Torchbearers responsible for relaying the torch in Tokyo include singer Sayuri Ishikawa and Kamenashi Kazuya of KAT-TUN from Johnny & Associates.
Sayuri Ishikawa (さゆり Ishikawa) is a famous female enka singer born in Kumamoto Prefecture and graduated from Horikoshi High School. His real name is Ishikawa Kinuyo. In 1977, he became famous for his famous song Tsugaru Strait? Winter Scenery. Afterwards, [Amagi Etsu], [Noto Peninsula], [Wind No Bon Love Song] and other releases were released, and he became one of the most well-known enka singers. His representative works include Amagi Etsu, Tsugaru Strait, Winter Scenery, Echizen Bamboo Dance, etc.
Kamenashi Kazuya was born on February 23, 1986 in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Japanese male singer, actor, host.
In 1998, he entered Johnny & Associates through an interview. In 2001, he became a member of KAT-TUN after selection. In January 2005, he participated in the school drama "Gokudou Freshman 2"; in October he starred in the school drama "Wild Boar Makeover" and won the Best Actor Award at the 47th Japanese Drama Academy Awards; in November he formed the limited group Shuji with Tomohisa Yamashitaと Akira, the single "Youth Amigo" released later sold a total of 1.6 million copies. In March 2006, he officially debuted as a member of KAT-TUN; in October, he starred in the romantic drama "Only Love". In January 2010, he starred in the romantic drama "The Evolution of Miss Perfect" and won the Best Actor Award at the 13th Nikkan Sports Japanese Drama Awards; in the same year, he served as the host of the sports news program "Going!! Sports & News" and the Zoom In Sata comprehensive Producer.
In 2011, he starred in the science fiction drama "Yōkai Ningbeim" and won the Best Actor Award at the 71st Japanese Drama Academy Awards. In 2013, he starred in the suspense film "Anai", challenging one person to play 33 roles. In January 2015, he starred in the feature film "Joker Game"; in February, he starred in the romantic drama "Second Love". In 2016, he starred in the crime drama "Phantom Thief". In April 2017, he starred in the romantic drama "My Destined One". The first solo tour will be held in July. In January 2018, he starred in the revenge drama "FINAL CUT"; in December, he starred in the suspense drama "The Letter". In April 2019, he starred in the criminal investigation drama "Strawberry Nights? SAGA"; in May, he released his first solo single "Rain"; in December, he was selected as a torchbearer for the Tokyo Olympics. In 2020, he starred in the horror film "The Haunted Mansion". In 2021, he will star in the criminal investigation drama "Red Eyes Surveillance and Investigation Team".
Yokozuna Hakuho, a well-known player in the sumo wrestling world, and Lister Michael, who led the Japanese team in the World Cup Rugby competition, are also candidates for the torch. Then there’s Kanagawa Prefecture, home to many personality torchbearers. ?
M?nkhbatyn Davaajargal, formerly known as Davaajargal, was born in Ulaanbaatar on March 11, 1985. He is a Japanese sumo wrestler. In 2007, Bai Pengxiang won the highest title of Japanese sumo wrestling, Yokozuna. In July 2017, at the Japan Grand Sumo Nagoya Station held at the Aichi Prefecture Gymnasium in Nagoya, Japan, Bai Pengxiang won the 1,048th victory in his career, surpassing seniors such as Chiyofuji and Kuihuang to set a new record for the most wins. On 3rd, 2019, Grand Sumo Yokozuna Hakuho was notified by the government announcement that he was allowed to obtain Japanese nationality. ?
There is Tetsuro Degawa who has traveled around the world, and there is singer Yuzo Kayama. It is said that Kayama had a slight cerebral infarction before, but has completely recovered, and he was selected as a torch bearer at the age of 83. Three young idols, Reni Takagi, Ayaka Sasaki, and Shiori Tamai, who were born in Kanagawa, were also selected. Next is Ibaraki, with singer Ken Naoko, actor Toru Watanabe, and astronaut Mamoru Mori. The torchbearers of Aichi Prefecture include Satota Fujii, who is known as the new star in the Japanese chess world, while those of Gifu Prefecture include actor Hideaki Ito and actress Keiko Takeshita. ?