Taiga Ueda (上田 大河, Ueda Taiga; born November 15, 2001) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Saitama…Taiga Ueda (上田 大河, Ueda Taiga; born November 15, 2001) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Keigo Hashimoto (橋本 啓吾, Hashimoto Keigo; born 17 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a…Keigo Hashimoto (橋本 啓吾, Hashimoto Keigo; born 17 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for J2 League club, Tegevajaro Miyazaki.
Hiroki Ohnishi (大西 広樹, Ohnishi Hiroki; born November 8, 1997) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tokyo…Hiroki Ohnishi (大西 広樹, Ohnishi Hiroki; born November 8, 1997) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Hikaru Ohta (太田 光, Ohta Hikaru; born October 14, 1996) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays catcher for…Hikaru Ohta (太田 光, Ohta Hikaru; born October 14, 1996) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays catcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
Yota Shimokawa (下川 陽太, Shimokawa Yota; born September 7, 1995) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tegevajaro…Yota Shimokawa (下川 陽太, Shimokawa Yota; born September 7, 1995) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tegevajaro Miyazaki.
Hiroto Kyoguchi (京口 紘人, Kyōguchi Hiroto; born November 27, 1993) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed…Hiroto Kyoguchi (京口 紘人, Kyōguchi Hiroto; born November 27, 1993) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 2016 to 2025. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) mini-flyweight title from 2017 to 2018, and the World Boxing Association (WBA) (Super version) and Ring magazine light-flyweight titles from 2018 to 2022.
Akitake Okada (岡田 明丈, Okada Akitake; born October 18, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Akitake Okada (岡田 明丈, Okada Akitake; born October 18, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. On November 1, 2018, he was selected Japan national baseball team at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.
Takeshi Kaneko (金子 丈, Kaneko Takeshi; born February 25, 1993 in Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan) is a retired professional…Takeshi Kaneko (金子 丈, Kaneko Takeshi; born February 25, 1993 in Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan) is a retired professional Japanese baseball player. He was a pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons.
Soichiro Fujitaka (藤髙 宗一郎, Fujitaka Sōichirō; born October 11, 1991), nicknamed So, is a Japanese professional…Soichiro Fujitaka (藤髙 宗一郎, Fujitaka Sōichirō; born October 11, 1991), nicknamed So, is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for Bambitious Nara of the B.League in Japan. He also plays for Japan men's national 3x3 team.
Iori Katsura (桂 依央利, Katsura Iori; born July 9, 1991) is a professional Japanese baseball catcher. He last played…Iori Katsura (桂 依央利, Katsura Iori; born July 9, 1991) is a professional Japanese baseball catcher. He last played professionally for the Chunichi Dragons.
Taisuke Kondoh (近藤 大亮, Kondoh Taisuke; born May 29, 1991 in Sakai, Osaka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…Taisuke Kondoh (近藤 大亮, Kondoh Taisuke; born May 29, 1991 in Sakai, Osaka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants.
Hiroyuki Fukuyama (福山 博之, born March 27, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten…Hiroyuki Fukuyama (福山 博之, born March 27, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Tatsuhiko Toshino (born January 18, 1988) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for the Ehime Orange…Tatsuhiko Toshino (born January 18, 1988) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for the Ehime Orange Vikings of the B.League in Japan. He played college basketball for Osaka University of Commerce. He was selected by the Gunma Crane Thunders with the 11th overall pick in the 2012 bj League draft. He is a new captain of the Happinets in 2018. He torn his right knee ACL on February 23, 2019.
Masashi Joho (城宝匡史, Jōhō Masashi; born April 24, 1982) is a retired Japanese professional basketball player who played…Masashi Joho (城宝匡史, Jōhō Masashi; born April 24, 1982) is a retired Japanese professional basketball player who played for the Ehime Orange Vikings of the B.League in Japan. He is the first and only Japanese bj leaguer that acquired the regular season MVP award.
Yoshito Shintani (新谷 義人, Shintani Yoshito; born December 7, 1981 in Fukui Prefecture) is a Japanese weightlifter.…Yoshito Shintani (新谷 義人, Shintani Yoshito; born December 7, 1981 in Fukui Prefecture) is a Japanese weightlifter. Shintani represented Japan at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he competed for the men's lightweight category (69 kg). Shintani placed tenth in this event, as he successfully lifted 135 kg in the single-motion snatch, and hoisted 175 kg in the two-part, shoulder-to-overhead clean and jerk, for a total of 310 kg.
