Kōtarō Isaka (May 25, 1971) is a Japanese author of mystery fiction, born in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from the law school of Tohoku University he went on to work as a systems engineer. He wrote short stories in his free time which he submitted to literary competitions. In 2000 he won the Shincho Mystery Club Prize with debut work Audubon’s prayer, after which he became a professional author.
Isaka is often referred to as a mystery writer, however he does not allow himself to be constrained by this definition, attracting many fans amongst the younger generation.
2003's Gravity Clown, 2004's Children and Grasshopper, 2005's The Precision of the Agent of Death and 2006's Desert were all nominated for the Naoki Prize. In addition Isaka is the only author to have been nominated for the first 4 years of the Honya Taisho, finally winning the 5th in 2008 with Remote Control (original title: Golden Slumber). The same work also won the 21st Yamamoto Shūgorō Prize and led to Isaka being selected for the Naoki Prize. Isaka turned down the nomination citing his desire to focus on writing his novel Maoh has turned manga.
Osamu Tezuka (Osamu Tezuka, real name: Osamu Tezuka (reading the same), (1928) November 3 - 1989 (first year of Heisei) February 9 ), the Japan of the cartoonist , Animator , animation director. After World War II , he was active as a leading figure in story manga and as a pioneer in manga.
Originally from Takarazuka City , Hyogo Prefecture (born: Toyono-gun, Osaka Prefecture , Toyonaka City , present Toyonaka City ), an honorary citizen of the same city. Graduated from the Osaka Imperial University Attached Medical Department and obtained a medical license, then a doctor of medicine ( Nara Medical University , 1961). Blood group A
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Debuted as a manga artist in the four-frame manga "Ma'achan's Diary" ("Small National Newspapers" series) on January 1, 1946, while attending the Osaka Imperial University Attached Medical Department . In 1947, Sakai Nanauma of the draft drawn by book " New " is best-selling next, in Osaka Akahon cause a boom. Appeared in manga magazines from 1950 and worked on hits such as Astro Boy, Jungle Emperor, and Ribbon Knight.
Based on his own work in 1963, he produced Japan's first 30-minute-long television animation series and produced "The Astro Boy ", which greatly influenced Japanese television animation production leading to the present age. In the 1970s, he released hit titles such as "Black Jack" "Three Eyes" "Buddha". In the later years, he produces masterpieces in youth manga , such as "A Sun Tree" and "Adolph Tells" . Continue their work on the front lines from the debut until his death in 1989, from during his lifetime, " God of Manga has been described as" .
Fujiko Fujiko ( Fujiko, F, Fujio , Fujiko Fujiko A ), Shotaro Ishinomori , Fujio Akatsuka , Mitsuteru Yokoyama , Hideko Mizuno , Masako Yashiro , Motoo Ashio , and many other people are influenced by Tezuka, and contact a manga artist did.
Kuhara Kazuyuki (April 3, 1969 -) is a Japanese drummer, born from Kitami city, Hokkaido and graduated from Department of Economics & Commerce at Meiji Gakuin University. From 1991 to 2003 he worked as the drummer of THE E MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT. He released the album "Casanova Snake" (2000), "Rodeo, Tandem, Beat, Spector" (2001). He also likes the heavy metal gener.
Ozaki Hiroya (Osaki Hiroya, July 24, 1989 -) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. In 1989, Ozaki was born in Tokyo as a son of a Japanese singer Yutaka Ozaki. After his father's death in 1992, he and his mother moved to Boston, United States. In 2016, he appeared in music TV program "Ongaku no Hi" and covered his father's hit song "I Love You" and his own song "Hajimari no Machi".
He released two albums: Let Freedom Ring (March, 2017), Seize The Day (Oct, 2017).
TOSHI-LOW ( The real name: Toshiro Miyata) is a vocalist of BRAHMAN since 1995.
Brahman is a punk band formed in 1995 in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan with members: Kohki - Guitar, Makoto - Bass, Ronzi - Drums, Toshi-Low - Vocals.
