Kyoto, Japan

Nobel laureate Japanese chemist who pioneered the frontier orbital theory for chemical reactions, explaining the roles of HOMO and LUMO

Japanese theoretical physicist known for his Nobel Prize-winning work on CP-violation and the prediction of three families of quarks

The 121st Emperor of Japan (1846–1867) who reigned during the final tumultuous years of the Edo period, navigating the nation through increasing foreign pressures

Japanese Zen Buddhist teacher, philosopher, and founder of the Sōtō school of Zen in Japan, known for influential writings like Shobogenzo

Japanese author and court lady who penned <i>The Pillow Book</i>, offering a unique window into the Heian period

Japanese association football player and manager who represented the Japan national team

Japanese video game programmer and businessman who served as the fourth president of Nintendo, broadening the appeal of video games with a focus on fun and accessibility

Japanese association football player who represented his nation on the field and later coached future generations

Japanese film director and screenwriter known for his acclaimed works like Ugetsu and Sansho the Bailiff, and his focus on the oppression of women