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Galileo (Japanese Television Drama)
is a Japanese television drama based on the novels by mystery writer . It narrates the events and cases encountered by Kaoru Utsumi, a rookie detective, and Manabu Yukawa, a university associate professor, as the two pair up to solve many mysterious cases. A special episode titled "Galileo Episode 0", set 3 years before the television series, aired on October 4, 2008, on the same day as the release of the film ''Suspect X.'' A second series began airing on Fuji TV on April 15, 2013, and ended with an adaption of the novel '' Salvation of a Saint.'' The second movie, titled , premiered in both Japan and Hong Kong on June 29, 2013. Premise Kaoru Utsumi, a rookie detective who has just been reassigned to the criminal division, finds the investigation of her first murder case stalled by seemingly- supernatural phenomena surrounding the event. She seeks help from Shunpei Kusanagi, a senior detective at the police headquarter famous as a "Mystery Hunter". Kusanagi, however, reveals t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ISDB
Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting (ISDB; Japanese language, Japanese: , ''Tōgō dejitaru hōsō sābisu'') is a Japanese broadcasting standard for digital television (DTV) and digital radio. ISDB supersedes both the NTSC-J analog television system and the previously used Multiple sub-Nyquist sampling encoding, MUSE Hi-vision analog HDTV system in Japan. An improved version of ISDB-T (ISDB-T International) will soon replace the NTSC, PAL-M, and PAL#PAL-N_(Argentina,_Paraguay_and_Uruguay), PAL-N broadcast standards in South America and the Philippines. Digital terrestrial television, Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (DTTB) services using ISDB-T started in Japan in December 2003, and since then, many countries have adopted ISDB over other digital broadcasting standards. A newer and "advanced" version of the ISDB standard (that will eventually allow up to 8K terrestrial broadcasts and 1080p mobile broadcasts via the Versatile Video Coding, VVC codec, including Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshiaki Karasawa
(real name Kiyoshi Karasawa (唐澤 潔 ''Karasawa Kiyoshi'')) is a Japanese theatre and film actor. He made his theatrical debut in the play ''Boy's Revue Stay Gold'' (ボーイズレビュー・ステイゴールド ''Bōizu Rebyū Sutei Gōrudo'') in 1987. He specializes in theatrical action sequences such as swordplay and fighting. He dubbed over the roles of Tom Hanks in the ''Toy Story'' series, and ''The Polar Express''. He has been nominated for two Japanese Academy Awards, and was named Best Newcomer in 1992. He married actress Tomoko Yamaguchi on December 15, 1995. Filmography Television *'' Totteoki no Seishun'' (NHK, 1988) *''Kasuga no Tsubone'' (NHK, 1989) – Inaba Masakatsu *''Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari'' ( TBS, 1990, season 1) *'' Otoko ni Tsuite'' (TBS, 1990) *'' Kekkon no Risou to Genjitsu'' (Fuji TV, 1991) *'' Ai to iu Nano Moto ni'' (Fuji TV, 1992) *''Homework'' (TBS, 1992) *'' Nichiyo wa Dame yo'' (NTV, 1993) *'' Imoto Yo'' (Fuji TV, 1994) *''Oishinbo'' (Fuji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Kume
is a Japanese television and radio presenter, journalist, author, and goodwill ambassador for Germany. He is the host of the TBS radio talk show ''Kume Hiroshi Radio Nandesukedo''. From 1978 to 1985, he served as host of pop music show ''The Best Ten''. From October 1985 to March 2004, he was the anchor for TV Asahi's news program ''News Station''. Biography Kume was born on July 14, 1944, in Urawa, Saitama, which is now part of the city of Saitama. He has three sisters, and he is the youngest child of an engineer working for Japanese National Railways and Toshiba Corporation. After World War II ended, he was moved to Shinagawa, Tokyo, where he was raised. He loved watching radio and TV programs in his early years. Kokontei Shinshō, a prominent rakugo storyteller, was one of the personality he admired. Education He studied politics and economics at Waseda University from 1963, graduating in 1967. Career TBS After Kume graduated from Waseda University in 1967, he started ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yumiko Shaku
