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Hiromitsu
Hiromitsu (written: 博光, 博満, 宏光, 宏充, 弘光, 広光, 洋光 or 洋充) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese shamisen player *Hiromitsu " Hiro-x" Aoki, J-pop musical artist *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese martial artist *, Japanese shogi player *, Japanese sumo wrestler *, Japanese idol, singer and actor *, Japanese boxer and mixed martial artist *, Japanese baseball player and manager *, Japanese printmaker, often known simply as Hiromitsu *, Japanese sumo wrestler {{given name Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromitsu Takahashi
, sometimes known simply as Hiromitsu, is a Japanese contemporary artist, specializing in '' kappazuri'' stencil prints depicting figures from the kabuki theatre. Born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1959, Hiromitsu graduated from Nihon University in 1981, and currently operates out of the Tokyo area. An obvious successor to the '' ukiyo-e'' artists of the Edo period in his choice of subject (see '' yakusha-e'', lit. " abuki/nowiki> actor prints"), his methods and style show the strong influence of Yoshitoshi Mori was a Japanese artist who specialized in ''kappazuri'' stencil prints. He was for many years a member of the ''mingei'' folk craft movement, and was close with Yanagi Sōetsu, founder of the movement, and Serizawa Keisuke, among others, producing ..., a stencil print artist whom Hiromitsu's parents served as printers. Takahashi has taken part in solo and group exhibitions both in Japan and abroad. He was named Most Promising Artist at the Grand Prix Exhibit at the Isetan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromitsu Kanki
is a retired Japanese professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 7-dan. He is known for wearing colorful suits on television programs as a shogi expert. Promotion history The promotion history for Kanki is as follows: *1978: 1-kyū *1979: 1-dan *1983, July 26: 4-dan *1988, January 17: 5-Dan *1996, April 11: 6-dan *2010, April 1: 7-dan *2011, June 1: Retired Awards and honors Kanki received the Japan Shogi Association The , or JSA, is the primary organizing body for professional shogi in Japan. The JSA sets the professional calendar, negotiates sponsorship and media promotion deals, helps organize tournaments and title matches, publishes shogi-related materia ...’s received the "25 Years Service Award" in 2008 for being an active professional for 25 years. References External linksKanki, Hiromitsu • Professional Player Infoon ShogiHub * Living people 1940 births Japanese shogi players Retired professional shogi players Professional shogi players fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromitsu Miura
is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division. He is also a former boxer who competed in the light heavyweight division. Mixed martial arts career Miura earned a WEC title fight against WEC Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit at WEC 35 on August 3, 2008. As the Japan boxing commission established four weight divisions in September 2009, Miura turned to boxing. After falling in love with his boxing training, Miura has embarked on a professional boxing career and put his mixed martial arts career on hold. Return to MMA In 2015, Miura returned to mixed martial arts. He became the Welterweight King of Pancrase after defeating Akihiro Murayama via unanimous decision at Pancrase 281 on October 2, 2016. On July 2, 2017, Miura attempted to defend his title against Daichi Abe at Pancrase 288. He lost the fight and the championship via second-round technical knockout. In the first fight after losing his title, Miura faced Gota Yamashita at Pancrase 309 On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yutakayama Hiromitsu
was a sumo wrestler from Shibata, Niigata, Japan. A former amateur champion, he turned professional in 1970. His highest rank was ''komusubi''. He wrestled for Tokitsukaze stable and took his ''shikona'' or fighting name from the head coach who recruited him, former ''ozeki'' Yutakayama Katsuo. After his retirement in 1981 he became an elder of the Japan Sumo Association, and founded the Minato stable which he led from 1982 until 2010. He died of pancreatic cancer in 2020. Career He began sumo from a young age and became a high school yokozuna. He graduated in 1966 and then became an amateur champion at Tonodai University. He came from a poor family of farmers, and having to work to support himself as well as study, he had less time for training and did not win as many amateur titles as his rival at the time, Nihon University's Wajima Hiroshi. He had plans to become a teacher, but was persuaded to join the professional sport in March 1970, debuting in the third highest ''mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromitsu Ochiai
Hiromitsu Ochiai (落合 博満 ''Ochiai Hiromitsu'', born December 9, 1953) is a Japanese professional baseball manager and former player. He is former manager of the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He is considered to be one of the most important players in the history of Japanese baseball, winning numerous batting awards and being the only player to receive the prestigious triple crown batting award three times. With 510 career home runs, Ochiai is sixth on the all-time NPB list. Ochiai's style is called Oreryu(オレ流). ''Oreryu'' means "to do with only my style." The word described how he acted according to his personal philosophies. Biography Ochiai was born in the town of Wakami in Akita, Japan, a rice-farming area of northern Honshū. Ochiai was the youngest of seven children and grew up enjoying spending time in the cinema rather than on the baseball field. At Toyo University, he quit after one year as he did not approve of the traditional way ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromitsu Kanehara
) is a former Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler of Korean descent. A professional MMA competitor from 1998 until 2012, he found success in Fighting Network RINGS, gaining notable victories over Valentijn Overeem, Alexandre Ferreira, former King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Champion Jeremy Horn, former RINGS Light-Heavyweight Champion Masayuki Naruse and former UFC Middleweight Champion Dave Menne. He later competed for PRIDE Fighting Championships, DEEP, Pancrase and K-1 HERO'S to mixed success. Kanehara also once competed in professional kickboxing. Kanehara initially started his career as a professional wrestler and competed mostly in shoot style wrestling with UWF International and its successor Kingdom. He later made appearances for Pro Wrestling Zero1 and Real Japan Pro Wrestling before retiring in 2020. Mixed martial arts career Fighting Network RINGS Kanehara debuted in RINGS with a submission win against Sander Thonhauser and followed it with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromitsu Kitayama
