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Fukuhara
Fukuhara (written: 福原) is a Japanese surname meaning "field of fortune", "field of blessings", or "lucky field". Alternate transliterations include Fukubara and Fukuwara. Notable people with the surname include: * Aaron Fukuhara (born 1991), American judoka *, Japanese table tennis player *, Japanese pharmacist and businessman *, Japanese voice actress * Harry K. Fukuhara (1920–2015), United States Army soldier *, Japanese actress, voice actress and singer * Henry Fukuhara (1913–2010), American watercolorist *, Japanese samurai *, Japanese cyclist *, Japanese voice actress *Karen Fukuhara is an American actress, best known for her roles as Tatsu Yamashiro/Katana in the 2016 superhero film '' Suicide Squad'' and as Kimiko Miyashira/The Female in the Amazon Prime original series '' The Boys'' (2019–present). Fukuhara is also ... (born 1992), American actress *, Japanese singer *, Japanese figure skater *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese photographer *, Japanese baseb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arinobu Fukuhara
was a Japanese business tycoon and pharmacist and cosmetician), who was the head of Apothecary Shiseidō (which in 1927 would be incorporated as Shiseidō Company, Ltd.) and . Arinobu Fukuhara, , is known internationally because of the Arinobu Fukuhara House at Hakone, which Frank Lloyd Wright designed in 1918 as a Prairie-style vacation villa for the extended Fukuhara family. Born in Awa, Chiba-ken, he rose in due course to become Chief Pharmacist of the Imperial Japanese Navy. In retirement, he embarked on a second career which would bring fame and fortune. He was also president of the Aikoko Insurance Company. Family patriarch Arinobu was the father of photographers , and , who would gain fame as . His sons became quintessential ''mobo'', or "modern boys"—the sobriquet coined to describe the young, sophisticated, up-to-date young men who frequented the fashionable Ginza district in the late 1920s—and they shared a fascination and persistent attraction to photo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai Fukuhara
is a retired Japanese table tennis player and Olympic medalist, winning silver at the 2012 Summer Olympics and bronze at the 2016 Summer Olympics with the Japanese women's team. She is sponsored by All Nippon Airways. Table tennis career Fukuhara began playing at the age of 3 and became a professional at age 10. The following year, she became the youngest player ever to become a member of the Japanese national team. Because of her age, she has been regarded as a "child prodigy" in table tennis. At age 13, in 2002, she became the youngest-ever Japanese representative for the Asian Games. In 2003, she reached the quarter-final, losing to top-seeded Zhang Yining, in her World Championships debut in Paris. In 2004, she took part in the World Team Championships and helped Team Japan finish third. Olympic participation Fukuhara qualified to participate in the 2004 Summer Olympics in the Asian zone qualifying tournament. The qualification entitled Fukuhara to compete in Athens, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinzō Fukuhara
was a Japanese photographer. He was born in Kyōbashi-ku, Tokyo, on 25 July 1883, as the fourth son of Arinobu Fukuhara, the head of Apothecary Shiseidō (which in 1927 would be incorporated as Shiseidō) and Toku Fukuhara (). The third brother predeceased his birth, so he was named and treated as the third son. His two other elder brothers also died young, but the next brother, Rosō, would also win fame as a photographer; and, to a lesser degree, his youngest brother Nobuyoshi (信義, b.1897) would too, under the name Tōru Namiki (). Fukuhara first used a camera in 1896, if not earlier. He went to Columbia University Columbia University (also known as Columbia, and officially as Columbia University in the City of New York) is a private research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhatt ... to study pharmacology in 1908, and after his graduation traveled around England, Germany and Italy before settl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miho Fukuhara
is a Japanese pop singer who made an independent label debut in 2006, releasing a single titled "The Roots" and mini-album titled ''Step Out''. In early 2008, she made her major-label debut under Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Her single, "Change", was the number ninety-two song on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Singles year-end charts for 2008. With her single, " Let It Out", she had her first major anime tie-in with '' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood''. In early 2013, Fukuhara signed on to be the frontwoman of the worldwide music project Sweetbox, along with rapper/singer LogiQ Pryce. In 2015, she set up her own record label Happy Field Records. Biography Early career Fukuhara was initially signed to the independent, local Sapporo-based Yumechika Records label and released her debut single and mini-album, titled "The Roots" and '' Step Out'' respectively. She performed in-store live performances to promote her records during 2006, which prompted Sony Music Japan to pick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosō Fukuhara
was a Japanese photographer noted for a strikingly modern approach to pictorialism. He was born in Ginza on 16 January 1892, as , son of , the head of Apothecary Shiseidō (which in 1927 would be incorporated as Shiseidō) and . His three eldest brothersBy conventional count, his ''two'' eldest brothers: One died so young that he was not counted when Shinzō was given a name indicating that he was the third. died young, but another older brother, Shinzō, would also win great fame as a photographer and the last, Nobuyoshi (信義, b.1897) would win some fame too, under the name . Fukuhara studied French at Keio University (Tokyo) from 1911 to 1917. His photographic activities were amateur but rigorous; his photographs employed both shallow focus and rather incongruous juxtapositions to great effect. Half of a photograph by Fukuhara might be taken up by corrugated metal fencing. Fukuhara died on 29 September 1946 in Nagano Nagano may refer to: Places * Nagano Prefecture, a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Fukuhara
