Hideki Matsushita (松下英樹, Matsushita Hideki; born 6 September 1990) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the…Hideki Matsushita (松下英樹, Matsushita Hideki; born 6 September 1990) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2026. He previously worked at MUFG Bank and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities, and founded a management consulting firm and a tourism company.
Keita Hidaka (日髙 慶太, Hidaka Keita; born 19 February 1990) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays as a midfielder…Keita Hidaka (日髙 慶太, Hidaka Keita; born 19 February 1990) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for FC Osaka.
Hideyuki Hirose (廣瀬 英行, Hirose Hideyuki; born 20 July 1989) is a Japanese sprinter specializing in the 400-meter dash.…Hideyuki Hirose (廣瀬 英行, Hirose Hideyuki; born 20 July 1989) is a Japanese sprinter specializing in the 400-meter dash. He competed at the 2009 World Championships without reaching the final. He won several medals at regional championships mostly in the relay. His personal best in the event is 45.84 seconds, which he achieved in 2009 and in 2011.
Soichi Tanaka (田中 奏一, born June 27, 1989) is a Japanese football player. He primarily played as a defender and began…Soichi Tanaka (田中 奏一, born June 27, 1989) is a Japanese football player. He primarily played as a defender and began his professional career with Fagiano Okayama in 2012. He later represented Kagoshima United FC and Nara Club
Ryo Tateishi (立石 諒, Tateishi Ryō; born 12 June 1989 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese swimmer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he…Ryo Tateishi (立石 諒, Tateishi Ryō; born 12 June 1989 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese swimmer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's 100 metre breaststroke, finishing in 7th place in the first semifinal, failing to reach the final. Tateishi subsequently won a bronze medal in the 200 metre breaststroke.
Hayata Ito (伊藤 隼太, Itō Hayata; born May 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder. He has played in…Hayata Ito (伊藤 隼太, Itō Hayata; born May 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.
Takanori Iwata (岩田 剛典, Iwata Takanori; born March 6, 1989, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese dancer and…Takanori Iwata (岩田 剛典, Iwata Takanori; born March 6, 1989, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese dancer and actor. He performs with the J-pop groups Sandaime J Soul Brothers and Exile. As a member of Sandaime J Soul Brothers, he has received the Japan Record Awards twice. He earned his first leading role as an actor in the film Shokubutsu Zukan ("Evergreen Love") in 2016, which won him the "Newcomer of the Year Award" at the 40th Japan Academy Film Prize. Since then, he has appeared in many more television dramas and films. In 2019, he starred as Junichi Wakamiya, the Japanese version of Dr. Watson, in Fuji TV's drama Sherlock: Untold Stories. On September 15, 2021, he debuted as a singer with the single "Korekara". Takanori Iwata is a graduate of Keio University. His nickname is Gun-chan (がんちゃん, Gan-chan).
Tsuyoshi Murata (村田毅, Murata Tsuyoshi; born 15 December 1988 in Tokyo) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a…Tsuyoshi Murata (村田毅, Murata Tsuyoshi; born 15 December 1988 in Tokyo) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a back row forward. In his home country he plays for the NEC Green Rockets whom he joined in 2011. He was also named in the first ever Sunwolves squad which will compete in Super Rugby from the 2016 season. Murata is a Japanese international who debuted against South Korea in 2015, but did not make the squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Shinya Kojima (小島 慎也, Kojima Shinya; born November 15, 1988) is a Japanese chess player. He has the highest peak rating…Shinya Kojima (小島 慎也, Kojima Shinya; born November 15, 1988) is a Japanese chess player. He has the highest peak rating out of all of Japan's chess players.
Naoki Ozawa (小沢直樹, Ozawa Naoki; born 8 October 1988) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a Flanker. He…Naoki Ozawa (小沢直樹, Ozawa Naoki; born 8 October 1988) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a Flanker. He currently plays for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan's domestic Top League.
