Yuki Ichikawa (市川 祐樹, Ichikawa Yūki; born August 29, 1987 in Niigata) is a Japanese football player, who is last played…Yuki Ichikawa (市川 祐樹, Ichikawa Yūki; born August 29, 1987 in Niigata) is a Japanese football player, who is last played for S.League club Geylang International FC.
Kenta Izuka (猪塚 健太, Izuka Kenta; born 8 October 1986) is a Japanese actor and television personality associated with…Kenta Izuka (猪塚 健太, Izuka Kenta; born 8 October 1986) is a Japanese actor and television personality associated with Amuse Inc. He is known for roles in Musical: The Prince of Tennis, Kyō Kara Ore Wa!!, and Shônen/Call Boy (2018), the television adaptation of Pornographer (2018)
Masako Hozumi (Japanese: 穂積 雅子; born 11 September 1986 in Fukushima) is a Japanese speed skater from Hokkaido. In 2009…Masako Hozumi (Japanese: 穂積 雅子; born 11 September 1986 in Fukushima) is a Japanese speed skater from Hokkaido. In 2009, she finished fourth overall at the 2009 Allround. She competed for Japan at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics. She is named after Masako Natsume, a famous Japanese actress.
Hiroyuki Takasaki (高崎 寛之, Takasaki Hiroyuki; born March 17, 1986) is a Japanese football player who plays for…Hiroyuki Takasaki (高崎 寛之, Takasaki Hiroyuki; born March 17, 1986) is a Japanese football player who plays for sixth-tier club Antelope Shiojiri.
Kosuke Kikuchi (菊地 光将, Kikuchi Kosuke; born December 16, 1985 in Koshigaya, Saitama) is a Japanese football player…Kosuke Kikuchi (菊地 光将, Kikuchi Kosuke; born December 16, 1985 in Koshigaya, Saitama) is a Japanese football player currently playing for Renofa Yamaguchi FC.
Yōhei Ōshima (大島 洋平, born November 9, 1985) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Chunichi Dragons in…Yōhei Ōshima (大島 洋平, born November 9, 1985) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. Ōshima has 9 golden glove awards which is the most by any player in Chunichi Dragons history.
Tsuyoshi Hakkaku (八角 剛史, Hakkaku Tsuyoshi; born 20 April 1985 in Ichikawa, Chiba) is a former Japanese footballer who…Tsuyoshi Hakkaku (八角 剛史, Hakkaku Tsuyoshi; born 20 April 1985 in Ichikawa, Chiba) is a former Japanese footballer who last played for Giravanz Kitakyushu.
Kanae Aoki (Japanese: 青木香奈枝, Hepburn: Aoki Kanae; born 20 February 1985) is a Japanese retired ice hockey player…Kanae Aoki (Japanese: 青木香奈枝, Hepburn: Aoki Kanae; born 20 February 1985) is a Japanese retired ice hockey player, currently serving as assistant coach to the Japanese women's national under-18 ice hockey team.
Tomonobu Hiroi (廣井 友信 Hiroi Tomobu, born 11 January 1985 in Hino, Tokyo) is a Japanese football player currently…Tomonobu Hiroi (廣井 友信 Hiroi Tomobu, born 11 January 1985 in Hino, Tokyo) is a Japanese football player currently playing for J2 League team Zweigen Kanazawa.
Kei Nomoto (野本 圭, Nomoto Kei; born July 7, 1984) is a retired Japanese professional baseball outfielder who played for…Kei Nomoto (野本 圭, Nomoto Kei; born July 7, 1984) is a retired Japanese professional baseball outfielder who played for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He is now part of scouting department with the Dragons.
Hirotoshi Masui (増井 浩俊, born June 25, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was selected for the 2018…Hirotoshi Masui (増井 浩俊, born June 25, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was selected for the 2018 NPB All-Star game.
Shōhōzan Yūya (Japanese: 松鳳山 裕也; born February 9, 1984 as Yūya Matsutani (松谷 裕也)) is a Japanese former professional…Shōhōzan Yūya (Japanese: 松鳳山 裕也; born February 9, 1984 as Yūya Matsutani (松谷 裕也)) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Chikujō, Fukuoka. Wrestling for Hanaregoma stable, he made his professional debut in March 2006 and reached the top makuuchi division in November 2011. His highest rank was komusubi, which he achieved on five occasions. He earned three Fighting Spirit prizes, five kinboshi or gold stars for defeating yokozuna, and was runner-up in one tournament before retiring from competition in June 2022.
