Ichikawa, Chiba
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is a city
located in northwest Chiba
, Japan
, approximately 20 kilometers from the center of Tokyo
. The city was founded on November 3, 1934. As of January 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population
of 474,586 and a density
of 8,259.42 persons per km². The total area is 57.46 km². Ichikawa is also the home of the chief of the ground staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
, the Colton Plaza
shopping mall. Its close proximity to Tokyo makes it a convenient location for commuters; it is connected to Tokyo by the JR Chuo-Sobu Line
, the Toei Shinjuku Line
, the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
, the Toei Asakusa Line, and the Keisei Line.
period. Archaeologists have found stone tool
s dating to some 30,000 years ago. Numerous shell middens from the Jōmon period
, and hundreds of burial tumuli
from the Kofun period
have been found in numerous locations around Ichikawa. During the Nara period
, Ichikawa was the provincial capital of Shimōsa Province and is mentioned in the Man'yōshū. During the Heian period
, this area was the center of the rebellion by Taira Masakado. During the Sengoku period
, it was the site of a major battles (Battle of Kōnodai
) between the Satomi clan
and the Late Hōjō clan
.
In more recent history, the area was also the site of some minor battles during the Boshin War
of the Meiji Restoration
and was promoted as a possible site for the new Diet of Japan
by Katsu Kaishu
, who envisioned a structure to be built on the Edogawa River similar to the Houses of Parliament in London
along the Thames. Ichikawa Town was organized in 1889. On November 3, 1934 it merged with the neighboring towns of Yawata, Nakayama and village of Kokubun to form the city of Ichikawa. The city expanded by annexing the village of Okashiwa on November 3, 1949, the town of Gyotoku on March 31, 1955 and town of Minami-Gyotoku on October 1, 1956.
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The city operates public elementary and junior high schools.
Chiba Prefectural Board of Education
operates the following public high schools:
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Cities of Japan
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located in northwest Chiba
Chiba Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region and the Greater Tokyo Area. Its capital is Chiba City.- History :Chiba Prefecture was established on June 15, 1873 with the merger of Kisarazu Prefecture and Inba Prefecture...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, approximately 20 kilometers from the center of Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. The city was founded on November 3, 1934. As of January 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
of 474,586 and a density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
of 8,259.42 persons per km². The total area is 57.46 km². Ichikawa is also the home of the chief of the ground staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
The , or JGSDF, is the army of Japan. The largest of the three services of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, the Ground Self-Defense Force operates under the command of the chief of the ground staff, based in the city of Ichigaya, Tokyo. The present chief of ground staff is General Yoshifumi Hibako...
, the Colton Plaza
Colton Plaza
Nikke Colton Plaza is a shopping mall in Ichikawa. This shopping mall sells various goods and also has tennis court, movie theatres, a fountain, and other attractions.The Nikke Colton Plaza is located in Moto-Yawata, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba prefecture, Japan....
shopping mall. Its close proximity to Tokyo makes it a convenient location for commuters; it is connected to Tokyo by the JR Chuo-Sobu Line
Chuo-Sobu Line
The is a railway line located in Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Part of the East Japan Railway Company network, it runs on separate tracks along the right-of-way of the Chūō Main Line and Sōbu Main Line , providing service between Mitaka Station in the cities of Mitaka and Musashino and...
, the Toei Shinjuku Line
Toei Shinjuku Line
The is a subway line in Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation . The line runs between Motoyawata Station in Ichikawa, Chiba in the east and Shinjuku Station in the west...
, the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
The is a rapid transit line owned and operated by Tokyo Metro located in Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Its name literally means East-West Line. The line runs between Nakano Station in Nakano, Tokyo and Nishi-Funabashi Station in Funabashi, Chiba...
, the Toei Asakusa Line, and the Keisei Line.
History
The area around present-day Ichikawa has been inhabited since the Japanese PaleolithicJapanese Paleolithic
The began around 50,000 to 30,000 BC, when the earliest stone tool implements have been found, and continued to around 14,000 BC, at the end of the last ice age, which corresponds to the beginning of the Mesolithic Jōmon period...
period. Archaeologists have found stone tool
Stone tool
A stone tool is, in the most general sense, any tool made either partially or entirely out of stone. Although stone tool-dependent societies and cultures still exist today, most stone tools are associated with prehistoric, particularly Stone Age cultures that have become extinct...
s dating to some 30,000 years ago. Numerous shell middens from the Jōmon period
Jomon period
The is the time in Japanese prehistory from about 14,000 BC to 300 BC.The term jōmon means "cord-patterned" in Japanese. This refers to the pottery style characteristic of the Jōmon culture, and which has markings made using sticks with cords wrapped around them...
