Ko Ochiai (born 17 August 2006) is a Japanese middle-distance runner. He was a bronze medalist over 800 metres at the…Ko Ochiai (born 17 August 2006) is a Japanese middle-distance runner. He was a bronze medalist over 800 metres at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships. That year, and in 2025, he won the senior Japanese Athletics Championships over 800 metres and is the national record holder.
Keita Satoh (佐藤 圭汰, Satō Keita, born 22 January 2004) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He won a silver medal in the…Keita Satoh (佐藤 圭汰, Satō Keita, born 22 January 2004) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He won a silver medal in the 3000 metres at the 2023 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships. He also set the Asian record for the indoor two miles at the Millrose Games in February 2024, running 8:14.71.
Ren Tazawa (田澤 廉, Tazawa Ren, born 11 November 2000) is a Japanese long-distance runner, who specializes in the 10,000…Ren Tazawa (田澤 廉, Tazawa Ren, born 11 November 2000) is a Japanese long-distance runner, who specializes in the 10,000 metres. He won the 10,000 metres at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships.
Reina Kubo (久保玲奈, Kubo Reina; born October 28, 1999) is a Japanese singer. She was a former member and leader of…Reina Kubo (久保玲奈, Kubo Reina; born October 28, 1999) is a Japanese singer. She was a former member and leader of Prizmmy, a Japanese dance and vocal unit under Avex Pictures. She is a first and third generation member of Roni Girls, a Japanese children's clothing brand. She appeared on The Karaoke Battle U-18, and was the runner-up on LDH's The Girls Audition.
Ko Miyazaki (宮崎 鴻, Miyazaki Ko; born 5 August 1999) is a Japanese footballer who playing as a forward and currently…Ko Miyazaki (宮崎 鴻, Miyazaki Ko; born 5 August 1999) is a Japanese footballer who playing as a forward and currently play for J2 League club, Vegalta Sendai.
Yusei Toshida (土信田 悠生, Toshida Yusei; born 23 July 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for J1…Yusei Toshida (土信田 悠生, Toshida Yusei; born 23 July 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for J1 League club Gamba Osaka.
Ami Yuasa (湯浅 亜実, Yuasa Ami, born December 11, 1998), also known mononymously as Ami, is a Japanese breakdancer and…Ami Yuasa (湯浅 亜実, Yuasa Ami, born December 11, 1998), also known mononymously as Ami, is a Japanese breakdancer and Olympic gold medalist. She is the winner of the 2018 and 2023 Red Bull BC One world championship and the WDSF World Breaking Champions 2019 and 2022. She is a member of the Good Foot Crew.
Yota Sato (佐藤 瑶大, Sato Yota; born 10 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre back for J1 League…Yota Sato (佐藤 瑶大, Sato Yota; born 10 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre back for J1 League club Nagoya Grampus.
Gakuto Wakabayashi (若林 楽人, Wakabayashi Gakuto; born April 13, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for…Gakuto Wakabayashi (若林 楽人, Wakabayashi Gakuto; born April 13, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Yomiuri Giants.
Hiromi Itoh (伊藤 大海, Itō Hiromi; born August 31, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for…Hiromi Itoh (伊藤 大海, Itō Hiromi; born August 31, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Kyowaan Hoshi (星 キョーワァン, Hoshi Kyowaan; born 25 June 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for…Kyowaan Hoshi (星 キョーワァン, Hoshi Kyowaan; born 25 June 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Blaublitz Akita.
Hikaru Nakahara (中原 輝, Nakahara Hikaru; born 8 July 1996) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a winger for club Sagan…Hikaru Nakahara (中原 輝, Nakahara Hikaru; born 8 July 1996) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a winger for club Sagan Tosu.
Kento Sugō (Japanese: 菅生 健人, Hepburn: Sugō Kento; born June 13, 1996), known professionally as Kocchi no Kento…Kento Sugō (Japanese: 菅生 健人, Hepburn: Sugō Kento; born June 13, 1996), known professionally as Kocchi no Kento (こっちのけんと, Kotchi no Kento; lit. 'This Kento'), is a Japanese singer-songwriter and internet personality. He began covering songs a cappella in 2019 and is best known for his 2024 single "Hai Yorokonde".
Tsubasa Ando (安藤 翼, Ando Tsubasa; born 12 May 1996) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for SC…Tsubasa Ando (安藤 翼, Ando Tsubasa; born 12 May 1996) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for SC Sagamihara. His younger brother Mizuki is also a professional footballer currently playing for J2 League side Mito HollyHock.