Mina Fujii (藤井 美菜, Fujii Mina; born July 15, 1988) is a Japanese actress. She started her career in the entertainment…Mina Fujii (藤井 美菜, Fujii Mina; born July 15, 1988) is a Japanese actress. She started her career in the entertainment industry at the age of nine. She is best known for her role in the TV adaptation of Bloody Monday, Kyōfu, and for appearing in TVXQ's "Dōshite Kimi o Suki ni Natte Shimattandarō?" music video.
Yoshihiko Hosoda (細田 善彦, Hosoda Yoshihiko) (born March 4, 1988) is a Japanese actor from Tokyo who has starred the…Yoshihiko Hosoda (細田 善彦, Hosoda Yoshihiko) (born March 4, 1988) is a Japanese actor from Tokyo who has starred the movies Detroit Metal City (2008) and Ooku (2010). He was once affiliated to the talent agency Stardust Promotion under his stage name Yoshihiko Hosoda (though his first name is written in hiragana Hosoda Yoshihiko (細田 よしひこ)), but left in October 2013. He is currently affiliated with Alpha Agency under his real name.
Aya Murakami (村上 絢, Murakami Aya; born 1988) is a Japanese investor. She is the CEO of C&I Holdings (since 2015) and…Aya Murakami (村上 絢, Murakami Aya; born 1988) is a Japanese investor. She is the CEO of C&I Holdings (since 2015) and was also the representative director of the Murakami Family Foundation (村上財団) from 2016 to 2022.
Yuki Furukawa (古川 雄輝, Furukawa Yūki; born 18 December 1987) is a Japanese actor. He gained popularity as Naoki Irie in…Yuki Furukawa (古川 雄輝, Furukawa Yūki; born 18 December 1987) is a Japanese actor. He gained popularity as Naoki Irie in the 2013 J-Drama Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo.
Daisuke Kobayashi (小林大祐, Kobayashi Daisuke; born June 24, 1987) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays…Daisuke Kobayashi (小林大祐, Kobayashi Daisuke; born June 24, 1987) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for Altiri Chiba of the B.League in Japan. He also plays for Japan men's national 3x3 team.
Asami Sugiura (杉浦 あさ美, Sugiura Asami; born May 7, 1987), known by her birth name Asami Konno (紺野 あさ美, Konno Asami) is a…Asami Sugiura (杉浦 あさ美, Sugiura Asami; born May 7, 1987), known by her birth name Asami Konno (紺野 あさ美, Konno Asami) is a Japanese television presenter and former singer and actress. She debuted in August 2001 with the girl group Morning Musume and participated in musical projects within Hello! Project. After leaving the group on March 31, 2011, she became a television presenter for TV Tokyo. Her husband is Japanese baseball player Toshihiro Sugiura.
Hiroaki Endo (遠藤寛明, Endo Hiroaki; born 21 November 1986) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…Hiroaki Endo (遠藤寛明, Endo Hiroaki; born 21 November 1986) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2026. He is the son of Toshiaki Endo.
Aki Shizuku (雫 有希, Shizuku Aki) is a Japanese professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler signed to Pro-Wrestling…Aki Shizuku (雫 有希, Shizuku Aki) is a Japanese professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler signed to Pro-Wrestling Evolution (EVO). She is best known for her tenures with various promotions from the Japanese independent scene such as JWP Joshi Puroresu (JWP), Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out (JTO) and Ice Ribbon.
Ken Tokura (都倉 賢, Tokura Ken; born 16 June 1986 in Shibuya, Tokyo) is a Japanese football player who plays as a Forward…Ken Tokura (都倉 賢, Tokura Ken; born 16 June 1986 in Shibuya, Tokyo) is a Japanese football player who plays as a Forward and currently play for J2 League club, Tochigi City FC, on loan from Iwate Grulla Morioka.
