Chiaki Kuriyama (栗山 千明, Kuriyama Chiaki; born October 10, 1984) is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. She played…Chiaki Kuriyama (栗山 千明, Kuriyama Chiaki; born October 10, 1984) is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. She played Takako Chigusa in Kinji Fukasaku's 2000 film Battle Royale, Gogo Yubari in Quentin Tarantino's 2003 film Kill Bill: Volume 1, and Yuko Mizushima in Sion Sono's 2007 film Exte.
Jun Ando (安藤 淳, Andō Jun; born 8 October 1984 in Shiga) is a retired Japanese footballer who last played for Kyoto…Jun Ando (安藤 淳, Andō Jun; born 8 October 1984 in Shiga) is a retired Japanese footballer who last played for Kyoto Sanga FC.
Toma Ikuta (生田 斗真, Ikuta Tōma; born October 7, 1984) is a Japanese actor known for his roles in Hanazakari no Kimitachi…Toma Ikuta (生田 斗真, Ikuta Tōma; born October 7, 1984) is a Japanese actor known for his roles in Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, Honey & Clover, Sensei!, Maō and Ouroboros. He also starred in feature films, notably Hanamizuki, Ningen Shikkaku and Brain Man.
Kazuki Kato (加藤 和樹, Katō Kazuki; October 7, 1984) is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as…Kazuki Kato (加藤 和樹, Katō Kazuki; October 7, 1984) is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Daisuke Kazama, also known as Kamen Rider Drake, in Kamen Rider Kabuto and Keigo Atobe in The Prince of Tennis musicals. In 2011, he formed a band called Joker and their first single debuted on December 7, 2011.
Nami Hayakawa (早川 浪, Hayakawa Nami; born October 6, 1984 in Jeonju, South Korea) is an athlete from Japan who competes…Nami Hayakawa (早川 浪, Hayakawa Nami; born October 6, 1984 in Jeonju, South Korea) is an athlete from Japan who competes in archery. She was the 2007 World Indoor Women's Recurve Champion in the competition held in Izmir, Turkey that year.
Hisato Matsumoto (松本 尚人, Matsumoto Hisato; born October 5, 1984 in Mito, Ibaraki) is a Japanese swimmer, who…Hisato Matsumoto (松本 尚人, Matsumoto Hisato; born October 5, 1984 in Mito, Ibaraki) is a Japanese swimmer, who specialized in freestyle events. He represented his nation Japan at the 2008 Summer Olympics, placing himself in the fourteenth position as a member of the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay team. Matsumoto is a kinesiology graduate, with a minor degree in humanities, at Nihon University in Tokyo. Matsumoto competed as a member of the Japanese team in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Despite missing out the individual spot in the 200 m freestyle, he managed to place third at the Olympic trials in Tokyo (1:48.97) to earn a selection on the relay team. Teaming with Yasunori Mononobe, Yoshihiro Okumura, and Sho Uchida in heat one, Matsumoto swam the anchor leg to close the race with a split of 1:48.62, but the Japanese team had to settle for seventh place and fourteenth overall in 7:10.31.
Takanobu Komiyama (小宮山 尊信; born 3 October 1984 in Chiba, Japan) is a former Japanese football player who last played…Takanobu Komiyama (小宮山 尊信; born 3 October 1984 in Chiba, Japan) is a former Japanese football player who last played for J2 League team Yokohama FC.
Nozomu Fujita (藤田望, Fujita Nozomu) (born 2 October 1984 in Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese rugby union player. Fujita has…Nozomu Fujita (藤田望, Fujita Nozomu) (born 2 October 1984 in Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese rugby union player. Fujita has played 14 matches for the Japan national rugby union team. Fujita was a member of the Japan team at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, where he played four matches. Fujita currently plays for Top League team Honda Heat.
Itaru Taniguchi (谷口到, Taniguchi Itaru) (born 1 October 1984 in Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese rugby union player.…Itaru Taniguchi (谷口到, Taniguchi Itaru) (born 1 October 1984 in Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese rugby union player. Taniguchi has played ten international matches for the Japan national rugby union team. Taniguchi was a member of the Japan team at the 2011 Rugby World Cup where he played three matches for the Brave Blossoms. Taniguchi currently plays for Top League team Kobelco Steelers.
Satoshi Nagai (永井 怜, Nagai Satoshi; born September 27, 1984 in Gunma, Japan) is a former Japanese professional baseball…Satoshi Nagai (永井 怜, Nagai Satoshi; born September 27, 1984 in Gunma, Japan) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher and currently development coach for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). On October 14, 2019, Nagai become development coach for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of NPB.
