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2side1brain
2side1brain is a Japanese Post-hardcore group from Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, and a headliner of the Utanohi music festival.
2side1brain is a Japanese Post-hardcore group from Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, and a headliner of the Utanohi music festival.
Ai Miyazato
Miyazato Ai is a Japanese professional golfer who currently competes on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and the LPGA of Japan Tour.
Miyazato Ai is a Japanese professional golfer who currently competes on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and the LPGA of Japan Tour.
Aino Kinjō
Aino Kinjō is a Japanese female professional ten-pin bowler.
Aino Kinjō is a Japanese female professional ten-pin bowler.
Aisa Senda
Aisa Senda, born November 8, 1982 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese singer, actress, and television presenter.
Aisa Senda, born November 8, 1982 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese singer, actress, and television presenter.
Ali Elsamni
Ali Elsamni , (エルサムニー・アリー Erusamunī Arī, علي السمني, born November 1, 1986 in Okinawa, Japan) is an Egyptian-Japanese football player who is the son of an Egyptian father and a...
Ali Elsamni , (エルサムニー・アリー Erusamunī Arī, علي السمني, born November 1, 1986 in Okinawa, Japan) is an Egyptian-Japanese football player who is the son of an Egyptian father and a...
Ann Marie Fleming
Ann Marie Fleming is an independent Canadian filmmaker, writer, and visual artist who was born in Okinawa, in 1962, of Chinese and Australian parentage.
Ann Marie Fleming is an independent Canadian filmmaker, writer, and visual artist who was born in Okinawa, in 1962, of Chinese and Australian parentage.
Anna Makino
Anna Makino (Makino Anna, 牧野アンナ, born 4 December 1971) is a J-pop singer, and an original member of the group Super Monkey's.
Anna Makino (Makino Anna, 牧野アンナ, born 4 December 1971) is a J-pop singer, and an original member of the group Super Monkey's.
Ayano Ahane
Ayano Ahane (亜波根綾乃, Ahane Ayano (born January 6, 1981 in Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese singer and songwriter who was active in the 1990s.
Ayano Ahane (亜波根綾乃, Ahane Ayano (born January 6, 1981 in Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese singer and songwriter who was active in the 1990s.
Beni (singer)
Beni Daniels, is a Japanese pop and R&B singer-songwriter, who debuted in 2004 under the Avex Trax label under the name Beni Arashiro.
Beni Daniels, is a Japanese pop and R&B singer-songwriter, who debuted in 2004 under the Avex Trax label under the name Beni Arashiro.
bless4
bless4 is a Japanese vocal ensemble from the United States consisting of the four brothers and sisters of the Kawamitsu family.
bless4 is a Japanese vocal ensemble from the United States consisting of the four brothers and sisters of the Kawamitsu family.
Caroline Lufkin
Caroline Lufkin is an Okinawan-American musician and younger sister of Japanese pop artist Olivia Lufkin.
Caroline Lufkin is an Okinawan-American musician and younger sister of Japanese pop artist Olivia Lufkin.
Chiken Kakazu
Chiken Kakazu is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet.
Chiken Kakazu is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet.
Christina Marie Williams
Christina Marie Williams (May 1, 1985 - June 12, 1998) was a 13-year-old Filipino-American girl who was kidnapped in Seaside, California on June 12, 1998 while taking her dog Greg out for a walk.
Christina Marie Williams (May 1, 1985 - June 12, 1998) was a 13-year-old Filipino-American girl who was kidnapped in Seaside, California on June 12, 1998 while taking her dog Greg out for a walk.
Daichi Miura
Daichi Miura is a Japanese singer, dancer, choreographer, songwriter.
Daichi Miura is a Japanese singer, dancer, choreographer, songwriter.
Dave Roberts (outfielder)
David Ray Roberts is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.
David Ray Roberts is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.
Eric A. Stillwell
Eric A. Stillwell (b. 1962, Okinawa, Japan) is a producer and writer who has worked on a number of television series, made-for-television movies, and motion pictures, including numerous Star T...
Eric A. Stillwell (b. 1962, Okinawa, Japan) is a producer and writer who has worked on a number of television series, made-for-television movies, and motion pictures, including numerous Star T...