Sotaro Yasuda (Japanese: 保田 聡太郎, Hepburn: Yasuda Sōtarō; born January 29, 1986), known mononymously as Sotaro (聡太郎…Sotaro Yasuda (Japanese: 保田 聡太郎, Hepburn: Yasuda Sōtarō; born January 29, 1986), known mononymously as Sotaro (聡太郎, Sōtarō), is an American-born actor and model based in Japan. He was born in Newport Beach, California. He is best known for his portrayal of Ken Hisatsu/GekiChopper in the 2007 Super Sentai series Juken Sentai Gekiranger.
Akihito Yamada (山田章仁, Yamada Akihito; born 26 July 1985 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese rugby union…Akihito Yamada (山田章仁, Yamada Akihito; born 26 July 1985 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a winger. He also plays for Top League side the Panasonic Wild Knights in his home country.
Yojiro Noda (Japanese: 野田洋次郎, Hepburn: Noda Yōjirō; born July 5, 1985) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, musician…Yojiro Noda (Japanese: 野田洋次郎, Hepburn: Noda Yōjirō; born July 5, 1985) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. Noda is the lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist of the Japanese rock band Radwimps and also began a solo project, illion, in 2012.
Kosuke Takeuchi (竹内 公輔、born January 29, 1985 in Suita, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese professional basketball player. He…Kosuke Takeuchi (竹内 公輔、born January 29, 1985 in Suita, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese professional basketball player. He plays for the Utsunomiya Brex of the B.League. Takeuchi also is a member of the Japan national basketball team, playing for the team in the 2006 FIBA World Championship and both the FIBA Asia Championship 2007 and FIBA Asia Championship 2009. Takeuchi's twin brother Joji is also a member of the Japanese national basketball team. As a 21-year-old, Takeuchi averaged 5.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game for the host Japanese at the 2006 FIBA World Championship. Takeuchi has earned a bigger role with the Japanese team over the past four years; his best tournament performance to date was at the FIBA Asia Championship 2009, in which he averaged 13 points and a team-leading 8.2 rebounds per game. Despite his performance, Japan stumbled to a disappointing tenth-place finish, its worst ever performance in 24 FIBA Asia Championship appearances. He was invited to play with the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2010 summer league in Las Vegas in 2010. Takeuchi played professionally with the Aisin Seahorses of the JBL Super League. In the 2009-10 season, Takeuchi entered the month-long winter break averaging 15.4 points and 11.3 rebounds per game for the first-place Seahorses. He was also named to the JBL All-Star Game as the leading power forward vote-getter for the West.
Mitsuhiro Nakamura (中村 光宏, Nakamura Mitsuhiro; born 28 August 1984, in Tokyo) is a Japanese announcer for Fuji…Mitsuhiro Nakamura (中村 光宏, Nakamura Mitsuhiro; born 28 August 1984, in Tokyo) is a Japanese announcer for Fuji Television.
Tomohiro Saitō (齋藤 智裕, Saitō Tomohiro; born 13 April 1984), known professionally as Hiro Mizushima (水嶋 ヒロ, Mizushima…Tomohiro Saitō (齋藤 智裕, Saitō Tomohiro; born 13 April 1984), known professionally as Hiro Mizushima (水嶋 ヒロ, Mizushima Hiro), is a Japanese actor, creative director, and writer. He appeared in a number of Japanese TV dramas, including Mei-chan no Shitsuji, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e and Zettai Kareshi. Additionally, he was well known as the protagonist Souji Tendo in the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Kabuto. Mizushima serves as the co-producer, co-screenwriter and leading actor for the latest film Black Butler which is the live-action film adaptation of the popular manga. His birth name "Tomohiro Saito" is being credited as co-producer in the film. Under his pen name Satoshi Saitō (齋藤 智, Saitō Satoshi), he wrote his first novel, Kagerou, which was chosen as the winner of the 5th Popular Publishing Grand Prize for Fiction and was published in 2010.
Kiki Sugino (杉野希妃, Sugino Kiki; born March 12, 1984) is a Japanese actress, writer, producer and film director. She has…Kiki Sugino (杉野希妃, Sugino Kiki; born March 12, 1984) is a Japanese actress, writer, producer and film director. She has produced over ten films and acted in such movies as Hospitalité, Chigasaki Story and Snow Woman. In 2014 she directed the film Yokudō which later went on to win awards at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival and the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival.