, and hundreds of burial tumuli
Kofun
Kofun are megalithic tombs or tumuli in Japan, constructed between the early 3rd century and early 7th century. They gave their name to the Kofun period . Many of the Kofun have a distinctive keyhole-shaped mound , unique to ancient Japan...
from the Kofun period
Kofun period
The is an era in the history of Japan from around 250 to 538. It follows the Yayoi period. The word kofun is Japanese for the type of burial mounds dating from this era. The Kofun and the subsequent Asuka periods are sometimes referred to collectively as the Yamato period...
have been found in numerous locations around Ichikawa. During the Nara period
Nara period
The of the history of Japan covers the years from AD 710 to 794. Empress Gemmei established the capital of Heijō-kyō . Except for 5 years , when the capital was briefly moved again, it remained the capital of Japanese civilization until Emperor Kammu established a new capital, Nagaoka-kyō, in 784...
, Ichikawa was the provincial capital of Shimōsa Province and is mentioned in the Man'yōshū. During the Heian period
Heian period
The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height...
, this area was the center of the rebellion by Taira Masakado. During the Sengoku period
Sengoku period
The or Warring States period in Japanese history was a time of social upheaval, political intrigue, and nearly constant military conflict that lasted roughly from the middle of the 15th century to the beginning of the 17th century. The name "Sengoku" was adopted by Japanese historians in reference...
, it was the site of a major battles (Battle of Kōnodai
Battle of Konodai
Battle of Kōnodai may refer to:*Battle of Kōnodai *Battle of Kōnodai...
) between the Satomi clan
Satomi clan
The Satomi clan was a clan of samurai which claimed descent from Nitta Yoshishige , whose son Yoshitoshi took 'Satomi' as his surname. The Satomi moved from Kōzuke province to Awa province in the mid-15th century, and remained there into the Edo Period. During the Sengoku period, the Satomi were...
and the Late Hōjō clan
Late Hojo clan
The ' was one of the most powerful warrior clans in Japan in the Sengoku period and held domains primarily in the Kantō region.The clan is traditionally reckoned to be started by Ise Shinkurō, who came from a branch of the prestigious Ise clan, a family in the direct employment of the Ashikaga...
.
In more recent history, the area was also the site of some minor battles during the Boshin War
Boshin War
The was a civil war in Japan, fought from 1868 to 1869 between forces of the ruling Tokugawa shogunate and those seeking to return political power to the imperial court....
of the Meiji Restoration
Meiji Restoration
The , also known as the Meiji Ishin, Revolution, Reform or Renewal, was a chain of events that restored imperial rule to Japan in 1868...
and was promoted as a possible site for the new Diet of Japan
Diet of Japan
The is Japan's bicameral legislature. It is composed of a lower house, called the House of Representatives, and an upper house, called the House of Councillors. Both houses of the Diet are directly elected under a parallel voting system. In addition to passing laws, the Diet is formally...
by Katsu Kaishu
Katsu Kaishu
was a Japanese statesman, naval engineer during the Late Tokugawa shogunate and early Meiji period. Kaishū was a nickname which he took from a piece of calligraphy by Sakuma Shōzan. He went through a series of given names throughout his life; his childhood name was and his real name was...
, who envisioned a structure to be built on the Edogawa River similar to the Houses of Parliament in London
London
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along the Thames. Ichikawa Town was organized in 1889. On November 3, 1934 it merged with the neighboring towns of Yawata, Nakayama and village of Kokubun to form the city of Ichikawa. The city expanded by annexing the village of Okashiwa on November 3, 1949, the town of Gyotoku on March 31, 1955 and town of Minami-Gyotoku on October 1, 1956.
Local attractions
- Nakayama Hokekyō-jiHokekyō-ji (Ichikawa)is a Nichiren school temple founded during the Kamakura period in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.-Buildings:* Shisoku-mon * Hokkedō * Five-storey pagoda * Soshidō...
: A Buddhist temple with several national important cultural assets, including a gate and a Hokke-dō Hall from the Sengoku periodSengoku periodThe or Warring States period in Japanese history was a time of social upheaval, political intrigue, and nearly constant military conflict that lasted roughly from the middle of the 15th century to the beginning of the 17th century. The name "Sengoku" was adopted by Japanese historians in reference...
and a Five-story Pagoda built in 1622. - Katsushika Hachiman Shrine: A Shinto shrine built in the Heian period.