Felix Ley
Felix Ley (March 5, 1909 - January 23, 1972), Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, was a Roman Catholic bishop who was the apostolic administrator of Okinawa and the Southern Islands/Ryukyus, now the...
Felix Ley (March 5, 1909 - January 23, 1972), Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, was a Roman Catholic bishop who was the apostolic administrator of Okinawa and the Southern Islands/Ryukyus, now the...
Gackt
Gackt Camui, known solely as GACKT, is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, actor, and author.
Gackt Camui, known solely as GACKT, is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, actor, and author.
Gō Takamine
Gō Takamine (born 12 November 1948, Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture) is a Japanese director of fiction films, documentaries and experimental films.
Gō Takamine (born 12 November 1948, Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture) is a Japanese director of fiction films, documentaries and experimental films.
Halca (singer)
Halca is a native Okinawan musician in Japan who was elected to be the new High and Mighty Color main vocalist after Mākii's departure.
Halca is a native Okinawan musician in Japan who was elected to be the new High and Mighty Color main vocalist after Mākii's departure.
Hideki Irabu
Hideki Irabu was a Japanese professional baseball player of Okinawan and American mixed ancestry.
Hideki Irabu was a Japanese professional baseball player of Okinawan and American mixed ancestry.
Hiroko Shimabukuro
Hiroko Shimabukuro (島袋 寛子 Shimabukuro Hiroko, 7 April 1984, Okinawa, Japan), best known mononymously as hiro, is a Japanese singer.
Hiroko Shimabukuro (島袋 寛子 Shimabukuro Hiroko, 7 April 1984, Okinawa, Japan), best known mononymously as hiro, is a Japanese singer.
Hisako Arakaki
Hisako Arakaki (Arakaki Hisako, 新垣寿子, born 8 August 1977) is a J-pop singer from Okinawa, Japan, and an original member of the group Super Monkey's.
Hisako Arakaki (Arakaki Hisako, 新垣寿子, born 8 August 1977) is a J-pop singer from Okinawa, Japan, and an original member of the group Super Monkey's.
Hitoe Arakaki
Hitoe Arakaki (born April 7, 1981) is the oldest member of the J-pop group Speed, which disbanded in 2000 and reformed in 2009.
Hitoe Arakaki (born April 7, 1981) is the oldest member of the J-pop group Speed, which disbanded in 2000 and reformed in 2009.
Iha Fuyū
Iha Fuyū, the father of Okinawaology, was a Japanese scholar who studied various aspects of Japanese and Okinawan culture, customs, linguistics, and lore.
Iha Fuyū, the father of Okinawaology, was a Japanese scholar who studied various aspects of Japanese and Okinawan culture, customs, linguistics, and lore.
Jissaku Nakamura
Jissaku Nakamura (中村十作ã1867-1943) was born in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture and devoted himself to the abolition of the notorious Nintozei taxation or poll tax enforced in Miyako and Yaeyama Islands.
Jissaku Nakamura (中村十作ã1867-1943) was born in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture and devoted himself to the abolition of the notorious Nintozei taxation or poll tax enforced in Miyako and Yaeyama Islands.
Jo Barrett
Jo Barrett is a romance author who was born in Okinawa, Japan, but she can speak only one Japanese word; Sushi.
Jo Barrett is a romance author who was born in Okinawa, Japan, but she can speak only one Japanese word; Sushi.
John Kabira
John Kabira is a Japanese freelance presenter, tarento, radio personality, narrator who is affiliated with Sony Music Artists.
John Kabira is a Japanese freelance presenter, tarento, radio personality, narrator who is affiliated with Sony Music Artists.
Jon Kabira
Jon Kabira is a Japanese freelance presenter, tarento, radio personality, narrator who is affiliated with Sony Music Artists.
Jon Kabira is a Japanese freelance presenter, tarento, radio personality, narrator who is affiliated with Sony Music Artists.
Kanzen Teruya
Kanzen Teruya was a physician who contributed much to the Okinawan medical world in postwar days.
Kanzen Teruya was a physician who contributed much to the Okinawan medical world in postwar days.
Kariyushi58
Kariyushi58 is a Japanese four-man pop group from Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, and a headliner of the Utanohi music festival.
