The most talented Japanese actors. The most beautiful Japanese in the world "Camelot" offers you group, corporate and individual Japanese language training

We are used to seeing mostly English-language films on the TV screen or in cinemas, in which, you will agree, you can rarely see a pretty girl with exotic Asian beauty. Few of us know Japanese or Chinese pop musicians and singers either. Unless oriental beauties-models have become familiar on the covers of glossy magazines.

We decided to compile a list of incomparably beautiful and far from well-known stars from different parts of Japan, South Korea, China and Hong Kong.

Ayumi Hamasaki

At home, she is considered the unspoken "Empress of Japanese pop music." He is one of the most successful performers in the history of the Japanese music industry. The future star was brought up mainly by her grandmother, who subsequently supported all the dreams of her beloved granddaughter, namely: to become a model (Ayumi did not get into the modeling world because of her small stature), an actress and, finally, a singer. Ten years ago, Ayu, as she is also called, began to have hearing problems - her left ear completely stopped hearing. Nevertheless, the singer continues to sing, perform and release albums.

Erika Sawajiri

Japanese model, actress and singer. Her father is Japanese and her mother is Algerian French. Erica got into show business by accident - she wanted to get an autograph of her favorite star, for this she auditioned at Stardust Productions, where a beautiful girl was immediately offered to become a model. Six months later, Erica already got into the television series. And in 2007, she released her debut single, which reached number one on the Oricon Charts.

Maki Goto

Japanese singer, actress and former member of the country's very popular group Morning Musume. In 2002, she began her solo career, singing mainly in the J-pop style.

Park Min Young

Popular actress in South Korea. Her most notable roles in TV dramas are "Sungkyunkwan Scandal", "City Hunter", "Healer" and "Remember".

Bianca Bay

Actress and model of Taiwanese-Japanese descent. After graduating from Shi Hsin University, she went to work as a model and then became an actress. She was nominated for the Taiwanese equivalent of an Emmy for Outstanding TV Series Actress in 2010.

Bae Soo Ji

Korean actress, model and singer. Better known under the cute pseudonym Susie. She started as a model for online stores, then got into the musical group miss A, almost simultaneously began acting on television and in films. It has the unofficial title of "The Nation's First Love" due to its popularity in the country.

Lin Chilin

Taiwanese model and actress. Her incredibly fast ascent to Taiwan's showbiz Olympus has even been dubbed the "Lin Chilin Phenomenon". The girl is also often called the "First Person of Taiwan" in the press due to her delicate beauty and gentle disposition.

Lynn Hong

The actress and model was born in China but grew up and now works in Hong Kong. In 2009, ranked 4th among the highest paid models in Greater China. Recognized as the owner of the most beautiful breasts in Asia.

Zhang Ziyi

Perhaps one of the most famous actresses from our list to the Western audience. Chinese Zhang Ziyi gained popularity after the film "The Road Home", and after the release of the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" became a world-class actress.

Yang Jin Song

South Korean young and promising actress. She made her debut in 2010 in the film "Wedding Dress", became popular after the release of the series "Bride of the Century".

Park Sin Hye

A South Korean actress who can dance, sing, and pose. She became one of the most recognizable actresses in South Korea after the release of such hits as "You are beautiful", "Strings of the soul", "Heirs".

Fan Bingbing

By the way, you also probably saw this Chinese actress and singer if you watched the movie "Iron Man 3" and the "X-Men" franchise. Fan Bingbing is known for her beauty, which is recognized by both the West and the East.

Japan- the country of the Rising Sun, the world of exotics separated from the continent by the Yellow and Japan Seas: kimono, bansai, geisha, samurai, hara-kiri, judo, sumo, anime, sake, sushi, Fuji, sakura,… eventually, Toyota and Mitsubishi. The list seems to go on forever.

A country of contrasts, where the latest achievements of science and technology coexist with magnificent castles and temples of the samurai era.

The geographical isolation of the Japanese archipelago determined the character traits of its population: calmness and restraint, but at the same time great willpower (you must admit, not every one of us would have decided to commit ritual hara-kiri as revenge on the worst enemy); a penchant for contemplation (it’s not for nothing that one of the favorite actions of the Japanese is considered “hanami” - watching the falling sakura flowers), but at the same time, some lightness and playfulness that can be seen in our favorite Japanese anime.

