The Tale Of Zatoichi

	The Tale Of Zatoichi is a 1962 Japanese ''chanbara'' film directed by Kenji Misumi and based on the 1948 essay of the same name by Kan Shimozawa. It is the first installment in a long-running ''jidaigeki'' film series starring Shintaro Katsu as the blind swordsman Zatoichi. Plot The blind masseur Zatoichi is hired as muscle for the ''yakuza'' Sukegoro (Eijiro Yanagi) as he thinks that war is inevitable with his rival Shigezo (Ryuzo Shimada). Zatoichi has a distinguished reputation as a swordsman and Sukegoro thinks that purchasing his services is money well spent. Shigezo responds by hiring a '' ronin'' of similar repute, Miki Hirate (Shigeru Amachi). Ichi presents himself as a meek, humble man and is commonly underestimated and looked upon suspiciously. His being a masseur, which was a position of low regard in feudal Japan, merely increases the hostility that is shown towards him. One notable scene has Ichi playing dice in a gambling den where the dealer attempts to con him with loaded pieces. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kenji Misumi (2 March 1921 – 24 September 1975) was a Japanese film director. He created film series such as ''Lone Wolf and Cub'' and the initial film in the long-running ''Zatoichi'' series, and also directed ''Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice'', starring Shintaro Katsu. He died at age 54. In 2012, his 1973 film ''Sakura no Daimon'' was voted by Makoto Shinozaki at the BFI The Top 50 Greatest Films of All Time. Biography Kenji Misumi was born on March 2, 1921. His father was a Kobe entrepreneur Fukujiro Misumi and his mother was a geisha from Kyoto's pleasure district who went by the name Shizu. The parents were not in a formal relationship and neither parent wanted to take care of Kenji. This led to him being taken care of by his aunt Shika with Fukujiro financially supporting him. This led to Kenji Misumi later being enrolled in the Ritsumeikan business school. Kenji was more interested in film, specifically ''chanbara'' films with actors like Tsumasaburo Bando and Denjiro Okochi, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by '' Mycobacterium tuberculosis'' (MTB) bacteria. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections show no symptoms, in which case it is known as latent tuberculosis. Around 10% of latent infections progress to active disease which, if left untreated, kill about half of those affected. Typical symptoms of active TB are chronic cough with blood-containing mucus, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. It was historically referred to as consumption due to the weight loss associated with the disease. Infection of other organs can cause a wide range of symptoms. Tuberculosis is spread from one person to the next through the air when people who have active TB in their lungs cough, spit, speak, or sneeze. People with Latent TB do not spread the disease. Active infection occurs more often in people with HIV/AIDS and in those who smoke. Diagnosis of active TB is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yoshito Yamaji Yoshito is a masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Yoshito can be written using different combinations of kanji characters. Here are some examples: 義人, "justice, person" 儀人, "ceremony, person" 佳人, "good, person" 嘉人, "auspicious, person" 好人, "pleasing, person" 吉人, "good luck, person" 吉斗, "good luck, Big Dipper" 芳人, "fragrant/virtuous, person" 善人, "virtuous, person" 良人, "good, person" 能人, "capacity, person" 由人, "reason, person" 与志人, "give, determination, person" 禎人, "blessed, person" 禎斗, "blessed, Big Dipper" The name can also be written in hiragana よしと or katakana ヨシト. Notable people with the name Yoshito Higuchi (樋口義人), Japanese video game producer , Japanese chemist , Japanese photojournalist , Japanese footballer , Japanese politician , Japanese wrestler Yoshito Takamine Yoshito Takamine (June 24, 1924 – October 27, 2015) was an American politician and l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kin'ya Ichikawa Kin'ya or Kinya (written: 欣也, 欣哉, 欽也 or キンヤ in katakana) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: , Japanese fencer , Japanese actor and voice actor , Japanese actor , Japanese singer and actor , Japanese high jumper , Japanese footballer {{DEFAULTSORT:Kinya Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yoichi Funaki Yoichi may refer to: Yōichi, Japanese given name , district in Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan , town in Yoichi District , a Japanese whisky distillery in the town , train station in Yoichi District also Yoichi is a masculine Japanese given name. , Japanese engineer , Japanese actor , famous Japanese ''samurai were the hereditary military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan from the late 12th century until their abolition in 1876. They were the well-paid retainers of the '' daimyo'' (the great feudal landholders). They h ...'' archer , Japanese actor {{disambiguation, given name Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Manabu Morita is a masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Manabu can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: ;as a given name 学, "learn" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People Manabu Horii (学, born 