Furukawa (written: 古川 or 古河, lit."old river") is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Furukawa Ichibei (1832-1903), Japanese industrialist and copper mine magnateKeiko Furukawa, announcer for Mainichi Broadcasting SystemLisa Furukawa, Japanese-American pianist, singer, and songwriter (formerly known as Lisa Furukawa Ray)Miki Furukawa, Japanese musicianRoppa Furukawa, Japanese comedianSatoshi Furukawa (born 1964), JAXA astronautTakaharu Furukawa (born 1984), Japanese archerTomo Furukawa, vocalist for Guniw ToolsToshio Furukawa (born 1946), Japanese voice actorYasushi Furukawa (governor) (born 1958), governor of Saga Prefecture in JapanYasushi Furukawa (volleyball) (born 1961), Japanese former volleyball playerYuki Furukawa (born 1987), Japanese actorYūta Furukawa (born 1987), Japanese actor,singer,songwriter,and model