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Okada Yasui
Okada (written: 岡田 literally "hill rice-paddy") is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the name include: * , Japanese painter * Doris Okada Matsui, American politician of the Democratic Party * , Japanese painter in the Edo period * , Japanese cyclist * Izō Okada, Japanese samurai and assassin * Jisaku Okada, an IJN Captain * John Okada, Japanese-American writer * Junichi Okada, Japanese singer and actor * Junko Okada, Japanese voice actress * Katsuya Okada, former Democratic Party of Japan president and foreign minister of Japan * Kazuchika Okada, Japanese professional wrestler * Kazuo Okada, Japanese businessman and billionaire, the biggest project of whom is Okada Manilla (see below) * Keisuke Okada, 31st Prime Minister of Japan * , Japanese photographer * Mari Okada, Japanese screenwriter * Masaki Okada, Japanese actor * Masumi Okada, Japanese-Danish actor * Mokichi Okada, founder of the Church of World Messianity * Nana Okada (born 1997), Japanese idol, m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okada Beisanjin
, also known as Hikobe, was a Japanese painter. He is first documented as a rice merchant in Osaka in the 1770s and 1780s. His ''go'' (artist's name), Beisanjin, literally meaning a mountain of rice, may either relate to his profession or reflect deference to the Northern Song period (960-1127). Okada Beisanjin was a notable ''bunjinga'' painters. The Japanese term ''bunjinga'' refers to a style of painting produced by literati ''(bunjin).'' ''Bunjinga'' traces its roots to the paintings of Chinese literati of the Song dynasty The Song dynasty (; ; 960–1279) was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the Later Zhou. The Song conquered the rest ... (960–1267).While Beisanjin employed a variety of styles in his paintings, his later works are characterized by forceful brushstrokes that create unusual forms and give texture to his images. References Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mokichi Okada
Mokichi Okada (岡田茂吉 ''Okada Mokichi'', 23 December 1882 He founded the World Church of Messiah, that later became the Church of World Messianity, and also is the spiritual leader of Shumei and the Johrei Fellowship. He is known by his followers by the honorific title Meshiya-Sama or Meishū-sama (明主様, lit. "Lord of Light"). He is the founder of Johrei, an energy healing ritual that uses "divine light" to dissolve the spiritual impurities that are understood to be the source of all physical, emotional, and personal problems. Biography Early life According to his official biography, Okada was born to a poor Buddhist family in Asakusa, Tokyo and, after many trials and tribulations, eventually made his fortune in the jewellery business. His success was short-lived however. After losing his wife, children and then business following an economic downturn and the Great Kanto Earthquake, he started to question the pursuit of material success. He remarried and went ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomohiro Okada
Tomohiro Okada (岡田智博) is an interdisciplinary creative and innovation developer, researcher, policymaker, and art curator of contemporary and technology field, Director of Creative Cluster. Since 1995 he has been active in electronic media and creative innovation in Japan especially promoting young talent in new media art, interaction design as a researcher, producer, curator, writer and organizer of numerous creative productions, and policy designs for government and institutions for economic and industry and culture affairs. He has written various policy papers for art and creative and civil development of various local governments and agencies, lectured and held positions at various universities, participated in conferences and symposia, and has worked as a consultant. As a curator and producer Tomohiro OKADA created Fantasista series (2005- Evolution Cafe, Electrical Fantasista, Creative Fantasista), the crucial independent new talent media art and innovative design e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokihiko Okada
(February 18, 1903 – January 16, 1934) was a silent film star in Japan during the 1920s and early 1930s. A native of Tokyo, he first started at the Taikatsu studio and later he was a leading player for Japanese directors such as Yasujirō Ozu and Kenji Mizoguchi. Film critic Tadao Sato recounts that Okada was among the handsomes and favorite Japanese actors of the era. Throughout his career, Okada played the role of the quintessential nimaime (translated as "second line") which were romantic, sensitive men as opposed to the rugged and hard-boiled leading men known as tateyaku. He was the father of film actress Mariko Okada is a Japanese stage and film actress who starred in films of directors Mikio Naruse, Yasujirō Ozu, Keisuke Kinoshita and others. She was married to film director Yoshishige Yoshida. Biography Okada was born the daughter of silent film actor .... Tokihiko Okada died of tuberculosis at age 30. Filmography References {{DEFAULTSORT:Okad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasuku Okada
was a Japanese officer during World War II. After the war he was put on trial during the Yokohama War Crimes Trials for ordering executions of captured American aircrew in 1945. Okada was found guilty, sentenced to death, and hanged in 1949. Okada took responsibility for ordering the execution of 38 captured U.S. POWs, after he considered them to be war criminals for the firebombings of Japan. In popular culture The war crimes trial of Okada was depicted in the 2007 film, '' Best Wishes for Tomorrow''. He was played by Makoto Fujita. Pulvers, Rogerbr>Maj. Gen. Okada: a rare leader who took the blame June 24, 2007''Japan Times ''The Japan Times'' is Japan's largest and oldest English-language daily newspaper. It is published by , a subsidiary of News2u Holdings, Inc.. It is headquartered in the in Kioicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo. History ''The Japan Times'' was launched by ...'' Retrieved February 23, 2016 References 1890 births 1949 deaths Japanese mass murderers Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Okada