The official religions of Japan are Shinto and Buddhism. In practice, it is quite difficult to determine any clear line between them, maybe that's why the Japanese say that each of them is born a Shintoist and dies a Buddhist.

Japanese language- the language spoken by about 125 million inhabitants of Japan, as well as the descendants of the Japanese who migrated in the first half of the 20th century. to other countries: to the USA, including the Hawaiian Islands (more than 800 thousand), Brazil (about 400 thousand), Peru (more than 100 thousand), China, Canada, Argentina, Mexico, etc.

This language is mysterious, like Japan itself, its family ties have long been controversial; now most researchers recognize it as related to the Altaic languages ​​​​- Korean, Tungus-Manchu, Mongolian, Turkic. There is a hypothesis about its relationship with the Austronesian ( Malayo-Polynesian) languages. During the historical period, the Japanese language has been significantly influenced by Chinese, and in recent decades by English.

Notable Japanese Cast: Takeshi Kitano, Haruki Murakami, Yasunari Kawabata, Junichiro Koizumi, Utada Hikaru.

Famous people of Japan:

- A famous Japanese director, actor, screenwriter, as well as a writer, poet and artist. He has starred in films such as Johnny Mnemonic, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, Zatoichi, Kukijiro, Five, Boiling Point, Tokyo Eyes, Battle Royale. He is also a director, screenwriter and editor of the films "Fireworks", "Dolls", "Guys are back", etc.

Kurosawa Akira (1910–1998)

- Japanese film director, one of the leading representatives of the humanistic direction of art of the XX century. World fame Kurosawa brought the film "Rashomon", based on the works of R. Akutagawa "Gate of Rashomon" and "In the thicket." Innovative in terms of storytelling, the film (the story of rape and murder is told from four different points of view) won the Golden Lion Grand Prix at the Venice Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film of the Year.

Murakami Haruki(born in 1949)

is a Japanese writer who has gained great popularity in the West in recent years. In April 1974, he wrote his first novel, Hear the Wind Sing, which won the National Emerging Writers Literary Award. This book, together with the novels "Pinball 73" and "Sheep Hunt" made up the "Rat Trilogy". In addition, we all know his novels such as "Norwegian Forest", "Underground", "My Favorite Satellite" and "Chronicles of a Clockwork Bird".

Takada Kenzo(born in 1940)

- a brilliant oriental designer, whom everyone knows only by name and is called "the most European of all Japanese fashion designers." Kenzo's favorite motifs are flowers and leaves, and even his most famous perfumes are in a leaf bottle. The designer loves animal skin prints, tartan variations and bold color combinations. Takada brought into fashion simple, even slightly childish silhouettes - knee-length shorts, mini coats, sweater dresses, huge berets and, of course, kimono sleeves. The national Japanese costume generally became the initial basis for the designer's work, but Kenzo drew inspiration not only from the history of kimonos. In his work, he reinterprets Spanish boleros, traditional Austrian jackets, Indian trousers, and Chinese tunics. Today, Kenzo is considered "the only Master who is able to weave into a single stylistic thread all the nuances of perception that a person possesses."

Kawabata Yasunari (1899–1972)

- one of the most talented Japanese writers of the twentieth century. His stories and novels "Beasts and Birds", "Snow Country", "Thousand-winged Crane" and others have been translated into many languages ​​and enjoy the unchanging love of readers. In 1968, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for "writing that expresses with great feeling the essence of Japanese thinking."

- J-pop singer, now popular in Japan, as well as among anime fans around the world. Writes songs in Japanese and English. Her first album "First Love" sold 9 million copies in Japan. In addition, Utada is also known in the United States under the pseudonym

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There has long been a debate among fans of Asian films about which dramas are better: Japanese or Korean. There is no consensus and is unlikely to be, it is painfully different focus is done by screenwriters and directors. However, everyone agrees on one thing: that Korean and Japanese actors play first-class (for the most part). And they look like a dream come true: beautiful, well-groomed and charismatic. And some, in addition to filming, also sing, dance and act in commercials. Paradise for fans. In this article, we will talk about Japanese actors. It's pretty hard to choose the very best, and there will always be someone ready to challenge the list, and yet ...

Kimura Takuya

Bright, beautiful, talented, over the years, like a good wine, Captain (as his fans call him) has only gotten better. Each role is a work of art. Whether it's a historical series or a romantic melodrama - in any case, there is no doubt that the actor will give everything 100%, and the audience will see a well-drawn character.

One of the most memorable roles Kimura Takuya played in the drama "Pride". This is the story of a hockey player who dreams of playing in the big leagues, for whom sport always comes first. Love? Just a game. But only until Haru meets Aki, a modest office worker who can't even skate.

Kamenashi Kazuya

A singer, a dancer, an actor, a baseball player and just actors (the photo will not let you lie) can be damn attractive. But besides appearance, Kazuya definitely has the gift of reincarnation. Therefore, it is interesting to observe the creative activity of Kamenashi and watch how his talent is revealed. He can do both comedy roles and images of criminals.

You can start acquaintance with this talented actor from the drama "One and Only Love".

What is the probability of a relationship between a girl from a wealthy family and a simple poor guy? Small. What kind of relationship can we talk about when you need to work to ensure a normal existence for your younger brother and mother? Yes, even with a rich girl. About none. But the feelings that flare up are very difficult to suppress, especially when they are mutual. But will Hiro and Nao be able to deal with personal problems and the opinions of others in order to be together?

Yamashita Tomohisa

Japanese actors are often attracted by their appearance, and then you start to pay attention to everything else. Yamashita Tomohisa disarms and conquers, if not at first sight, then from the second for sure. But there is no consensus about his musical and artistic activities. Someone considers him an absolute "log" with an invariable "poker face", someone praises and exalts. But there are two dramas in which Yamashita shines and once again proves that Japanese actors can do almost anything. These are Code Blue and Last Second Score.

The first is a medical series showing the workdays of the emergency department. Four applicants come to the internship, wishing to be on board the legendary "Doctor Halley" - a helicopter of the rapid response team. But only the most capable are taken there, so the guys will have to try and show their best skills and ability to work in any emergency.

Last Second Score is a more positive drama that tells a romantic story about a young, insecure basketball player and a capable but unlucky violinist. By helping each other, they will be able to overcome their own weaknesses and, of course, find love.

Cary-Hiroyuki Takagawa

Japanese actors (men) of the second plan also know how to attract attention and surprise with unexpected actions. We are talking about Cary-Hiroyuki Takagawa, best known to moviegoers for his roles in Mortal Kombat and Memoirs of a Geisha.

Although he has a decent number of villains to his credit, Takagawa attracted public attention with a very unusual act: during the filming of the Russian film Priest-san. Confessions of a Samurai ”The 65-year-old Japanese actor decided to accept Russian citizenship. He does not worry about how such an act will be perceived in America, where Cary-Hiroyuki lives, believing that this is his own business. Takagawa plans to spend most of his time in Russia, flying to America only for the winter. In addition to citizenship, the Japanese actor converted to Orthodoxy.

Sakurai Sho

Continues the list of "Memorable Japanese Actors" Sakurai Sho. Like his many colleagues, he not only acts in films, but also sings in a popular group and hosts television shows.

The most striking works of this talented guy can be considered "Quiz 2" and "Family Game". Both series produce an ambiguous impression, but are addictive.

"Quiz" is a new entertainment show on the TV channel that promises a big cash prize for 7 correct answers and the fulfillment of any desire of the participant who reached the final and answered the last question. Only questions are sometimes more like a detective investigation. And the presenter is not at all such a sweetheart as it seems at first glance. He also has his secrets.

"Family Game" will tell the story of an unusual tutor, whose arrival will turn the whole house on its ears and turn the whole idea of ​​a good family upside down. Who is he and why climbs into someone else's personal life? Why does he force children and parents to do strange things? Does he really want to help or is he trying to destroy the family hearth?

The list of Japanese actors and the dramas they have starred in is very long. After all, everyone has their favorites, whose game will always be the best.

(1893-1945), naval officer.

Iwakura Tomomi(1825-1883), prince - a prominent statesman of Japan.

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Izaki (Izaki) Matome, Japanese naval figure, vice admiral. From Nov. 1941 to Nov. In 1943, in the battles for Guadalcanal, he commanded a support group, which included the 30th destroyer division (the light cruiser Jintsu, the destroyers Makatsuki and Yukikaze) and the 16th destroyer division (Hamakaze, Kiyunami, " Yugur). In 1944 he was appointed commander of the 1st division of battleships, at the head of which, as part of the fleet of Admiral T. Kurita, he participated in the battle for the Philippines and in the battle in Leyte Gulf.