Masato Domeki (百目木政人), born December 29, 1983, is a Japanese professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the…Masato Domeki (百目木政人), born December 29, 1983, is a Japanese professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Hokkaido Red Eagles of the Asia League. Since 2003 he plays for the Hokkaido Red Eagles (formerly Oji Eagles). He also played in the Japan national team at junior level in 2003, and currently, for the seniors national team (since 2006).
Nao Kazami (風見尚, Kazami Nao; born April 9, 1983) is a Japanese ultramarathon and marathon runner. He is the former male…Nao Kazami (風見尚, Kazami Nao; born April 9, 1983) is a Japanese ultramarathon and marathon runner. He is the former male 100 km run world record holder with a time of 6:09:14. He set the then record on June 24, 2018, at the Lake Saroma Ultramarathon, an official World Athletics race held annually in Hokkaido, Japan. Kazami bettered Takahiro Sunada's 1998 record by almost four minutes. His personal best time for the marathon is 2:13:13 (Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo on March 1, 2020),
Ryo Kobayashi (小林 亮, Kobayashi Ryō; born September 12, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. He is the current…Ryo Kobayashi (小林 亮, Kobayashi Ryō; born September 12, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. He is the current first-team coach J2 League club of Thespakusatsu Gunma. His brother is Yoshiyuki Kobayashi.
Yasutaka Hattori (服部 泰卓, born September 10, 1982, in Mima, Tokushima) is a former Japanese professional baseball…Yasutaka Hattori (服部 泰卓, born September 10, 1982, in Mima, Tokushima) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He played with the Chiba Lotte Marines from 2010 to 2011 and from 2013 to 2014.
Masaki Chugo (中後 雅喜, Chūgo Masaki; born May 16, 1982) is a Japanese professional football manager and former player who…Masaki Chugo (中後 雅喜, Chūgo Masaki; born May 16, 1982) is a Japanese professional football manager and former player who is the assistant manager of J1 League club Kashima Antlers.
Mitsuhiro Seki (関 光博, Seki Mitsuhiro; born May 8, 1982) is a Japanese footballer. Seki previously played for Roasso…Mitsuhiro Seki (関 光博, Seki Mitsuhiro; born May 8, 1982) is a Japanese footballer. Seki previously played for Roasso Kumamoto in the J2 League.
Daisuke Nasu (那須 大亮, Nasu Daisuke; born 10 October 1981) is a Japanese football player who plays for Iwate Grulla…Daisuke Nasu (那須 大亮, Nasu Daisuke; born 10 October 1981) is a Japanese football player who plays for Iwate Grulla Morioka.
Takuya Furuya (古谷 拓哉, born July 14, 1981, in Kitami, Hokkaidō) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in…Takuya Furuya (古谷 拓哉, born July 14, 1981, in Kitami, Hokkaidō) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Chiba Lotte Marines in 2006 and from 2009 to 2016.
Kōhei Yamamoto (山本 康平, Yamamoto Kōhei; born December 23, 1980, in Okayama Prefecture) is a Japanese actor who is…Kōhei Yamamoto (山本 康平, Yamamoto Kōhei; born December 23, 1980, in Okayama Prefecture) is a Japanese actor who is affiliated with Ohta Production. He graduated from Komazawa University. He played the role of Kouta Bitou (Hurricane Yellow) in the 2002 Super Sentai TV series Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger.
Eishin Soyogi (梵 英心, Soyogi Eishin; born October 11, 1980) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Eishin Soyogi (梵 英心, Soyogi Eishin; born October 11, 1980) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Yusuke Inokoshi (Inokoshi Yusuke; born 20 July 1980) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate. He has won the JKA…Yusuke Inokoshi (Inokoshi Yusuke; born 20 July 1980) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate. He has won the JKA All-Japan championships for kumite. He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.
Takuya Mikami (三上 卓哉, Mikami Takuya; born February 13, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. His older brother…Takuya Mikami (三上 卓哉, Mikami Takuya; born February 13, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. His older brother Kazuyoshi is also a former football player.
Naoto Inada (稲田 直人, Inada Naoto; born November 6, 1979 in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima) is a retired Japanese professional…Naoto Inada (稲田 直人, Inada Naoto; born November 6, 1979 in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima) is a retired Japanese professional infielder.
