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Matsuoka Masao
Matsuoka (written: or lit. "pine tree hill") is a Japanese surname. Matsuoka is the 142nd most common name in Japan as of 2014, belonging to approximately 1 out of 865 people, or 141,900 individuals. It is most prevalent in Osaka, with the highest percentage per capita in Kochi and Kumamoto prefectures. Notable people with the surname include: ''(Names are listed by field, alphabetically by given name in the western convention of ''given-name, surname'' for clarity.)'' Academics *, Japanese philanthropist and cultural ambassador * Hiroyuki Matsuoka (born c. 1956), Japanese professor of infection and immunity *, Japanese baron and economics professor *, birth name of Kunio Yanagita, Japanese scholar and folklorist *, Japanese computer scientist *, Japanese naval officer, linguist, and ethnologist. * Japanese Confucianist and herbalist *Yoko Matsuoka McClain (1924–2011), Japanese-born American professor of language and literature *Yoky Matsuoka (born 1972), American comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osaka Prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. Osaka Prefecture has a population of 8,778,035 () and has a geographic area of . Osaka Prefecture borders Hyōgo Prefecture to the northwest, Kyoto Prefecture to the north, Nara Prefecture to the southeast, and Wakayama Prefecture to the south. Osaka is the capital and largest city of Osaka Prefecture, and the List of cities in Japan, third-largest city in Japan, with other major cities including Sakai, Higashiōsaka, and Hirakata. Osaka Prefecture is the third-most-populous prefecture, but by geographic area the second-smallest; at it is the second-most densely populated, below only Tokyo. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "Fu (country subdivision), urban prefectures" using the designation ''fu'' (府) rather than the standard ''Prefectures of Japan#Types of prefecture, ken'' for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. Osaka Prefecture forms the center of the Keihanshin metropolitan ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatekawa Danshi
was a popular Japanese Rakugo entertainer from Koishikawa, Tokyo. Born ''Katsuyoshi Matsuoka (松岡 克由)'', he was a disciple of . Katsuyoshi would adopt the name of the famed Meiji era rakugoka ''Danshi Tatekawa'' ( ja) in 1963 upon his recognition in rakugo as "shin'uchi", or a rakugo master ( ja). Tatekawa was the presenter of the long running NTV variety show Shōten when it first aired in 1966, and host of the popular radio program "Danshi Tatekawa Kayo Battle" (談志・円鏡 歌謡合戦) with Tachiban Iezo from 1969 through 1973. He would go on to host many other radio and television programs during his long career, and write more than a dozen books on Rakugo theory. In 1971, Tatekawa ran for one of the 50 at-large upper house seats in the Japanese Diet, coming in at 50th place and serving for one term. In typical rakugoka fashion, his response to coming in last was "the best is always the last to go up". Failing to win a second term, Tatekawa returned to ente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takashi Matsuoka
Takashi Matsuoka (born January 10, 1947) is a first-generation Japanese American writer. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, and worked at a Zen Buddhist temple before becoming a full-time writer. His books about American missionaries' visits to Japan are often compared to ''Shōgun'' and other books by British historical novelist James Clavell. Matsuoka also worked as a writer for the 1990 film ''Pale Blood''. Novels *'' Cloud of Sparrows'' (2002) *''Autumn Bridge Autumn, also known as fall in American English and Canadian English, is one of the four temperate seasons on Earth. Outside the tropics, autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, in September (Northern Hemisphere) or March ( Southe ...'' (2004) External linksBooks by Matsuoka* 1947 births Living people 20th-century American male writers 21st-century American male writers 21st-century American novelists American male novelists American historical novelists American novelists of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HKT48