is an American actress, best known for her roles as Tatsu Yamashiro/Katana in the 2016 superhero film ''Suicide Squad'' and as Kimiko Miyashira/The Female in the Amazon Prime original series '' The Boys'' (2019–present). Fukuhara is also known for voicing the character Glimmer from the Netflix series ''She-Ra and the Princesses of Power'' and Kipo from ''Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts.'' Early life and education Fukuhara was born to Japanese parents in Los Angeles. Her first language was Japanese, and she attended Japanese language school on Saturdays for 11 years. She has a younger brother. Fukuhara began practicing karate in middle school, and became a brown-striped belt before leaving for college. Fukuhara attended University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) while working as a reporter for a sports show on NHK in Japan. She was a member of the a cappella group Medleys, whose alumni include fellow actress Kelly Marie Tran. Fukuhara graduated from UCLA in 2014 with a Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsuya Fukuhara
is a Japanese professional boxer who held the WBO mini-flyweight title in 2017 and challenged twice for the WBC mini-flyweight title in 2017 and 2019. Professional career Fukuhara made his debut on April 14, 2008, beating Katsuhiko Muranaka by majority decision. Fukuhara suffered a unanimous decision loss (55-59, 55–59, 56–59) to Takuma Inoue on the latter's debut fight. Fukuhara's record after that fight stood at 12-4-3. In September 2014, Fukuhara went to a majority draw with Fahlan Sakkreerin Jr. in Thailand. Fukuhara won the Japanese mini-flyweight title by beating Hiroya Yamamoto by unanimous decision. On his second title defense, Fukuhara drew with Shin Ono by technical draw. Fukuhara would defend the title three times before vacating it to fight for an interim world title. On February 26, 2017, Fukuhara defeated Mexican Moises Calleros (25-6-1) via 12-round split decision to win the WBO interim mini-flyweight title. He was promoted to full champion after origi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayaka Fukuhara
is a Japanese voice actress from Kagoshima Prefecture affiliated with the agency Across Entertainment. After aspiring to become a voice actress early in life, she made her acting debut in 2012 as the character Rin Shibuya in ''The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls'' franchise. She is also known for her roles as Myoko in ''Arpeggio of Blue Steel'' and Hotaru Rindō in '' Qualidea Code''. Biography Fukuhara was born in Kagoshima Prefecture on December 31, 1989. Early in life, she dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, but after listening to a radio drama adaptation of the manga series ''Hunter × Hunter'', she became aware of the occupation of voice acting, and decided to pursue that career track instead. She then took correspondence training lessons to improve her voice skills, while also reading manga aloud in order to practice her acting skills. In high school, she was a member of her school's broadcasting club; she later participated in the national radio contest sponsored by NHK, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Fukuhara
Henry Fukuhara (April 25, 1913 – January 31, 2010) was an American watercolorist teacher. Fukuhara was interned with his parents, who were Japanese immigrants, at the Manzanar internment camp in California's Owens Valley during World War II following the signing of Executive Order 9066. He would later reveal that he looked at spots for potential graves at Manzanar in a 1992 interview with the ''Los Angeles Times'', "Seemed like a joke, but that's what we did." A prolific watercolorist during his career, Fukuhara would later use the Manzanar relocation camp to teach workshops on abstract watercolor painting to students beginning in 1998. Henry Fukuhara died of natural causes at a nursing home A nursing home is a facility for the residential care of elderly or disabled people. Nursing homes may also be referred to as skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care facilities. Often, these terms have slightly different meanings to i ... in Yorba Linda, California, on Janu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fukuhara Station
is a passenger railway station in the city of Kasama, Ibaraki, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Fukuhara Station is served by the Mito Line and is located 37.0 km from the official starting point of the line at Oyama Station. Station layout The station consists of one side platform (platform 1) and one island platform (platforms 2 and 3) serving three tracks. The platforms are connected by a footbridge. The former wooden station building was rebuilt between October 2012 and spring 2013. Platforms History The station opened on 1 December 1890. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987. Passenger statistics In fiscal year 2019, an average of 148 passengers boarded trains at the station daily. The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below. Surrounding area * *Fukuhara Post Office Fukuhara station is a terminus of the Wagakuni to Atago ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fukuhara-kyō
Fukuhara-kyō (福原京, Capital of Fukuhara) was the seat of Japan's Imperial Court, and therefore the capital of the country, for roughly six months in 1180. It was also the center of Taira no Kiyomori's power and the site of his retirement palace. Fukuhara, in or near what is today Hyōgo Ward in the city of Kobe, was made the official residence of Taira no Kiyomori in 1160, following the Heiji Rebellion in which his Taira clan crushed the rival Minamoto clan. From roughly this time until his death in 1181, Kiyomori was the de facto political chief of state. He was appointed '' Daijō Daijin'' (Chancellor) in 1167, and married his daughter into the Imperial family, gaining even greater influence at Court. A palace was built for him at Fukuhara, and Kiyomori also oversaw considerable improvements to the harbor there, to further his wider goals of expanding trade within the Inland Sea. Following the Shishigatani Incident of 1177–1178, Kiyomori retired to Fukuhara, distancing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haruka Fukuhara
is a Japanese actress, singer and model from Saitama Prefecture. From 2009 to 2012, she starred in ''Cooking Idol! I! My! Main'' as Main Hiiragi, portraying the character in both animated and live-action segments. Following the series' end, she has starred in multiple television and film projects including ''Good Morning Call'', ''Futari Monologue'', ''Koe Girl!'', ''Coffee & Vanilla'', ''Hitsuji to Ōkami no Koi to Satsu-jin'', and ''Laid-Back Camp''. In animation, Fukuhara has provided the voice to Himari Arisugawa/Cure Custard in ''Kirakira PreCure a la Mode''. Aside from releasing songs for ''Cooking Idol! I! My! Main'' early in her career, in 2019, Fukuhara released her solo debut single, "Mikanseina Hikari-tachi." Career Haruka Fukuhara started working as a child actress from the first grade of elementary school. Since 2009, she plays and voices the leading role of Main Hiiragi in ''Cookin' Idol I! My! Mine!'', a part anime, part live action show on NHK. In 2012, she wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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