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Chukyo University
is a private university in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, with campuses in Nagoya and Toyota. The main building is located in Yagoto, Shōwa-ku, Nagoya. Notable faculty members * Naomi Miyake, cognitive scientist * Koji Murofushi, Olympic hammer thrower * Carl Stone Notable students * Miki Ando, Olympic skater, two-time world champion * Mao Asada, Olympic silver medalist skater, three-time world champion * Takahiko Kozuka, Olympic skater * Jun Maeda, scenario writer, lyricist * Ryo Miyaichi, Arsenal football player * Masanari Omura, football player * Shoma Uno, three-time Olympic medalist figure skater, 2022 World Figure Skating Champion * Kosei Tanaka, three-division world boxing champion, current world flyweight title holder * Yuma Kagiyama, Olympic and world silver medalist skater See also * Chukyo Junior College is a private junior college in Mizunami, Gifu, Japan. History The college was founded in 1966. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yagoto
is a neighbourhood that straddles Mizuho ward, Shōwa ward, and Tempaku ward in eastern Nagoya, central Japan. History The area is also known as Yagotoyama. During the Edo period, the area thrived as a pilgrimage area with various temples, of which the most central one was Kōshō-ji. Other temples within the immediate area of Kōshō-ji are Tokurin-ji, Saiko-in, Joshō-ji, Seigan-ji, Kōshin-ji, Hōju-in, and Hansobo Temple, although many were moved here during World War II. The Hayato-ike is a large pond that was originally dug in 1646 for irrigation purposes on the order of Lord Naruse of Inuyama. The pond and park around it has turned into a recreation area and is popular during the cherry blossom season. Various universities and educational facilities were established here. North from Yagoto in the Yotsuya and Yamanote-dori districts are Chukyo University, and the campuses of the Nagoya University and Nanzan University. The area also has various shopping areas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mao Asada
is a Japanese former competitive figure skater. She is the Figure skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics - Ladies' singles, 2010 Olympic silver medalist, a three-time World Figure Skating Championships, World champion (2008, 2010, 2014), a three-time Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Four Continents champion (2008, 2010, 2013), and a four-time Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, Grand Prix Final champion (2005–06, 2008–09, 2012–13, 2013–14). She is the first female figure skater who has landed three triple Axel jumps in one competition, which she achieved at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Asada is also the 2005 World Junior Figure Skating Championships, 2005 World Junior champion, the 2004–05 ISU Junior Grand Prix, 2004–05 Junior Grand Prix Final champion, and a six-time Japan Figure Skating Championships, Japanese national champion (2006–2009, 2011–2012). She is the former List of highest scores in figure skating#Best short program scores 2, world record ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Private Universities And Colleges In Japan
Private or privates may refer to: Music * "In Private", by Dusty Springfield from the 1990 album ''Reputation'' * Private (band), a Denmark-based band * "Private" (Ryōko Hirosue song), from the 1999 album ''Private'', written and also recorded by Ringo Sheena * "Private" (Vera Blue song), from the 2017 album ''Perennial'' Literature * ''Private'' (novel), 2010 novel by James Patterson * ''Private'' (novel series), young-adult book series launched in 2006 Film and television * ''Private'' (film), 2004 Italian film * ''Private'' (web series), 2009 web series based on the novel series * ''Privates'' (TV series), 2013 BBC One TV series * Private, a penguin character in ''Madagascar'' Other uses * Private (rank), a military rank * ''Privates'' (video game), 2010 video game * Private (rocket), American multistage rocket * Private Media Group, Swedish adult entertainment production and distribution company * ''Private (magazine)'', flagship magazine of the Private Media Group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chukyo Junior College
is a private junior college in Mizunami, Gifu, Japan. History The college was founded in 1966.http://www.chukyogakuin-u.ac.jp/outline/history/index.html Official history Retrieved 29 October 2013. Courses offered * Child care * Food * NutritionSee also * *List of junior colleges in Japan
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Yuma Kagiyama
is a Japanese figure skater. He is the 2022 Olympic silver medalist, a two-time World silver medalist (2021, 2022), the 2020 Four Continents bronze medalist, and a three-time Japanese national bronze medalist ( 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22). On the junior level, he is the 2020 Youth Olympic champion, the 2020 World Junior silver medalist, and the 2019–20 Japan Junior national champion. Kagiyama is also a bronze medalist in the team event at the 2022 Winter Olympics. He is well known for his skating skills and consistency. Personal life Yuma Kagiyama was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. He is the son of two-time Olympian Masakazu Kagiyama. He skates for Chukyo University in Nagoya and Orientalbio. His hobbies include sleeping, gaming, listening to music, photography, and exercising. Kagiyama looks up to Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno and Nathan Chen. Career Kagiyama began to skate at the age of 5. He is currently coached by his father, Masakazu Kagiyama. 2018–20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kosei Tanaka
is a Japanese professional boxer. He is a three-weight world champion, having held the WBO mini-flyweight title from 2015 to 2016; the WBO junior-flyweight title from 2016 to 2017; and the WBO flyweight title from 2018 to 2020. Upon winning his first world title in only his fifth bout, he became the fastest Japanese fighter ever to become a world champion. Along with Vasyl Lomachenko, he is also the fastest ever fighter to win titles in three weight-classes, having accomplished the feat in only 12 bouts. Amateur career As a child, Tanaka suffered from Legg–Calvé–Perthe disease. Despite this, he took up boxing and won four national high school tournaments competing as an amateur in the junior-flyweight division. At the continental and international level he was a quarter-finalist at the 2012 Youth World Championships and a silver medalist at the 2013 ASBC Asian Confederation Youth Boxing Championships. At Chukyo Highschool he trained under former OPBF super flyweigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoma Uno
