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Katsuo
Katsuo (written: , , or ) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese basketball player *, Japanese boxer *, Japanese boxer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese sumo wrestler *, Japanese actor *, Japanese long-distance runner *, Japanese long-distance runner and politician *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese swimmer *, Japanese boxer *, Japanese sumo wrestler *Cleyton Katsuo (クレイトンカツオ, born 1988), Brazilian woodworker and developer Fictional characters *, a character in the manga series ''Sazae-san'' See also *Katsuo, Japanese name for Skipjack tuna and occasionally its substitute bonito *Katsuō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Minō city, north of Osaka, Japan. According to an English language brochure given out at the temple, the site was first occupied late in the Nara period by two priests, Zenchū and Zensan. The Miroku-ji temple was erec ..., a Buddhist temple in Osaka Prefecture, Japan {{given name Japanese ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sazae-san
is a Japanese yonkoma manga series written and illustrated by Machiko Hasegawa. It was first published in Hasegawa's local paper, the , on April 22, 1946. When the ''Asahi Shimbun'' wished to have Hasegawa draw the four-panel comic for their paper, she moved to Tokyo in 1949 with the explanation that the main characters had moved from Kyūshū to Tokyo as well. The first ''Sazae-san'' strip run by the ''Asahi Shimbun'' was published on November 30, 1949. The manga dealt with everyday life and contemporary situations in Tokyo until Hasegawa retired and ended the series, with the final comic published on February 21, 1974. ''Sazae-san'' won the 8th Bungeishunjū Manga Award in 1962. An anime television adaptation by TCJ (later renamed Eiken (studio), Eiken) began airing in Japan in October 1969 and holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running animated television series. It has also been adapted into a radio show, theatrical plays and songs. Plot In the beginning, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuo Takaishi
was a Japanese swimmer, swimming coach and sports administrator. Takaishi was born in Osaka and graduated from Waseda University. During the 1923 Far Eastern Games held in Osaka, he won all three freestyle swimming events, which secured him a place on the Japanese Olympic team. At the 1924 Olympics, Takaishi placed fourth in the 4 × 200 meter freestyle relay and fifth in the 100 m freestyle and in the 1500 m freestyle event. Although he did not win a medal, it was the first time that a swimmer from Asia finished next to the podium. From 1924 to 1928, Takaishi won every international competition he attended, except when racing against Johnny Weissmuller. At the 1928 Olympics, as the leader of the Japanese swimming team, Takaishi won a silver medal in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay and a bronze medal in the 100 m freestyle, becoming the first Asian to win an Olympic medal in swimming. He finished fourth in a 400 m semifinal and thus did not advance to the final. At the 1932 O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yutakayama Katsuo
Yutakayama Katsuo (born 18 August 1937 as Katsuo Uchida) is a former sumo wrestler from Niigata, Japan. His highest rank was '' ōzeki.'' Although he never won a top division tournament championship he was a runner-up on eight occasions. Before wrestling professionally he was an amateur champion at Tonodai University and he was the first former collegiate competitor to reach the ''ōzeki'' rank. After retirement he was head coach of the Tokitsukaze stable. From 1998 until 2002 he was the chairman (''rijichō'') of the Japan Sumo Association. Career Born in Shibata, he attended the Tokyo University of Agriculture, and in amateur sumo earned the Collegiate Yokozuna title. He made his professional debut at the age of 23 in May 1961, joining Tokitsukaze stable, run by the former ''yokozuna'' great Futabayama. Due to his amateur achievements he was given '' makushita tsukedashi'' status and began in the third ''makushita'' division, fighting under his real name of Uchida. He reach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuo Nakamura
is a Japanese actor. Nakamura is a former Kabuki actor as well as his older brother Kinnosuke Nakamura. His first film appearance was in the 1955 film ''Furisode Kenpo''. He won the award for best supporting actor at the 5th Japan Academy Prize (film), Japan Academy Prize and at the 6th Hochi Film Award for ''Kagero-za'', ''Buriki no kunsho'', and ''Shikake-nin Baian''. In 2016, he appeared in the Martin Scorsese's film ''Silence (2016 film), Silence''. Filmography * ''Furisode Kenpo'' (1955) * ''Stepbrothers (1957 film), Stepbrothers'' (1957) * ''Akō Rōshi (1961 film), Akō Rōshi'' (1961) * ''Kwaidan (film), Kwaidan'' (1965) - (segment "Hoichi the Earless") * ''Samurai Banners'' (1969) * ''Shinsengumi (1969 film), Shinsengumi'' (1969) * ''Bakumatsu (film), Bakumatsu'' (1970) *''Zatoichi in Desperation'' (1972) * ''Shin Hissatsu Shiokinin'' (1977) * ''Nichiren (film), Nichiren'' (1979) * ''Tempyō no Iraka'' (1980) * ''Buriki no kunsho'' (1981) * ''Kagero-za'' (1981) * ''Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuo Okazaki
was a Japanese sportsman, diplomat and political figure. He served as the Japanese foreign minister in the 1950s. He was also the final – and only Japanese – chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council. Early life Okazaki was born on 10 July 1897 in Kanagawa, Japan. He was the 10th son of Yasunosuke Okazaki. He studied law at the University of Tokyo and then joined the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Obituary, New York Times, Oct 12, 1965, p47 Sporting prowess Okazaki participated in the 1924 Paris Olympic Summer Games, qualifying for the 5,000 m final with a time of 15.22.2e. In the final, he fainted in the heatwave and was carried away by medics. He had much success at the Far Eastern Championship Games, winning the mile run at the 1921 Games then doing a middle-distance double in the mile and 880 yards at the 1923 event in Osaka. References , - , - , - , - , - {{DEFAULTSORT:Okazaki, Katsuo 1897 births 1965 deaths Spor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuo Nishida