Keisuke Koide (小出 恵介, Koide Keisuke; born February 20, 1984) is a Japanese actor who starred in Kwak Jae-yong's film…Keisuke Koide (小出 恵介, Koide Keisuke; born February 20, 1984) is a Japanese actor who starred in Kwak Jae-yong's film Cyborg She and in Koizora.
Jun Mukōyama (向山淳 and むこうやま じゅん), nicknames: "Mukojun, Jun-chan", (born November 19, 1983) is a Japanese politician.…Jun Mukōyama (向山淳 and むこうやま じゅん), nicknames: "Mukojun, Jun-chan", (born November 19, 1983) is a Japanese politician. She is a member of the House of Representatives and Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications.
Yuki Shibamoto (柴本 幸, Shibamoto Yuki; born 18 October 1983, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actress, recorder player, and…Yuki Shibamoto (柴本 幸, Shibamoto Yuki; born 18 October 1983, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actress, recorder player, and composer. Her father is Toshio Shiba, her mother is Kyoko Maya, and her aunt is Azusa Mano, who are all also actors.
Michitaro Watanabe (渡辺美知太郎, Watanabe Michitaro; born 28 December 1982) is a Japanese politician serving as mayor of…Michitaro Watanabe (渡辺美知太郎, Watanabe Michitaro; born 28 December 1982) is a Japanese politician serving as mayor of Nasushiobara since 2019. From 2013 to 2019, he was a member of the House of Councillors. He is the grandson of Michio Watanabe and the nephew of Yoshimi Watanabe.
Rio Hirai (平井 理央, Hirai Rio; born November 15, 1982) is a Japanese TV actress and announcer who is represented by the…Rio Hirai (平井 理央, Hirai Rio; born November 15, 1982) is a Japanese TV actress and announcer who is represented by the talent agency DeJaneiro.
Mai Mukaida (Japanese: 向田 麻衣, Hepburn: Mukaida Mai; born 24 October 1982) is a Japanese make-up artist and…Mai Mukaida (Japanese: 向田 麻衣, Hepburn: Mukaida Mai; born 24 October 1982) is a Japanese make-up artist and businesswoman. In 2009, Mukaida started the Coffret Project, which helps women in Nepal, who have been victims of human trafficking get their life back on track. She is the CEO of the cosmetics company Lalitpur, which she founded in May 2013. Mukaida was named the Avon Woman of the Year in 2012, and also received the Lohas Design Award.
Taku Inokuchi (猪口拓, Inokuchi Taku; born 5 October 1982) is a former Japanese rugby union player who played as a hooker.…Taku Inokuchi (猪口拓, Inokuchi Taku; born 5 October 1982) is a former Japanese rugby union player who played as a hooker. He spent his whole career playing for Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan's domestic Top League, playing over 10 times. He was named as a backup player for Japan for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, making two appearances in the tournament. He made a further 5 appearances for Japan, scoring a try.
Takaki Ishida (石田剛規, Ishida Takaki) is a Japanese basketball coach who is the head coach for the Yokohama Excellence of…Takaki Ishida (石田剛規, Ishida Takaki) is a Japanese basketball coach who is the head coach for the Yokohama Excellence of the B.League. He played college basketball for Keio University. He was selected by the Chiba Jets with the 4th overall pick in the 2011 bj League draft.
