Takada

Takada is a Japanese name that can refer to both places and a surname. The most notable geographic use is Takada, a former city in Niigata Prefecture that is now part of Joetsu City. The area is associated with Takada Castle (Takada-jō) and Takada Park, which are part of the region’s historical and cultural landscape.

The name Takada appears in various other place names across Japan, typically written with the kanji 高田. This combination, meaning “high field” or “tall rice paddy,” is a common element in Japanese toponyms and can be found in multiple prefectures.

Takada is also a Japanese surname, most commonly rendered as 高田. As a family name, it is borne by many individuals in Japan and among Japanese communities abroad, across fields such as business, sports, entertainment, and public life.

In addition to these uses, Takada may appear in fictional works or as part of longer place names, reflecting its familiar Kanji composition and geographic resonance in Japan. Overall, Takada functions as both a toponym and a surname with historical and cultural significance in Japanese contexts.