1972), Japanese speed skater * Manabu Kitabeppu (学, born 1957), Japanese professional baseball pitcher * , Japanese professional baseball pitcher Manabu Miyazaki (学), Japanese writer and social critic Manabu Miyazaki (photographer) (学, born 1949), Japanese wildlife photographer * Manabu Murakami (学 or 學, born 1936), Japanese literary scholar * Manabu Murakami (学, born 1984), Japanese professional wrestler , Japanese footballer Manabu Nakanishi (学, born 1967), Japanese professional wrestler * Manabu Namiki (学, born 1971), Japanese video game music composer Manabu Orido (学, born 1968), Japanese racing driver , Japanese voice actor Manabu Sakai (学, born 1965), Japanese politician Manabu Senzaki (学, born 1970), Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Toshio Chiba Toshio is a common masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Toshio can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: 敏夫, "agile, man" 敏男, "agile, man" 敏雄, "agile, male" 俊夫, "sagacious, man" 俊雄, "sagacious, male" 利生, "advantage, life" 寿雄, "long life, male" 登志男, "ascend, intention, man" The name can also be written in hiragana としお or katakana トシオ. Notable people with the name , Japanese water polo player Toshio Furukawa (古川登志夫, born 1946), Japanese voice actor Toshio Gotō (後藤俊夫, born 1938), Japanese film director Toshio Iwai (岩井俊雄, born 1962), Japanese interactive media and installation artist , Japanese footballer , Japanese fencer Toshio Kakei (筧利夫, born 1962), Japanese actor Toshio Kimura (木村俊夫, 1909–1983), Japanese politician Toshio Maeda (前田俊夫, born 1953), Japanese manga artist Toshio Masuda (舛田利雄, born 1927), Japanese film di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eijirō Yanagi (16 September 1895 – 24 April 1984) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 160 films from 1940 to 1975. Career Starting out in shingeki theater, Yanagi moved to shinpa (also rendered ''shimpa'') is a form of theater in Japan, usually featuring melodramatic stories, contrasted with the more traditional ''kabuki'' style. It later spread to cinema. Art form The roots of ''Shinpa'' can be traced to a form of agi ... and formed the Shinsei Shinpa theater troupe with Shōtaro Hanayagi in 1939. He also appeared as a supporting actor in many films. Selected filmography References External links * 1895 births 1984 deaths Japanese male film actors Actors from Hyōgo Prefecture Recipients of the Medal with Purple Ribbon Recipients of the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class {{Japan-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Michio Minami Michio (written: 道夫, 道雄, 道郎, 通夫 or 三知男) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: , Japanese shogi player , Japanese dancer and choreographer Michio Kaku (born 1947), American theoretical physicist, futurist and writer , Japanese Nordic combined skier , Japanese classical composer and conductor Michio Mamiya, Japanese composer, pianist, harpsichordist, and conductor of baroque and classical music , Japanese musician , Japanese economist and emeritus professor of LSE , Japanese businessman, inventor and founder of the Suzuki Motor Corporation , Japanese mathematician , Japanese shogi player Fictional characters Michio Suzuki, a main character from manga Ultra B Michio Yuki, the antagonist of manga series '' MW'' See also Mishio (other) Mishio is a Japanese name (meaning salt) which may refer to: Mishiodono (jinja & no mamori no kami), Mishiohama, Mishio kumiiresho, & Mishio yakisho, parts of the Ise Grand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ikuko Mōri Ikuko (written: 郁子 or 育子) is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: , Japanese politician , Japanese character designer and animation director , Japanese classical violinist and composer , Japanese field hockey player , Japanese discus thrower , Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator , Japanese sprinter , fictional character in Sailor Moon is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi. It was originally serialized in Kodansha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Nakayoshi'' from 1991 to 1997; the 52 individual chapters were published in 18 volumes. The seri ... {{Given name Japanese feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gen Mitamura Gen may refer to: * ''Gen'' (film), 2006 Turkish horror film directed by Togan Gökbakar * Gen (Street Fighter), a video game character from the ''Street Fighter'' series * Gen Fu, a video game character from the ''Dead or Alive'' series * Gen language, the language of Togo * Gen-san, a character in the anime series ''Sky Girls'' , Japanese Nordic combined skier , Japanese singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and writer , Japanese footballer , Japanese novelist, visual novel writer and anime screenwriter , Japanese engineer and businessman , Japanese politician , Japanese ballet dancer and choreographer Generation as in GenX, GenZ, etc. Gen. or GEN may refer to: * General officer, a high senior rank in the military * GEN Corporation, of Japan * Gen Digital, a computer security software company in United States * GEN Energija, a state-owned power company in Slovenia * GEN, a website published by Medium * Global Ecovillage Network * Global Editors Network * ''Gewestelijk Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	