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Fukui (surname)
is a Japanese name meaning "fortunate" or sometimes "one who is from the Fukui prefecture". Notable people with the surname include: * Kenichi Fukui (1918–1998), physical chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1981 * Kenichiro Fukui, Japanese video game music composer, arranger and performer * Kenji Fukui (born 1953), Japanese television announcer, best known as the head commentator of television program ''Iron Chef'', referred as "Fukui-san" in the program *, Japanese footballer * Masato Fukui (born 1988), Japanese soccer player *, Japanese women's basketball player * Mina Fukui (born 1984), Japanese actress and television personality * Morita Fukui, former commissioner of Nippon Professional Baseball *, Japanese jazz pianist * Shozin Fukui, Japanese movie director and screenwriter * Takeo Fukui (born 1944), Japanese businessman, President and CEO of Honda * Teru Fukui is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Repre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Name
in modern times consist of a family name (surname) followed by a given name, in that order. Nevertheless, when a Japanese name is written in the Roman alphabet, ever since the Meiji era, the official policy has been to cater to Western expectations and reverse the order. , the government has stated its intention to change this policy. Japanese names are usually written in kanji, which are characters mostly Chinese language, Chinese in origin but Japanese language, Japanese in pronunciation. The pronunciation of Japanese kanji in names follows a special set of rules, though parents are able to choose pronunciations; many foreigners find it difficult to read kanji names because of parents being able to choose which pronunciations they want for certain kanji, though most pronunciations chosen are common when used in names. Some kanji are banned for use in names, such as the kanji for "weak" and "failure", amongst others. Parents also have the option of using hiragana or katakana w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenichi Fukui
was a Japanese chemist, known as the first Asian person to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Fukui was co-recipient of the 1981 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Roald Hoffmann, for their independent investigations into the mechanisms of chemical reactions. Fukui's prize-winning work focused on the role of frontier orbitals in chemical reactions: specifically that molecules share loosely bonded electrons which occupy the frontier orbitals, that is, the Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital (HOMO) and the Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital (LUMO). Early life Fukui was the eldest of three sons of Ryokichi Fukui, a foreign trade merchant, and Chie Fukui. He was born in Nara, Japan. In his student days between 1938 and 1941, Fukui's interest was stimulated by quantum mechanics and Erwin Schrödinger's famous equation. He also had developed the belief that a breakthrough in science occurs through the unexpected fusion of remotely related fields. In an interview with ''The Chemi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenichiro Fukui
is a Japanese video game composer and electronic musician. Before working at Square Enix, he was employed at Konami. He was also an arranger and a keyboardist in the band The Black Mages. Additionally, Fukui arranged Angela Aki's "Kiss Me Good-Bye" from ''Final Fantasy XII''. In October 2007, he left Square Enix to become a lecturer, although he continued to work with The Black Mages until the band dissolved in 2010, and continued to do freelance work with video games. His Konami Kukeiha Club nickname was "Funiki Fukui". He lives in Yokohama, Japan. Biography Fukui was born on March 4, 1970, in Hyōgo Prefecture. He joined the video game company Konami in 1991. While there, he contributed to the soundtracks of '' Lethal Enforcers'', ''G.I. Joe'' and ''Violent Storm''. He was also one of the keyboardists for the Kukeiha Club, and played in the live event at the Budokan in Tokyo. In 1995, he moved to Osaka to join "Solid", a subsidiary of Square (now Square Enix). He was later tran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenji Fukui
is a Japanese television announcer. He began his broadcasting career in 1976 with Fuji Television, and was one of the three longest-serving television presenters on the Fuji network, before he quit the station in 2013. Fukui has hosted numerous television news and variety programs, but is best known as the "play by play" announcer of ''Iron Chef''. He is known for his frequent jokes towards actors and guests on the show, and has a comical attitude on the show. He is the almost constant narrator on the show and talks about the food being used, the chefs, and explains the finished dishes to the home audience before they are judged. He is also known for making frequent analogies to baseball while commentating. Fukui is the host of the television variety show ''Tamori's Japonica Logos'', starring Japanese TV personality Tamori , known by his stage name (an anagram of his surname), is a Japanese television celebrity. Known for his trademark dark sunglasses, Tamori is one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koki Fukui
is a Japanese football player who plays as Goalkeeper. He currently play for Machida Zelvia. Career After attending Nippon Sport Science University, Fukui joined FC Machida Zelvia is a Japanese People, Japanese football (soccer), football club based in Machida, Tokyo, Machida, Tokyo. History Machida is known as "Brazil of Tokyo" due to the popularity of football in the city; it has, in fact, produced the second-largest n ... first as a special designated player and then as a top team member in 2018. Career statistics Club ''Updated to the start of 2023 season''.Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社"J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)" 7 February 2018, Japan, (p. 216 out of 289) References External links *Profile at J. League [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masato Fukui