- Osu Disaster Prevention Park: Usually used as a recreation and relaxation site, this park is designated as a temporary evacuation and rescue site in times of disaster.
- Satomi Park: One of Ichikawa's main parks, Satomi Park stands on the hilly part of Konōdai, with the Edo RiverEdo Riverthumb|The Edo River in [[Nagareyama, Chiba]] PrefectureThe is a river in the Kantō region of Japan. It splits from the Tone River at the northernmost tip of Narita City, crosses through Nagareyama and Matsudo, and empties into Tokyo Bay at Ichikawa. The Edo forms the borders between Tokyo, Chiba,...
running below. It is famous for its cherry treesSakuraA cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is sometimes called sakura after the Japanese . Many of the varieties that have been cultivated for ornamental use do not produce fruit...
. - Wild Bird Observatory: This facility is equipped with observation telescopes, and it has an exhibition room which is open to visitors.
- Zoological & Botanical Garden: This garden houses 70 species of animals, mainly small animals such as lesser pandas and orangutanOrangutanOrangutans are the only exclusively Asian genus of extant great ape. The largest living arboreal animals, they have proportionally longer arms than the other, more terrestrial, great apes. They are among the most intelligent primates and use a variety of sophisticated tools, also making sleeping...
s. Nearby is the Natural Museum, Nature Park (Rose Garden), Youth Nature House (Planetarium), and privately managed athletic facilities. - Teramachi-dori: Formerly called "Narita-michi" ("Narita Road"), this street was once used by pilgrims on their way to Narita-sanNarita-sanNarita-san Shinshō-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in central Narita, Chiba, Japan. It was founded in 940 by Kanchō Daisōjō, a disciple of Kōbō Daishi...
Temple. - Guhō-ji and the nearby Mama Well of Kamei-inKamei-in' is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture. Kamei-in is a Nichiren Buddhist temple noted for the Mama Well.- History :...
, mentioned in Takahashi MushimaroTakahashi Mushimarowas a Japanese poet of the early 8th century.He was a contemporary of Yamabe no Akahito, Okura and Ōtomo no Tabito, and was known for his poems on travel and a collection of local myths and legends. Little is known about his life...
's poem in the Man'yōshū - Higashiyama Kaii Memorial Hall: Designed based on Germany, where Higashiyama studied, this two-story building is European in appearance with an octagonal tower.
- Lifelong Learning Center: Nicknamed "Media Park Ichikawa," this center supports learning for everyone from infants to seniors. The center's main attraction is the Central Library, along with the Audio Visual and Children's Hall.
- Clean Spa Ichikawa: Powered by heat from garbage incineration, this facility provides a swimming pool, warm bath, and gymnastic equipment.
Railway
- East Japan Railway CompanyEast Japan Railway Companyis the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo....
(JR East) - Sōbu Line (Rapid)Sobu Line (Rapid)The is a railway service on the Sōbu Main Line in Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It connects in Chūō, Tokyo and in Chūō-ku, Chiba via the cities of Ichikawa, Funabashi, and Narashino...
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- East Japan Railway CompanyEast Japan Railway Companyis the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo....
(JR East) - Chūō-Sōbu LineChuo-Sobu LineThe is a railway line located in Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Part of the East Japan Railway Company network, it runs on separate tracks along the right-of-way of the Chūō Main Line and Sōbu Main Line , providing service between Mitaka Station in the cities of Mitaka and Musashino and...
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(JR East) - Musashino LineMusashino LineThe is a railway line operated by the East Japan Railway Company . It links Tsurumi Station in Yokohama with Nishi-Funabashi Station in Chiba Prefecture, forming a 100.6 km unclosed loop around central Tokyo...
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- East Japan Railway CompanyEast Japan Railway Companyis the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo....
(JR East) - Keiyō LineKeiyo LineThe is a railway line connecting Tokyo and Chiba, Japan, running mainly along the edge of Tokyo Bay. It is operated by the East Japan Railway Company .It provides the main rail access to the Tokyo Disney Resort and the Makuhari Messe exhibition center...
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- Keisei Electric RailwayKeisei Electric RailwayThe is a major private railway in Chiba and Tokyo, Japan. The name Keisei is the combination of the kanji 京 from and 成 from , which the railways main line connects. The combination uses different readings than the ones used in the city names. The railway's main line runs from Tokyo to Narita and...