Toshiya Tojo (東城 利哉, Tōjō Toshiya; born 13 October 1992), commonly known as Toshi, is a Japanese professional…Toshiya Tojo (東城 利哉, Tōjō Toshiya; born 13 October 1992), commonly known as Toshi, is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as forward for Brazilian club Friburguense, on loan from Portuguesa.
Taiki Nakago (中郷 大樹, Nakagō Taiki) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on September 21…Taiki Nakago (中郷 大樹, Nakagō Taiki) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on September 21, 1984. He is currently playing for the Saitama Seibu Lions of the NPB.
Kazuki Yoshimi (吉見 一起, Yoshimi Kazuki; born September 19, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. As…Kazuki Yoshimi (吉見 一起, Yoshimi Kazuki; born September 19, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. As a player, Yoshimi spent his entire 15-year career in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) with the Chunichi Dragons.
Yusuke Okada (岡田 優介, Okada Yūsuke; born September 17, 1984) is a Japanese professional basketball player. He plays for…Yusuke Okada (岡田 優介, Okada Yūsuke; born September 17, 1984) is a Japanese professional basketball player. He plays for the Altiri Chiba of the B.League. Okada also is a member of the Japan national basketball team, debuting for the team in the FIBA Asia Championship 2009. Okada averaged 8.9 points per game the Japanese team at the 2009 championship, including a game-high 30 points on 10 3-pointers in a 148-45 preliminary round victory over Sri Lanka. Despite his performance, Japan stumbled to a disappointing tenth-place finish, its worst ever performance in 24 FIBA Asia Championship appearances. Okada played professionally with the Toyota Alvark of the JBL Super League. In the 2009–10 season, Okada entered the month-long winter break averaging 8.1 points per game for the Alvark.
Mika Yoshikawa (吉川美香, Yoshikawa Mika; born 16 September 1984) is a Japanese middle- and long-distance runner. She is a…Mika Yoshikawa (吉川美香, Yoshikawa Mika; born 16 September 1984) is a Japanese middle- and long-distance runner. She is a five-time national champion over 1500 metres and won the 2012 Japanese title over 10,000 metres. She has represented Japan at the Olympics, World Championships in Athletics, the Asian Athletics Championships, and the Asian Games.
Katsuaki Susa (須佐 勝明, Susa Katsuaki; born September 13, 1984 in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima) is a Japanese boxer who…Katsuaki Susa (須佐 勝明, Susa Katsuaki; born September 13, 1984 in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima) is a Japanese boxer who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the flyweight division (– 52 kg). He is an alumnus of the Toyo University, and is Second lieutenant in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. Susa took the bronze medal twice in the flyweight division at the Asian Games in 2006 and 2010. In July 2011, he won the gold medal in that division in the 21st President's Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Susa competed in the Men's flyweight, but was defeated by the eventual gold medal winner Robeisy Ramírez in the first round.
Marika Matsumoto (松本 まりか, Matsumoto Marika; born September 12, 1984) is a Japanese actress. From 2001 and 2003, she was…Marika Matsumoto (松本 まりか, Matsumoto Marika; born September 12, 1984) is a Japanese actress. From 2001 and 2003, she was known as "Mini Stop-chan", acting as the mascot for the Ministop convenience store chain commercials in Japan. Since November 2005, she has been on the A&G Radio Show: Anisupa! segment Anisupa Kōnin Akujo Queen. Her major roles in anime include Maya Tōmi in Fafner in the Azure, Chocolat Meilleure in Sugar Sugar Rune, Miwako Sakurada in Paradise Kiss, Kazamori Sasa in Un-Go, and Diancie in Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction. In video games, she provides the voice of Rikku in Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy X-2, and Kingdom Hearts II. In live-action films, she portrayed herself in the Kōji Shiraishi-directed horror film The Curse, and Yuka Morita in the Takashi Shimizu film Reincarnation.
Akifumi Shimoda (下田 昭文, Shimoda, Akifumi; born September 11, 1984) is a Featherweight boxer from Japan and the former…Akifumi Shimoda (下田 昭文, Shimoda, Akifumi; born September 11, 1984) is a Featherweight boxer from Japan and the former world champion of WBA at Super bantamweight. He was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido and grew up in Kure City in Hiroshima Prefecture. He currently lives in Tokyo. Shimoda has trained under Yūichi Kasai's instruction at the Teiken Boxing Gym in Tokyo.