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Albanian club Kamza. Club career Gainare Tottori In 2011, he joined Gainare Tottori in J2 League, on 6 March 2011 he made his first appearance for the team. Home United In 2013 the striker signed for Home United on a free transfer. He played thirteen games in the S.League without scoring. Sutjeska Nikšić On 26 July 2013, Fukui signed for Montenegrin First League side Sutjeska Nikšić on a free transfer. He made his debut on 10 August, scoring in a 2–0 win over Mornar. He scored a goal from 70 metres against FK Mladost for 2–0 win. Tirana On 16 July 2015, Fukui joined Albanian Superliga side Tirana on a free transfer, signing a one-year contract and becoming the first Japanese player to sign for an Albanian club. In his unofficial debut on 22 July, he came on the field and scored twice to lead his team into a 2–1 win against Mladost Carev Dvor in the first match of the preparation phase in Macedoni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mieko Fukui
was a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 11 – The 1976 P .... References 1956 births 1980 deaths Japanese women's basketball players Olympic basketball players for Japan Basketball players at the 1976 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Shiga Prefecture Asian Games medalists in basketball Asian Games bronze medalists for Japan Basketball players at the 1978 Asian Games Medalists at the 1978 Asian Games 20th-century Japanese women Unitika Phoenix basketball players {{Japan-basketball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mina Fukui
is a Japanese former actress, television personality and gravure model from Nabari, Mie Prefecture. She worked under the Horipro talent agency. Career Even though she had been featured as a guest or assistant in several shows during the 1990s and early 2000s, it was after the first Mōdoru Audition (a portmanteau of the words "Mode", "Model" and "Idol") in 2003 that she effectively broke into the world of entertainment. Since then she's been featured in several commercials (such as 7-Eleven or ECC), magazines and variety shows, as well as the 2007 Super Sentai Series ''Juken Sentai Gekiranger''. As a gravure idol she's also released a photobook and three image DVDs, but she eventually retired in 2010 for unknown reasons. Television * ''Juken Sentai Gekiranger'' as Ran Uzaki/Geki Yellow (2007) * ''Garo (TV series)'' as Asami Shinohara (2005) Film *'' Juken Sentai Gekiranger: Nei-Nei! Hou-Hou! Hong Kong Decisive Battle'' as Ran Uzaki/Geki Yellow (2007) *''Juken Sentai Ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morita Fukui
Morita Fukui (July 14, 1885 – December 27, 1965) was the first Commissioner of Baseball in Japan. ( Matsutarō Shōriki, media mogul and owner of the Yomiuri Giants, was instrumental in the formation of Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of baseball in Japan. Locally, it is often called , meaning ''Professional Baseball''. Outside Japan, it is often just referred to as "Japanese baseball". The roots of the league can be traced back to the formation ... in 1949–1950, and acted unofficially as the league's first commissioner in 1950.) A lawyer, prosecutor, politician, Fukui was sworn in as Commissioner in . References Baseball executives Baseball in Japan Nippon Professional Baseball commissioners 1885 births 1965 deaths Prosecutors General of Japan {{baseball-business-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryo Fukui
was a Japanese jazz pianist based in Sapporo. He played regularly at the "Slowboat" jazz club in Sapporo, which he and his wife Yasuko owned. Fukui taught and performed internationally until his death in 2016. His work has seen a spike in popularity after his death, with several reissues of his albums. Early life and career 1966–1980s Fukui began his life in music by learning the accordion at age 18. At the age of 22, he began to teach himself piano and soon moved to Tokyo. Fukui met occasionally with saxophonist Hidehiko Matsumoto who offered valuable encouragement and guidance to the aspiring pianist. Nonetheless, Fukui was often disheartened, feeling as though he was not making significant improvement in his playing. Six years after moving to Tokyo, in 1976, Fukui released his first album, ''Scenery'', and his second album, ''Mellow Dream'', the year after. He continued improving his skills over the following years in live performance, often appearing in a trio including Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shozin Fukui
is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He has produced three experimental shorts ('' Metal Days, Gerorisuto'', and ''Caterpillar'') and two full-length films (''964 Pinocchio'', and '' Rubber's Lover''). These movies (excluding ''Metal Days)'' were widely available, having been issued on DVD by Unearthed Films. However, these releases have since gone out of print. He has released four more films since then (''Onne'', '' Den-Sen'', ''The Hiding'' and '' 『S-94』''). These are almost completely unknown outside Japan. ''964 Pinocchio'' and ''Rubber's Lover'' are considered important, core films of the Japanese cyberpunk genre. ''964 Pinocchio'' is often compared to Shinya Tsukamoto's cyberpunk classic '' Tetsuo: The Iron Man''; Fukui worked on the crew for Tetsuo. Many fans and critics consider Fukui's aesthetic to be sufficiently divergent from Tsukamoto's for his films to stand on their own, even considering the extremely deep similarities. Filmography *'' Metal Day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeo Fukui
is the former president and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. He is from Tokyo, Japan, though his mother gave birth to him in Hiroshima to escape intensifying air raids during World War II. He graduated from Waseda University with a bachelor's degree in Applied Chemistry. He began working at Honda in April 1969. Career Fukui worked on the CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) engine as his first project at Honda to reduce toxic exhaust emissions. The CVCC, which became the base for the Honda Civic car, became the first vehicle to comply with the 1975 U.S. Clean Air Act without a catalytic converter. A motorsports fan, he joined Honda for its participation in the Formula One races, and many years later served as the representative for the Honda works team upon their first, and only, victory at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix The 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix (officially the Formula 1 Magyar Nagydíj 2006) was a Formula One motor race held on 6 August 2006 at the Hungaroring, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