is a Japanese figure skater. He is a three-time Olympic medalist ( 2018 silver, 2022 bronze, 2022 team bronze), the 2022 World champion and a two-time World silver medalist (2018, 2017), the 2022–23 Grand Prix Final champion, the 2019 Four Continents champion, the 2017 Asian Winter Games champion, and a five-time Japanese national champion (2016–2019, 2022). Earlier in his career, he became the 2015 World Junior champion, 2014–15 Junior Grand Prix Final champion, and 2012 Youth Olympic silver medalist. Uno is the first skater to successfully land a quadruple flip in an international competition. He is also the historic record-holder for the highest score by a junior in the short program. Personal life Shoma Uno was born 17 December 1997, in Nagoya, Japan. He was born prematurely, weighing only 900 grams and fitting in the palm of his father's hand. He has a younger brother, Itsuki. Since 2019 he has been sponsored by Mizuno. Career Early years Uno started skat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masanari Omura
, nicknamed Masa, is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender. He spent the majority of his career with Filipino club Kaya. He was awarded the United Football League Cup Golden Ball in 2015 and had also captained his club. Early life Masanari Omura was born on 14 July 1984 in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He started playing football at the age of 10, although he originally liked baseball better but chose football as it was more popular in his school. He went on to captain the football team of Chukyo University. After graduating, he spent three years working for a warehouse company and was also a part-time football coach for elementary school students. Career Fraser Park Deciding to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer but unable to find opportunities in Japan, Omura headed to Australia. He joined NSW Super League club Fraser Park FC and played in almost every match of the 2011 season. However, difficulties renewing his working ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryo Miyaichi
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Yokohama F. Marinos in the J1 League and the Japan national team. Miyaichi began his professional career at Arsenal after a successful trial in 2010. However, without a British work permit, he was loaned out to Eredivisie side Feyenoord where he made his professional debut in 2011 at age 17. In 2012, Miyaichi spent loan periods at fellow Premier League clubs, Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic, helping win the FA Cup with the latter in 2013. After a long period ruled out with injury, Miyaichi returned to the Eredivisie, signing on loan to FC Twente in 2014. In June 2015, Miyaichi transferred to 2. Bundesliga side FC St. Pauli. In July 2021, Miyaichi returned to Japan, signing for Yokohama F. Marinos. A full international for Japan, Miyaichi made his debut in 2012 against Azerbaijan and was part of the Japan side that won the East Asian Football Championship in 2022. Japan's former manager Alberto Zaccheroni has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jun Maeda
is a Japanese writer and co-founder of the visual novel brand Key under Visual Arts. He is considered a pioneer of nakige visual novels, and has mainly contributed as a scenario writer, lyricist, and musical composer for the games the company produces. His style was originally inspired by James Herbert Brennan, and is influenced by Haruki Murakami's novel ''Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World''. Originally from Mie, Japan, Maeda graduated from Mie high school and later went on to graduate from Chukyo University with a major in psychology. Before forming Key, Maeda worked for the company Tactics where he had a hand in the creation of two games for that company, ''Moon'' and '' One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e''. After forming Key, Maeda has put much work into such titles as '' Kanon'', ''Air'', ''Clannad'', '' Little Busters!'', ''Angel Beats!'', ''Charlotte'', ''Summer Pockets'', and ''The Day I Became a God''. He is also the author of a manga series titled ''Hibiki's Magic'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takahiko Kozuka
is a former competitive Japanese figure skater. He is the 2011 World silver medalist, a two-time Grand Prix Final medalist, a two-time Four Continents medalist, and the 2010–11 Japanese national champion. He is also the 2006 World Junior champion and the 2005–06 JGP Final champion. Personal life Kozuka was born on February 27, 1989 in Nagoya, Japan. His father, Tsuguhiko Kozuka, competed in singles skating at the 1968 Olympics; his mother, Sachiko, competed in ice dancing; and his grandfather, Mitsuhiko Kozuka, was prominent in early Japanese skating. Kozuka studied sports education at Chukyo University. His thesis compares jumps performed on the floor to those on the ice. In March 2016, he received a master's degree in physical education. During his competitive career, he worked for Toyota, one of his sponsors, and remained at the company after his retirement from skating. On July 23, 2015, Kozuka announced his engagement to his girlfriend and Japanese television n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miki Ando
is a retired Japanese figure skater. She is the 2007 and 2011 World champion, 2011 Four Continents champion, 2004 World Junior champion, and a three-time (2003, 2004 & 2010) Japanese national champion. Ando is the first female skater to complete a quadruple jump successfully in competition. She accomplished this at the 2002–03 Junior Grand Prix Final in The Hague, Netherlands. Personal life Ando was born on December 18, 1987 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Her father died in a traffic accident when she was eight years old. In 2006, Ando joined Toyota and also entered Chukyo University as an adult learner, from which she graduated in March 2011. She learned English during her time training in the U.S. In January 2013, she left Toyota Motor. Ando gave birth to a daughter, Himawari ("sunflower" in Japanese), in April 2013. Career Early career Ando began skating in 1996 at the age of eight. Her first coach was Rina Horie. Yuko Monna, whose students at that time include ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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