The Tale Of Zatoichi is a 1962 Japanese ''chanbara'' film directed by Kenji Misumi and based on the 1948 essay of the same name by Kan Shimozawa. It is the first installment in a long-running ''jidaigeki'' film series starring Shintaro Katsu as the blind swordsman Zatoichi. Plot The blind masseur Zatoichi is hired as muscle for the ''yakuza'' Sukegoro (Eijiro Yanagi) as he thinks that war is inevitable with his rival Shigezo (Ryuzo Shimada). Zatoichi has a distinguished reputation as a swordsman and Sukegoro thinks that purchasing his services is money well spent. Shigezo responds by hiring a '' ronin'' of similar repute, Miki Hirate (Shigeru Amachi). Ichi presents himself as a meek, humble man and is commonly underestimated and looked upon suspiciously. His being a masseur, which was a position of low regard in feudal Japan, merely increases the hostility that is shown towards him. One notable scene has Ichi playing dice in a gambling den where the dealer attempts to con him with loaded pieces. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kenji Misumi (2 March 1921 – 24 September 1975) was a Japanese film director. He created film series such as ''Lone Wolf and Cub'' and the initial film in the long-running ''Zatoichi'' series, and also directed ''Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice'', starring Shintaro Katsu. He died at age 54. In 2012, his 1973 film ''Sakura no Daimon'' was voted by Makoto Shinozaki at the BFI The Top 50 Greatest Films of All Time. Biography Kenji Misumi was born on March 2, 1921. His father was a Kobe entrepreneur Fukujiro Misumi and his mother was a geisha from Kyoto's pleasure district who went by the name Shizu. The parents were not in a formal relationship and neither parent wanted to take care of Kenji. This led to him being taken care of by his aunt Shika with Fukujiro financially supporting him. This led to Kenji Misumi later being enrolled in the Ritsumeikan business school. Kenji was more interested in film, specifically ''chanbara'' films with actors like Tsumasaburo Bando and Denjiro Okochi, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by '' Mycobacterium tuberculosis'' (MTB) bacteria. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections show no symptoms, in which case it is known as latent tuberculosis. Around 10% of latent infections progress to active disease which, if left untreated, kill about half of those affected. Typical symptoms of active TB are chronic cough with blood-containing mucus, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. It was historically referred to as consumption due to the weight loss associated with the disease. Infection of other organs can cause a wide range of symptoms. Tuberculosis is spread from one person to the next through the air when people who have active TB in their lungs cough, spit, speak, or sneeze. People with Latent TB do not spread the disease. Active infection occurs more often in people with HIV/AIDS and in those who smoke. Diagnosis of active TB is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yoshito Yamaji Yoshito is a masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Yoshito can be written using different combinations of kanji characters. Here are some examples: 義人, "justice, person" 儀人, "ceremony, person" 佳人, "good, person" 嘉人, "auspicious, person" 好人, "pleasing, person" 吉人, "good luck, person" 吉斗, "good luck, Big Dipper" 芳人, "fragrant/virtuous, person" 善人, "virtuous, person" 良人, "good, person" 能人, "capacity, person" 由人, "reason, person" 与志人, "give, determination, person" 禎人, "blessed, person" 禎斗, "blessed, Big Dipper" The name can also be written in hiragana よしと or katakana ヨシト. Notable people with the name Yoshito Higuchi (樋口義人), Japanese video game producer , Japanese chemist , Japanese photojournalist , Japanese footballer , Japanese politician , Japanese wrestler Yoshito Takamine Yoshito Takamine (June 24, 1924 – October 27, 2015) was an American politician and l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kin'ya Ichikawa Kin'ya or Kinya (written: 欣也, 欣哉, 欽也 or キンヤ in katakana) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: , Japanese fencer , Japanese actor and voice actor , Japanese actor , Japanese singer and actor , Japanese high jumper , Japanese footballer {{DEFAULTSORT:Kinya Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yoichi Funaki Yoichi may refer to: Yōichi, Japanese given name , district in Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan , town in Yoichi District , a Japanese whisky distillery in the town , train station in Yoichi District also Yoichi is a masculine Japanese given name. , Japanese engineer , Japanese actor , famous Japanese ''samurai were the hereditary military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan from the late 12th century until their abolition in 1876. They were the well-paid retainers of the '' daimyo'' (the great feudal landholders). They h ...'' archer , Japanese actor {{disambiguation, given name Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Manabu Morita is a masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Manabu can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: ;as a given name 学, "learn" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People Manabu Horii (学, born 1972), Japanese