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Ii Naosuke(1815-1860), Japanese statesman.

Iida Shojiro(1888 - ?), military figure.

Iimura (Iimura) Yo(1888-?), Japanese military figure, lieutenant general. In 1930-32 military attache in Ankara. In 1932-33 he was an inspector of the Academy of the General Staff, in 1933 he was the head of a department of the General Staff. In 1935 he commanded the 61st Infantry Regiment. In 1938-39 deputy chief, in 1939 and 1943-44 chief of the Academy of the General Staff. In 1939-40 Chief of Staff of the Kwantung Army. In 1941 director of the Institute of Military Research. In 1941-43 he commanded the troops of the 5th Army operating in Manchuria. On March 16, 1944, he was appointed Chief of Staff of the Southern Army. In 1944-45 commander of the 2nd Front in Indonesia. Since June 1945, the commander of the Tokyo Defensive Army and the Tokyo Military Region, in Sept. 1945 retired.

Iinuna Yokusai(1782-1865). Scientist. Yinuna studied Dutch scientific works (rangaku) ​​in Edo. He is credited with using Western botanical works in herbal medicine (honzogaku). In 1856, he compiled a 20-volume botanical atlas (Somoku zusetsu), in which he described 1215 plant species, classifying them according to the Linnaean system, and not in the traditional Japanese way. *

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Ikkyu Sozun(1391-1481). Zen Buddhist monk of the Rinzai school.

Ike Taiga(1723-1776). Artist and calligrapher of high literary style. Taiga was born and lived in Kyoto, where he first learned the Tosa style, but soon became interested in the Nanga (Southern School) style. He studied with Japanese literary style pioneers Yanagisawa Kien and Sakaki Hyakusen. While studying finger-writing, Taiga focused on the Chinese style, including sources such as the painting textbook The Mustard Seed Garden, while also studying Zen and calligraphy. *

Ikeda Hayato(1899-?), Japanese politician and statesman.

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Imamura Hiroshi(1887 - 1968), military leader

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Ingen(1592-1673). Founder of the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism in Japan. The Chinese monk Ingen studied Zen Buddhism in China and after that went to Japan in 1654. In 1658, the shogun Tokugawa Ietsuna granted land to Ingen in Uji, near Kyoto, on which he built Mampukuji, the seat of the Obaku school. The Obaku Zen teaching combines the practice of nembuiu and esoteric Buddhist rituals. Ingen's ability as a calligrapher popularized Obak's calligraphy style. *

Inoguchi Toshihara(1896-1944), naval officer.

Ino Jakusui(1655-1715). Physician and chemist. Ino studied medicinal herbs (honzogaku) ​​as well as the properties of about 2,000 plants listed in the Chinese herbal text. He is best known for his Shobutsu ruisan, a 1,000-volume work on medicinal herbs. Starting this work in 1697, he managed to write 362 volumes. The remaining books were completed by his students, who were supported by the shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune. *

Ino Takadaka(1745-1818). Geographer and cartographer of the Edo period. Accurately measured the length of the meridian using Japanese methods. Ino's most important work was the compilation of maps of Japan based on his own explorations and travels around the country. *

Inoue Kaoru(1835-1915), Japanese statesman.

Inoue Kiyoshi(1913-?), Japanese historian.

Inoue Shigeyoshi(1889-1975), naval figure

Inukai Tsuyoshi(April 20, 1855 - May 15, 1932) - Japanese politician. From the 90s of the 19th century, he occupied a prominent position in various bourgeois-landlord parties. Since 1929 - the leader of the seiyukai party. In December 1931 - May 1932 - Prime Minister. The Inukai government completed the occupation of Northeast China, and pursued a policy of increased inflation within the country. Killed by a group of fascist "young officers" during the coup on May 15, 1932. ( Soviet historical encyclopedia. In 16 volumes. - M.: Soviet Encyclopedia. 1973-1982. Volume 6. INDRA - CARACAS. 1965).

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Yoshihito, Yoshihito, Taisho's throne name(1879-1926), Emperor of Japan.

