Saga Prefecture - Famous People

Famous People

  • Comedian and J-Pop singer Hanawa became famous for comically singing about Saga Prefecture and its oddities.
  • Comedian Masashi Tashiro was born in Saga Prefecture.
  • Musician Mukai Shutoku was born in Saga Prefecture before moving to Fukuoka Prefecture to pursue his career.
  • World War II fighter ace Saburo Sakai was born in Saga Prefecture.
  • Actress and J-Pop singer Yasuko Matsuyuki and her younger brother, J-Pop/Rock singer Yuna Katsuki (of Lazy Knack and RED) are from Saga city.

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