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Asako
Asako (written: 麻子, 朝子, 浅子, 亜少子, あさ子 or あさこ in hiragana) from Japanese 麻 (''asa'') meaning "morning" combined with 子 (''ko'') meaning "child", is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable persons *, Japanese voice actress * Asako Hirabayashi, Japanese-American harpsichordist and composer *, Japanese businesswoman, banker and college founder *, Japanese women's footballer *, Japanese comedian *, Japanese journalist * Japanese voice actress *, Japanese photographer *, Japanese voice actress *, Japanese volleyball player *, Japanese women's footballer and manager *, Japanese singer and composer *, Japanese sprint canoeist *, Japanese writer Fictional characters *, a character in the manga series ''My Little Monster'' *, a character in the manga series ''Ushio and Tora'' Films & Television * Asako I & II (寝ても覚めても, ''Netemo Sametemo'', "whether asleep or awake"), a 2018 Japanese romance drama film directed by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asako I & II
is a 2018 Japanese romance drama film directed by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi, starring Masahiro Higashide and Erika Karata. It was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. It is based on a 2010 novel by Tomoka Shibasaki about a woman who falls in love with two men who look the same but act completely differently. Plot Asako, a young woman who lives in Osaka, experiences love at first sight when she is confronted by the mysterious Baku. The two start a relationship against the advice from Asako's friend who only believes Baku will hurt her. After spending the night at Baku's place, Asako is awoken to find that he is missing. It's explained that Baku suddenly disappears from time to time and it's been that way since his father died. Baku returns to Asako's avail, and they embrace. Baku tells Asako that he will always return to her. A voice-over explains that Baku suddenly disappears once again, and they lose touch with each other. Two years later, Asako is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonari No Kaibutsu-kun
is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Robico about the relationship between a girl named Shizuku Mizutani and a boy named Haru Yoshida. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''Dessert (magazine), Dessert'' magazine from August 23, 2008 to June 24, 2013. An anime adaptation by Brain's Base aired from October 2 to December 25, 2012. It was also streamed on Crunchyroll during its original run. Plot ''My Little Monster'' focuses on the relationship between Shizuku Mizutani, who has absolutely no interests except in studying and her plans for the future, and a boy named Haru Yoshida, who sits next to Shizuku in class but rarely attends school. After Shizuku is tasked with delivering class printouts to Haru's home, she meets Haru, who immediately greets her as a friend, starting their new relationship. Nicknamed "dry ice," Shizuku is renowned as a girl who is emotionless and cold. However, when she meets Haru she is touched by his innocence and his lack of knowledge concerning h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asako Hirooka
was a Japanese businesswoman, banker, college founder and late in life, a Christian speaker and writer. Early life Mitsui Asako was born in Kyoto, the daughter of merchant Mitsui Takamasu. She recalled, as a girl, feeling left out of the education her brothers enjoyed, and being determined after marriage to find a way to learn mathematics, economics, and literature, among other topics. She hired tutors and read independently. "I set myself to the task with the consent of my husband, who was skeptical of my ability and indifferent to my ambitions." Career After an economic crisis, Hirooka Asako moved beyond her traditional life as a wife and mother to rebuilt her husband's family's lost fortunes. She took charge of a coal mine, started a savings bank, started a life insurance company, and invested in Korean agricultural properties.George Gleason"Can Japanese Be Christians?"''The Missionary Review of the World'' (June 1921): 460-461. In 1911, Hirooka Asako converted to Christianit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asako Toki
is a Japanese singer-songwriter and lyricist. Born to jazz saxophonist Hidefumi Toki, she was the lead vocalist for the rock band Cymbals between 1997 and 2003. Following Cymbals' breakup, Toki began her solo career with the release of ''Standards'' in 2004 and made her major label debut under Avex's Rhythm Zone with ''Talkin'' in 2007. To date, she has released nine original albums and eight cover albums, many of which are performed in both Japanese and English. Named the “Queen of City Pop” by publications including Natalie, Toki has been praised for her contemporary interpretation of the genre and her contributions to its revival in the 2010s. Career On February 25, 2004, Toki released her first solo album ''Standards'' which was co-produced by her father. It contained covers of songs such as Rodger & Hammerstein's " My Favourite Things" and Earth, Wind and Fire's "September". Her first original album ''Debut'', was released on September 7, 2004 and failed to chart. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asako Takakura
, also known as Asako Takakura-Takemoto or Asako Takemoto due to her marriage, is a Japanese football manager and former player. She played for Japan national team. She is a former manager of the Japan national team. Her husband is former footballer Kazuhiko Takemoto. Club career Takakura was born in Fukushima on 19 April 1968. In 1981, she joined FC Jinnan. In 1985, she moved to Yomiuri Beleza. The club won L.League title for 4 years in a row (1990–1993). She was selected MVP awards in 1992 and 1993 season. She was also selected Best Eleven 7 times ( 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997 and 1998). In 1999, her husband Kazuhiko Takemoto moved to Gamba Osaka. So, she moved to Matsushita Electric Panasonic Bambina (later ''Speranza FC Takatsuki'') based in Osaka. In 2000, she moved to Women's Premier Soccer League club Silicon Valley Red Devils. In 2001, she returned to Speranza FC Takatsuki. End of 2004 season, she retired from playing career. She played 226 games in L.Leag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asako Hirabayashi
