Mio Shirakane (Japanese: 白金未桜; born 23 November 2005) is a Japanese judoka who competes in the women's 57 kg category.…Mio Shirakane (Japanese: 白金未桜; born 23 November 2005) is a Japanese judoka who competes in the women's 57 kg category. Representing the University of Tsukuba, she won the gold medal at the 2025 World Junior Championships and a bronze medal in the women's 57 kg event at the 2026 Asian Games.
Hazuki Watanabe (渡部 葉月, born 7 August 2004) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She is the 2022 World Champion on the…Hazuki Watanabe (渡部 葉月, born 7 August 2004) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She is the 2022 World Champion on the balance beam. She was part of the bronze medal winning team at the 2022 Asian Championships. Additionally she represented Japan at the inaugural Junior World Championships.
Kōtarō Uchino (内野 航太郎, Uchino Kōtarō; born 19 June 2004) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for J1…Kōtarō Uchino (内野 航太郎, Uchino Kōtarō; born 19 June 2004) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for J1 League club Mito HollyHock, on loan from Danish Superliga club Brøndby.
Maho Awatani (Japanese: 粟谷 真帆; born 6 December 2002) is a Japanese basketball player who plays as a power forward for…Maho Awatani (Japanese: 粟谷 真帆; born 6 December 2002) is a Japanese basketball player who plays as a power forward for the Hitachi High-Tech Cougars. She represented Japan in international competition, including the women's basketball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games, where Japan won the silver medal.
Towa Uzawa (鵜澤 飛羽, Uzawa Towa; born 25 November 2002) is a Japanese sprinter who specializes in the 200 meters. In…Towa Uzawa (鵜澤 飛羽, Uzawa Towa; born 25 November 2002) is a Japanese sprinter who specializes in the 200 meters. In 2023, he won the 200 meters at both the Asian and Japanese Championships. He also competed in the World Championships, where he reached the semi finals. In 2024, he qualified for the 200 meters at the 2024 Summer Olympics based on his world ranking.
Ryoma Tanaka (born 28 December 2001) is a Japanese judoka. He won the gold medal in the men's 66 kg event at the 2024…Ryoma Tanaka (born 28 December 2001) is a Japanese judoka. He won the gold medal in the men's 66 kg event at the 2024 World Judo Championships held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Yoshino Sato (佐藤 淑乃, Sato Yoshino; born 12 November 2001) is a Japanese professional volleyball player. She plays in…Yoshino Sato (佐藤 淑乃, Sato Yoshino; born 12 November 2001) is a Japanese professional volleyball player. She plays in the SV.League for NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki.
Yuga Tarumi (垂水優芽, Tarumi Yūga, born 2 November 2000) is a Japanese professional volleyball player and member of the…Yuga Tarumi (垂水優芽, Tarumi Yūga, born 2 November 2000) is a Japanese professional volleyball player and member of the Japan men's national volleyball team.
Kaito Mori (森 海渡, Mori Kaito; born 7 June 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a striker for J2 League club…Kaito Mori (森 海渡, Mori Kaito; born 7 June 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a striker for J2 League club Montedio Yamagata.
Sora Igawa (井川 空, Igawa Sora; born 15 January 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a…Sora Igawa (井川 空, Igawa Sora; born 15 January 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre back for J3 League club FC Gifu.
Ryotaro Tsunoda (角田 涼太朗, Tsunoda Ryotaro; born 27 June 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Ryotaro Tsunoda (角田 涼太朗, Tsunoda Ryotaro; born 27 June 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or a left-back for Yokohama F. Marinos.
Reon Yamahara (山原 怜音, Yamahara Reon; born 8 June 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a left back for J1…Reon Yamahara (山原 怜音, Yamahara Reon; born 8 June 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a left back for J1 League club Kawasaki Frontale.
Takuto Kato (加藤 匠人, Kato Takuto; born 9 May 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defensive midfielder…Takuto Kato (加藤 匠人, Kato Takuto; born 9 May 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defensive midfielder for Fukushima United.
Kosuke Chiku (知久 航介, Chiku Kosuke; born 3 February 1999) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Gainare…Kosuke Chiku (知久 航介, Chiku Kosuke; born 3 February 1999) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Gainare Tottori.
Moeka Minami (南 萌華, Minami Moeka; Japanese: [mina̠mi̠ moe̞ka̠]) born 7 December 1998 is a Japanese professional…Moeka Minami (南 萌華, Minami Moeka; Japanese: [mina̠mi̠ moe̞ka̠]) born 7 December 1998 is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Japan national team.
