Ryōya Morishita (森下 龍矢, Morishita Ryōya; born 11 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…
Ryōya Morishita (森下 龍矢, Morishita Ryōya; born 11 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers and the Japan national team.
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Ryoji Fujimori (藤森 亮志, Fujimori Ryōji; born 11 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder…
Ryoji Fujimori (藤森 亮志, Fujimori Ryōji; born 11 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Seongnam FC.
Yumi Kajihara (梶原 悠未, Kajihara Yūmi; born 10 April 1997) is a Japanese professional female road racing and track…
Yumi Kajihara (梶原 悠未, Kajihara Yūmi; born 10 April 1997) is a Japanese professional female road racing and track cyclist. She represented Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, and won a silver medal in the women's omnium, becoming the first Japanese woman to win an Olympic medal in cycling.
🎓 University of Tsukuba🏫 Tsukuba University Affiliated Sakado High School📅 Born April 10🎂 Born 1997📍 From Wakō, Saitama💼 Cycling
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Kota Saito (斎藤 宏太, Saitō Kōta; born April 10, 1997) is a former Japanese football player.
Wakaba Tomita (born 9 April 1997) is a Japanese judoka. Tomita won a silver medal at the 2021 World Championships.…
Wakaba Tomita (born 9 April 1997) is a Japanese judoka. Tomita won a silver medal at the 2021 World Championships. Tomita won the gold medal in her event at the 2022 Judo Grand Slam Paris held in Paris, France.
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Haruna Suzuki (鈴木 春奈, Suzuki Haruna; born April 9, 1997 in Yokohama) is a Japanese former figure skater. She is the…
Haruna Suzuki (鈴木 春奈, Suzuki Haruna; born April 9, 1997 in Yokohama) is a Japanese former figure skater. She is the 2011 Golden Spin of Zagreb silver medalist.
🏫 Nippon Taiiku University Ebara High School📅 Born April 9🎂 Born 1997📍 From Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture💼 Figure Skating
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Takumi Komatsu (小松 拓幹, Komatsu Takumi; born 9 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for…
Takumi Komatsu (小松 拓幹, Komatsu Takumi; born 9 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Kamatamare Sanuki.
Taishi Hirooka (廣岡 大志, Hirooka Taishi; born April 9, 1997) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Orix…
Taishi Hirooka (廣岡 大志, Hirooka Taishi; born April 9, 1997) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and Yomiuri Giants.
Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger (騎士竜戦隊リュウソウジャー, Kishiryū Sentai Ryūsōjā; Knightosaur Squadron Ryusoulger) is a Japanese…
Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger (騎士竜戦隊リュウソウジャー, Kishiryū Sentai Ryūsōjā; Knightosaur Squadron Ryusoulger) is a Japanese tokusatsu drama and the 43rd entry of the Toei Company's long-running Super Sentai series. Although the series primarily aired in the Reiwa era, it is considered the final Heisei era series as it began airing during it. It is also the fourth and final Super Sentai series to utilize the motif of dinosaurs, as well as the only one to utilize the motif of knights. It aired from March 17, 2019, to March 1, 2020, replacing Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger and Super Sentai Strongest Battle and was replaced by Mashin Sentai Kiramager. The program joining Kamen Rider Zi-O, later Kamen Rider Zero-One, in the Super Hero Time line-up on TV Asahi affiliate stations. Additionally, Ryusoulger began airing in South Korea in August 2019 as Power Rangers Dino Soul and its footage was adapted for Power Rangers Dino Fury.
Rintaro Tashima (田嶋 凜太郎, Tashima Rintarō; born 8 April 1997) is a Japanese football player who last played for Dinamo…
Rintaro Tashima (田嶋 凜太郎, Tashima Rintarō; born 8 April 1997) is a Japanese football player who last played for Dinamo Zagreb II.
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Kazuki Iwamoto (岩本 和希, Iwamoto Kazuki; born 7 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder…
Kazuki Iwamoto (岩本 和希, Iwamoto Kazuki; born 7 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Kamatamare Sanuki.
