''skill'' or ''talent''), child" *八子, "eight, child" *羊子, "sheep, child" *要子, "vital, need, child" *暢子, "free, child" *容子, "glorious, child" *妖子, "bewitch, child" *葉子, "leaf, child" *曜子, "weekday, child" The masculine name ''Yōkō'', as in the given name of pro boxer , is transliterated similarly, but in Japa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko Alender
Yoko Alender (born 13 June 1979) is an Estonian architect and politician, member of the XIII, XIV and XV Riigikogu, publisher, educator. Yoko Alender is standing as a candidate in the June 2024 European Parliament elections on the Reform Party list. Biography Yoko Alender studied at Tallinn 7th Secondary School 1986–1989, Estonian School in Stockholm 1989–1995, Södra Latin Gymnasium in 1995–1999. From 1999–2010 she studied at the Estonian Academy of Arts in the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, graduating as a Master of Architecture, and from 2022 she continue her doctoral studies in alternative identities of architects. In 2001–2004 she was a founding member and member of the board of the production company Kultorg OÜ; in 2005–2006 she was a founding member and member of the board of the architecture and production company ZiZi & YoYo OÜ, architect-project manager; in 2006–2007 she was the architect-project manager of Urbanmark OÜ. In 2006–200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono (, usually spelled in katakana as ; born February 18, 1933) is a Japanese multimedia artist, singer, songwriter, and peace activist. Her work also encompasses performance art and filmmaking. Ono grew up in Tokyo and moved to New York City in 1952 to join her family. She became involved with New York City's downtown artists scene in the early 1960s, which included the Fluxus group, and became well known in 1969 when she married English musician John Lennon of the Beatles, with whom she would subsequently record as a duo in the Plastic Ono Band. The couple used their honeymoon as a stage for public protests against the Vietnam War with what they called a bed-in. She and Lennon remained married until Murder of John Lennon, he was murdered in front of the couple's apartment building, the Dakota, on December 8, 1980. Together, they had one son, Sean Lennon, Sean, who later also became a musician. Ono began a career in popular music in 1969, forming the Plastic Ono Band wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko Gushiken
is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 1974 to 1981. He held the WBA light-flyweight title from 1976 to 1981, making a total of 13 successful defences. Following his retirement from boxing, he remains popular in Japan as a '' tarento'' having signed a contract with Ohta Production. He is well known in Japan for his comical trademark looks of perm afro hair style. Gushiken was inducted in 2015 to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Biography Gushiken was known for having strong stamina, allowing him to pressure opponents into mistakes after many rounds. His southpaw stance allowed him to take advantage of many mistakes, usually by throwing unexpected combinations of punches instead of waiting for counterpunch opportunities. His popularity centered in mainland Japan, where he was known by the nickname ''Kanmuriwashi'' (''Fierce Eagle'') and crowds were normally sold out. He quickly rose through the amateur ranks and won All-Japan in high school. WBA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko Taro
is a Japanese video game director and scenario writer. Starting his career at the now defunct game developer Cavia, his best-known work is on the action role-playing video game series '' Drakengard'', and its spin-offs, '' Nier'' and '' Nier: Automata''. Yoko was born in Nagoya, Aichi, and studied at the Kobe Design University in the 1990s. While he did not initially intend to pursue a career in video games, after working at Namco and Sony, he joined Cavia and became the director and scenario writer for the first ''Drakengard'' game. He has since worked extensively on every game in the series (except ''Drakengard 2''), and on mobile titles after becoming a freelancer following Cavia's absorption into AQ Interactive. Critics have noted Yoko's unconventional game design and writing style. One of the main aspects of his work is exploring the darker aspects of humanity, such as why they are motivated to kill each other, although he typically does not share a common opinion on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madam Yoko
Madam Yoko or Mammy Yoko (ca. 1849–1906 ) was a leader of the Mende people in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is . It has a tropical climate and envi .... Combining advantageous lineage, shrewd marriage choices and the power afforded her from the secret Sande society, Yoko became a leader of considerable influence. She expanded the Mende Kingdom and at the time of her death, she was the ruler of the vast Kpa Mende Confederacy. Biography Madam Yoko, as a child called Soma, was born in 1849 in Gbo Chiefdomi. She had three brothers Ali Kongo, Lamboi, and Goba. Her father was a warrior in the outward land. At puberty she was initiated into the Sande Society, where she was instructed in singing, dancing, medicine, and childbearing, along with other roles associated with being a wife and mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko, Benin