Yusuke Nishiyama (西山 雄介, Nishiyama Yūsuke; born 7 November 1994) is a Japanese long-distance runner. In 2013, he…Yusuke Nishiyama (西山 雄介, Nishiyama Yūsuke; born 7 November 1994) is a Japanese long-distance runner. In 2013, he competed in the junior men's race at the 2013 IAAF World Cross Country Championships held in Bydgoszcz, Poland. He finished in 59th place. In 2019, he competed in the senior men's race at the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships held in Aarhus, Denmark. He finished in 99th place.
Masashi Otani (大谷 真史, Otani Masashi; born 14 June 1994) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for…Masashi Otani (大谷 真史, Otani Masashi; born 14 June 1994) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Iwate Grulla Morioka.
Shun Nakamura (中村 駿, Nakamura Shun; born February 24, 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC…Shun Nakamura (中村 駿, Nakamura Shun; born February 24, 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Gifu.
Kohei Futaoka (二岡 康平, Futaoka Kōhei; born 5 February 1994) is a Japanese long-distance runner. In 2019, he represented…Kohei Futaoka (二岡 康平, Futaoka Kōhei; born 5 February 1994) is a Japanese long-distance runner. In 2019, he represented Japan at the 2019 World Athletics Championships held in Doha, Qatar and he competed in the men's marathon. He finished in 37th place.
Shoko Kashiki (born 9 November 1993) is a Japanese professional racing cyclist, who rode for UCI Women's Continental…Shoko Kashiki (born 9 November 1993) is a Japanese professional racing cyclist, who rode for UCI Women's Continental Team Team Illuminate in 2022.
Ryomei Tanaka (田中亮明, Tanaka Ryōmei, born 13 October 1993) is a Japanese boxer. He won bronze medals flyweight division…Ryomei Tanaka (田中亮明, Tanaka Ryōmei, born 13 October 1993) is a Japanese boxer. He won bronze medals flyweight division in the men's flyweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics. His younger brother, Kosei is a former WBO triple world champion.
Yūsuke Kinoshita (木下雄介, Kinoshita Yūsuke; 10 October 1993 – 3 August 2021) was a Japanese professional baseball player.…Yūsuke Kinoshita (木下雄介, Kinoshita Yūsuke; 10 October 1993 – 3 August 2021) was a Japanese professional baseball player. He was a pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball. Kinoshita began his professional career in 2015 with the Tokushima Indigo Socks of the Shikoku Island League Plus. In June 2016, Kinoshita played for a team of All-Stars from that league which visited the United States and played against teams from the Can-Am League and the Cuban National Team. On 20 October 2016, Kinoshita was selected as the 1st round development draft pick by the Chunichi Dragons at the 2016 NPB Draft and on 9 November signed a provisional contract with a ¥2,000,000 sign-on bonus and a ¥3,000,000 yearly salary. On 23 March 2018, Kinoshita was upgraded to a fully rostered contract and presented with the number 98. Kinoshita collapsed due to cardiopulmonary arrest on 6 July 2021, during rehabilitation training on his right shoulder at Nagoya Stadium and was rushed to the hospital, where he was put on a ventilator. He died without regaining consciousness on 3 August 2021. There was some media speculation that his death was connected to his having received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine eight days prior to his collapse, but no such causal link has been established.
Shōta Imanaga (今永 昇太, Imanaga Shōta; born September 1, 1993), nicknamed "the Throwing Philosopher", and "Mike Imanaga…Shōta Imanaga (今永 昇太, Imanaga Shōta; born September 1, 1993), nicknamed "the Throwing Philosopher", and "Mike Imanaga II" is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars from 2016 to 2023. Imanaga is a two-time NPB All-Star and he led the Central League in strikeouts in 2023 before signing with the Cubs during the 2023–24 offseason. In his first season as a Cub, Imanaga was an All-Star. On September 4, 2024, Imanaga pitched a combined no-hitter with relief pitchers Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge. The game, which was against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field, was the first no-hitter to be thrown at Wrigley by the Cubs since Milt Pappas no-hit the San Diego Padres in Chicago 52 years and 2 days prior, on September 2, 1972.