Tomoki Iwata (岩田 智輝, Iwata Tomoki; born 7 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive…
Tomoki Iwata (岩田 智輝, Iwata Tomoki; born 7 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL Championship club Birmingham City and the Japan national team.
Tomoko Takahashi (born 7 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for WE League club…
Tomoko Takahashi (born 7 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for WE League club Albirex Niigata Ladies.
Aito Takeda (武田 愛斗, Takeda Aito; born April 6, 1997) also known as Aito (愛斗) is a professional Japanese baseball player…
Aito Takeda (武田 愛斗, Takeda Aito; born April 6, 1997) also known as Aito (愛斗) is a professional Japanese baseball player for the Chiba Lotte Marines. He played outfield for the Saitama Seibu Lions from 2017 to 2023. He was selected by the Chiba Lotte Marines in the 2023 Active Player Draft.
Koki Sugimori (杉森 考起, Sugimori Kōki; born 5 April 1997 in Kasugai, Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese footballer who is a…
Koki Sugimori (杉森 考起, Sugimori Kōki; born 5 April 1997 in Kasugai, Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese footballer who is a forward for Tochigi SC.
Hinako Sakurai (桜井 日奈子, Sakurai Hinako; born 2 April 1997, in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese…
Hinako Sakurai (桜井 日奈子, Sakurai Hinako; born 2 April 1997, in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress, model and tarento who has appeared in a number of feature films and television programmes. Sakurai is represented with Incent.
Koji Miyoshi (三好 康児, Miyoshi Kōji; born 26 March 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking…
Koji Miyoshi (三好 康児, Miyoshi Kōji; born 26 March 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for 2. Bundesliga club VfL Bochum and the Japan national team. He previously played domestically for Kawasaki Frontale, from where he spent time on loan with the J.League U-22 Selection, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo and Yokohama F. Marinos. He joined Belgian club Royal Antwerp, initially on loan, in 2019, and four years later joined English club Birmingham City, where he spent just over one season before signing for Bochum.
Akiyuki Yokoyama (横山 暁之, Yokoyama Akiyuki; born 26 March 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a…
Akiyuki Yokoyama (横山 暁之, Yokoyama Akiyuki; born 26 March 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for J2 League club Yokohama FC.
Kenta Takanashi (高梨 健太, Takanashi Kenta; born 25 March 1997) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He plays in V.League…
Kenta Takanashi (高梨 健太, Takanashi Kenta; born 25 March 1997) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He plays in V.League Division 1 for Wolf Dogs Nagoya and Japan men's national volleyball team. He was the captain of Japan U-21 national team.
Mina Myoi (Japanese: 名井 南; born Mina Sharon Myoi, March 24, 1997), known mononymously as Mina (Korean: 미나; Japanese…
Mina Myoi (Japanese: 名井 南; born Mina Sharon Myoi, March 24, 1997), known mononymously as Mina (Korean: 미나; Japanese: ミナ), is a Japanese singer and dancer based in South Korea. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Twice, which debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2015, and its subgroup MiSaMo, which debuted in 2023.
🎓 University of Osaka🏫 Kobayashi Seishin Girls' Gakuin High School📅 Born March 24🎂 Born 1997📍 From Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture💼 Idol
Ruka Ishikawa (石川 瑠華, Ishikawa Rūka; born March 22, 1997), is a Japanese actress.
Hiroshi Suzuki (鈴木 博志, Suzuki Hiroshi; born March 22, 1997) also known as Hiroshi (博志) is a professional Japanese…
Hiroshi Suzuki (鈴木 博志, Suzuki Hiroshi; born March 22, 1997) also known as Hiroshi (博志) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes.
Chiaki Saegusa (born 21 March 1997) is a Japanese rugby sevens player.