Their discography
Grope Our Way (1996)
Wait and Wait (1997) on Whip Records
A Man of the World (1998) on Whip Records
A Forlorn Hope (2001) on Toy's Factory Records
Middle Way (2004) on Toy's Factory Records
A Forlorn Hope (2005) on Revelation Records
Antinomy (2008) on Tactics Records
THE King ALL STARS is a rock band composed of ten members formed in 2014, centering on Japanese singer / singer-songwriter Yuzo Kayama.
THE King ALL STARS was formed in 2013 as a result of the Sendai outdoor festival "ARABAKI ROCK FEST.13" which was held in 2013. Members of the rock festival regulars gathered under Yuzo Kayama, a young woman singing with "Tohoku cheerful!" Singing. Kayama is "Kayama Yuzo & amp; ARABAKI YOUNG KING BAND" consisting of Isao Takano (Key), Kenta Yamamoto (Key), Taji Sato (G), Yukio Nagoshi (G), Wenoko (B), Shohei Muto (Dr) Appear as a lead vocal & amp; lead guitar. Overwhelming rock sounds by a wide range of musicians from 20's to 70's gathered a topic and formed in the next 2014 to develop that band.
The band name is based on the fact that Elvis Presley, respected by Kayama, was called "THE KING", that Kayama (= K) was active while continuing to evolve into Kikitsu (= K) Named after 13 musicians (= KING) gathered. And "THE King ALL STARS" instead of "THE King & ALL STARS" is "King ALL STARS" meaning that not only Kayama but all members are King.
In April 2014 released his debut single "Future Horizon Line" for Tower Records only, and in July he released his first album "ROCK FEST." In the same year, she also appears in rock festivals such as "ARABAKI ROCK FEST.14", "GREENROOM FESTIVAL '14", "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL' 14".
In July 2015, I will make major debut from dolly music at mini album "I Simple Say".
Sakura Fujiwara is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actress. She is managed by the agency Amuse Inc. and signed to SPEEDSTAR RECORDS.
Sakura made her debut in 2015 with the mini-album à la carte. "Just one girl" was used for the drama Gakkō no Kaidan as the featured song. Her first studio album good morning was released in 2016. She starred in the romantic television drama, Love Song, alongside Masaharu Fukuyama. It aired from April 11 to June 13, 2016, on Fuji TV. She released her first single, “Soup” on June 8, 2016.
On February 7, 2018, Sakura released the song "The Moon". This song was used as the theme song of the animation movie "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion ⅡHandou". On May 23, 2018, Sakura made a cover of Sheena Ringo's song "Akane sass kiro terasaredo .." in Ringo's 20th anniversary tribute album, Adam to Eve no Ringo (Adam and Eve's Apple).
Hanako Oshima (大島花子 , Ōshima Hanako, born October 7, 1973 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese singer and the daughter of actress Yukiko Kashiwagi and singer Kyu Sakamoto.
She is a graduate of Toyo Eiwa University in Japan. In October 2006 it was revealed that she was going to get married. In January 2007 she married the head of a Brazilian jujitsu dojo in Hawaii. On February 17, 2009 their first child, a boy, was born.
Discography
2003, Look up to the shining star, also includes the song Nichiyo no Brunch.
2004, Look up to the shining star.
2004, TEAM
Filmography
1995 - Himeyuri no tō
Books
1997 - The gift of a smiling face - Kyu Sakamoto photograph collection
Yoshitomo Nara is a Japanese artist. He lives and works in Tokyo, though his artwork has been exhibited worldwide. Nara has had nearly 40 solo exhibitions since 1984. His art work has been housed at the MoMA and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA). His most well-known and repeated subject is a young girl with piercing eyes.
Nara received his B.F.A. (1985) and an M.F.A. (1987) from the Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music. Between 1988 and 1993, Nara studied at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, in Germany.