Tomoki Takamine (高嶺 朋樹, Takamine Tomoki; born 29 December 1997) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive…Tomoki Takamine (高嶺 朋樹, Takamine Tomoki; born 29 December 1997) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for J1 League club Nagoya Grampus.
Mamiko Matsumoto (born 9 October 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for…Mamiko Matsumoto (born 9 October 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Frauen-Bundesliga club Mainz 05.
Miho Kamogawa (鴨川実歩, Kamogawa Miho; pronounced [kamo̞ɡa̠wa̠ miho̞]; born 27 August 1997) is a Japanese professional…Miho Kamogawa (鴨川実歩, Kamogawa Miho; pronounced [kamo̞ɡa̠wa̠ miho̞]; born 27 August 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kansallinen Liiga club HJK.
Koto Abe (阿部 航斗, Abe Kōto; born 1 August 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for J1 League…Koto Abe (阿部 航斗, Abe Kōto; born 1 August 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for J1 League club Cerezo Osaka, on loan from Júbilo Iwata.
Goki Tajima (田嶋 剛希, Tajima Goki; born 27 July 1997) is a Japanese judoka who competes in the men's 90 kg division. He…Goki Tajima (田嶋 剛希, Tajima Goki; born 27 July 1997) is a Japanese judoka who competes in the men's 90 kg division. He is a four-time gold medalist at the World Judo Championships, three of them in the mixed team competition.
Clare Francis Gray (born 3 June 1997) is a Japanese female handball player for Omron Corporation and the Japanese…Clare Francis Gray (born 3 June 1997) is a Japanese female handball player for Omron Corporation and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship in Spain. At the 2024 Asian Championship she won gold medals with the Japanese team.
Kaoru Mitoma (三笘 薫, Mitoma Kaoru; born 20 May 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left winger…Kaoru Mitoma (三笘 薫, Mitoma Kaoru; born 20 May 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Japan national team. He is best known for his dribbling ability and pace.
Yumi Kajihara (梶原 悠未, Kajihara Yūmi; born 10 April 1997) is a Japanese professional female road racing and track…Yumi Kajihara (梶原 悠未, Kajihara Yūmi; born 10 April 1997) is a Japanese professional female road racing and track cyclist. She represented Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, and won a silver medal in the women's omnium, becoming the first Japanese woman to win an Olympic medal in cycling.
Tokuma Suzuki (鈴木 徳真, Suzuki Tokuma; born 12 March 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive…Tokuma Suzuki (鈴木 徳真, Suzuki Tokuma; born 12 March 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Gamba Osaka.
Haruka Enomoto (榎本遼香, Enomoto Haruka; born 14 September 1996) is a Japanese diver. She competed in the 2017 Summer…Haruka Enomoto (榎本遼香, Enomoto Haruka; born 14 September 1996) is a Japanese diver. She competed in the 2017 Summer Universiade, 2017 FINA Diving Grand Prix, and 2021 FINA Diving World Cup. She qualified to represent Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Kenta Nishizawa (西澤 健太, Nishizawa Kenta; born 6 September 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Kenta Nishizawa (西澤 健太, Nishizawa Kenta; born 6 September 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for J2 League club Sagan Tosu.
Nanako Matsumoto (born 3 September 1996) is a Japanese sprinter. She is the 2025 Asian champion and the 2024 Asian…Nanako Matsumoto (born 3 September 1996) is a Japanese sprinter. She is the 2025 Asian champion and the 2024 Asian indoor champion, and the Japanese national record holder over 400 metres indoors.
Kiko Seike (清家 貴子, Seike Kiko; IPA: [seːke kiko]; born 8 August 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays…Kiko Seike (清家 貴子, Seike Kiko; IPA: [seːke kiko]; born 8 August 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Women's Super League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Japan national team.
Daisei Suzuki (鈴木 大誠, Suzuki Daisei; born 28 May 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender…Daisei Suzuki (鈴木 大誠, Suzuki Daisei; born 28 May 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for hometown club, Nara Club.
Aimi Nouchi (born 14 January 1996) is a Japanese judoka. She is the gold medallist of the 2016 Judo Grand Slam Tyumen…Aimi Nouchi (born 14 January 1996) is a Japanese judoka. She is the gold medallist of the 2016 Judo Grand Slam Tyumen in the -63 kg category.