Yoko is an arrondissement in the Plateau department of Benin Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It was formerly known as Dahomey. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the north-west, and Niger to the north-east. The majority of its po .... It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Sakété. According to the population census conducted by the Institut National de la Statistique Benin on February 15, 2002, the arrondissement had a total population of 10,543. , accessed b Geohive accessed 4 June 2012 References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko, Cameroon
Yoko is a town and commune in the Mbam-et-Kim department of Centre Region in Cameroon. Climate See also * Communes of Cameroon The Divisions of Cameroon are the third-level units of administration in Cameroon. They are organised by divisions and sub divisions of each province (now Regions). As of 2005 (and since 1996) there are 2 urban communities (Douala and Ya ... * List of municipalities of Cameroon References Site de la primature - Élections municipales 2002 Contrôle de gestion et performance des services publics communaux des villes camerounaises Thèse de Donation Avele, Université Montesquieu Bordeaux IV * Charles Nanga, La réforme de l’administration territoriale au Cameroun à la lumière de la loi constitutionnelle n° 96/06 du 18 janvier 1996', Mémoire ENA. Populated places in Centre Region (Cameroon) Communes of Cameroon {{CentreRegionCM-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko (film)
''Yoko'' is a 2012 German-language fantasy film directed by Franziska Buch. It is based on the children's book of the same name by Knister. The film was released in Germany on 16 February 2012 and received mixed reviews from critics. Plot Cast * Jamie Bick as Pia * Oskar Wallroth as Yoko * Jessica Schwarz as Pias Mutter * Hoang Dang-Vu as Lhapka * Lilly Reulein as Marcella * Tobias Moretti as Thor Van Sneider * Justus von Dohnányi as Prof. Kellerman * Friedrich Heine as Lucas * Ken Takemoto as Mönch Lobsang References External links * * 2012 films 2012 fantasy films 2010s children's fantasy films 2010s German films 2010s Swedish films 2010s German-language films German children's films Films based on children's books Columbia Pictures films Films directed by Franziska Buch {{2010s-Sweden-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko (TV Series)
''Yoko'' is a 3D animated adventure children's education television series that released in 2015. The target audience is preschool. The first season contains 52 episodes. Spanish companies Somuga based in Andoain and based in Irún with RTVE along with Wizart Animation from Russia were the animation studios who produced the animated series. ''Yoko'' is the first Russian-Spanish animated co-production in the history of animation. The story is written by Juanjo Elordi, Edorta Barruetabeña, P. Kevin Strader and Andy Yerkes. ''Yoko'' features a multilingual adaptation of the magical adventures of the character Yoko (translated from Basque – "spirit of the game"). Juanjo Elordi and Rishat Gilmetdinov directed the episodes. The idea was conceptualized by Juanjo Elordi from the Basque Country. The series is intended for children from 4–6 years old (12 minutes and 52 episodes per season) with educational content for the preschool social curriculum. Originally produced in the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko (Flight Of The Conchords)
"Yoko" is the fourth episode of the HBO comedy series '' Flight of the Conchords''. It first aired in the United States on Sunday, July 8, 2007. This episode received an Emmy Award nomination in 2008 for "Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series". Plot synopsis Murray tries to interest Bret and Jemaine in his tour of New York band rotundas. However, Bret has a date with Coco, the girl he met at his sign-holding job. Jemaine tags along on the date, and quickly makes a habit of inviting himself along on all their dates. When Bret finally tells Jemaine that he doesn't want him to come on the dates any more, Jemaine and Murray's conclusion is that Coco is pulling a "Yoko Ono" and trying to break up the band. Bret takes Coco's side and quits the band. Ultimately, though, Murray and Jemaine come to realize they miss Bret again, and Jemaine convinces him to rejoin the band. Songs "If You're Into It" "If You're Into It" [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko (album)
''Yoko'' is Beulah's final album, released on Velocette Records in 2003. Before its release in September, the album appeared on the internet on July 4, 2003, due to an advance copy being leaked. To counteract this, the band, along with Velocette and Insound, offered a limited edition EP burned onto CD-R, which included demos and alternate versions of songs from ''Yoko''. This EP was limited to 200 copies and was called ''Rarities, Demos & Besides''. Also released after the initial release of ''Yoko'' was a new version only sold on the ''Yoko'' tour and at independent record stores called ''Yoko Demo''. It was an unmastered, unmixed copy of ''Yoko'' as recorded in the homes of band members Miles Kurosky and Bill Swan. The album was produced in limited numbers by Velocette. Track listing All songs written by Miles Kurosky, except where noted. #"A Man Like Me" – 4:29 #"Landslide Baby" – 4:58 #"You're Only King Once" – 3:10 #"My Side of the City" – 3:27 #"Hovering" (Ku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