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Ami Miura (三浦 亜美, Miura Ami; born March 20, 1997), better known by her ring name Ami Sohrei (壮麗 亜美, Sōrei Ami), is a…
Ami Miura (三浦 亜美, Miura Ami; born March 20, 1997), better known by her ring name Ami Sohrei (壮麗 亜美, Sōrei Ami), is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a member of God's Eye and a former Future of Stardom Champion. Sohrei is a former one-time Future of Stardom Champion and one-time Goddesses of Stardom Champion.
Ippei Watanabe (渡辺 一平, Watanabe Ippei; born 18 March 1997) is a Japanese swimmer and former world record holder in the…
Ippei Watanabe (渡辺 一平, Watanabe Ippei; born 18 March 1997) is a Japanese swimmer and former world record holder in the 200 metre breaststroke.
🎓 Waseda University🏫 Saiki Kakujo High School📅 Born March 18🎂 Born 1997📍 From Tsukumi, Ōita💼 Competitive Swimming・Swimming
Nijiro Murakami (村上 虹郎, Murakami Nijirō; born March 17, 1997) is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He is best known for…
Nijiro Murakami (村上 虹郎, Murakami Nijirō; born March 17, 1997) is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He is best known for his role as Kaito in the 2014 romance film Still the Water, which was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. Murakami's role in Last of the Wolves (2021) received critical acclaim and earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 45th Japan Academy Film Prize. He also gained international recognition for his role as Shuntaro Chishiya in Netflix survival series Alice in Borderland (2020-2025).
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Shunsuke Kasaya (笠谷 俊介, Kasaya Shunsuke; born March 17, 1997 in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture) is a Japanese professional…
Shunsuke Kasaya (笠谷 俊介, Kasaya Shunsuke; born March 17, 1997 in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Haruka Toko (床 秦留可, Toko Haruka; born 16 March 1997) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of the Japanese…
Haruka Toko (床 秦留可, Toko Haruka; born 16 March 1997) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of the Japanese national ice hockey team.
🎓 Hosei University🏫 Higashi Yamato High School📅 Born March 16🎂 Born 1997📍 From Higashimurayama, Tokyo💼 Ice Hockey
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Tomoya Machino (born March 16, 1997) is a Japanese former professional gridiron football player who was an offensive…
Tomoya Machino (born March 16, 1997) is a Japanese former professional gridiron football player who was an offensive guard for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Kyoto University.
🎓 Kyoto University🏫 Ogaki Kita High School📅 Born March 16🎂 Born 1997📍 From Ōgaki, Gifu Prefecture💼 American Football
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Yuina Kuroshima (黒島 結菜, Kuroshima Yuina; born March 15, 1997) is a Japanese actress, model, and TV personality.
Hirai Kawato (川人 拓来, Kawato Hirai; born March 13, 1997) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to New Japan…
Hirai Kawato (川人 拓来, Kawato Hirai; born March 13, 1997) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he performs under the ring name Master Wato (マスター・ワト Masutā Wato). He was trained in the NJPW Noge Dojo in the Tokyo Prefecture. From 2016 until 2019 he worked as a Young Lion in NJPW, gaining in ring experience while still training. As a Young Lion he mainly faced other trainees early on, moving on to participate in various tournaments such as the 2017 Super Junior Tag Tournament (with Kushida) and finishing second in the 2017 Young Lion Cup. From 2018 to 2019, he embarked on an international learning excursion with NJPW's Mexican partner Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) under the ring name Kawato-San (or Kawato San), where he became a one-time CMLL World Lightweight Champion and competed in the main event of CMLL's 2020 Sin Piedad supercard show. He returned to NJPW in 2020 as Master Wato, where he became a two-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, a one-time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion, and the winner of the 2023 Best of the Super Juniors tournament.
Tokuma Suzuki (鈴木 徳真, Suzuki Tokuma; born 12 March 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive…
Tokuma Suzuki (鈴木 徳真, Suzuki Tokuma; born 12 March 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Gamba Osaka.