- Keisei Main Line
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of TransportationTokyo Metropolitan Bureau of TransportationThe is Tokyo's public transportation authority. Its subway lines are commonly described as 都営 Toei, meaning "operated by the metropolitan government ." It is one of two rapid transit systems making up the Tokyo subway system, the other being Tokyo Metro.-Toei Subway:The lines were originally...
- Shinjuku LineShinjuku Linerefers to several Japanese railway lines:*Seibu Shinjuku Line, owned by Seibu Railway*Toei Shinjuku Line, owned by Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation...
- Tokyo MetroTokyo Metrois one of two rapid transit systems making up the Tokyo subway system, the other being Toei. It is the most used subway system in the world in terms of annual passenger rides.-Organization:...
- Tōzai LineTokyo Metro Tozai LineThe is a rapid transit line owned and operated by Tokyo Metro located in Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Its name literally means East-West Line. The line runs between Nakano Station in Nakano, Tokyo and Nishi-Funabashi Station in Funabashi, Chiba...
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- Hokusō Railway - Hokusō LineHokuso LineThe is a commuter rail line operated by the Hokusō Railway in Japan. It runs between Keisei-Takasago Station in Katsushika, Tokyo and Inba-Nihon-Idai Station in Inzai, Chiba....
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Highway
- Higashi-Kantō ExpresswayHigashi-Kanto ExpresswayThe is a national expressway in Japan. It is owned and operated by East Nippon Expressway Company.-Overview:Officially the expressway is referred to as the Higashi-Kantō Expressway Mito Route....
- Keiyō RoadKeiyo RoadThe is a toll road in Japan. It is owned and operated by East Nippon Expressway Company.-Naming:Keiyō is a kanji acronym of two characters, each representing the two major urban areas connected by the route...
- Bayshore RouteBayshore RouteWangan has many meanings. See Wangan for a list.The Bayshore Route of Shuto Expressway is a stretch of toll highway in Greater Tokyo, 70 km, that runs from Yokohama city, Kanazawa ward, to Ichikawa city of Chiba Prefecture...
- Japan National Route 14Japan National Route 14National Route 14 is a national highway connecting Tokyo and Chiba in Japan.-Route Data:*Length: 44.1 km *Origin: Nihonbashi, Chūō, Tokyo...
- Japan National Route 298
- Japan National Route 296
- Japan National Route 357
- Japan National Route 464
Public schools
The city operates public elementary and junior high schools.
Chiba Prefectural Board of Education
Chiba Prefectural Board of Education
Chiba Prefectural Board of Education is a department of the Chiba Prefecture in Japan.The board supervises elementary and middle schools operated by other school districts and directly operates public high schools.-Abiko:* Abiko High School...
operates the following public high schools:
- Gyotoku High School
- Kohnodai High School
- Kokubun High School
- Ichikawa High School
- Ichikawa East High School
- Ichikawa North High School
- Ichikawa South High School
- Ichikawa West High School
Sister cities
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Leshan
-Administrative divisions:-Transport:There is a passenger rail line that serves the Mianyang–Chengdu–Leshan inter-city area.The Chengdu-Leshan Highway with a total length of 160 kilometers, was finished on January 14th, 2000...
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People's Republic of China
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, from October 21, 1981 (Hometown of Guo Moruo
Guo Moruo
Guo Moruo , courtesy name Dingtang , was a Chinese author, poet, historian, archaeologist, and government official from Sichuan, China.-Family history:Guo, originally named Guo Kaizhen, was born on November 10 or 16, in the small town of Shawan...
, resident in Ichikawa 1927-37)
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Noted people from Ichikawa
- Sakaigawa NamiemonSakaigawa NamiemonSakaigawa Namiemon was a sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 14th Yokozuna.-Career:...
– Meiji period sumo wrestler - Wakashima GonshirōWakashima GonshiroWakashima Gonshirō was a sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 21st Yokozuna.-Career:...
– Meiji period sumo wrestler - Kōji NakanoKoji NakanoKoji Nakano is a Japanese composer. He was born in Japan and educated in Boston, The Hague, and San Diego. Mr. Nakano has been recognized as one of the major voices among Asian composers of his generation. His work strives to merge Western and Eastern musical traditions, and reflects the...
– novelist - Kuniko InoguchiKuniko Inoguchiis a Japanese political scientist and politician. She was serving as Minister of State for Gender Equality and Social Affairs.- Careers as a researcher :...
– Cabinet minister - Michio HoshinoMichio Hoshinowas a famous Japanese-born nature photographer. He originally hailed from Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture.Called one of the most accomplished nature photographers of his era...