Sho Sakurai (櫻井 翔, Sakurai Shō) (born January 25, 1982) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, news anchor…Sho Sakurai (櫻井 翔, Sakurai Shō) (born January 25, 1982) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, news anchor, host and former radio host, under agent contract with Starto Entertainment. He is a former member of the boy band Arashi, group to which he belonged until the day it ended activities, May 31, 2026. Sakurai began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1995 at the age of 13. About seven years after his debut as a singer with Arashi in 1999, he became a newscaster in 2006, appearing in the news program News Zero every Monday. In 2008, he was appointed the official newscaster for the news coverage of the Olympic Games in Beijing on NTV. For his work as an actor, singer and newscaster, Sakurai became one of the recipients of GQ Japan's Men of the Year award in 2009. His father is Shun Sakurai, former vice-minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
Yasutaka Nakasone (Japanese: 中曽根康隆; born 19 January 1982) is a Japanese politician, who served as a member of the House…Yasutaka Nakasone (Japanese: 中曽根康隆; born 19 January 1982) is a Japanese politician, who served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2017. He also served as a Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida from 2021 to 2022. From 2024 to October 2025, he served as director of the LDP Youth Division. From October 2025 to September 2026, he served as Deputy Chairman of the Diet Affairs Committee, Liberal Democratic Party. He serves as State Minister for Foreign Affairs. He is the son of Hirofumi and Mariko Nakasone, and a grandson of Yasuhiro Nakasone.
her0ism is a music producer and songwriter, based in Los Angeles, California. Since debuting in 2007, her0ism has sold…her0ism is a music producer and songwriter, based in Los Angeles, California. Since debuting in 2007, her0ism has sold over 60 million units and received more than 200 #1 records and more than 180 Platinum/Gold Awards globally.
Toshiaki Hirose (廣瀬俊朗, Hirose Toshiaki; born October 17, 1981 in Osaka) is Japanese former rugby union player who…Toshiaki Hirose (廣瀬俊朗, Hirose Toshiaki; born October 17, 1981 in Osaka) is Japanese former rugby union player who played as a wing or fly half, and captained the national team between 2012 and 2013. After becoming a regular starter for Toshiba Brave Lupus in the Top League, Hirose made his debut for Japan in 2007 against Hong Kong at fly-half scoring two tries, but never featured again under coach John Kirwan. He continued to be a key player at domestic level though, captaining Toshiba Brave Lupus to back to back Top League victories in 2009 and 2010. In 2012, five years after his debut, he was recalled and named captain of the Japan national rugby union team by new coach, Eddie Jones. He had by now converted from fly-half to wing, and later that year led them to their first ever away wins in Europe against Romania and Georgia. He was also on the receiving end of a rant by Jones after a loss to the French Barbarians in June. Hirose continued as captain in 2013, leading Japan to their first ever victory over Wales, but was dropped in 2014 with his place coming under increasing pressure from new caps Akihito Yamada and Kotaro Matsushima, and Jones citing a lack of pace. From there onwards he became a bit part player at international level with his remaining caps all coming off the bench as a utility player who could cover both fly-half and wing. He was retained for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, with his leadership skills praised by Jones, but was the only player in the 31 man squad not to make the field in the tournament, and following a final season with Toshiba Brave Lupus decided to retire.
Hisashi Mizutori (水鳥 寿思) (born 22 July 1980 in Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan) is a Japanese gymnast. He was part of the…Hisashi Mizutori (水鳥 寿思) (born 22 July 1980 in Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan) is a Japanese gymnast. He was part of the Japanese team that won the gold medal in the team competition at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He was also part of the team which won the silver medal in the team event at the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. At that competition, he also won three individual bronze medals, in the all-around, floor exercise, and horizontal bar. He is currently a professor at Keio University, Shonan Fujisawa Campus.
Akiko Kawase (川瀬 晶子, Kawase Akiko; born June 29, 1980) is a Japanese voice actress. Her major roles include Humiko…Akiko Kawase (川瀬 晶子, Kawase Akiko; born June 29, 1980) is a Japanese voice actress. Her major roles include Humiko Honma in Black Jack, Miyabi Tsukuyomi in Koi Koi Seven, and Aoi Mishina in Ryusei Sentai Mustumet. She voices Plusle in the Pokémon series.
Shuichiro Osada (長田 秀一郎, Osada Shuichirō; born May 6, 1980 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Shuichiro Osada (長田 秀一郎, Osada Shuichirō; born May 6, 1980 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Niigata Albirex Baseball Club.
