Sakurada is a Japanese surname, typically written with characters that mean “cherry blossom field”: 桜田 (sakura + ta) or the variant 櫻田, with 樱田 appearing in simplified form. The first element, sakura, references the iconic cherry blossom, while the second, ta, denotes a rice field or cultivated field. This toponymic surname likely originated from geographic features or place names combining cherry trees and fields. Notable Bearers Dori Sakurada (桜田 通; born 1991) is a Japanese actor and singer known for his roles in the Prince of Tennis musicals and several television dramas. Junko Sakurada (桜田 淳子; born 1958) is a former singer and actress who rose to fame as an idol in the 1970s. Kazuki Sakurada (櫻田 和樹; born 1982) and Shimpei Sakurada (樱田 真平; born 1984) are professional footballers. Kazuo Sakurada (桜田 一男; 1948–2020) was a professional wrestler best known for his work in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Makoto Sakurada (櫻田 亮; born 1968) is an opera singer. Historical figures include Sakurada Sadakuni, a samurai of the Edo period, and General Takeshi Sakurada (桜田 武; 1891–1943), who served during the Pacific War. Yoshitaka Sakurada (桜田 義孝; born 1949) is a former politician and minister under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Cultural Depictions The surname appears in several manga and anime series. Fictional characters include Haruna Sakurada from Sailor Moon, Jun Sakurada the protagonist of Rozen Maiden, and Nene Sakurada from Crayon Shin-chan. These instances often carry symbolic connotations tied to the elegance and transient beauty of cherry blossoms. Distribution and Variants Sakurada is most commonly found in Japan, with highest concentrations in the Tōhoku and Kantō regions. Variants in writing include 櫻田 and 樱田, though 桜田 is the standard modern form. The name typifies Japanese surnames rooted in natural landscape features, a pattern that includes many names ending in -ta or -da (rice field). Meaning: Cherry blossom + rice field Origin: Japanese, topographic Type: Surname Insults region: Japan (Tōhoku, Kantō)