Shota Kikuchi (菊池 将太, Kikuchi Shota; born 14 May 1993) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for…Shota Kikuchi (菊池 将太, Kikuchi Shota; born 14 May 1993) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for Tokyo United.
Shiori Koike (小池 詩織, Koike Shiori; born 21 March 1993) is a Japanese ice hockey player for DK Peregrine and the…Shiori Koike (小池 詩織, Koike Shiori; born 21 March 1993) is a Japanese ice hockey player for DK Peregrine and the Japanese national team. The Japanese team participated at the 2015 IIHF Women's World Championship coming third in their preliminary group. They also participated at the 2015 27th Winter Universiade, winning a bronze medal. Koike competed at the 2014, 2018, and 2026 Winter Olympics. She was on the gold medal winning team at the 2025 Asian Winter Games.
Taiga Egoshi (江越 大賀, Egoshi Taiga; born March 12, 1993 in Minamishimabara, Nagasaki) is a Japanese professional…Taiga Egoshi (江越 大賀, Egoshi Taiga; born March 12, 1993 in Minamishimabara, Nagasaki) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball. He has previously played in NPB for the Hanshin Tigers.
Kenta Murayama (村山 謙太, Murayama Kenta; born 23 February 1993) is a Japanese middle-distance and long-distance runner.…Kenta Murayama (村山 謙太, Murayama Kenta; born 23 February 1993) is a Japanese middle-distance and long-distance runner. He competed in the 10,000 metres event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China. His twin brother, Kota, competed in the 5000m. In 2018 he finished the marathons in Gold Coast with a personal best and Berlin, where he missed a record.
Satoru Oki (大木 暁, Ōki Satoru; born December 8, 1992 in Tokyo) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tochigi Uva…Satoru Oki (大木 暁, Ōki Satoru; born December 8, 1992 in Tokyo) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tochigi Uva FC.
Yoshiki Inamura (稲村 愛輝, Inamura Yoshiki; born November 18, 1992) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to…Yoshiki Inamura (稲村 愛輝, Inamura Yoshiki; born November 18, 1992) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to Pro Wrestling Noah where he is a former GHC Heavyweight Champion. He is also known for his time in WWE, making appearances on their NXT brand.
Makito Ito (伊藤 槙人, Itō Makito; born 18 October 1992) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back…Makito Ito (伊藤 槙人, Itō Makito; born 18 October 1992) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back for J2 League club Yokohama FC.
Misaki Oshigiri (押切 美沙紀) (born 29 September 1992) is a Japanese speed skater. Oshigiri competed at the 2014 Winter…Misaki Oshigiri (押切 美沙紀) (born 29 September 1992) is a Japanese speed skater. Oshigiri competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics for Japan. In the 1500 metres she placed 22nd. She was also part of the Japanese team pursuit squad, which won their semi-final, before losing to the Netherlands in the semi-final and to Russia in the bronze medal final, ending up 4th overall. Oshigiri has won a pair of silver medals at the World Junior Speed Skating Championships, in two team pursuit events. Oshigiri made her World Cup debut in November 2012. As of December 2014, Oshigiri's top World Cup finish is 17th in a 1500 m race. Her best overall finish in the World Cup is 38th, in the 1500 m World Cup of 2012–13.
Shogo Nakamura (Japanese: 中村匠吾, romanized: Nakamura Shōgo; born 16 September 1992) is a Japanese long-distance runner.…Shogo Nakamura (Japanese: 中村匠吾, romanized: Nakamura Shōgo; born 16 September 1992) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He qualified for the marathon at the 2020 Summer Olympics by winning the 2019 Marathon Grand Championship with a time of 2:11:28, closely beating out Yuma Hattori and national record holder Suguru Osako.
Yosuke Komuta (小牟田 洋佑, Komuta Yosuke; born July 18, 1992 in Tochigi) is a Japanese football player. He plays for…Yosuke Komuta (小牟田 洋佑, Komuta Yosuke; born July 18, 1992 in Tochigi) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Fukushima United FC.
Yusuke Kawagishi (川岸 祐輔, Kawagishi Yūsuke; born 26 May 1992 in Maebashi) is a Japanese footballer who plays for…Yusuke Kawagishi (川岸 祐輔, Kawagishi Yūsuke; born 26 May 1992 in Maebashi) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Thespakusatsu Gunma.