Haruyuki Oki (December 14, 1965-) is a Japanese singer born in Chiba Prefecture. He is also a member of three-piece rock band "The Pees" formed in 1986 which has released 11 albums.
In 1989, they made a major debut with a single "I was stupid". The lyrics has exposed life, impatience, enlightenment, together with a little hope is central. The group has changed members and paused activities in 1997. In July 2002, they officially resumed activities and also developed live activities since then.
Yuta Orizaka is a talent singer-songwriter born in Tottori. He spent his childhood in Russia and Iran, and after that he returned to Japan and moved to Chiba. The singer started live performance with guitar playing in 2013.
In 2014, Autographed Mini Album "Akebono" was announced.
In 2015, he participated in the launch of label "Success Record".
In 2016 he released his own first album "Tamuku" and performed live concerts.
He is a rare singer when being the first singer that combinate a pop with Blues, ethnic music, jazz, etc. With his own musical style and live performance, he receives compliments from Gonchichi, Masanobu Goto (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION), Iinousein Hikari, etc,.
Chiaki Satō (September 20, 1988) is a Japanese actress and musician. She is the vocalist and guitarist for the band Kinoko Teikoku. She was born in Iwate Prefecture, and attended the private Yakumo Gakuen High School in Tokyo. She received the award at 29th HoriPro Talent Scout Campaign Grand Prix Award (2004)
Filmography
Hōtai Club (2007)
Joshi Ana Icchokusen! (2007)
Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi (2006)
My Boss, My Hero (2006)
Chichi ni Kanaderu Melody (2005)
Akai Unmei (2005)
Chakushin ari (2005)
Aozora Koi Hoshi (2005)
Nariaki Obukuro (小袋成彬 Nariaki Obukuro") is a Japanese singer, songwriter, producer and CEO of Tokyo Recordings. He is responsible for producing songs for acts like Wednesday Campanella, Kou Shibasaki, and other famous acts. His music combines musical elements of the R&B, PBR&B, Electronic and experimental tones genres. In 2018, it was revealed that he would make his solo debut as a singer and songwriter under Sony Music's Epic Records label. The album is co-produced by famed Japanese American singer-songwriter Utada Hikaru.
Obukuro's musical career started in 2013, when he formed the duo N.O.R.K. with Ray Kunimoto while they were university students. In the next year, they released the EP ASDR, which consists of PBR&B and experimental electronica sounds. After the duo parted ways, Obukuro decided to launch his own indie label, Tokyo Recordings.
In September 2016, Obukuro gained fame when J-pop singer-songwriter Utada Hikaru released her sixth Japanese album, Fantôme. His vocals are featured in track 6, Tomodachi, an R&B song. He performed with Utada in NHK the song, making it his television debut.
In January 2018, Obukuro announced his major debut under Epic Records, with his debut single featuring Utada. The song, called "Lonely One", was released in streaming services in January 17, 2018. The debut album, Bunriha no Natsu, is set to be released in April 25.
Yamada Kana ( April 6, 1985) is a Japanese playwright, screenwriter, director, actress, born in Sagamihara, Kanagawa. After graduating from a vocational school, She are a promoter of record company.
Movie
Night, run away (2016) - Director / Screenplay
Tonight at Shinjuku, she (2017) - Director · Screenplay
Performing on stage
Lively club group 15th performance "Parade" (2010)
Stuffed doll Hunter stain009 "Growth Growth" (2011)
Theater company Sanka flamingo launching performance "Religion as me, sex of goddess" (2012)
THE CHARM PARK is a Japanese musical artist. He made major debut by the 1st Mini Album "A Letter" released in 2015. Almost all recordings are done by himself and a unique world view is built with exquisite blends of English and Japanese languages. In addition to the theatrical accompaniment of the theater company Caramel Box and the soundtrack of the movie, tour support and collaboration of Ohashi Trio, as well as Sound Production of Minami Shiho and other side work gather much attention.
