Shimabukuro or Shimabuku (written: 島袋) is an Okinawan surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Hiroko Shimabukuro , best known Mononymous person, mononymously as hiro, is a Japanese singer. She debuted as a member of the popular girl group Speed (Japanese band), Speed in 1996. In 1998, hiro released her first solo song, "Mitsumete Itai", as a B-side to Spee ...

(b. 1984), Japanese singer *

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

(b. 1976), American ukulele virtuoso *

Kazuyoshi Shimabuku is a Peruvian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Fujieda MYFC, on loan from J1 League side Albirex Niigata. Personal life Born in Peru, he belongs to the Japanese Peruvian community. He emigrated to Japan at age 3 and was natur ...

(b. 1999), Peruvian footballer * Maile Shimabukuro (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 un ...

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 Sport ...

* Mitsufumi Shimabukuro (1920–2006), Japanese drummer and Living National Treasure *

Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro is a Japanese manga artist. He first gained success with his comedy series '' Seikimatsu Leader den Takeshi!'' (1997–2002), but is better known for '' Toriko'' which was serialized from 2008 to 2016 and has over 25 million copies in circulatio ...

(b. 1975), Japanese manga artist * Sam Koyei Shimabukuro (b. 1925), president (1985–88) of the

Tokyo Japan Temple The is the 20th constructed and 18th operating Temple (LDS Church), temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, and dedicated in 1980, it was the first temple built in Asia. Its compa ...

of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints *

Shimabuku Tatsuo was an Okinawan, Japanese martial artist. He is the founder of Isshin-ryū ("One Heart Style/One Heart Way") style of karate. From childhood until World War II Family Tatsuo Shimabuku was born in Gushikawa village, Okinawa on September 19, 190 ...

(1908–1975), Japanese martial artist * Satsuki Shimabukuro (b. 1988), known professionally as

Meisa Kuroki Satsuki Shimabukuro (Japanese: 島袋さつき, ''Shimabukuro Satsuki'', Born on 28 May 1988 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan), better known by her stage name Meisa Kuroki (Japanese: 黒木メイサ, ''Kuroki Meisa''), is a Japanese actress, mod ...

, Japanese actress, model, and singer * Seina Shimabukuro (b. 1987), Japanese model and cast member of ''

Terrace House A terrace, terraced house ( UK), or townhouse ( US) is a type of medium-density housing which first started in 16th century Europe with a row of joined houses sharing side walls. In the United States and Canada these are sometimes known as row ...

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Sho Shimabukuro Sho Shimabukuro (島袋将, ''Shimabukuro Shō'', born 30 July 1997) is a Japanese professional tennis player. Shimabukuro has a career high ATP singles ranking of world No. 135 achieved on 2 October 2023 and a doubles ranking of No. 376 achiev ...

(b. 1997), Japanese tennis player * Zenryō Shimabukuro (1908–1969), Japanese founder of Shorin-ryu Seibukan karate

Fictional characters

* Rikiya Shimabukuro, a supporting character in the video game ''

Yakuza 3 ''Yakuza 3'' is a 2009 action-adventure game developed and published by Sega for the PlayStation 3. The third main entry in the '' Like a Dragon series'', it was released in Japan and South East Asia on February 26, 2009, and in North America an ...

References

{{Reflist Japanese-language surnames Okinawan surnames