Hara Izumi

Her mother died at the age of 10, and went to Tokyo at the age of 17 because she did notget along with her stepmother. Although initially she was taking advantage of her talent and joined Okamoto Kokage disciples of calligraphy. In order to earn the tuition, she joined the Tokyo Yanaka belong model…

Takano Shiho

Takano Shiho is a Japanese fashion model turned actress. Her first starring role is the title character in Sakura.

Taniguchi Senkichi

Born in Tokyo, Japan, he attended Waseda University but left before graduating due to his involvement in a left-wing theater troupe. He joined P.C.L. (a precursor to Toho) in 1933 and began working as an assistant director to Kajirō Yamamoto alongside his longtime friend, acclaimed Japanese filmmaker,…

Goto Yumi

Goto Yumi is a Japanese actress.

Suzuki Ayako

Suzuki Ayako is a Japanese screenwriter.

Tanaka Tomoyuki

Tanaka Tomoyuki was a Japanese film producer who was most famous for creating the Godzilla franchise. He was born in Kashiwara, Osaka, Japan. Tanaka was married to the actress Nakakita Chieko (1926 – 2005). Soon after graduating from Kansai University in 1940, Tanaka joined Taisho Studios, which merged…

Paul Young

Furusawa Takeshi

Furusawa Takeshi began making 8mm films in college and won the scriptwriting award for his film home sweet movie at the 1997 Pia Film Festival. He enrolled at the Film School of Tokyo in 1997. After graduating, he worked as a director's assistant for Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Shinji Aoyama, and Takahisa Zeze,…

Mizuishi Atomu

Mizuishi Atomu is a Japanese actor from the Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan. He's currently headed by Straight Entertainment. His hobbies include playing guitar and kendo, notably he was previously the captain of his school's kendo club and participated in various kendo tournaments as well.

Tamashiro Tina

Tamashiro Tina is a Japanese actress and model who is represented by the talent agency, Dine and Indy. Tamashiro is born to an American father and a Japanese mother. She was scouted by the president of her agency when she was walking home with her friends. In July 2012, Tamashiro won the Kodansha sponsored…

Asami Mitsuhiko Series 16

For an article on literary walks, reporter Asami Mitsuhiko heads to Matsuyama in Shikoku for research. Naturally, his mother Yukie accompanies him. Not fond of flying, Mitsuhiko travels by ship, where he encounters…

Gachapon

2.0

Although Ken dreams to become a popular DJ, he murmured, "Reality is not that sweet", and is an average Japanese college student who spends his days aimlessly. His pleasure is playing overnight at the club by hanging…

Sweetheart Chocolate

6.8

Lin Yue, an art student from Shanghai, met rescue team member Mamoru in Yubari and fell in love. After Mamoru died, Lin carried out his wish to open a chocolate store in Shanghai, and she’s watched over by Mamoru’s…

Shimotsukare Girl

Aiko, born and raised in Tochigi, meets Rie, a visitor from Tokyo, at Shin-Tochigi Station. Rie fell asleep on the train and is unable to return home, so Aiko takes pity on her and the two of them head to a pub. The…

Jun Kissa Tsunagari, Heiten Shimasu

Norio Kano, a struggling short story writer in Tokyo, feels stuck in life when he receives the sudden news of his father's death. He returns to his family's café in Nagoya, "Jun Kissa Tsunagari", and takes over as…