HKT48 (read "H.K.T. Forty-eight") is a Japanese idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto. HKT48 is named after the Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city of Fukuoka Prefecture, where Akimoto originally intended to base the group. The group currently performs at City Bank HKT48 Theater in Fukuoka and has sold nearly 4 million copies of CDs in Japan. History Plans for a group entitled ''HKT48'' were first revealed by AKB48 producer Yasushi Akimoto on November 19, 2008. HKT48 was officially announced on May 1, 2011 at an AKB48 handshake event. The group was the fourth AKB48 sister group to be launched, after the groups SKE48, SDN48 and NMB48. While the group took its name from its proposed base location of Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, HKT48 was eventually based at a theater in the Hawks Town Mall in neighboring Chūō-ku, Fukuoka. This location is next to the Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome. In addition, it was announced that the group would be accepting applications from girls aged between 11 and 22. The firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mona Matsuoka
is a Japanese-American female fashion model. She first signed with Bon Image in Tokyo and was recognized as a ''Women of the Year 2014'' by Vogue Japan. Early life Mona was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to an Irish-American father and a Japanese mother. Her family moved frequently and her early life was a blur, however she spent three years in Arizona which she recalls fondly. She moved to Hiroshima with her mother at the age of nine and was introduced to modeling at 10 when her mother sent her profile to several model agencies in Tokyo. Her first job was for tween magazine Nico★Petit and she soon started to make a name for herself in the Japanese market. Career At the age of 15, she was selected for anteprima at Milan Fashion Week and went on to make her international debut at Paris Fashion Week for the Fall/Winter 2014-15 collections with designers such as Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Kenzo, and Miu Miu, and receiving the Vogue Japan ''Women of the Year 2014'' award. Today, sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophia (Japanese Band)
Sophia (stylized as SOPHIA) is a Japanese rock band formed in 1994 by vocalist Mitsuru Matsuoka, guitarist Kazutaka Toyota, bassist Yoshio Kuroyanagi, drummer Yoshitomo Akamatsu and keyboardist Keiichi Miyako. Currently signed to Avex Trax since 2011, they made their major debut in 1995 on Toy's Factory. They changed over to Toshiba EMI in 2004, and Universal Music Japan in 2009. Their album ''Alive'' was named one of the top albums from 1989-1998 in a 2004 issue of the music magazine ''Band Yarouze''. Their single "-Boku wa Koko ni Iru-" was used as the 2nd ending theme for the anime '' Kaleido Star''. Keyboardist Miyako announced on March 21, 2010 that he was diagnosed with lymphoma, and on April 10 the band went on a hiatus. Sophia, as a quartet, was a guest of honor at Anime Expo in Los Angeles from July 1–4, 2010, having their first concert in the US on the 3rd. The group ended the hiatus on August 13th, 2011, after a live show at the Nippon Budokan, but eventually ende ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mei Matsuoka
Mei Matsuoka (born 27 March 1981) is a Japanese-English children's illustrator and author. Biography Born in Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Matsuoka spent the early part of her childhood there before moving to England at the age of 11, settling in the Cotswolds. She graduated from Kingston University with a BA Hons in Illustration, and has since been working as a freelance illustrator, specialising in children's books. Matsuoke wrote and illustrated ''Ten-san, Kame-san and Muri-san go on a Journey'' which won the 2004 Annual 'Aozora' Environmental Picture Book competition. ''Burger Boy'' by Alan Durant, won the "Portsmouth Children's Book" award in January 2007. Matsuoke wrote and illustrated her book ''Footprints in the Snow'', which was published by Andersen Press in 2007. This book was shortlisted for the "Read it Again! The Cambridgeshire Children's Picture Book Awards" in December 2007. In January 2008, the book was longlisted for the Booktrust Big Pictures's "Best New Illu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayu Matsuoka
is a Japanese actress. She has been awarded the Tama best Emerging Actress Award and Fumiko Yamaji Freshman Actress Award in 2016. She gained international attention as an ambassador of the Tokyo International Film Festival for 2017 and her role in the Palme d’Or winning film ''Shoplifters''. Filmography Film Television Video on demand Dubbing roles ;Live-action *'' Jurassic World'' – Gray Mitchell (Ty Simpkins) ;Animation *''Cars 3'' – Cruz Ramirez *''DC League of Super-Pets ''DC League of Super-Pets'' is a 2022 American 3D computer-animated superhero comedy film based on the DC Comics superhero team Legion of Super-Pets. Produced by Warner Animation Group and DC Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. ...'' – PB Awards References External links Official website * 1995 births Living people Japanese child actresses Japanese television personalities Actresses from Tokyo 21st-century Japanese actresses Japanese film actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masahiro Matsuoka