Takahiro Masukawa (増川 隆洋, Masukawa Takahiro; born 8 November 1979) is a Japanese former professional footballer who…Takahiro Masukawa (増川 隆洋, Masukawa Takahiro; born 8 November 1979) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played almost 500 games in a 17-year career. He most notably played for Nagoya Grampus, making over 250 appearances for the club between 2005 and 2013 and was part of the 2010 side that won the J1 League title. Additionally, Masukawa was named in 2010 J.League Team of the Year. He also played for Avispa Fukuoka, Vissel Kobe, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo and Kyoto Sanga FC before announcing his retirement in 2021.
Yoshitomo Tani (谷 佳知, born February 9, 1973) is a former Japanese professional baseball player from Higashiōsaka…Yoshitomo Tani (谷 佳知, born February 9, 1973) is a former Japanese professional baseball player from Higashiōsaka, Osaka, Japan. He played as an outfielder for the Orix Buffaloes and Yomiuri Giants. He holds the Pacific League record for hits in a single season by a right-handed batter with 189 hits in 2003 for Orix. He also holds the Japanese NPB record for doubles in a single season with 52 in 2001. Tani emerged as a recurrent Best Nine award winner in the late 90s and early 2000s for Orix, and played a large role in carrying the Blue Wave/Buffaloes following Ichiro Suzuki's departure to play with the Seattle Mariners in MLB
Koichi Sugiyama (杉山 弘一, Sugiyama Koichi; born October 27, 1971) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He is…Koichi Sugiyama (杉山 弘一, Sugiyama Koichi; born October 27, 1971) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He is currently the assistant manager of J1 League club, Kyoto Sanga.
Takahiro Saeki (佐伯 貴弘, born April 18, 1970, in Osaka, Osaka, Japan) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball infielder.…Takahiro Saeki (佐伯 貴弘, born April 18, 1970, in Osaka, Osaka, Japan) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball infielder. Under former manager Motonobu Tanishige he was a fielding coach for the Chunichi Dragons, but with Tanishige's dismissal as manager on 10 August 2016, Saeki was also relieved from his position.
Takuya Takagi (高木 琢也, Takagi Takuya; born November 12, 1967) is a Japanese football manager and former player, who is…Takuya Takagi (高木 琢也, Takagi Takuya; born November 12, 1967) is a Japanese football manager and former player, who is currently the manager of J1 League club V-Varen Nagasaki, He played for Japan national team. He was a physical forward and the Japanese media and fans dubbed him as the Cannon of Asia. His son Toshiya is also a footballer.
Tatsuya Ueta (植田 辰哉, Ueta Tatsuya; born 25 July 1964) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1992…Tatsuya Ueta (植田 辰哉, Ueta Tatsuya; born 25 July 1964) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Kenji Honnami (本並 健治, Honnami Kenji; born June 23, 1964) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played…Kenji Honnami (本並 健治, Honnami Kenji; born June 23, 1964) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
Satoru Mochizuki (望月 聡, Mochizuki Satoru; born 18 May 1964) is a Japanese football manager and former player who is…Satoru Mochizuki (望月 聡, Mochizuki Satoru; born 18 May 1964) is a Japanese football manager and former player who is currently in charge for the Indonesia women's national team. In his career as a player, he has played for the Japan national team.
Eiji Kiyokawa (清川 栄治, Kiyokawa Eiji; September 21, 1961 – May 5, 2024) was a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball…Eiji Kiyokawa (清川 栄治, Kiyokawa Eiji; September 21, 1961 – May 5, 2024) was a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player and coach who played as a pitcher. He died from cancer on May 5, 2024, at the age of 62.
Toshinobu Katsuya (勝矢 寿延, Katsuya Toshinobu; born September 2, 1961) is a former Japanese football player. He played…Toshinobu Katsuya (勝矢 寿延, Katsuya Toshinobu; born September 2, 1961) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Shinji Kobayashi (小林 伸二, Kobayashi Shinji; born August 24, 1960) is a Japanese football manager and a former player…Shinji Kobayashi (小林 伸二, Kobayashi Shinji; born August 24, 1960) is a Japanese football manager and a former player, who is the manager of J3 League club Tochigi SC.
