Fujiwara facts for kids

Fujiwara (pronounced foo-jee-wah-rah) is a common Japanese family name. It means "wisteria field." Many important people throughout Japanese history and today have this surname.

The Famous Fujiwara Family

The Fujiwara name is most famous because of a very powerful family called the Fujiwara clan. This family was very important in Japan's history for hundreds of years, especially during the Heian period (794 to 1185 AD). They often held high positions in the government and had a lot of influence over the emperors.

Some key members of this powerful family include:

• Fujiwara no Kamatari (614–669): He was a key figure in a big change in Japan's government called the Taika Reform.
• Fujiwara no Fuhito (659–720): Kamatari's son, he helped set up the first official Japanese law system.
• Fujiwara no Michinaga (966–1028): He was one of the most powerful Fujiwara leaders, controlling much of the government through his family's connections.

There was also a branch of this family called the Northern Fujiwara clan. They were powerful in northern Japan.

• Fujiwara no Kiyohira (1056–1128): He was a leader of the Northern Fujiwara and helped bring peace and culture to the Tohoku region.

People with the Fujiwara Name

Many people with the Fujiwara surname have become famous in different fields.

In Art and Entertainment

• Fujiwara (comedy duo): A Japanese comedy team known for making people laugh.
• Atsushi Fujiwara (born 1963): A Japanese photographer who takes amazing pictures.
• Harry Fujiwara (Mr. Fuji) (1934–2016): A Japanese-American professional wrestler who was known for his sneaky tricks in the ring.
• Hiroshi Fujiwara (born 1964): A Japanese musician, producer, and designer who influences fashion and music trends.
• Kamatari Fujiwara (1905–1985): A Japanese actor who appeared in many films.
• Kei Fujiwara (born 1957): A Japanese actress and film director.
• Keiji Fujiwara (1964–2020): A Japanese voice actor famous for giving voices to many anime and video game characters.
• Motoo Fujiwara (born 1979): The lead singer and songwriter for the popular Japanese rock band Bump of Chicken.
• Norika Fujiwara (born 1971): A Japanese beauty queen, model, and actress.
• Tatsuya Fujiwara (born 1982): A Japanese actor known for his roles in movies like Battle Royale and Death Note.
• Tokuro Fujiwara (born 1961): A Japanese video game designer who created many classic games.
• Yoshiaki Fujiwara (born 1949): A Japanese actor and professional wrestler.
• Yoshie Fujiwara (1898–1976): A famous Japanese tenor singer.

In Science

• Masahiko Fujiwara (born 1943): A Japanese mathematician and essay writer.
• Matsusaburo Fujiwara (1881–1946): A Japanese mathematician and historian who studied the history of math.
• Sakuhei Fujiwhara (1884–1950): A Japanese meteorologist who studied weather and discovered the "Fujiwhara effect."

In Politics

• Michiko Fujiwara (1900–1983): A Japanese nurse and politician.
• René Fujiwara (born 1984): A Mexican politician.

In Sports

• Naoya Fujiwara (born 1965): A Japanese shogi (Japanese chess) player.
• Rika Fujiwara (born 1981): A Japanese tennis player.
• Shiho Fujiwara (born 1971): A Japanese ice hockey player.
• Sotaro Fujiwara (born 1998): A Japanese judoka (judo athlete).
• Toshio Fujiwara (born 1948): A Japanese kickboxer.

Fictional Characters

The Fujiwara name is also used for many characters in books, anime, and video games:

• Fujiwara, a character from Haruhi Suzumiya
• Chika Fujiwara, a character from Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
• Chiyoko Fujiwara, the main character in the movie Millennium Actress
• Hazuki Fujiwara, also known as Reanne Griffith, a character in Ojamajo Doremi (Magical DoReMi)
  • Akira Fujiwara, her father
  • Reiko Fujiwara, her mother
• Fujiwara no Mokou, a character from Touhou Project
• Fujiwara-no-Sai, a character from Hikaru no Go
• Fujiwara no Takamichi, a character from Harukanaru Toki no Naka de
• Takumi Fujiwara, a character from Initial D
• Toki Fujiwara, a character from Code: Breaker
• Fujiwara no Yukitaka, a character from Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 2
• Zakuro Fujiwara, a character from Tokyo Mew Mew

See also

• Fujiwara, Mie, a former town in Japan
• Fujiwara-kyō, an ancient capital city of Japan
• The Fujiwhara effect (a weather phenomenon where two cyclones interact)