Shimabukuro or Shimabuku (written: 島袋) is an Okinawan surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Hiroko Shimabukuro (b. 1984), Japanese singer *

Jake Shimabukuro Jake Shimabukuro (born November 3, 1976) is a Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso and composer known for his fast and complex finger work. His music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. Shimabukuro has writt ...

(b. 1976), American ukulele virtuoso *

Maile Shimabukuro Maile S.L. Shimabukuro (born October 1, 1970) is a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the Hawaii State Senate, representing the state's 21st district since her election in 2011. The district includes Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Kalaeloa, ...

(b. 1970), member of the Hawaii House of Representatives * Masayuki Shimabukuro (1948–2012), 21st-generation master (''hanshi'') of the Masaoka line of

Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū is a Japanese sword art school and one of the most widely practiced schools of iai in the world. Often referred to simply as "Eishin-ryū," it claims an unbroken lineage dating back from the sixteenth century to the early 20th century. 17th und ...

Iaido , abbreviated , is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes being aware and capable of quickly drawing the sword and responding to sudden attacks.Christensen, Karen and Allen Guttmann et.al (2001) ''International Encyclopedia of Women and Spor ...

* Mitsufumi Shimabukuro (1920–2006), Japanese drummer and Living National Treasure * Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro (b. 1975), Japanese manga artist * Sam Koyei Shimabukuro (b. 1925), president (1985–88) of the Tokyo Japan Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints * Shimabuku Tatsuo (1908–1975), Japanese martial artist * Satsuki Shimabukuro (b. 1988), known professionally as Meisa Kuroki, Japanese actress, model, and singer * Seina Shimabukuro (b. 1987), Japanese model and cast member of ''Terrace House'' * Sho Shimabukuro (b. 1997), Japanese tennis player * Zenryō Shimabukuro (1908–1969), Japanese founder of Shorin-ryu Seibukan karate

Fictional characters

* List of Yakuza characters#Ryudo Family, Rikiya Shimabukuro, a supporting character in the video game ''Yakuza 3''

References

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