is a Japanese former football player and manager. He played for and managed the Japan national team. Club career Okada was born in Osaka on August 25, 1956. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Japan Soccer League (JSL) club Furukawa Electric in 1980. In 1982, the club won 1982 JSL Cup. In 1986, the club won JSL and JSL Cup and he was selected Best Eleven. The club also won 1986 Asian Club Championship. This is the first Asian champions as Japanese club. He retired in 1990. He played 189 games and scored 9 goals in the league. International career On June 9, 1980, Okada debuted for Japan national team against Hong Kong. In 1982, he selected Japan for 1982 Asian Games. At the Asian Games, he played two games and scored a goal against South Korea. He also played in the 1980 Summer Olympics qualification and in the 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification. He played 24 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 1985. Coaching career After retirement, Okada started coa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadayuki Okada
Tadayuki 'Taddy' Okada (born February 13, 1967) is a Japanese former professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He was runner-up in the 1994 250cc and in the 1997 500cc World Championship. Early career Okada won the 250cc All Japan Road Race Championship in three successive years from 1989 to 1991 for Honda. Honda then entered him into the 250cc World Championship in 1993. He was runner-up in the series in 1994, and fourth in 1995. 500cc and beyond Okada stepped up to 500cc in 1996, helping develop the V-twin Honda NSR500V and finished the season in 7th overall. In 1997, he claimed his first 500cc win in Indonesia and finished second to Mick Doohan. He missed several races in 1998 due to a wrist injury but bounced back in 1999 to finish third in the championship, with wins at Assen, Brno and Phillip Island. Going into the final round of the season he was second in points, but lost out to final-race winner Kenny Roberts Jr. After a largely unsuccessful 2000 he switched ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadahiko Okada
was a Japanese politician. He was governor of Saitama Prefecture (1916-1919), Nagano Prefecture (1921-1922) and Kumamoto Prefecture (1922-1923). Awards *1945 - Order of the Sacred Treasure The is a Japanese order, established on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji as the Order of Meiji. Originally awarded in eight classes (from 8th to 1st, in ascending order of importance), since 2003 it has been awarded in six classes, the lowest ...『官報』第5654号、「叙任及辞令」1945年11月15日。 References , - , - , - , - Governors of Saitama Prefecture Governors of Nagano Governors of Kumamoto Prefecture Recipients of the Order of the Sacred Treasure 1878 births 1958 deaths Ministers of Health and Welfare of Japan {{Japan-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoken Okada
is a Japanese retired slalom canoeist who competed in the early 1970s. He finished 36th in the K-1 event at the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and commonly known as Munich 1972 (german: München 1972), was an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. ... in Munich. External linksSports-reference.com profile 1947 births Canoeists at the 1972 Summer Olympics Japanese male canoeists Living people Olympic canoeists of Japan Place of birth missing (living people) {{Japan-canoe-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okada Shinichirō
(20 November 1883 – 4 April 1932) was a prominent Japanese architect who practiced in the early twentieth century. Okada taught at Waseda University and Tokyo School of Fine Arts. While he was well-known for tendency for European styles, he also produced work in the Imperial Crown style (帝冠様式, ''Teikanyōshiki''). One example is the '' Biwako Otsukan'' in Yanagasaki Lakeside Park, Shiga Prefecture. Biography On November 20, 1883 Okada was born in Tokyo. In 1900 he graduated from a middle school attached to the Normal School, which is now Tsukuba University secondary school/high school. He graduated from Daiichi High School in 1903 and entered the Tokyo Institute of Technology Technical University. He graduated from university in 1906. After graduation Okada became a lecturer at Tokyo School of Fine Arts. In 1911 he became a lecturer at Waseda University, and became a full professor a year later in 1912. In 1923 he became a full professor at Tokyo School of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okada Shigetaka
Okada (written: 岡田 literally "hill rice-paddy") is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the name include: * , Japanese painter * Doris Okada Matsui, American politician of the Democratic Party * , Japanese painter in the Edo period * , Japanese cyclist * Izō Okada, Japanese samurai and assassin * Jisaku Okada, an IJN Captain * John Okada, Japanese-American writer * Junichi Okada, Japanese singer and actor * Junko Okada, Japanese voice actress * Katsuya Okada, former Democratic Party of Japan president and foreign minister of Japan * Kazuchika Okada, Japanese professional wrestler * Kazuo Okada, Japanese businessman and billionaire, the biggest project of whom is Okada Manilla (see below) * Keisuke Okada, 31st Prime Minister of Japan * , Japanese photographer * Mari Okada, Japanese screenwriter * Masaki Okada, Japanese actor * Masumi Okada, Japanese-Danish actor * Mokichi Okada, founder of the Church of World Messianity * Nana Okada (born 1997), Japanese idol, m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satoru Okada
Satoru Okada (岡田 智 ''Okada Satoru'', born January 10, 1947) is the former general manager of Nintendo Research & Engineering, the division designing and developing Nintendo handheld game consoles. He is best known for creating the original Game Boy and its successors. He was also assistant producer and director of and contributor to several Nintendo games, notably '' Metroid'', released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986. Okada entered Nintendo in 1969 and went on to work as an engineer at Nintendo Research & Development 1 with Gunpei Yokoi, who developed the hugely successful Game & Watch and Game Boy handheld game consoles. In 1996, Yokoi left Nintendo which caused R&D1 to split, its engineers creating a portable hardware division of which Okada became the general manager. His team lacked Yokoi but nevertheless developed hugely successful handheld consoles: the Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP and Nintendo DS. Okada initially opposed the N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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