Sakamoto Takeshi

Sakamoto Takeshi was a Japanese actor born in Sakagoshi, Ago, Hyogo, Japan. His real name was Nagai Takehei (永石武平). After graduating from Sakagoshi Elementary School, he initially worked at a watch shop in Osaka, Japan. However, his life took a turn when he attended a magic show performed by…

Sawamura Sadako

Sawamura Sadako was a Japanese actress and essayist born in Saruwakacho, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. Her real name was Ohashi Teiko (大橋貞子). She was also known as an essayist, publishing memoirs such as "Song of Shells" and "My Asakusa." Her older brother, Tomokazu, became the fourth-generation Sawamura…

Ozaki Usou

Ono Takehiko

Ono Takehiko is a Japanese actor, born on August 1st, 1942 in Tokyo, Japan. He acted in more than 65 dramas. (Source: Dramawiki)

Saito Tatsuo

A prolific actor from the classic years of Japanese cinema. Saito Tatsuo is perhaps best known for featuring in the works of director Ozu Yasujiro, especially his early silent films. As time went on, Saito appeared less and less in this famous director's films, prompting questions as to why that linger…

Asano Atsuko

Asano Atsuko is a Japanese actress who debuted at the age of 15 after playing a minor role in the series "Eden No Umi". She was born in Adachi, Northern Tokyo, Japan. She began acting in feature films and, by 1983, won a Best Supporting Actress Award from the Japan Academy Prize for Yokiroh. Since 2003,…

Kurosawa Akira

Akira Kurosawa was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. Regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema, he directed 30 films in a career spanning 57 years. Kurosawa entered the Japanese film industry in 1936, following a brief stint as a painter. After…

Shirota Yu

Shirota Yu (Birth name: Yu Shirota Fernandez) is a Japanese-Spanish actor, most known for his role as Kagurazaka Makoto in the Japanese television drama live-action adaption of Hana-Kimi, Kunimitsu Tezuka in the Prince of Tennis Musicals and as Kei Shinjo in Rookies. In 2009, he was named one of the…

Suzuki Nobuyuki

Suzuki Nobuyuki is a Japanese dancer, singer and and actor. He is a member of the all male group ''Gekidan EXILE'' and is currently one of the two Guinness World Record holders for "Most marshmallows caught by mouth in one minute". He rose to fame by acting as a charming and handsome villain in several…

Kusakawa Takuya

Kusakawa Takuya is a Japanese actor, model,and dancer. He was in STARDUST JUNIOR MODEL BLOG but ended on 4th April 2009. He belonged to the 4thsection in Stardust Promotion, but since 2010 he moved to the 3rdsection. He is also active as a member of a main dancer and vocal unit group called 超特急…