Tsuyoshi Kawagishi (川岸 強, Kawagishi Tsuyoshi; born September 12, 1979) is a Japanese former professional baseball…Tsuyoshi Kawagishi (川岸 強, Kawagishi Tsuyoshi; born September 12, 1979) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher who currently serves as the pitching coach for the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
Kazuaki Kurihara (Kurihara Kazuaki; 20 August 1979) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate. He has won the JKA's…Kazuaki Kurihara (Kurihara Kazuaki; 20 August 1979) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate. He has won the JKA's version of the world championships for kata on 3 occasions. He has also won the JKA All-Japan championships for kata on 10 occasions and once for kumite. He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.
Hisashi Takeda (武田 久, Takeda Hisashi; born October 14, 1978) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher with…Hisashi Takeda (武田 久, Takeda Hisashi; born October 14, 1978) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan's Pacific League.
Yoshiyuki Kobayashi (小林 慶行, Kobayashi Yoshiyuki; born January 27, 1978) is a Japanese football manager and former…Yoshiyuki Kobayashi (小林 慶行, Kobayashi Yoshiyuki; born January 27, 1978) is a Japanese football manager and former player who is the manager of J1 League club JEF United Chiba. His brother Ryo Kobayashi is also a former footballer.
Takayuki Nishida (西田 隆維, Nishida Takayuki; born April 26, 1977) is a retired male long-distance runner from Japan who…Takayuki Nishida (西田 隆維, Nishida Takayuki; born April 26, 1977) is a retired male long-distance runner from Japan who mainly competed in the marathon race during his career. He set his personal best (2:08:45) in the classic distance on February 4, 2001 in Ōita. He has worked as an interpreter since his retirement.
Takahiro Arai (Japanese: 新井 貴浩, born January 30, 1977, in Naka-ku, Hiroshima) is a Japanese-Zainichi Korean former…Takahiro Arai (Japanese: 新井 貴浩, born January 30, 1977, in Naka-ku, Hiroshima) is a Japanese-Zainichi Korean former professional baseball player. He is the manager of Hiroshima Toyo Carp in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball from the 2023 season. His younger brother Ryota is also a former professional baseball player who played for Hanshin Tigers.
Atsushi Yoneyama (米山 篤志, Yoneyama Atsushi; born November 20, 1976) is a former Japanese football player and manager who…Atsushi Yoneyama (米山 篤志, Yoneyama Atsushi; born November 20, 1976) is a former Japanese football player and manager who played once for the Japan national team.
Atsushi Fujita (藤田 敦史, Fujita Atsushi; born November 6, 1976 in Shirakawa, Fukushima) is a former long-distance runner…Atsushi Fujita (藤田 敦史, Fujita Atsushi; born November 6, 1976 in Shirakawa, Fukushima) is a former long-distance runner from Japan.
Kinya Oyanagi (大柳 錦也, Ōyanagi Kinya) (born April 26, 1976) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. He has worked…Kinya Oyanagi (大柳 錦也, Ōyanagi Kinya) (born April 26, 1976) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. He has worked extensely in Toryumon Japan and Michinoku Pro Wrestling, where he is a former Tohoku Tag Team champion along with Kesen Numajiro.
Kazuyoshi Mikami (三上 和良, Mikami Kazuyoshi; born 29 August 1975) is a former Japanese football player. His younger…Kazuyoshi Mikami (三上 和良, Mikami Kazuyoshi; born 29 August 1975) is a former Japanese football player. His younger brother Takuya Mikami is also a football player.
Atsushi Nagai (永井 篤志, Nagai Atsushi; born December 23, 1974) is a former Japanese football player. His elder brother…Atsushi Nagai (永井 篤志, Nagai Atsushi; born December 23, 1974) is a former Japanese football player. His elder brother Hideki is also a former footballer.
Maki Tabata (田畑 真紀, Tabata Maki; born 9 November 1974 in Mukawa, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese speed skater and track…Maki Tabata (田畑 真紀, Tabata Maki; born 9 November 1974 in Mukawa, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese speed skater and track cyclist. Maki Tabata won bronze at the World Allround Championships in 2000 and one month later, she won another bronze, this time on the 3000 m at the World Single Distance Championships. The next year (2001), she won silver on the 1500 m and bronze on the 5000 m at the World Single Distance Championships. In 2003, she won another World Single Distance silver on the 1500 m. In addition, Tabata has won numerous titles and medals at the Asian Championships that are used to qualify for the World Allround Championships, at the Asian Single Distance Championships, and at Japanese Championships (both in Allround and Single Distance). She also has a few World Cup victories, both in individual events and in the team pursuit. As a track cyclist she competed in four events at the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships and won medals in four disciplines at the 2012 Asian Cycling Championships, including a gold medal in the individual pursuit.