is a Japanese actress, model and former gravure idol. She is represented by Tommy's Artist Company. Roles TV Dramas *2019: ''Kamen Rider Zi-O'' (Yuko Kitajima/ Another Kiva; Episode 35-36, 2019) *2014: '' Lost Days no Himitsu'' (Fuji Television) *2014: '' Nezumi, Edo Runs'' (NHK; Episode 2, January 16, 2014) *2014: '' Blood Rut'' (WoWoW) *2013: '' Doctor X'' (TV Asahi; Episode 4, November 11, 2013) *2013: '' Apoyan～The Running International Airport'' (Tokyo Broadcasting; Episode 8, March 7, 2013) *2013: '' Kodomo Police Superintendent'' (MBS/TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting)) *2012: '' Maguma'' (WoWoW) *2012: '' Lucky Seven'' (Fuji Television; Episode 8, March 5, 2012) *2012: '' Detective Suzuki Kurokawa'' (Yomiuri Television with NTV; Episode 1, January 5, 2012) *2011: '' The Solution After Dinner'' (Fuji Television; Episode 2, October 25, 2011) *2011: '' BOSS 2'' (Fuji Television; Episode 1-2, April 14, 2011) *2011: ''The Secret Agency of Edo'' (aka: The Secret 808 Agency) (NHK; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shigeyuki Totsugi
is a Japanese actor, TV personality, voice actor, screenwriter, theatre director, and singer. His real name and former stage name is . He was born in Teine-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. He is a member of the TEAM NACS. He graduated from Hokkaido Sapporo Teine High School and, Hokkai Gakuen University. His wife is actress Yui Ichikawa. Biography Born and raised in the current Teine-ku, Sapporo. When he was a collage ronin (a student who failed to enter the university and is studying to pass the entrance exam again), he was fascinated by a solo performance by Issey Ogatabroadcast on TV, and decided to stop taking the entrance exam and become an actor. He declared this intention to his parents on the same day, but his parents strongly persuaded him in tears, so he ended up attending the college. Entered a theater study group in Hokkai Gakuen University and started stage activities. At the theater study group, he met Hiroyuki Morisaki, Ken Yasuda, Yo Oizumi, and Takuma Oto'o, and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoko Fukada
is a very common feminine Japanese given name. Not to be confused with Kiyoko. Possible writings The final syllable "ko" is typically written with the kanji character for child, 子. It is a common suffix to female names in Japan. The first syllable "Kyō" can be written several different ways, with different meanings. *恭, "respectful," *京, "of the city or of the capital," *今日, "of today," *杏, "apricot," *鏡, "mirror," *響, "echo", "influential" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People with the name *Kyoko Aizome (恭子), an AV actress, singer, director, and writer *Kyoko Ariyoshi (京子), a Japanese shōjo manga artist *Kyoko Chan Cox, the daughter of Yoko Ono and jazz musician Anthony Cox *Kyoko Fukada (恭子), a Japanese actress, model, and singer * Kyoko Hamaguchi (京子), a Japanese freestyle wrestler *Kyōko Hasegawa (京子), a Japanese actress *Kyoko Hayashi (京子), a Japanese author *Kyoko Hikami (恭子), a Japanese voice actres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hirofumi Arai
is a third-generation Zainichi Korean former actor. Career Arai made his screen debut in Isao Yukisada's '' Go'' in 2001 when he was 22 years old. His next film role was the emotionally disturbed senior high school student Aoki in Toshiaki Toyoda's '' Blue Spring'', which won him the Best New Actor award at the 17th Takasaki Film Festival. In 2011, Arai co-starred as Detective Kazuhiko Soga in a one-off TV crime thriller ''Douki'' with co-stars Ryuhei Matsuda as Detective Ryota Udagawa and Chiaki Kuriyama as Michiru Soga. The June 2012 issue of ''Switch'', a Japanese arts and media magazine, features a special segment on top ten manga that teaches love and passion, chosen by Japanese actors, artists and musicians including Arai, who chose ''Bakuman'' while explaining: "You should up your girl power by learning how to behave like a heroine." Arai was represented by Anore Inc., a talent agency founded in 1996 by actor Tadanobu Asano, Asano's father Yukihisa Sato and Asano's mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maki Horikita
is a Japanese former actress. During her career from 2003 until 2017, she starred in numerous Japanese television dramas, television and magazine advertisements, and movies, including roles in ''Nobuta wo Produce'', ''Hanazakari no Kimitachi e'' and ''Umechan Sensei''. Early life Horikita was born on October 6, 1988, in Kiyose, Tokyo, Japan. She is the eldest of three daughters. Considered a tomboy in her childhood, Horikita enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. She was the vice-captain of their basketball club in junior high. Despite her boyishness, Horikita looked up to her mother. This was revealed when she appeared in an episode of KAT-TUN's now-defunct variety show ''Cartoon KAT-TUN'' where she mentioned that she liked imitating her mother when she was younger. Career Print & TV endorsement Apart from modeling for photobooks, Horikita has appeared in magazines and television advertisements. She is best remembered for her television commercials for Fujifilm (where she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miki Mizuno