Super Eight (スーパー エイト, Sūpā Eito; stylized as SUPER EIGHT), previously known as Kanjani Eight (関ジャニ∞(エイト), Kanjani…Super Eight (スーパー エイト, Sūpā Eito; stylized as SUPER EIGHT), previously known as Kanjani Eight (関ジャニ∞(エイト), Kanjani Eito; stylized as Kanjani∞) is a five-member Japanese boy band from Japan's Kansai region. They are managed by the multimedia talent agency Starto Entertainment (formerly Johnny & Associates) and signed to Infinity Records. The group was formed in 2002 and made their CD debut in 2004 as "Johnny's modern enka group", though after the year 2006, their sound and style has become a mix of pop and rock. Like the rest of the acts managed under Johnny & Associates, Super Eight also perform in various other areas of the Japanese entertainment industry such as variety show hosting, television, movie, and stage acting, and radio talk show hosting. They sold 17 million copies in Japan. Starting on February 4, 2024, the group's name changed to Super Eight, following the decisions taken at the agency to eliminate "Johnny" from everything related to the group in the wake of the Johnny Kitagawa sexual abuse scandal.
Noriyuki Sakemoto (酒本 憲幸, Sakemoto Noriyuki; born September 8, 1984) is a Japanese football player who played for…Noriyuki Sakemoto (酒本 憲幸, Sakemoto Noriyuki; born September 8, 1984) is a Japanese football player who played for Cerezo Osaka from 2003 to 2018 and Kagoshima United FC until 2022, when he retired. Osaka teammate Yusuke Maruhashi copied his playing style.
Kenta Abe (阿部 健太, Abe Kenta; born September 8, 1984) is a right-handed professional baseball pitcher for the Tokyo…Kenta Abe (阿部 健太, Abe Kenta; born September 8, 1984) is a right-handed professional baseball pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in Nippon Professional Baseball. He was the number 4 draft pick for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes in 2003. During his high school days, he played at Koshien Stadium.
Go Soeda (添田 豪, Soeda Gō; born September 5, 1984) is a Japanese former professional tennis player. He started playing…Go Soeda (添田 豪, Soeda Gō; born September 5, 1984) is a Japanese former professional tennis player. He started playing tennis at the age of four and turned professional in April 2003. He has won 18 singles titles on the ATP Challenger Tour, and achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 47 on 23 July 2012.
Akio Ohta (born 3 September 1984) is a Japanese speed skater. He competed in the men's 500 metres event at the 2010…Akio Ohta (born 3 September 1984) is a Japanese speed skater. He competed in the men's 500 metres event at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Yūta Hiraoka (平岡 祐太, Hiraoka Yūta; born September 1, 1984) is a Japanese actor who belongs to the talent agency Amuse…Yūta Hiraoka (平岡 祐太, Hiraoka Yūta; born September 1, 1984) is a Japanese actor who belongs to the talent agency Amuse, Inc. He gained recognition in 2004 film Swing Girls and won "Newcomer of the Year" Award at 28th Japan Academy Prize. Then he appeared in several dramas and films, including Water Boys 2005 Summer, Tokyo Friends: The Movie (2006), Daisuki!! (2008), Kiina (2009), NECK (2010), The Reason I Can't Find My Love (2011), ATARU (2012), Ando ♡ Roid (2013), Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out (2014), Attack on Titan: Counter Rockets (2015), Specialist (2016), Tokyo Tarareba Girls (2017) and best known for the role of "Mikio Enokido" (榎戸 幹雄) in 2007 TV drama series Operation Love.
Kana Yamawaki (山脇 佳奈, Yamawaki Kana; born 1 September 1984) is a Japanese gymnast. She competed at the 2000 Summer…Kana Yamawaki (山脇 佳奈, Yamawaki Kana; born 1 September 1984) is a Japanese gymnast. She competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Koichiro Koga (古賀 幸一郎, Koga Kōichirō; born (1984-08-30)30 August 1984) is a retired Japanese male volleyball player. He…Koichiro Koga (古賀 幸一郎, Koga Kōichirō; born (1984-08-30)30 August 1984) is a retired Japanese male volleyball player. He was a part of the Japan men's national volleyball team. On club level, he played for Toyoda Gosei Trefuerza and then Wolf Dogs Nagoya. His retirement was announced on March 7, 2021.
Yuta Yoneyama (米山 裕太, Yoneyama Yūta; born (1984-08-29)29 August 1984) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He was part…Yuta Yoneyama (米山 裕太, Yoneyama Yūta; born (1984-08-29)29 August 1984) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He was part of the Japan men's national volleyball team at the 2010 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship in Italy. Currently, he plays for Toray Arrows on the club level.