is a Japanese drummer and actor. He is a member of Tokio, a Johnny Entertainment musical group. His nicknames are Mabo and Maa-kun. He starred as Shinichi Ozaki in '' Godzilla: Final Wars'', and comedy series ''Yasuko to Kenji''. Career As an artist Matsuoka joined the pop/rock band Tokio as a drummer in 1990, although the band did not debut until 1994. Along with other Tokio members, he was a background dancer for idol bands such as Hikaru Genji. As an actor Matsuoka has had parts in over 20 dramas. His first lead role was in ''Psychometrer Eiji'', a 1997 mystery science fiction drama. In 2008 he starred a comedy series ''Yasuko to Kenji'', based on a comical manga by artist Aruko. Endorsements Matsuoka has endorsed many various brands with the band Tokio and by himself. With Tokio, he has endorsed among others Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Eneos, a brand for Nippon Oil , formerly , or NOC or ''Shin-Nisseki'' (新日石) is a Japanese petroleum company. Its businesses incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linah Matsuoka
is a Hong Kong based Japanese actress and former member of the Japanese-Korean girl group Girls Kingdom. Filmography Film * '' Summer Love Love'' (夏日戀神馬), (2011) * ''Lan Kwai Fong 2'' (喜愛夜蒲) – "Maxim", (2012) * '' The Best Plan Is No Plan'' (溝女不離三兄弟) – "Lulu", (2013) * ''Undercover Duet'' (猛龍特囧), (2015) * '' The Mermaid'' ( 美人魚) – "George's Assistant", (2016) * ''Deception of the Novelist'' (作家的謊言：筆忠誘罪) – "Elaine Chen", (2019) Television * ''Good Food, Trendy Food'' (食德好‧潮食男女) – self, (2013) * ''The Crossing Hero ''The Crossing Hero'' () is 2015 Taiwanese fantasy, magic realist, time travel idol-drama starring Jiro Wang, Bruce Xie, Hu Yang, Nikki Hsieh, Lorene Ren, Edison Wang, and Jeff Zhang, amongst others. The series also represents Taiwanese singer a ...'' (超級大英雄), (2015) * '' Sakura Maruko'' (櫻桃小丸子) – "Noguchi Aiko", (2017) References 1996 births 21st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kikko Matsuoka
is a Japanese actress. Her real name is . Career Starting as a child actress, Matsuoka made her film debut in 1957 with Daiei Film's ''Tokyo hanzai chizu''. Appearing in several dozen films, including the horror film '' The Living Skeleton'' (''Kyūketsu dokuro sen''), she was also a gravure idol in the late 1960s. She was even seen in the 1967 James Bond film '' You Only Live Twice'' as a diver girl, but was uncredited. Also working on television, she appeared in over thirty television dramas, including recurring roles on hit shows like ''Key Hunter'' and ''The Guardman''. She was also a regular on landmark variety shows like . Arguably her most memorable work on television was as a weekly co-host for over ten years on the late night news show ''11PM'', which itself lasted for over twenty years. It was during her television work that she met the actor Hayato Tani; they announced their engagement in 1978 and married in 1981. The couple have appeared in many Japanese television p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kent Matsuoka
Kent Matsuoka is an American born independent producer and location manager of Japanese (nisei) descent. Born in Sacramento, California, he studied film and photography at the California Institute of the Arts. As a location scout in Hollywood, he has scouted for ''Burlesque'', ''Castle'', '' Changling'', ''The Fighter'', ''The Hangover Part III'', ''Hawaii Five-0'', '' The Last Ship'' and commercials for brands such as Apple, ExxonMobil, Ford, Hyundai, Mountain Dew, Nike, Pepsi, Verizon and others. Matsuoka was honored with a California on Location Award (COLA) for Commercial Location Professional of the Year in 2010, a COLA nomination in 2013, and a nomination for the inaugural Location Managers Guild Award for Commercial Location Professional in 2014. He has also been responsible for producing many print editorials, advertising, commercials, the Roger Corman feature '' Supergator'', served on the board of the Location Managers Guild of America, and on the Teamster 399 stee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