🎓 University of Tsukuba🏫 Maebashi Ikuei High School📅 Born March 12🎂 Born 1997📍 From Oyama, Tochigi💼 Football (Soccer)
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Hiroki Momose (百瀬 大騎, Momose Hiroki; born March 11, 1997) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He…
Hiroki Momose (百瀬 大騎, Momose Hiroki; born March 11, 1997) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Rikito Inoue (井上 黎生人, Inoue, Rikito; born 9 March 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender…
Rikito Inoue (井上 黎生人, Inoue, Rikito; born 9 March 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for J1 League club Cerezo Osaka.
Sakura Yumoto (湯元 さくら, Yumoto Sakura; born 8 March 1997) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She was part of the silver…
Sakura Yumoto (湯元 さくら, Yumoto Sakura; born 8 March 1997) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She was part of the silver medalling team at the 2015 Summer Universiade in Gwangju, South Korea and the bronze medalling team at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon also South Korea.
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Jurina Matsui (松井 珠理奈, Matsui Jurina; born March 8, 1997) is a Japanese TV personality, singer, actress, and YouTuber.…
Jurina Matsui (松井 珠理奈, Matsui Jurina; born March 8, 1997) is a Japanese TV personality, singer, actress, and YouTuber. She is a former member of Japanese idol girl group SKE48 and former concurrent member of AKB48 (in 2012–2015). She is recognized as SKE48's absolute "ace", having placed in the top 10 in many of AKB48's annual general elections and winning the 2018 election. Matsui debuted with SKE48 in 2008 and was soon appointed as the center position for AKB48's single "Ōgoe Diamond", making her the first sister group member to participate and serve as the choreography center in the group's main single lineup. Matsui graduated from SKE48 in 2021 with her last single "Koiochi Flag". As a solo artist, Matsui has starred in many supporting roles and had her first leading role in horror TV drama Death Cash (2016). She released her self-written first solo album Privacy on October 5, 2019. After her graduation, Matsui is active as a TV personality and occasionally involves in sports events, especially pro-wrestling.
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Nanako Hagita (萩田 菜々子, Hagita Nanako; (née Wakita (脇田)) born March 7, 1997) is a Japanese women's professional shogi…
Nanako Hagita (萩田 菜々子, Hagita Nanako; (née Wakita (脇田)) born March 7, 1997) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 1-dan.
🎓 Meijo University🏫 Ichinomiya Minami High School📅 Born March 7🎂 Born 1997📍 From Ichinomiya, Aichi💼 Shogi
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In 1995, it was estimated that approximately 500 boxers had died from boxing injuries since the introduction of the…
In 1995, it was estimated that approximately 500 boxers had died from boxing injuries since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry Rules in 1884. The list is incomplete; many other boxers not listed here have died as a consequence of injuries sustained in a contest.
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Hokuto Yoshino (吉野北人, Yoshino Hokuto; born March 6, 1997), is a Japanese singer, performer and actor. He is a member of…
Hokuto Yoshino (吉野北人, Yoshino Hokuto; born March 6, 1997), is a Japanese singer, performer and actor. He is a member of J-Pop group The Rampage from Exile Tribe. Yoshino is represented with LDH.
Chishima Maeda (born 4 March 1997) is a Japanese judoka. She is the gold medallist of the 2019 Judo Grand Prix Budapest…
Chishima Maeda (born 4 March 1997) is a Japanese judoka. She is the gold medallist of the 2019 Judo Grand Prix Budapest in the -52 kg category.
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Momoka Muraoka (村岡 桃佳, Muraoka Momoka; born 3 March 1997 in Fukaya, Saitama) is a woman Para alpine skier, who won five…
Momoka Muraoka (村岡 桃佳, Muraoka Momoka; born 3 March 1997 in Fukaya, Saitama) is a woman Para alpine skier, who won five medals for Japan at the 2018 Winter Paralympics. She also served as their flag-bearer at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Parade of Nations. She graduated from Waseda University with a degree in Sports science. She won the gold medal in the women's downhill, women's super-G, and women's giant slalom at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.