Masanobu Komaki (小牧成亘, Komaki Masanobu; born 28 April 1992 in Kikuyō, Kumamoto) is a Japanese footballer who plays for…Masanobu Komaki (小牧成亘, Komaki Masanobu; born 28 April 1992 in Kikuyō, Kumamoto) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Vanraure Hachinohe.
Hiroki Yamamoto (山本 大貴, Yamamoto Hiroki; born November 15, 1991) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a…Hiroki Yamamoto (山本 大貴, Yamamoto Hiroki; born November 15, 1991) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a forward.
Teppei Usui (碓井鉄平, Usui Teppei; born 3 November 1991 in Fuchū, Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer who plays for AC Nagano…Teppei Usui (碓井鉄平, Usui Teppei; born 3 November 1991 in Fuchū, Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer who plays for AC Nagano Parceiro.
Masataka Nomura (野村政孝, Nomura, Masataka; born 29 June 1991 in Setagaya) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Roasso…Masataka Nomura (野村政孝, Nomura, Masataka; born 29 June 1991 in Setagaya) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Roasso Kumamoto.
Masayuki Ito (born January 19, 1991) is a Japanese boxing promoter and former professional boxer who held the WBO…Masayuki Ito (born January 19, 1991) is a Japanese boxing promoter and former professional boxer who held the WBO super-featherweight title from 2018 to 2019.
Masafumi Miyagi (宮城 雅史, Miyagi Masafumi; born January 19, 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for…Masafumi Miyagi (宮城 雅史, Miyagi Masafumi; born January 19, 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for Japan Football League club Reilac Shiga FC.
Yosuke Yuzawa (湯澤 洋介, Yuzawa, Yosuke; born 16 October 1990 in Nikkō, Tochigi) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a…Yosuke Yuzawa (湯澤 洋介, Yuzawa, Yosuke; born 16 October 1990 in Nikkō, Tochigi) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J-Lease FC.
Takuya Onodera (小野寺卓也, Onodera Takuya; born April 30, 1990), best known by the ring name T-Hawk (shortened from…Takuya Onodera (小野寺卓也, Onodera Takuya; born April 30, 1990), best known by the ring name T-Hawk (shortened from Tomahawk T.T.), is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Gleat, where he is a former G-Rex Champion. He is best known for competing in Dragon Gate and Oriental Wrestling Entertainment, where, in both, he worked alongside Cima and El Lindaman; all three are now collective in the #StrongHearts stable in Gleat. He is also known for his work with Mexican promotion International Wrestling Revolution Group (IWRG).
Yasutaka Tobashira (戸柱 恭孝, Tobashira Yasutaka; born April 11, 1990 in Kimotsuki, Kagoshima, Japan) is a professional…Yasutaka Tobashira (戸柱 恭孝, Tobashira Yasutaka; born April 11, 1990 in Kimotsuki, Kagoshima, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays catcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Taishi Sunagawa (砂川 太志, Sunagawa Taishi; born January 20, 1990) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Matsue City…Taishi Sunagawa (砂川 太志, Sunagawa Taishi; born January 20, 1990) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Matsue City FC.
Makoto Rindo (林堂 眞, Rindō Makoto; born 21 November 1989) is a former Japanese professional footballer who played as a…Makoto Rindo (林堂 眞, Rindō Makoto; born 21 November 1989) is a former Japanese professional footballer who played as a centre back.
Haruka Kato (加藤 悠, Katō Haruka; born 5 February 1989), also known by ring name Harukaze, is a Japanese gravure idol…Haruka Kato (加藤 悠, Katō Haruka; born 5 February 1989), also known by ring name Harukaze, is a Japanese gravure idol, tarento, and professional wrestler. She was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Takuya Fukatsu (深津 卓也, Fukatsu Takuya; born November 10, 1987) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the…Takuya Fukatsu (深津 卓也, Fukatsu Takuya; born November 10, 1987) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the 2006 (junior) and 2007 (senior) IAAF World Cross Country Championships. He finished seventh at the 2016 Chicago Marathon. He was the top non-African finisher.
Ryōhei Arai (Japanese: 新井 良平, Hepburn: Arai Ryōhei; born September 1) is a Japanese voice actor who was born in Saitama…Ryōhei Arai (Japanese: 新井 良平, Hepburn: Arai Ryōhei; born September 1) is a Japanese voice actor who was born in Saitama Prefecture and is affiliated with Aoni Production. His best known roles are in WorldEnd as Willem Kmetsch and Battle Spirits: Burning Soul as Toshiie "Toshi" Homura.