is a Japanese idol, singer and actor. He is most well known as the eldest member of the Johnny's boy band Kis-My-Ft2. Kitayama has also appeared in many television drama series such as ''Kazoku Gari'' (as Suzuki Keitoku) and in musicals such as Let's Sing A Song Of Love (celebrating 40 years of Kansai TV). History Hiromitsu Kitayama attended Horikoshi High School and graduated from Asia University in 2008. He entered Johnny's in 2002 and debuted in 2011 as member of Kis-My-Ft2. Dramas and TV shows *Misaki Number One!! (NTV / 2011) – Minato Ryosuke *Beginners! , Biginazu! ( TBS / 2012) – Tachibana Danji *Kasuka na Kanojo (Fuji TV JOCX-DTV (channel 8), branded as and colloquially known as CX, is a Japanese television station based in Odaiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Owned and operated by the it is the key station of the Fuji News Network (FNN) and the Fuji Network Sys ... / 2013) – Hayashi Kunihiko *2013-Saibanchou! Onaka ga sukimashita! – Nita Seigi *Kazoku G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromitsu Agatsuma
Hiromitsu Agatsuma (上妻 宏光 ''Agatsuma Hiromitsu'', born July 27, 1973) is a Japanese shamisen artist who plays the Tsugaru-jamisen, a larger shamisen with thicker strings than those used for most other styles. He was born in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture. Early life Agatsuma began studying the Tsugaru-jamisen at the age of six, and earned his first accolade - top prize at the 1988 All-Japan Tsugaru-jamisen Competition - at 14. This was followed in 1995 and 1996, by top honours at the Tsugaru-jamisen National Competition, said to be the country's most prestigious. Despite the high acclaim he received in the hogaku, or traditional Japanese music world, for his accomplishments, Agatsuma did not rest on his laurels. He not only continued to explore the traditional aspects of his instrument, but also avidly experimented in fusing its sounds with diverse musical genres. Career In September 2001, he made his major label debut on Toshiba EMI with the eponymous ''Agatsuma''. Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiro-x
in Shizuoka (city), popularly known by his stage name, Hiro X (stylized as ''HIRO-X''), is a Japanese singer and modern J-pop artist. His most well known works include the opening themes for the first two seasons of the anime ''The Prince of Tennis is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The manga was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from July 1999 to March 2008, with its chapters collected in forty-two ''tankōbon'' volumes. ...'', "Future" and "Driving Myself", and the opening theme song for the first season of the anime ''F-Zero Falcon Densetsu'', "The Meaning of Truth", released in 2003. Career However, he has since quit being a solo singer and works now in two groups, leading fans to believe he had retired from the musical scenario. He now sings as Hiromitsu-Aoki in Shandy Scope (stylized as ''SHANDY SCOPE'') and Akashic Note (stylized as ''akashic note''), both groups being part of the contemporary Japane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromitsu Horiike
is a former Japanese football player. Playing career Horiike was born in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 24, 1971. After graduating from Keio University, he joined Japan Football League club Tokyo Gas (later ''FC Tokyo'') in 1994. He played as regular goalkeeper from first season. The club results rose year by year and won the champions in 1998. The club was promoted to new league J2 League from 1999. In 1999 season, although he played as regular goalkeeper for 16 matches in a row from opening match, he injured his shoulder and left the match in 16th match against Consadole Sapporo. After the injury, he could not play at all in the match behind Takayuki Suzuki. The club won the 2nd place in 1999 and was promoted to J1 League from 2000. However the club gained Yoichi Doi and Horiike could hardly play in the match behind Doi. On July 8, he played from the 86th minute as substitute goalkeeper against Kawasaki Frontale is a Japanese professional football club based in Kawasaki, Kanag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromitsu Isogai
is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. Club career Isogai was born in Uki on April 19, 1969. After graduating from Tokai University, he joined Gamba Osaka in 1992. He played as regular player from first season. He moved to Urawa Reds in 1997. He retired in July 1998. National team career In January 1995, Isogai was selected by the Japan national team for the 1995 King Fahd Cup. At this competition, on January 6, he debuted against Nigeria. On January 8, he also played against Argentina Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of , making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, th .... He played two games for Japan in 1995. Club statistics National team statistics References External links * ** 1969 births Living people Tokai University alumni People from Uki, Kumamoto Associat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromitsu Kadota
was a Japanese professional baseball player for the Hawks franchise (known during his career as the Nankai Hawks and the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks) and the Orix Braves. Reputed for his slugging ability, he ate a lot and became a strong hitter, though was later weakened by diabetes mellitus. With 567 home runs, Kadota is number three on the NPB career list. Kadota won the Nippon Professional Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award in 1980 with 41 home runs and 84 RBI. He hit 44 home runs at the age of 40 in 1988, also knocking in 125 runs and winning the Pacific League Most Valuable Player Award. That year he was also given the Matsutaro Shoriki Award, for contribution to the development of professional baseball. After playing for the Orix Braves for two seasons, he returned to the Hawks in 1991; he retired after his last game against pitcher Hideo Nomo in 1992. Kadota was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. See also *Nippon Professional Baseball Comeback ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |