Kaoru Mitoma (三笘 薫, Mitoma Kaoru; born 20 May 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left winger…Kaoru Mitoma (三笘 薫, Mitoma Kaoru; born 20 May 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Japan national team. He is best known for his dribbling ability and pace.
Toshiya Motozuka (本塚 聖也, Motozuka Toshiya; born 20 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder…Toshiya Motozuka (本塚 聖也, Motozuka Toshiya; born 20 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Zweigen Kanazawa.
Sayaka Suzuki (born 19 May 1997) is a Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2017 Women's Rugby…Sayaka Suzuki (born 19 May 1997) is a Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Saya Iida (飯田沙耶, Iida Saya; born May 19, 1997) is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring…Saya Iida (飯田沙耶, Iida Saya; born May 19, 1997) is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a member of Stars. Iida is also a former one-time New Blood Tag Team Champion with Hanan and a former one-time Future of Stardom Champion.
Kōki Aoyagi (青柳 昴樹, Aoyagi Kōki; born May 19, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He was born in…Kōki Aoyagi (青柳 昴樹, Aoyagi Kōki; born May 19, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He was born in Izumiōtsu, Osaka, and plays outfielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. Aoyagi signed with the Canberra Cavalry of the Australian Baseball League for the 2018/19 season.
Yu Okubo (大久保 優, Okubo Yu; born 17 May 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer currently plays as a forward for…Yu Okubo (大久保 優, Okubo Yu; born 17 May 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer currently plays as a forward for Hong Kong Premier League club Eastern.
Hiroya Sueki (末木 裕也, Sueki Hiroya; born 16 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for…Hiroya Sueki (末木 裕也, Sueki Hiroya; born 16 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Kataller Toyama.
Hiroaki Matsuda (松田亘哲, Matsuda Hiroaki; born May 16, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher…Hiroaki Matsuda (松田亘哲, Matsuda Hiroaki; born May 16, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons.
Hiroyuki Tsubokawa (坪川 潤之, Tsubokawa Hiroyuki; born 15 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a…Hiroyuki Tsubokawa (坪川 潤之, Tsubokawa Hiroyuki; born 15 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Kataller Toyama
Kaito Umeda (梅田 魁人, Umeda Keito; born 15 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for…Kaito Umeda (梅田 魁人, Umeda Keito; born 15 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for Blaublitz Akita.
Keiji Takahashi (高橋 奎二, Takahashi Keiji; born May 14, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Keiji Takahashi (高橋 奎二, Takahashi Keiji; born May 14, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. He is married to former AKB48 member Tomomi Itano.
Takanofuji Sanzō (born 13 May 1997 as Tsuyoshi Kamiyama, also known as Tsuyoshi Sudario) is a former professional sumo…Takanofuji Sanzō (born 13 May 1997 as Tsuyoshi Kamiyama, also known as Tsuyoshi Sudario) is a former professional sumo wrestler and current mixed martial artist from Sakai, Ibaraki, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 2013 and his highest rank was jūryō 5. He is the twin brother of former makuuchi division wrestler Takagenji, and they are the first twins to both reach the second highest jūryō division. He won one makushita division championship. He was suspended from the September 2019 tournament after an investigation found he had struck an attendant, and was asked to retire by the Japan Sumo Association. After initially refusing to comply, he retired on 11 October 2019.
Takagenji Satoshi (Japanese: 貴源治 賢士; born May 13, 1997 as Satoshi Kamiyama (上山 賢)) is a Japanese mixed martial artist…Takagenji Satoshi (Japanese: 貴源治 賢士; born May 13, 1997 as Satoshi Kamiyama (上山 賢)) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and former professional sumo wrestler from Ibaraki Prefecture. He made his debut in March 2013 and reached the top makuuchi division in July 2019. He wrestled for the Takanohana and Tokiwayama stables. His highest rank was maegashira 10. He has a twin brother Takanofuji Sanzō who debuted alongside him but was dismissed from sumo in 2019. In July 2021 Takagenji himself was dismissed by the Japan Sumo Association for cannabis use.
Ren Yamamoto (山本 蓮, Yamamoto Ren; born 13 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer who plays for sixth-tier Kansai Soccer…Ren Yamamoto (山本 蓮, Yamamoto Ren; born 13 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer who plays for sixth-tier Kansai Soccer League club Ococias Kyoto.
Rena Okutsu (born 12 May 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for WE League club AC…Rena Okutsu (born 12 May 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for WE League club AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies.
Kiko Yokota (横田 葵子, Yokota Kiko; born 11 May 1997) is a Japanese former group rhythmic gymnast. At the 2019 World…Kiko Yokota (横田 葵子, Yokota Kiko; born 11 May 1997) is a Japanese former group rhythmic gymnast. At the 2019 World Championships, she helped Japan win its first-ever group gold medal at a World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. She represented Japan at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Hikaru Kitagawa (北川 ひかる, Kitagawa Hikaru; Japanese: [kitaɡawa hikaɾɯ]; born May 10, 1997) is a Japanese professional…Hikaru Kitagawa (北川 ひかる, Kitagawa Hikaru; Japanese: [kitaɡawa hikaɾɯ]; born May 10, 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Everton and the Japan national team.
Mizuki Ichimaru (市丸 瑞希, Ichimaru Mizuki) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a central midfielder for FC SONHO…Mizuki Ichimaru (市丸 瑞希, Ichimaru Mizuki) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a central midfielder for FC SONHO Kawanishi.
Daisuke Inazumi (稲積 大介, Inazumi Daisuke; born 8 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for…Daisuke Inazumi (稲積 大介, Inazumi Daisuke; born 8 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Vanraure Hachinohe, who he joined in 2023.
Jumpei Takahashi (高橋 純平, Takahashi Junpei; born May 8, 1997) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He…Jumpei Takahashi (高橋 純平, Takahashi Junpei; born May 8, 1997) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 2016 to 2023 for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Yako Fujigasaki (藤ヶ崎矢子, Fujigasaki Yako) is a Japanese professional wrestler, best known for her tenure with the…Yako Fujigasaki (藤ヶ崎矢子, Fujigasaki Yako) is a Japanese professional wrestler, best known for her tenure with the Japanese promotions JWP Joshi Puroresu and Pure-J.
Mizuki Aiba (饗庭 瑞生, Aiba Mizuki; born 3 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Veertien…Mizuki Aiba (饗庭 瑞生, Aiba Mizuki; born 3 May 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Veertien Mie.
Nanaka Kori (郡 菜々佳, Kori Nanaka; born 2 May 1997) is a Japanese athlete competing in the shot put and discus throw. She…Nanaka Kori (郡 菜々佳, Kori Nanaka; born 2 May 1997) is a Japanese athlete competing in the shot put and discus throw. She represented her country in the discus at the 2019 World Championships in Doha without reaching the final. Her personal best in the discus of 59.03 metres is the current national record.
Hidenobu Yonekura (born 1 May 1997) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. He is the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics…Hidenobu Yonekura (born 1 May 1997) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. He is the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships silver medalist in Vault. His first international success was at the 2019 World Cup where he won gold in the vault event in Szombathely. In the 2019 World Cup he won another gold in vault at Doha.
Satoki Uejō (上門 知樹, Uejō Satoki; born April 27, 1994) is a Japanese professional football player who plays as a winger…Satoki Uejō (上門 知樹, Uejō Satoki; born April 27, 1994) is a Japanese professional football player who plays as a winger for J1 League club Cerezo Osaka. After developing at local club FC Ryukyu, Uejō moved to Fagiano Okayama, where he scored 20 goals in the J2 League. He then moved to Cerezo Osaka.
Kakeru Ayabe (綾部 翔, Ayabe Kakeru; born April 25, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for…Kakeru Ayabe (綾部 翔, Ayabe Kakeru; born April 25, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Tatsuya Shirai (白井 達也, Shirai Tatsuya; born 5 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for…Tatsuya Shirai (白井 達也, Shirai Tatsuya; born 5 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Matsumoto Yamaga FC.
Tsukasa Morishima (森島 司, Morishima Tsukasa; born April 25, 1997 in Mie) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Nagoya…Tsukasa Morishima (森島 司, Morishima Tsukasa; born April 25, 1997 in Mie) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Nagoya Grampus and the Japan national team.
Yūta Kamiya (神谷 優太, Kamiya Yūta; born 24 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking…Yūta Kamiya (神谷 優太, Kamiya Yūta; born 24 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for J1 League club Fagiano Okayama.
Taichi Takeda (武田 太一, Takeda Taichi; born 22 April 1997) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a forward. His…Taichi Takeda (武田 太一, Takeda Taichi; born 22 April 1997) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a forward. His career was severely affected by injuries, and he retired at the end of the 2023 season with six career appearances in the J3 League.
Tatsuru Yanagimachi (柳町 達, Yanagimachi Tatsuru; born April 20, 1997) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for…Tatsuru Yanagimachi (柳町 達, Yanagimachi Tatsuru; born April 20, 1997) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Taiki Hirato (平戸 太貴, Hirato Taiki; born 18 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J1 League…Taiki Hirato (平戸 太貴, Hirato Taiki; born 18 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J1 League club Shimizu S-Pulse.
Remi Tsuruta (鶴田 玲美, born 18 April 1997) is a Japanese athlete. She competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay event…Remi Tsuruta (鶴田 玲美, born 18 April 1997) is a Japanese athlete. She competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Koki Ugusa (宇草 孔基, Ugusa Koki; born April 17, 1997) is a Japanese baseball pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of…Koki Ugusa (宇草 孔基, Ugusa Koki; born April 17, 1997) is a Japanese baseball pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball. Ugusa played for Japan in the 2015 U-18 Baseball World Cup, and graduated from Joso Gakuin High School. He then attended Hosei University, and played for the school's baseball team. After playing in the USA vs. Japan Collegiate All-Star Series, Ugusa was selected by the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in the 2019 Nippon Professional Baseball draft as the team's second pick. Ugusa split the 2020 season between the Carp and their Western League affiliate. In his second professional season, Ugusa again spent time in the NPB and Western League.
Shota Umino (海野 翔太, Umino Shōta; born April 17, 1997) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to New Japan…Shota Umino (海野 翔太, Umino Shōta; born April 17, 1997) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is a former one-time IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion. He has also wrestled for Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro) in the United Kingdom and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in the United States.
Fuka Koshiba (小芝 風花, Koshiba Fūka; born April 16, 1997 in Osaka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress represented by…Fuka Koshiba (小芝 風花, Koshiba Fūka; born April 16, 1997 in Osaka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress represented by the talent agency Top Coat.
Kenta Tanigawara (谷川原 健太, Tanigawara Kenta; born April 16, 1997) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the…Kenta Tanigawara (谷川原 健太, Tanigawara Kenta; born April 16, 1997) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Yudai Shigeoka (Japanese: 重岡優大, Shigeoka Yudai; born 16 April 1997) is a Japanese former professional boxer who held…Yudai Shigeoka (Japanese: 重岡優大, Shigeoka Yudai; born 16 April 1997) is a Japanese former professional boxer who held the World Boxing Council (WBC) mini-flyweight title from 2023 to 2024. As of November 2023, he is ranked as the world's best active mini-flyweight by BoxRec.
Mayu Tsukamoto (born 15 April 1997) is a Japanese synchronized swimmer. She competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics. She…Mayu Tsukamoto (born 15 April 1997) is a Japanese synchronized swimmer. She competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics. She also participated at the 2018 Asian Games and won a silver medal in the team event.
Yōichi Naganuma (長沼 洋一, Naganuma Yōichi; born 14 April 1997) is a Japanese-Filipino professional footballer who plays…Yōichi Naganuma (長沼 洋一, Naganuma Yōichi; born 14 April 1997) is a Japanese-Filipino professional footballer who plays as a winger for J1 League club, Urawa Red Diamonds.
Taichi Kato (加藤 大智, Kato Taichi; born 14 April 1997) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…Taichi Kato (加藤 大智, Kato Taichi; born 14 April 1997) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played for Ehime FC and Gamba Osaka before retiring at the end of the 2022 season aged 25.
Rio Sakuma (佐久間 理央, Sakuma Rio; born 14 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who currently plays as a…Rio Sakuma (佐久間 理央, Sakuma Rio; born 14 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who currently plays as a centre-back or right-back for Singapore Premier League Club Geylang International FC, whom his the vice-captain.
Natsumi Asano (born 14 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer. She plays as a goalkeeper for WE League club…Natsumi Asano (born 14 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer. She plays as a goalkeeper for WE League club Chifure AS Elfen Saitama.
Keisuke Kurokawa (黒川 圭介, Kurokawa Keisuke; born 13 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer who plays for D.C. United in…Keisuke Kurokawa (黒川 圭介, Kurokawa Keisuke; born 13 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer who plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. His regular playing position is a left back.
Masashi Wada (和田 昌士, Wada Masashi; born 11 April 1997 in Yokohama) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for…Masashi Wada (和田 昌士, Wada Masashi; born 11 April 1997 in Yokohama) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for USL League One club Portland Hearts of Pine. A product of the Yokohama F. Marinos academy, Wada has also played for Renofa Yamaguchi, Blaublitz Akita, SC Sagamihara, Iwate Grulla Morioka and Thespa Gunma.
Nami Nabekura (鍋倉 那美, Nabekura Nami; born 11 April 1997) is a Japanese judoka. Nabekura's favorite technique is…Nami Nabekura (鍋倉 那美, Nabekura Nami; born 11 April 1997) is a Japanese judoka. Nabekura's favorite technique is Uchimata.