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Risa Nishioka (西岡里紗, Nishioka Risa; born March 3, 1997), nicknamed Haku, is a Japanese professional basketball player…
Risa Nishioka (西岡里紗, Nishioka Risa; born March 3, 1997), nicknamed Haku, is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for Mitsubishi Electric Koalas of the Women's Japan Basketball League . She also plays for Japan women's national 3x3 team.
Keisuke Izumi (泉 圭輔, Izumi Keisuke; born March 2, 1997) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Yomiuri…
Keisuke Izumi (泉 圭輔, Izumi Keisuke; born March 2, 1997) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball. He has previously played in NPB for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Yōko Yamanaka (山中瑶子, Yamanaka Yōko; born 1997) is a Japanese filmmaker known for her 2017 film, Amiko, and 2024 film…
Yōko Yamanaka (山中瑶子, Yamanaka Yōko; born 1997) is a Japanese filmmaker known for her 2017 film, Amiko, and 2024 film, Desert of Namibia.
🎓 Nihon University🏫 Nagano Nishi High School📅 Born March 1🎂 Born 1997📍 From Nagano(city), Nagano Prefecture💼 Film Director
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Katsuhiro Matsumoto (松元 克央, Matsumoto Katsuhiro; born 28 February 1997) is a Japanese swimmer who specializes in…
Katsuhiro Matsumoto (松元 克央, Matsumoto Katsuhiro; born 28 February 1997) is a Japanese swimmer who specializes in freestyle. He is a silver medalist at the World Championships.
🎓 Meiji University🏫 Chiba Shoka University Affiliated High School📅 Born February 28🎂 Born 1997📍 From Iwaki, Fukushima
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Yūki Sōma (相馬 勇紀, Sōma Yūki; born 25 February 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for J1…
Yūki Sōma (相馬 勇紀, Sōma Yūki; born 25 February 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for J1 League club Machida Zelvia, and the Japan national team.
🎓 Waseda University🏫 Chofu Minami High School📅 Born February 25🎂 Born 1997📍 From Chōfu, Tokyo💼 Football (Soccer)
Takaya Kuroishi (黒石 貴哉, Kuroishi Takaya; born 24 February 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward…
Takaya Kuroishi (黒石 貴哉, Kuroishi Takaya; born 24 February 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for Ehime FC.
Keitaro Ujiie (Japanese: 氏家 慶太郎, Hepburn: Ujiie Keitarō; born February 23, 1997), professionally known as Snail's House…
Keitaro Ujiie (Japanese: 氏家 慶太郎, Hepburn: Ujiie Keitarō; born February 23, 1997), professionally known as Snail's House or Ujico*, is a Japanese electronic musician. He currently resides in Saitama, Japan.
Yūka Setō (勢藤 優花, Setō Yūka; born 22 February 1997) is a Japanese ski jumper. She has competed at World Cup level since…
Yūka Setō (勢藤 優花, Setō Yūka; born 22 February 1997) is a Japanese ski jumper. She has competed at World Cup level since the 2014/15 season, with her best individual result being fourth place in Oberstdorf on 25 March 2018. Her younger sister Rio Setō has also competed at World Cup level. Representing the Japanese national team, Yūka won a bronze medal in the women's team competition at the 2015 Junior World Championships in Almaty. She also won the first ever women's World Cup team competition in Hinterzarten on 16 December 2017, with her team-mates Yuki Ito, Kaori Iwabuchi, and Sara Takanashi.
Komaki Kikuchi (born 22 February 1997) is a Japanese fencer. She won the gold medal in the women's team foil event at…
Komaki Kikuchi (born 22 February 1997) is a Japanese fencer. She won the gold medal in the women's team foil event at the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia. In 2019, she won the gold medal in the women's team foil event at the Asian Fencing Championships held in Chiba, Japan. In the same year, she also competed in the women's foil event at the World Fencing Championships held in Budapest, Hungary. She was eliminated in her first match by Julia Walczyk of Poland. At the 2024 Summer Olympics, Kikuchi won the bronze medal in the women's team foil event; it marked Japan's first ever medal in the event.