Manabu Yamaguchi (山口 学, Yamaguchi Manabu; born August 29, 1984), better known by his alias Mabanua (stylized in…Manabu Yamaguchi (山口 学, Yamaguchi Manabu; born August 29, 1984), better known by his alias Mabanua (stylized in lowercase; Japanese pronunciation: [mabaꜜnɯa]), is a Japanese music producer, drummer, and singer. He released his first album Done Already in November 2008 and has participated in production for artists including Kenshi Yonezu, Gen Hoshino, Imase, and Official Hige Dandism. He is also member of the three-person band Ovall.
Kohei Kudo (工藤 浩平, Kudō Kōhei; born August 28, 1984) is a Japanese football player who play as Midfielder. He currently…Kohei Kudo (工藤 浩平, Kudō Kōhei; born August 28, 1984) is a Japanese football player who play as Midfielder. He currently play for Tochigi City FC.
Kosei Shibasaki (柴崎 晃誠, Shibasaki Kōsei; born August 28, 1984 in Nagasaki) is a Japanese former footballer who played…Kosei Shibasaki (柴崎 晃誠, Shibasaki Kōsei; born August 28, 1984 in Nagasaki) is a Japanese former footballer who played for Tokyo Verdy, Kawasaki Frontale, Tokushima Vortis and most notably Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Shibasaki made over 500 career appearances across all competitions, scoring over 50 goals from midfield. He was part of the Sanfrecce Hiroshima team that won the J1 League in 2015 and the Japanese Super Cup in 2016. He spent 10 seasons with Sanfrecce before announcing his retirement at the end of the 2023 season. In June 2011, Shibasaki was called up to be part of the Japan squad that faced Peru, although he did not play.
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.
Mika Sugimoto (杉本 美香, Sugimoto Mika; born 27 August 1984 in Itami, Hyōgo) is a Japanese female judoka. She won a silver…Mika Sugimoto (杉本 美香, Sugimoto Mika; born 27 August 1984 in Itami, Hyōgo) is a Japanese female judoka. She won a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics, as well as the gold medal in the heavyweight (+78 kg) division and in the openweight division at the 2010 World Judo Championships.
Yoshizumi Ogawa (小川 佳純, Ogawa Yoshizumi; born 25 August 1984 in Tokyo) is a Japanese retired footballer and assistant…Yoshizumi Ogawa (小川 佳純, Ogawa Yoshizumi; born 25 August 1984 in Tokyo) is a Japanese retired footballer and assistant manager of Sagan Tosu from 2023.
Kana Tsugihara (つぎはら かな) (born August 25, 1984, in Tokyo, Japan) is a former Japanese actress, model and idol who has…Kana Tsugihara (つぎはら かな) (born August 25, 1984, in Tokyo, Japan) is a former Japanese actress, model and idol who has appeared in various magazines and television shows. She has body measurements of 87-60-88 cm, and stands 1.58m tall.
Yoshihiro Uchimura (内村 圭宏, Uchimura Yoshihiro; born August 24, 1984) is a Japanese retired football player. He last…Yoshihiro Uchimura (内村 圭宏, Uchimura Yoshihiro; born August 24, 1984) is a Japanese retired football player. He last played for FC Imabari.
Keisuke Kimoto (木本 敬介, Kimoto Keisuke; born August 23, 1984 in Hita, Ōita) is a former Japanese football player, who…Keisuke Kimoto (木本 敬介, Kimoto Keisuke; born August 23, 1984 in Hita, Ōita) is a former Japanese football player, who played for all of his career with Kataller Toyama.
Kenta Matsuda (松田賢太, Matsuda Kenta; born 22 August 1984) is a former Japanese footballer who last played and captained…Kenta Matsuda (松田賢太, Matsuda Kenta; born 22 August 1984) is a former Japanese footballer who last played and captained Grulla Morioka.
Tomomi Morita (森田 智己, Morita Tomomi; born August 22, 1984 in Miyagi) is a backstroke swimmer from Japan. He represented…Tomomi Morita (森田 智己, Morita Tomomi; born August 22, 1984 in Miyagi) is a backstroke swimmer from Japan. He represented his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There, he won two bronze medals in the 100 m backstroke and as a member of the 4 × 100 m medley relay team.
Nonaka Emi (野中 絵美, Nonaka Emi; born August 21, 1984) is a Japanese ice hockey player. Her position is defense and she…Nonaka Emi (野中 絵美, Nonaka Emi; born August 21, 1984) is a Japanese ice hockey player. Her position is defense and she shoots left. She has played for Japan constantly in World Championships since 2000, when she made her first national team appearance while still in junior high school.