Kariyushi58 is a Japanese four-man pop group from Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, and a headliner of the Utanohi music festival.
Katsuo Tokashiki
Katsuo Tokashiki (渡嘉敷 勝男, born July 27, 1960 in Okinawa, Japan) is an Okinawan former WBA Light flyweight champion.
Katsuo Tokashiki (渡嘉敷 勝男, born July 27, 1960 in Okinawa, Japan) is an Okinawan former WBA Light flyweight champion.
Kazumasa Uesato
Kazumasa Uesato is a Japanese football player currently playing for F.C. Tokyo.
Kazumasa Uesato is a Japanese football player currently playing for F.C. Tokyo.
Keisaku Itokazu
Keisaku Itokazu is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Keisaku Itokazu is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Kikuko Kanai
Kikuko Kanai was a Japanese composer.
Kikuko Kanai was a Japanese composer.
Kyuichi Tokuda
Kyuichi Tokuda was a Japanese politician and first chairman of the Japanese Communist Party from 1945 until his death in 1953.
Kyuichi Tokuda was a Japanese politician and first chairman of the Japanese Communist Party from 1945 until his death in 1953.
Leisha Hailey
Leisha Hailey is an American actress and musician most widely known for playing Alice Pieszecki in the Showtime Networks production The L Word.
Leisha Hailey is an American actress and musician most widely known for playing Alice Pieszecki in the Showtime Networks production The L Word.
Lieko English
Lieko English (born June 3, 1947 in Okinawa) is an American model and actress.
Lieko English (born June 3, 1947 in Okinawa) is an American model and actress.
Marc Panther
Marc Panther, real name Ryūichi Sakai, is a rapper, singer, and co-producer born on February 27, 1970 in Marseille, France.
Marc Panther, real name Ryūichi Sakai, is a rapper, singer, and co-producer born on February 27, 1970 in Marseille, France.
Masahide Ota
Masahide Ota (大田 昌秀 Ōta Masahide, born Okinawa June 12, 1925) is a Ryukyuan academic and politician who served as governor of Okinawa prefecture in the 1990s.
Masahide Ota (大田 昌秀 Ōta Masahide, born Okinawa June 12, 1925) is a Ryukyuan academic and politician who served as governor of Okinawa prefecture in the 1990s.
Mayumi Horikawa
Mayumi Horikawa is a model and singer-songwriter born on 2 May 1958 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan of a Filipino father and a Ryukyuan mother.
Mayumi Horikawa is a model and singer-songwriter born on 2 May 1958 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan of a Filipino father and a Ryukyuan mother.
Meisa Kuroki
Satsuki Shimabukuro (born May 28, 1988), better known by her stage name Meisa Kuroki, is a Japanese actress, model and singer born in Nago, Okinawa, Japan.
Satsuki Shimabukuro (born May 28, 1988), better known by her stage name Meisa Kuroki, is a Japanese actress, model and singer born in Nago, Okinawa, Japan.
Mew Azama
Mew Azama, born December 26, 1986 in Hiroshima Prefecture and raised in Okinawa Prefecture, is a Japanese model and actress.
Mew Azama, born December 26, 1986 in Hiroshima Prefecture and raised in Okinawa Prefecture, is a Japanese model and actress.
Mika Miyazato
Mika Miyazato (宮里美香, born 10 October 1989) is a Japanese professional golfer who plays on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour.
Mika Miyazato (宮里美香, born 10 October 1989) is a Japanese professional golfer who plays on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour.
Mākii
Mākii (born August 23, 1987 Okinawa, Japan) is a native Okinawan musician in Japan who was formerly the vocalist and songwriter for the Okinawa-based band High and Mighty Color.
Mākii (born August 23, 1987 Okinawa, Japan) is a native Okinawan musician in Japan who was formerly the vocalist and songwriter for the Okinawa-based band High and Mighty Color.
Naka Bokunen
Naka Bokunen (名嘉睦稔), born 1953, is an artist from Okinawa, Japan, famous for his brightly-coloured prints of Okinawan landscapes.
Naka Bokunen (名嘉睦稔), born 1953, is an artist from Okinawa, Japan, famous for his brightly-coloured prints of Okinawan landscapes.