Yoshio Kato (加藤 好男, Katō Yoshio; born August 1, 1957) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Yoshio Kato (加藤 好男, Katō Yoshio; born August 1, 1957) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Haruhisa Hasegawa (長谷川 治久, Hasegawa Haruhisa; born April 14, 1957) is a former Japanese football player. He played for…Haruhisa Hasegawa (長谷川 治久, Hasegawa Haruhisa; born April 14, 1957) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Katsuyuki Kawachi (河内 勝幸, Kawachi Katsuyuki; born April 27, 1955) is a former Japanese football player. He played for…Katsuyuki Kawachi (河内 勝幸, Kawachi Katsuyuki; born April 27, 1955) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Takayoshi Yamano (山野 孝義, Yamano Takayoshi; born April 5, 1955) is a former Japanese football player. He played for…Takayoshi Yamano (山野 孝義, Yamano Takayoshi; born April 5, 1955) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Yasutaka Okayama (岡山恭崇, Okayama Yasutaka; born November 29, 1954) is a Japanese former professional basketball player…Yasutaka Okayama (岡山恭崇, Okayama Yasutaka; born November 29, 1954) is a Japanese former professional basketball player and coach. He was selected by the Golden State Warriors as the 171st pick of the eighth round of the 1981 NBA draft, although he did not sign with them. At 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m), he is the tallest player to be drafted in National Basketball Association (NBA) history. Okayama was the only player from Japan drafted into the NBA until Rui Hachimura was selected in the 2019 NBA draft. Okayama practiced judo at junior high and high school, and obtained a second degree black belt. He started playing basketball at Osaka University of Commerce when he was eighteen. In 1975, when his height was about 2.08 metres (6 ft 10 in), he was recruited by the University of Portland; he spent two years there, but a medical check revealed gigantism and he never played for the varsity team. After graduation, he joined the Sumitomo Metal Sparks basketball club. He represented Japan between 1979 and 1986 before retiring in 1996. After being selected in the 1981 NBA draft, Okayama opted to stay in Japan. As of 2005, he worked for Sumitomo Metal Industries and was active as a basketball coach. Okayama wrote a book for young basketball players in 1989.
Masahiro Tanaka (田中 昌宏, Tanaka Masahiro; born September 28, 1954) is a former Japanese baseball first baseman and…Masahiro Tanaka (田中 昌宏, Tanaka Masahiro; born September 28, 1954) is a former Japanese baseball first baseman and outfielder.
Minoru Tatsukawa (達川実, Tatsukawa Minoru; born August 16, 1952 in Osaka) is a volleyball coach from Japan. Currentry he…Minoru Tatsukawa (達川実, Tatsukawa Minoru; born August 16, 1952 in Osaka) is a volleyball coach from Japan. Currentry he serves as head coach of Denso Airybees.
Shoichi Yanagimoto (柳本 晶一, Yanagimoto Shōichi; born 5 June 1951) is a Japanese volleyball player. He competed in the…Shoichi Yanagimoto (柳本 晶一, Yanagimoto Shōichi; born 5 June 1951) is a Japanese volleyball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics. He announced retirement in 1991.
Yutaka Fujimoto (藤本 裕, Fujimoto Yutaka; 21 December 1950 – 31 October 2001) was a Japanese basketball player. He…Yutaka Fujimoto (藤本 裕, Fujimoto Yutaka; 21 December 1950 – 31 October 2001) was a Japanese basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Mitsuru Komaeda (古前田 充, Komaeda Mitsuru; born April 14, 1950) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He…Mitsuru Komaeda (古前田 充, Komaeda Mitsuru; born April 14, 1950) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
Katsuhiko Sugita (杉田 勝彦, Sugita Katsuhiko; born 8 May 1946) is a Japanese basketball player. He competed in the men's…Katsuhiko Sugita (杉田 勝彦, Sugita Katsuhiko; born 8 May 1946) is a Japanese basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Nobuo Chigusa (千種 信雄, Chigusa Nobuo; born 20 October 1948) is a Japanese basketball player. He competed in the men's…Nobuo Chigusa (千種 信雄, Chigusa Nobuo; born 20 October 1948) is a Japanese basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Masayoshi Manabe (真鍋 政義 Manabe Masayoshi, born 21 August 1963) is a Japanese volleyball coach and former player, who…Masayoshi Manabe (真鍋 政義 Manabe Masayoshi, born 21 August 1963) is a Japanese volleyball coach and former player, who played as a setter for the Japanese men's national volleyball team in the 1980s and 1990s. Manabe played at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he finished in tenth place. He competed at the 1986 Goodwill Games in Moscow and won a bronze medal. Manabe took fifteenth place at the 1998 World Championship in Japan.