Chishu Ryu (笠智衆, Ryuu Chishuu; born 12 May 1904 in Kumamoto, Japan, died 16 March 1993 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) was the great actor of the films of Yasujiro Ozu. From 1928 to 1992 he appeared in at least 155 films. 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Categories: Cities in Kumamoto Prefecture | Japan geography stubs ... 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003) Events Media:January January 1 - Czechoslovakia divides. ... Japans tallest building, the Landmark Tower, is in the Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... Yasujiro Ozu (小津 安二郎 Ozu Yasujirō December 12, 1903 - December 12, 1963) was an influential Japanese film director. ...