– photographer - Kazuki KosakaiKazuki Kosakaiis a Japanese comedian and actor from Ichikawa, Chiba. He is currently attached to Asaikikaku.-Television drama:*Boku dake no Madonna *Sērā Fukudōri -Animation:...
– comedian - Yūko Andō – newscaster
- Koji IshikawaKoji Ishikawa (illustrator)is a popular Japanese children's book author and illustrator. His work includes advertisements, magazine illustration, web, character design and book design. In recent years he has made children's books. He lives in Tokyo with his wife and two children....
– illustrator - Taiji – musician
- yukihiro (musician)Yukihiro (musician)yukihiro is a Japanese musician, best known as drummer of the rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel. He also sings for his solo project, Acid Android. Before joining L'Arc he was in several other popular bands, such as Zi:Kill and Die in Cries.- Early life :yukihiro was born on November 24, 1968 in Ichikawa,...
– musician - Kazuo TakahashiKazuo TakahashiKazuo Takahashi, ring name Yoshiki Takahashi is a Japanese former mixed martial artist. He has competed in many large MMA promotions, including the UFC, Pancrase, and Pride Fighting Championships. Takahashi is best known for his incredible toughness, heart, and will to win...
– mixed martial artist - Shigeki MaruyamaShigeki MaruyamaShigeki Maruyama is a Japanese professional golfer.Maruyama was born in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan, near Tokyo. He attended Nihon University and turned professional in 1992. He is known for his ever-present smile on the golf course which has given rise to his nickname of the "Smiling Assassin"...
– professional golfer - Oginishiki YasutoshiOginishiki YasutoshiOginishiki Yasutoshi is a former sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was komusubi. His father and brother were also sumo wrestlers...
– sumo wrestler - Tomo SakuraiTomo Sakuraiis a Japanese voice actress and a former idol singer. Sakurai is a member of I'm Enterprise.- Debut :At the age of 14, Sakurai debuted as a sub-member for "KISS Fairlies," a group that worked as campaign girls for KIJIMA Motorcycle Racing Team...
– Voice actress - Tōki SusumuToki SusumuTōki Susumu is a former sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was komusubi. He is now a sumo coach.-Career:Tōki began his career in January 1991 after joining the Takasago stable...
– sumo wrestler - Ryoji AikawaRyoji Aikawais a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays catcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.Aikawa was a member of the Japanese national baseball team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic. He also won the Bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic Games.-External links:...
– professional baseball player - Ryoji AikawaRyoji Aikawais a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays catcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.Aikawa was a member of the Japanese national baseball team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic. He also won the Bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic Games.-External links:...
– professional soccer player - Kazushige NosawaKazushige Nosawa, better known by his ring names NOSAWA and NOSAWA Rongai, is a Japanese freelance professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in All Japan Pro Wrestling and various independent promotions.-Career:...
– professional wrestler - G.G. SatoG.G. Satois a professional Nippon Professional Baseball player for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan's Pacific League.-External links:...
– professional baseball player - Moe OshikiriMoe Oshikiriis a Japanese model best known her work with fashion magazine AneCan and its sister magazine CanCam which Oshikiri was a former top model for. She is also a designer, starting her own Kimono line branded under her name, as well as a hosiery line with CanCam model Yuri Ebihara called f*ing...
– fashion model - Yuki AbeYuki Abeis a Japanese footballer who plays for Leicester City and the Japanese national team as a midfielder.-JEF United Ichihara:Born in Ichikawa, Chiba, Abe, then a member of the JEF United Ichihara youth side, made his debut with the senior club at the age of 16 years and 333 days on 5 August 1998, at...
– professional soccer player - Atsuko Maeda – AKB48 singer
- Norimitsu OnishiNorimitsu Onishiis a Japanese Canadian journalist. He currently heads the Southeast Asia bureau of the New York Times.-Career:Onishi was born in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. At the age of four, Onishi and his family immigrated to Montreal, Quebec, Canada...
– Journalist - Tatsuhisa SuzukiTatsuhisa Suzukiis a male Japanese voice actor and singer from Okazaki, Aichi, Japan, though was born in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan. He is affiliated with I'm Enterprise and Lantis. He is a graduate from Japan Narration and Acting School...
– Voice actor - Peter Takeo OkadaPeter Takeo Okadais a Japanese clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the current archbishop of Tokyo.Okada was born in Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture. He was ordained a priest on 3 November 1973. On 15 April 1991, he was appointed bishop of Urawa by Pope John Paul II...
– Roman Catholic Archbishop of Tokyo