Akihiro Higashida (東田 旺洋, born 13 December 1995) is a Japanese sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres event at…Akihiro Higashida (東田 旺洋, born 13 December 1995) is a Japanese sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres event at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Shinnosuke Tokuda (徳田 新之介, Tokuda Shinnosuke; born 6 December 1995) is a Japanese handball player for Saudi Arabian…Shinnosuke Tokuda (徳田 新之介, Tokuda Shinnosuke; born 6 December 1995) is a Japanese handball player for Saudi Arabian Khaleej Club and the Japanese national team. He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.
Motoki Sakai (born 10 November 1995) is a Japanese handball player. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics, held…Motoki Sakai (born 10 November 1995) is a Japanese handball player. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics, held July–August 2021 in Tokyo.
Yudai Baba (馬場 雄大, Baba Yūdai; born 7 November 1995) is a Japanese professional basketball player for Nagasaki Velca of…Yudai Baba (馬場 雄大, Baba Yūdai; born 7 November 1995) is a Japanese professional basketball player for Nagasaki Velca of the B.League. He played college basketball for the University of Tsukuba. Baba has been a member of the Japan men's national basketball team.
Megumi Horikawa (born Tsugane) (born 18 October 1995) is a Japanese retired judoka. Horikawa is the gold medalist of…Megumi Horikawa (born Tsugane) (born 18 October 1995) is a Japanese retired judoka. Horikawa is the gold medalist of the 2012 Tokyo Grand Slam in the –63 kg category. Horikawa won the gold medal in her event at the 2022 Tel Aviv Grand Slam held in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Jindo Morishita (Japanese: 森下仁道; born 25 August 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Botola 2 club…Jindo Morishita (Japanese: 森下仁道; born 25 August 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Botola 2 club Stade Marocain. Besides Japan, he has played in the Netherlands, Zambia, Ghana, and Morocco.
Seiya Nakano (中野誠也, Nakano Seiya; born 23 July 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for…Seiya Nakano (中野誠也, Nakano Seiya; born 23 July 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J2 League club Vanraure Hachinohe.
Yusei Sugiura (杉浦 佑成, Sugiura Yūsei; born June 24, 1995) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for the…Yusei Sugiura (杉浦 佑成, Sugiura Yūsei; born June 24, 1995) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for the Shiga Lakes of the B.League in Japan. He also plays for Japan men's national 3x3 team.
Kentaro Takahashi (高橋 健太郎, Takahashi Kentarō; born (1995-02-08)8 February 1995) is a Japanese male volleyball player.…Kentaro Takahashi (高橋 健太郎, Takahashi Kentarō; born (1995-02-08)8 February 1995) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He is part of the Japan men's national volleyball team. Currently, he plays in V.League division 1 for JTEKT Stings
Naoya Yoshida (吉田 直矢, Yoshida Naoya; born December 20, 1994) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Thespakusatsu…Naoya Yoshida (吉田 直矢, Yoshida Naoya; born December 20, 1994) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Thespakusatsu Gunma.
Takuya Yamasawa (山沢 拓也, Yamazawa Takuya; born 21 September 1994) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a…Takuya Yamasawa (山沢 拓也, Yamazawa Takuya; born 21 September 1994) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a Fly-half. He currently plays for Sunwolves in Super Rugby and Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan's domestic Top League.
Kohei Yamashita (山下 航平, Yamashita Kōhei; born 6 September 1994) is a Japanese triple jumper. He competed at the 2016…Kohei Yamashita (山下 航平, Yamashita Kōhei; born 6 September 1994) is a Japanese triple jumper. He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the men's triple jump event; his result of 15.71 meters in the qualifying round did not qualify him for the final.
Kenya Kohara (born 29 August 1994) is a Japanese judoka. Kohara is the silver medalist of the 2018 Judo Grand Slam…Kenya Kohara (born 29 August 1994) is a Japanese judoka. Kohara is the silver medalist of the 2018 Judo Grand Slam Osaka in the –81 kg category.
Yasunari Kodama (born 24 July 1994) is a Japanese volleyball player. He was a part of the Japan men's national…Yasunari Kodama (born 24 July 1994) is a Japanese volleyball player. He was a part of the Japan men's national volleyball team. He used to play for University of Tsukuba, and currently plays for the Panasonic Panthers on the club level.
Kachakorn Warasiha (born 27 June 1994) is a Thai judoka. She is a gold medalist in the women's 52 kg event at the 2019…Kachakorn Warasiha (born 27 June 1994) is a Thai judoka. She is a gold medalist in the women's 52 kg event at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in the Philippines. She is also a bronze medalist in this event at the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia.