What is "kohara"

In Polynesian mythology, Kohara is the goddess of tuna, and is considered the "mother of all tuna fish". The word also means "to throw a flash of lightning, as a deity". In Māori mythology, lightning begat tuna. In that sense, Kohara can be considered the "ancestor of tuna".

Kohara is a Japanese family name. Notable persons with that name include:

• Haruka Kohara (born 1988), Japanese singer
• Kazuno Kohara, Japanese author and illustrator
• Noboru Kohara (born 1983), Japanese association football player
• Yuki Kohara (born 1980), Japanese singer