was a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair di ... at the 1952 Summer Olympics. References 1929 births 2001 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1952 Summer Olympics Japanese male long-distance runners Japanese male marathon runners Olympic athletes of Japan Asian Games medalists in athletics (track and field) Asian Games silver medalists for Japan Athletes (track and field) at the 1951 Asian Games Medalists at the 1951 Asian Games {{Japan-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuo Kanda
is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. As a left side-back and a left midfielder, he played 162 matches in the Japanese highest division. He played for NKK, Cerezo Osaka, Yokohama F. Marinos and Albirex Niigata. Club career Kanda was educated at and played for Niigata technical high school. His team played at the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament. He continued his study and football at Tokyo University of Agriculture. After graduating in 1989, Kanda began his senior career with Japan Soccer League side NKK. He played mainly as a forward. He scored 8 goals in the 1993 season, and was the club's top scorer. In the spring 1994, Kanda moved to Japan Football League club Cerezo Osaka. In his first season, he scored 5 goals in 30 league appearances and helped the club to gain the promotion to J1 League. He stayed with Cerezo for the next four years as a left back position, and made almost 150 appearances for the club. In 2000 he played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiyokuni Katsuo
Kiyokuni Katsuo (born 20 November 1941 as Tadao Sato) is a former sumo wrestler from Ogachi, Akita, Japan. His highest rank was '' ōzeki'', which he held from 1969 to 1974. He won one top division ''yūshō'' or tournament championship and was a runner-up in five other tournaments. He also earned seven special prizes and seven gold stars. After his retirement he was the head coach of Isegahama stable. Career Recruited by former ''sekiwake'' Kiyosegawa, he made his professional debut in September 1956 (in the same tournament as Taihō). Initially fighting under the ''shikona'' of Wakaikuni, he rose slowly up the ranks, eventually reaching the second highest ''jūryō'' division in May 1963, after 26 tournaments in ''makushita''. He was promoted to the top ''makuuchi'' division in November 1963. In just his second ''makuuchi'' tournament, ranked at ''maegashira'' 13, he produced a superb 14–1 record, losing only on the final day and finishing runner-up to ''yokozuna'' T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuo Tokashiki
Katsuo Tokashiki (渡嘉敷 勝男, born July 27, 1960 in Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese former WBA Light flyweight champion. He currently works as an actor and television persona, and runs own boxing gym in Tokyo, Japan. Childhood & Early Career Tokashiki was born in Okinawa, but was raised in Takarazuka, Hyogo. He caused all sorts of trouble from an early age, and was infamous in his local town by the time he reached high school. He dropped out of school to begin training as a professional boxer, and traveled to Tokyo, where he entered the Kyoei boxing gym. The WBA Light flyweight champion Yoko Gushiken also trained at the Kyoei gym during the same period. Tokashiki made his professional debut in December, 1978. Professional career Tokashiki was a short (even for a light flyweight) and quick fighter, and quickly emerged as one of Japan's best youngest boxers. He did not mark a KO victory until his 12th professional fight in 1980. Tokashiki compiled a record of 13-1-1 ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuō-ji
is a Buddhist temple in Minō city, north of Osaka, Japan. According to an English language brochure given out at the temple, the site was first occupied late in the Nara period by two priests, Zenchū and Zensan. The Miroku-ji temple was erected in 765 CE. The name "Katsuō-ji" was given by the Emperor Seiwa. The temple was burned in 1184 CE. The present Main Hall and Temple Gate were rebuilt by Hideyori Toyotomi. Katsuō-ji is the 23rd temple in the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage. "Winner's Luck" and Daruma The word "katsu" in the temple's name refers to winning. People buy daruma doll A is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen tradition of Buddhism. These dolls, though typically red and depicting a bearded man ( Bodhidharma), vary greatly in color and design depending o ...s hoping to obtain "winner's luck".(Source: English language brochure given out at the temple.) If the wish is fulfilled, the daruma is often retur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuo Osugi
was a Japanese professional baseball first baseman in Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Toei Flyers / Nittaku Home Flyers / Nippon Ham Fighters from 1965 to 1974 and the Yakult Swallows from 1975 to 1983. He was the Japan Series MVP The is given to the player deemed to have the most impact on his team's performance in the Japan Series, which is the final round of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) postseason. The award was first presented in 1950. The series follows a b ... in 1978 and was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997. Osugi's 486 career home runs places him ninth on the all-time NPB list. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Osugi, Katsuo 1945 births 1992 deaths Baseball people from Okayama Prefecture Japanese baseball players Nippon Professional Baseball infielders Toei Flyers players Nippon Ham Fighters players Yakult Swallows players Japanese baseball coaches Nippon Professional Baseball coaches Japanese Baseball Hall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuo Bai
is a Japanese basketball Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's h ... player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics. References 1940 births Living people Japanese men's basketball players Olympic basketball players of Japan Basketball players at the 1964 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) {{Japan-basketball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