Asako Hirabayashi (born 1960) is a Japanese-American contemporary composer and harpsichordist. Early life and training Hirabayashi was born in Japan and began composing and playing piano at age 7. She graduated from college in Japan as a composition major. She encountered the harpsichord in Japan, and adopted it as a good fit for her small hands and her desire to play on rare instruments. She moved to the United States in order to study harpsichord performance and composition at the Juilliard School in the 1990s. She earned a doctorate degree from Juilliard writing a dissertation titled, "Ornamentation in the harpsichord music of William Byrd." Career In the early 2000s, she moved to Minnesota where she became an active member of the Japan America Society of Minnesota. She performs locally, nationally and internationally, while composing and teaching. Her most recognized compositions include an opera, a Concerto for Four Harpsichords and Strings, and solo harpsichord and cham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asako Tajimi
Asako Tajimi (多治見麻子 ''Tajimi Asako'', born June 26, 1972) is a former Japanese volleyball player. Clubs *HachioujiJissen High School → Hitachi (1999–2001) → Pioneer Red Wings(2001–2011) → Hitachi Rivale is a women's volleyball team based in Hitachinaka city, Ibaraki, Japan. It plays in V.League 1. The owner is Hitachi Automotive Systems. History *It was founded in November 1980 as Hitachi Sawa Rivale. *It was promoted to the V.League in 199 ...(2011–2012) National team * National Team 1990-1999, 2007–2008 Honours *1991 25th Japan Volleyball League New Face award *1992 26th Japan Volleyball League Block award, Best 6 *1993 27th Japan Volleyball League Block award, Best 6 *2008: 5th place in the Olympic Games of Beijing References * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tajimi Asako 1972 births Japanese women's volleyball players Pioneer Red Wings players Olympic volleyball players of Japan Volleyball players at the 1992 Summer Olympics Volleyball players at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asako Kishi
was a Japanese journalist and culinary critic, best known for her role as a guest judge on Iron Chef Japan. Career Kishi was raised in Tokyo, and attended Kagawa Nutrition University. She began her writing career when she joined the Japanese monthly women's magazine Shufu no Tomo in 1955. She later worked for the publishing department of her alma mater and served ten years as editor-in-chief of the magazine ''Eiyō to Ryori'' (栄養と料理, ''Nutrition and Cooking'') from 1968 to 1978. In 1979, she created a publishing company specializing in magazines and books on cooking and nutrition. She published Sushi: A Light and Right Diet' in 1986. From 1993 to 1999, she appeared regularly as one of the judges on the original ''Iron Chef'' television program on Fuji Television JOCX-DTV (channel 8), branded as and colloquially known as CX, is a Japanese television station based in Odaiba today is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, Japan, across the Rainbow Bridge fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asako Yuzuki
is a Japanese writer. She has won the All Yomimono Prize for New Writers and the Yamamoto Shūgorō Prize, she has been nominated multiple times for the Naoki Prize, and her novels have been adapted for television, radio, and film. Early life and education Yuzuki was born in Tokyo in 1981. During her early school years she read books by foreign authors, including Beverly Cleary's ''Ramona'' series, '' Anne of Green Gables'', and Judy Blume's young adult novels. While in junior high school Yuzuki had a serious illness, and during her recovery she read the novel ''Kitchen'' by Banana Yoshimoto, which convinced her to read more Japanese literature. She later attended Rikkyo University, where she studied French literature. After submitting a senior thesis on Honoré de Balzac and graduating from college Yuzuki worked for a confectionery maker, but later quit to focus on her writing. Career In 2008 Yuzuki won the 88th All Yomimono Prize for New Writers for the story "Forget Me, No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asako Ito
is a Japanese comedian. Ito is a resident of Nakano, Tokyo. She is a graduate of Togo Kindergarten, Futaba Elementary School, Futabachu Secondary School and High School, and Butai Geijyutsu Gakuin. She also competed on one tournament of Kunoichi, failing on the final obstacle in the first stage. She then failed the second chance round as she couldn't complete it before the winner. Filmography Variety Drama Radio series Films Advertisements Music videos References External links Official profile * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ito, Asako Japanese women comedians 1970 births Living people People from Shibuya Comedians from Tokyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asako Ideue
is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team. Club career Ideue was born in Kagoshima Prefecture on May 5, 1987. After graduating from Nippon Sport Science University, she joined TEPCO Mareeze. However, the club was disbanded following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011. In June, she joined Nippon TV Beleza. In 2012, she moved to Vegalta Sendai. She retired at the end of the 2015 season. National team career On May 11, 2010, Ideue debuted for Japan national team against Mexico Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema .... National team statistics List of match i2010at Japan Football Association References External links 1987 births Living people Nippon Sport Science University alumni Association football people from Kago ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asako Narahashi
is a Tokyo-based Japanese photographer. Her work is described as creating serene and solitary landscapes; her photography has featured scenes from Amsterdam Amsterdam ( , , , lit. ''The Dam on the River Amstel'') is the Capital of the Netherlands, capital and Municipalities of the Netherlands, most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. It has a population ..., as well as Japan. Major exhibitions * "half awake and half asleep in the water", Festival Images Vevey, Switzerland (2016) * "Coming Closer and Getting Further Away", Tokyo Art Museum, Tokyo (2009) * "half awake and half asleep in the water", Yossi Milo Gallery, New York (2008) Publications Asako Narahashi: Funiculi Funicula. Photographs 1998–2003 (2004) Notes External links Article in the blog of The New York TimesIn Focus , Asako Narahashi. {{DEFAULTSORT:Narahashi, Asako Japanese photographers Living people 1959 births People from Tokyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
