Nozawa (written: 野沢 or 野澤) is a Japanese surname. Its etymology comes from the Japanese elements no (野) meaning "field, wilderness" and sawa (沢 or 澤) meaning "marsh". Thus, Nozawa may be interpreted as "marsh in the wilderness" or something similar, describing a geographical feature. This type of topographic surname is common in Japan, often adopted by families living near such features. Notable Bearers Notable individuals with this surname span various fields. In the arts, Masako Nozawa (born 1936) is a celebrated voice actress and the chairman of Office Nozawa, known for her long-running role as Son Goku in the Dragon Ball series. Her husband, Nachi Nozawa (1938–2010), was also a well-known voice actor, actor, and director. Charlie Nozawa is a manga artist born in 1961. Hisashi Nozawa (1960–2004) was a screenwriter and mystery novelist. Nozawa Boncho (1640–1714) was a haikai poet from the Edo period. In sports, several footballers bear the name, including Hideyuki Nozawa (born 1994), Takuya Nozawa (1981), and Yosuke Nozawa (1979). Sakiko Nozawa (born 1961) was a gymnast, and Yukari Nozawa (born 1957) is an actress and voice actress. Meaning: "field wilderness" or "marsh" from no (field) + sawa (marsh) Origin: Japanese Kanji: 野沢 or 野澤 Type: Topographic surname