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Ippen(1239-1289). Buddhist monk of the Pure Land. Ippen began studying Buddhism at the age of nine, when he came to the monastery of the Tendai Enryakuji school, located on Mount Hiei. Three years later, he went to Kyushu to study Pure Land Buddhism. After a short stay away from religious life, Ippen became an itinerant priest. After deep religious experiences, in 1276 he founded the Ji-shu (School of Burden). Ippen later developed a form of ecstatic dance in praise of the Buddha Amida. Despite the resistance of the Tendai school, Ippen taught this kind of religious dance to his students. It is said that before his death, Ippen destroyed all his written works, leaving nothing for future generations. *

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Ishibashi Tanzan(b. 1884), Japanese statesman and politician.

Ishii Kikujiro(1866-1945), Viscount - major Japanese diplomat.

Ishii Shiro(June 25, 1882-1959), military figure.

Ishihara Kanyi(1889 - 1949), Japanese military figure, lieutenant general. In 1933 he commanded the 4th Infantry Regiment. In 1935 he headed the department of the Operational Directorate of the General Staff, and in 1937 he became the head of the entire directorate. Engaged in planning military operations in China. In 1937 he was appointed deputy chief of staff of the Kwantung Army. In 1937-1938 he was commander of the Manchurian garrison zone, one of the most influential Japanese officers in Manchukuo. In 1938 he retired. In 1939 he returned to the service and was appointed to the post of commander of the 16th division. Retired since 1941.

Isogai Rensuke(1886 - 1967), Japanese military figure. From 1937 he commanded the 10th Infantry Division stationed in Manchuria. On January 19, 1942, after the establishment of the Governor-General in Hong Kong, he was placed at the head of it. I. was entrusted with the tasks of defending the territory and military administration. The garrison of Hong Kong (3 infantry battalions) was transferred to I.'s subordination, and operationally subordinated to the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary forces in China. Surrendered to British forces. After the war, he was charged with war crimes and sentenced to life imprisonment.

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Itagaki Seishiro(1885 - 12/23/1948), Japanese military figure.

Itagaki Taisuke(1837-1919), Japanese politician.

Ichikawa Shoichi(1892-1945), leader of the labor movement in Japan.

Ito Genboku(1800-1871). Outstanding doctor. Studied Western medicine under Philipp Franz von Siebold. In 1826 he founded the School of Western Science, where he taught many scientists and physicians. In 1858 he was appointed physician to the shogun. Genboku set up a vaccination center in Edo and was the first Japanese physician to administer the smallpox vaccine. *

Ito Zakuchu(1716-1800). Artist and printer. The son of a wealthy shopkeeper, Zakuchu lived and worked in Kyoto near the markets. He specialized in graceful images of birds that roamed his garden. He belonged to the Kano school, but was influenced by Chinese academic painters of the Yuan and Ming dynasties, whose works were present in the Shokokuji collections. Settling in this temple after 1788, Zakuchu began writing works on Buddhist themes and scenes from life in Shokokuji. It enjoyed relatively little fame and was rediscovered only at the end of the 19th century. *

Itō Jinsai(1627-1705). Confucian philosopher (Japan).

Itoh Keisuke(1803-1901). Physician and botanist. Ito specialized in the study of medicinal herbs (honzoku). Using as a model Carl Peter Thunberg's Flora Japonica, donated by Philipp Franz von Siebold, Taisei honzo meiso wrote in 1829. This book uses the Latin names of plants arranged according to the Linnaean classification. *

Ito (Ito) Seiichi(1890-1945), naval officer.

Itoh Hirobumi(1841-1909), Japanese statesman.

Ito Yuko- admiral in the 19th century.

Ihara Saikaku(1642 -1693). Writer and poet. Saikaku was one of the most significant authors of the Edo period. See Chapter 8 "Language and Literature". *

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Yokoyama Isamu(1889 -?), Japanese military figure, lieutenant general. In 1929-32 he was the head of the department of the Planning Board of the Research Council. In 1933-34 he was the head of the department of the Economic and Mobilization Directorate of the Military Ministry. From 1934 commander of the 2nd regiment, in 1936-37 chief of staff of the 6th division. In 1937 he headed the Planning Department, and in 1939 - the 1st Department of the Research Council. In 1939 he was appointed commander of the 1st division. From 1941 commander of the 4th Army in Manchuria. Since March 1943, commander of the 11th Army in China. 11/22/1944 transferred to the post of commander of the Western Army stationed in the Japanese Islands. In 1945 the army was reorganized into the 16th Front, deployed on the island of Ryukyu.