Nanako Takushi
Nanako Takushi (Takushi Nanako, 澤岻奈々子, born 25 March 1976) is a J-pop singer from Okinawa, Japan, and an original member of the group Super Monkey's.
Nanako Takushi (Takushi Nanako, 澤岻奈々子, born 25 March 1976) is a J-pop singer from Okinawa, Japan, and an original member of the group Super Monkey's.
Naru Nanao
Naru Nanao (pseudonym) is a female Japanese artist from Okinawa, Japan.
Naru Nanao (pseudonym) is a female Japanese artist from Okinawa, Japan.
Norihiro Yagi
Norihiro Yagi is a Japanese manga writer and artist from Okinawa Prefecture.
Norihiro Yagi is a Japanese manga writer and artist from Okinawa Prefecture.
Osama Elsamni
Osama Elsamni ( エルサムニー・オサマ Erusamunī Osama, أسامة السمني) (born 29 September 1988) is an Egyptian-Japanese footballer who plays as a striker for Japanese side Montedio Yamagata.
Osama Elsamni ( エルサムニー・オサマ Erusamunī Osama, أسامة السمني) (born 29 September 1988) is an Egyptian-Japanese footballer who plays as a striker for Japanese side Montedio Yamagata.
Osamu Ashitomi
Osamu Ashitomi is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
Osamu Ashitomi is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
Reimy
Reimy (Reimy Horikawa, born 6 January 1965, Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese singer-songwriter.
Reimy (Reimy Horikawa, born 6 January 1965, Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese singer-songwriter.
Reina Miyauchi
Reina Miyauchi (Miyauchi Reina, 宮内玲奈, born January 6, 1978) is a J-pop singer from Okinawa, Japan, and a current member of the group MAX. She made her debut with the group Super Monkey's on...
Reina Miyauchi (Miyauchi Reina, 宮内玲奈, born January 6, 1978) is a J-pop singer from Okinawa, Japan, and a current member of the group MAX. She made her debut with the group Super Monkey's on...
Rino Nakasone Razalan
Rino Nakasone Razalan born on June 11, 1979 is a dancer, choreographer from Okinawa, Japan.
Rino Nakasone Razalan born on June 11, 1979 is a dancer, choreographer from Okinawa, Japan.
Rinshō Kadekaru
Rinshō Kadekaru was a representative Okinawan folk singer of the post-war era.
Rinshō Kadekaru was a representative Okinawan folk singer of the post-war era.
Ritsuko Matsuda
Ritsuko Matsuda (Matsuda Ritsuko, 松田律子, born 26 February 1977) is a J-pop singer from Okinawa, Japan, and a member of the group Super Monkey's from 1995.
Ritsuko Matsuda (Matsuda Ritsuko, 松田律子, born 26 February 1977) is a J-pop singer from Okinawa, Japan, and a member of the group Super Monkey's from 1995.
Robert Griffin III
Robert Lee Griffin III (born February 12, 1990), nicknamed RG3, is an American football quarterback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).
Robert Lee Griffin III (born February 12, 1990), nicknamed RG3, is an American football quarterback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).
Saori Minami
Saori Minami (南 沙織 Minami Saori; Real Name: Akemi Uchima (内間明美), Christian Name: Cynthia) was born in Okinawa, Japan on July 2, 1954 to Okinawan parents.
Saori Minami (南 沙織 Minami Saori; Real Name: Akemi Uchima (内間明美), Christian Name: Cynthia) was born in Okinawa, Japan on July 2, 1954 to Okinawan parents.
Sasa Handa
Sasa Handa is a Japanese AV idol, model and actress who was born on April 18, 1985 in Okinawa, Japan.
Sasa Handa is a Japanese AV idol, model and actress who was born on April 18, 1985 in Okinawa, Japan.
Seijin Noborikawa
Seijin Noborikawa, born November 11, 1932 in Uruma, Okinawa, is a master Okinawan musician and min'yō folk singer, and a headliner of the Utanohi music festival.
Seijin Noborikawa, born November 11, 1932 in Uruma, Okinawa, is a master Okinawan musician and min'yō folk singer, and a headliner of the Utanohi music festival.
Shintaro Yamada
Shintaro Yamada born July 10, 1986 in Onna, Okinawa, is a Japanese fashion model, actor, and singer.