The 2nd mini album announced in December 2016 was blown out a lot in FM stations nationwide, and also has been selected as an Apple Music 'New Artist of the Week' in Apple Music and was spreading to a wide range of music fans.
Tamio Okuda (born 12 May 1965 in Hiroshima) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, and producer. He started his career in 1986 as a member of the band "Unicorn".
After Unicorn broke up, Okuda has worked as a freelancer artist since 1994 with the single "Ai no Tame ni." He has composed many songs for various artists, particularly Puffy and also was signed to Sony Music Japan.
He was ranked 25th place in a list of Japan's top 100 musicians, provided by HMV Japan in 2003. He appeared in the 2011 Batsu game and performed his song "For Love" with lyrics that summarize all special activities on New Year.
From the ROCKIN'ON JAPAN magazine, he was honored as "the largest rock general in Japan", and from the Asahi newspaper it is said to be "the J-POP 's big owner". ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL has participated for 10 consecutive years and is an artist with few participation awards . Besides that, he participate in many festivals and events every year, and it seems that there are many exchanges with other artists.
Imawano Kiyoshiro ( Real name: Kiyoshi Kurihara, April 1951 - May 2009) is a Japanese rock musician.
He used to be a band leader of RC succession and develop a rock sound with blues as the foundation. He made a strong impression on that stage and RC Succession's live album "THE KING OF LIVE" was announced in 1983. After that, he took the alias as The King of Rock.
Keiichi Sokabe (1971 August 26) is a Japanese singer-songwriter from Kagawa prefecture, Japan. He was previously the lead singer and guitarist for Japanese 90s indie group ‘Sunny Day Service’ and 'Sokabe Keiichi BAND'. He owns "Rose Records", a Japanese Independent record label.
Sokabe joined in "Sunny Day Service" while studying law at Rikkyou University. In 1993, they made their debut from UNDER FLOWER RECORDS and released a single and an album.
In 1994 they moved to MIDI, a Japanese record lavel, and had their first major debut by releasing "Hoshizora no Drive ep". After releasing a number of albums, "Sunny Day Service" disbanded in 2000. He had been active in writing articles for magazine and DJ for a year.
One year later, Sokabe came back to the music with an independent release in 2001, the single "Guitar", but moved to Universal Music LLC. Then he released another two albums.
After ending contract with Universal Music LLC, he started "ROSE RECORDS" at Shimokitazawa in 2004. He releases and manages his own works at ROSE since then.
Currently Sokabe is hosting an internet radio service from his home page, broadcast every Monday at 12 midnight at shops and bars.
TOMOVSKY (December 14, 1965) is a Japanese singer, songwriter and illustrator. He is original vocalist of the Castanets but now he is doing solo activities.
His music career is a series of creative activities based on recording audio at home, and his approach was basically consistent even while cooperating with major & standard labels. In the mini album "WALTZ" which became a major debut, he also realized all by himself from lyrics, composition, arrangement to producer, performance.
In March 1995, he has major debut at the dohb discs label under Epic Records .
At the beginning of 2000, his work was announced in the USA as a overseas debut.
In July 2000, with the dissolution of dohb discs, he shifted to indie activity.
Kenichi Asai (Aki Kenichi, December 29, 1964) is a Japanese rock singer, guitarist, music producer, born in Nago-ku, Aichi. He is the President and Representative Director of Indie Label "Sexy Stones Records". He had been active for about 20 years in BLANKEY JET CITY and currently Kenichi Asai is a freelance artist.
After dropping out of Aichi Prefectural Nagakute High School, he worked as a high-ranking staff in BLANKEY JET CITY and serve as a guitar / vocalist. he also became the 25th Squid Ika King (6th generation Squid Heaven King) at "Miyake Yuji's Banding Heaven" which appeared in 1990, and major debut in the following year.
Masakazu Sasagawa (February 23, 1983) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, lyricist and composer, born in Shiiunji, Kitakanbara, Shibata. She graduated from Niigata prefectural Shin-Saga Women's Junior College.
