What is "takei"

Takei (written: 武井) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Emi Takei (born 1993), Japanese actress, fashion model, and singer
• George Takei (born 1937), American actor
• Hideyuki Takei (born 1970), Japanese pole vaulter
• Hiroyuki Takei (born 1972), Japanese manga writer
• Koji Takei (born 1990), Japanese water polo player
• Takuya Takei (born 1986), Japanese football player
• Yasuo Takei (1930–2006), the founder and former chairman of Takefuji

Fictional characters:

• Junko Takei, a fictional character from Strike Witches