Shintaro Yamada born July 10, 1986 in Onna, Okinawa, is a Japanese fashion model, actor, and singer.
Shoukichi Kina
Kina Shoukichi, born June 10, 1948 in Koza, Okinawa, is an Okinawan rock musician who, along with his band Champloose, played a large role in the Japanese home-grown "folk rock" scene in the 70s...
Kina Shoukichi, born June 10, 1948 in Koza, Okinawa, is an Okinawan rock musician who, along with his band Champloose, played a large role in the Japanese home-grown "folk rock" scene in the 70s...
Tadashi Tomori
Tadashi Tomori is a retired Japanese boxer who is a former WBC junior flyweight champion.
Tadashi Tomori is a retired Japanese boxer who is a former WBC junior flyweight champion.
Taira Shinken
Shinken Taira was a Japanese martial artist, born as in 1897 on Kume island in the Ryūkyū archipelago.
Shinken Taira was a Japanese martial artist, born as in 1897 on Kume island in the Ryūkyū archipelago.
Takamine Tokumei
Takamine Tokumei was an Okinawan interpreter.
Takamine Tokumei was an Okinawan interpreter.
Takefumi Toma
Takefumi Toma is a Japanese football player currently playing for Kashima Antlers.
Takefumi Toma is a Japanese football player currently playing for Kashima Antlers.
Takuji Iwasaki
Takuji Iwasaki was a Japanese meteorologist, biologist, ethnologist historian.
Takuji Iwasaki was a Japanese meteorologist, biologist, ethnologist historian.
Tamaki Nakanishi
Tamaki Nakanishi is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with 81 Produce.
Tamaki Nakanishi is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with 81 Produce.
Tamlyn Tomita
Tamlyn Naomi Tomita is a Japanese-born American actress.
Tamlyn Naomi Tomita is a Japanese-born American actress.
Tsutomu Aragaki
Tsutomu Aragaki is a Japanese tenor.
Tsutomu Aragaki is a Japanese tenor.
Tsuyoshi Hamada
Tsuyoshi Hamada is a retired Japanese professional boxer, and is a former WBC world junior welterweight champion.
Tsuyoshi Hamada is a retired Japanese professional boxer, and is a former WBC world junior welterweight champion.
Yoko Gushiken
Yoko Gushiken was a Ryukyuan professional boxer from 1974-1981.
Yoko Gushiken was a Ryukyuan professional boxer from 1974-1981.
Yoshio Kojima
Yoshio Kojima is a Japanese comedian famous for appearing only in a small bathing suit, during both performances and interviews.
Yoshio Kojima is a Japanese comedian famous for appearing only in a small bathing suit, during both performances and interviews.
Yu Yamada
Yu Yamada is a model, actress, and singer best known from her modeling work with CanCam magazine.
Yu Yamada is a model, actress, and singer best known from her modeling work with CanCam magazine.
Yukiya Arashiro
Yukiya Arashiro is a Japanese road bicycle racer who rides for French UCI Professional Continental team.
Yukiya Arashiro is a Japanese road bicycle racer who rides for French UCI Professional Continental team.
Yusuke Higa
Yusuke Higa is a Japanese footballer who plays for Ryutsu Keizai University F.C.
Yusuke Higa is a Japanese footballer who plays for Ryutsu Keizai University F.C.
Yuusuke (musician)
Yuusuke Kuniyoshi, known simply as Yuusuke, was a vocalist of the Japanese band High and Mighty Color.
Yuusuke Kuniyoshi, known simply as Yuusuke, was a vocalist of the Japanese band High and Mighty Color.
Yūsaku Miyazato
Yūsaku Miyazato is a professional golfer from Okinawa, Japan.
Yūsaku Miyazato is a professional golfer from Okinawa, Japan.
Zenchū Nakahara
Zenchū Nakahara was an Okinawan scholar, known particularly for his work on the Omoro sōshi, a written collection of songs and poems which constitute an oral history of Okinawa and the Ryūkyū Kingdom.
Zenchū Nakahara was an Okinawan scholar, known particularly for his work on the Omoro sōshi, a written collection of songs and poems which constitute an oral history of Okinawa and the Ryūkyū Kingdom.