In 2000, the work - her own composition "Thanks to be here" won the grand prix at Christmas song Grand Prix hosted by Mos Burger. After that, Sasagawa had music activities as a freelance artist.
In September, 2003, She released the major debut with single "haha" from Avex Trax.
In 2007, she stopped the contract with Avex Trax and continued as a freelancer but until 2012, an official website was opened in the website of Avex and announced the re-signing with Avex in 5 years and the release of a new work.
Mika Kano is an Enka singer from Osaka, Kaizuka. As an enka singer, it is unusual for to participate in rock festival and overseas music events.
In 2012, they announced the album "SPICE UP!" In the name of "Kano Misa + Gotohira Goto ".
In January, 2018 It is the first time that the enka singer will perform in 120 countries worldwide.
In March 2018, They were considered as the first Enka singers participate in the world's largest music event SXSW held in Austin, Texas, USA and the first performance at Arabaki rock festival 18.
HUMBERT HUMBERT is a two-members band, formed in 1998. It is a special thing that they are a married couple.
They released the debut CD in 2001. In 2005, when the single "Fairy Tale" became a power play in the FM stations in various places, spread the activity based on Tokyo nationwide. Many songs were provided for TV, movies, commercials, etc,.
In 2016, they joined the first Overseas Tour in China (Shenzhen - Beijing - Shanghai).
HARRY (Real name is Hiroaki Murakoshi) is a Japanese musician, vocalist, guitarist. He was a former member of THE STREET SLIDERS.
In February 2003, the 1st solo album "Bottle Up and Go" was released.
In March 2008, he announced the debut 25th anniversary Selfcover Album "GATEWAY".
In September, 2009, the 20 new songs were first performed at Kanazawa Gstage.
In 2013, He performed together with JAMES and ZUZU (former members of THE STREET SLIDERS) at "30th Anniversary TOUR" (October - December).
Kohei Tsuchiya (October 4, 1960 -) is a Japanese guitarist, musician, from Tokyo. In 1983, he joined a rock band THE STREET SLIDERS as a guitarist. After the band's dissolution in 2000, He started to perform as a freelance artist.
He also offer songs (lyrics, composition), arrangements, recordings along with various artists and Kohei Tsuchiya also participate in tours. He is also a master of Funko Domumoto's funk guitar. In 2015, he participated in Mika Nakashima's band project "Mika Ranmaru".
Kotlingo (the real name: Mariko Sankichi, July 17, 1978) is a Japanese musician, born in Osaka. She started playing the piano at the age of 5, and started to compose music at the age of seven. After moving to Osaka, Fukuoka and Nagoya, She graduated from high school and entered Koyo Conservatory, Kobe.
After graduating from the university, she got a special scholarship and studied abroad at Berklee College of Music in 1999, majoring in Jazz Arrangement / Piano Concert. In November, 2017, they released the album "The Rainy Garden" from her own label Koniwa.
Furuichi Kotaro ( May 30, 1964 ) is a Japanese musician & actor. He is also a guitarist of The Collectors. Like the band's vocalist Kato Hisashi, he likes British Beat Rock and British Psych Rock, and it had a big influence on his own musical style.
In addition to The Collectors, He also worked on electric bands "KOTARO AND THE BIZARRE MEN" (Kotaro & amp; The Bizaru Men) and played Tesco, and solo activities also were expanded. In addition, Furuichi Kotaro was active as his own solo band "MURDER" for a while.
More about Furuichi Kotaro (THE COLLECTORS, THE King ALL STARS, etc.)
Tortoise Matsumoto (December 28, 1966) is the lead singer of the Japanese guitar group, Ulfuls. He has also had a couple of acting roles in TV dramas, starting with Namida o Fuite in 2000.
Trigun character Nicholas D. Wolfwood is modeled after him.
Albums
TRAVELLER (2003)
FIRST (2009)
Myway Highway (2010)
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