speed skater * Manabu Kitabeppu (学, born 1957), Japanese professional baseball pitcher * , Japanese professional baseball pitcher Manabu Miyazaki (学), Japanese writer and social critic Manabu Miyazaki (photographer) (学, born 1949), Japanese wildlife photographer * Manabu Murakami (学 or 學, born 1936), Japanese literary scholar * Manabu Murakami (学, born 1984), Japanese professional wrestler , Japanese footballer Manabu Nakanishi (学, born 1967), Japanese professional wrestler * Manabu Namiki (学, born 1971), Japanese video game music composer Manabu Orido (学, born 1968), Japanese racing driver , Japanese voice actor Manabu Sakai (学, born 1965), Japanese politician Manabu Senzaki (学, born 1970), Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Toshio Chiba Toshio is a common masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Toshio can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: 敏夫, "agile, man" 敏男, "agile, man" 敏雄, "agile, male" 俊夫, "sagacious, man" 俊雄, "sagacious, male" 利生, "advantage, life" 寿雄, "long life, male" 登志男, "ascend, intention, man" The name can also be written in hiragana としお or katakana トシオ. Notable people with the name , Japanese water polo player Toshio Furukawa (古川登志夫, born 1946), Japanese voice actor Toshio Gotō (後藤俊夫, born 1938), Japanese film director Toshio Iwai (岩井俊雄, born 1962), Japanese interactive media and installation artist , Japanese footballer , Japanese fencer Toshio Kakei (筧利夫, born 1962), Japanese actor Toshio Kimura (木村俊夫, 1909–1983), Japanese politician Toshio Maeda (前田俊夫, born 1953), Japanese manga artist Toshio Masuda (舛田利雄, born 1927), Japanese film di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eijirō Yanagi (16 September 1895 – 24 April 1984) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 160 films from 1940 to 1975. Career Starting out in shingeki theater, Yanagi moved to shinpa (also rendered ''shimpa'') is a form of theater in Japan, usually featuring melodramatic stories, contrasted with the more traditional ''kabuki'' style. It later spread to cinema. Art form The roots of ''Shinpa'' can be traced to a form of agi ... and formed the Shinsei Shinpa theater troupe with Shōtaro Hanayagi in 1939. He also appeared as a supporting actor in many films. Selected filmography References External links * 1895 births 1984 deaths Japanese male film actors Actors from Hyōgo Prefecture Recipients of the Medal with Purple Ribbon Recipients of the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class {{Japan-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Michio Minami Michio (written: 道夫, 道雄, 道郎, 通夫 or 三知男) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: , Japanese shogi player , Japanese dancer and choreographer Michio Kaku (born 1947), American theoretical physicist, futurist and writer , Japanese Nordic combined skier , Japanese classical composer and conductor Michio Mamiya, Japanese composer, pianist, harpsichordist, and conductor of baroque and classical music , Japanese musician , Japanese economist and emeritus professor of LSE , Japanese businessman, inventor and founder of the Suzuki Motor Corporation , Japanese mathematician , Japanese shogi player Fictional characters Michio Suzuki, a main character from manga Ultra B Michio Yuki, the antagonist of manga series '' MW'' See also Mishio (other) Mishio is a Japanese name (meaning salt) which may refer to: Mishiodono (jinja & no mamori no kami), Mishiohama, Mishio kumiiresho, & Mishio yakisho, parts of the Ise Grand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ikuko Mōri Ikuko (written: 郁子 or 育子) is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: , Japanese politician , Japanese character designer and animation director , Japanese classical violinist and composer , Japanese field hockey player , Japanese discus thrower , Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator , Japanese sprinter , fictional character in Sailor Moon is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi. It was originally serialized in Kodansha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Nakayoshi'' from 1991 to 1997; the 52 individual chapters were published in 18 volumes. The seri ... {{Given name Japanese feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gen Mitamura Gen may refer to: * ''Gen'' (film), 2006 Turkish horror film directed by Togan Gökbakar * Gen (Street Fighter), a video game character from the ''Street Fighter'' series * Gen Fu, a video game character from the ''Dead or Alive'' series * Gen language, the language of Togo * Gen-san, a character in the anime series ''Sky Girls'' , Japanese Nordic combined skier , Japanese singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and writer , Japanese footballer , Japanese novelist, visual novel writer and anime screenwriter , Japanese engineer and businessman , Japanese politician , Japanese ballet dancer and choreographer Generation as in GenX, GenZ, etc. Gen. or GEN may refer to: * General officer, a high senior rank in the military * GEN Corporation, of Japan * Gen Digital, a computer security software company in United States * GEN Energija, a state-owned power company in Slovenia * GEN, a website published by Medium * Global Ecovillage Network * Global Editors Network * ''Gewestelijk Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]