is a Japanese actress. She played the role of villain in the horror film ''Carved'' as the Kuchisake-Onna a malevolent vengeful spirit who killed many children. Career Mizuno starred in Takanori Tsujimoto's action films ''Hard Revenge Milly'' and ''Hard Revenge Milly: Bloody Battle''. She also starred in Sion Sono's 2011 film ''Guilty of Romance''. Filmography Film * ''Kunoichi Ninpocho'' (1991) * ''Honban Joyu'' (1992) * ''Kunoichi Ninpocho 2: Sei Shojo no Hiho'' (1992) * ''Sadistic Mariya'' (1992) * ''Shura no Jakushi: Narumi 2'' (1993) * ''Nekketsu Golf Club'' (1994) * ''Raiden'' (1994) * ''Shoot'' (1994) * ''Daishitsuren'' (1995) * '' Gamera 2: Attack of Legion'' (1996) * '' Bayside Shakedown: The Movie'' (1998), Yukino Kashiwagi * ''Genjitsu no Tsuzuki Yume no Owari'' (1999) * ''Senrigan'' (2000) * ''Bayside Shakedown 2'' (2003), Yukino Kashiwagi * ''My Lover Is a Sniper'' (2004) * ''Negotiator'' (2005) * ''Zukan ni Nottenai Mushi'' (2007) * ''Carved'' (2007) * ''Wenny Has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzuka Ohgo
is a Japanese actress. Biography Ohgo was born in Zama, Kanagawa. She began acting in 2000 when she was seven, then joined Sunflower (Himawari), a theatrical company. She debuted with the company at the Meiji-za in '' Story of a National Thief''. In early 2005, Ohgo debuted in her first major film, , directed by Isao Yukisada, with Ken Watanabe, where she played the role of Tae Komatsubara. In December 2005, she debuted in Hollywood with ''Memoirs of a Geisha'', directed by Rob Marshall, where she played Sakamoto Chiyo, the child version of the main protagonist Nitta Sayuri (the adult version is played by Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi). During the same year, she also won the Japan Film Critics Award for Best Newcomer. In 2006, Ohgo also starred in , which was released in June 2006 and is set during World War I, where she plays a girl of mixed German-Japanese heritage trying to find her German father who may be held there. In 2008, she began lending her voice to anime in '' Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sora Aoi
is a Japanese former AV idol, nude model, and film and television actress. Starring in more than 600 adult films between 2002 and 2011, Aoi is widely considered one of the most famous AV idols of the 2000s, with her popularity as an adult video actress leading to celebrity status as a media personality both in Japan and abroad. Life and career Early life and AV debut Sora Aoi was born on April 26, 1981, in Kanagawa. As a student, she worked at various part-time jobs in the food-service industry, such as pizza parlors, pubs and sushi bars with the intent of becoming a pre-school teacher. While in her third year in high school, Aoi was scouted in Shibuya by a talent agency for gravure modelling. She decided to enter the adult entertainment industry with the aim of eventually working on TV and in other parts of the entertainment industry, stating that "If there was only the AV industry, I couldn't do it." When asked how her stage name was chosen, Aoi explained: "My agency asked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SMAP
SMAP was a Japanese boy band, composed of Masahiro Nakai, Takuya Kimura, Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Shingo Katori. The group was created in 1988 by music producer Johnny Kitagawa, founder of Johnny & Associates, originally as a six-piece with Katsuyuki Mori, until his departure from the band in 1996. The name stands for "Sports Music Assemble People". After making their debut in 1991, the group took the Japanese entertainment industry by storm, becoming one of the most successful boy bands in Asia. The group is often referred to as a "national treasure" and a "fortune and property of the country" in Japan. SMAP was regarded as an iconic group in Japan, after achieving an unprecedented level of success in numerous genres in the entertainment industry, including music, television, film, radio, and theater, as a group and individually. SMAP was credited for changing the Japanese entertainment and music industry, in terms of prolonging longevity of boy bands and broadening ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
