Shinnosuke Furumoto (古本 新乃輔 (古本 新之輔), Furumoto Shinnosuke; born December 13, 1969) is a Japanese actor and voice actor…Shinnosuke Furumoto (古本 新乃輔 (古本 新之輔), Furumoto Shinnosuke; born December 13, 1969) is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Fuchu, Tokyo. He also performed the opening for the anime Sorcerer Hunters with Megumi Hayashibara in which he voiced the main character. He also performed an insert song for the anime H2 as he voiced the main character as well.
Asanowaka Takehiko (born 11 December 1969 as Takehiko Adachi) is a former sumo wrestler from Ichinomiya, Aichi…Asanowaka Takehiko (born 11 December 1969 as Takehiko Adachi) is a former sumo wrestler from Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was maegashira 1. He is now a sumo coach.
Shoichiro Hokazono (外囿 祥一郎, Hokazono Shoichiro; born December 4, 1969) is a Japanese euphonium player and soloist. He…Shoichiro Hokazono (外囿 祥一郎, Hokazono Shoichiro; born December 4, 1969) is a Japanese euphonium player and soloist. He most notably played with the Central Band of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and plays on euphoniums made by Besson.
Yui Asaka (浅香 唯, Asaka Yui; born December 4, 1969) is a Japanese singer, idol and actress. She debuted with the single…Yui Asaka (浅香 唯, Asaka Yui; born December 4, 1969) is a Japanese singer, idol and actress. She debuted with the single "Natsu Shojo" in 1985 under Warner Music Japan, and made her acting debut with the main role in the third series of Sukeban Deka in 1987.
Ayako Tsubaki (椿 文子, Tsubaki Ayako; born 3 December 1969) is a Japanese short track speed skater. She competed at the…Ayako Tsubaki (椿 文子, Tsubaki Ayako; born 3 December 1969) is a Japanese short track speed skater. She competed at the 1994 Winter Olympics and the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Tomoaki Shimada (島田 智明, Shimada Tomoaki; born 2 December 1969) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party…Tomoaki Shimada (島田 智明, Shimada Tomoaki; born 2 December 1969) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), who serves as a member of the House of Representatives since 2024. He was appointed as Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs in the First and Second Takaichi cabinet. He was previously a mayor of Kawachinagano, Osaka from 2016 to 2024 for two consecutive terms.
Takashi Miwa (三輪 隆, born December 1, 1969) is a former professional baseball player from Chiba, Japan. He was drafted…Takashi Miwa (三輪 隆, born December 1, 1969) is a former professional baseball player from Chiba, Japan. He was drafted by the Orix BlueWave in the second round of the 1993 amateur draft, and played with the team until 2004. He was the team representative for the BlueWave in the Japanese baseball players union during the 2004 Japanese baseball strike. He won a bronze medal in the 1992 Summer Olympics before entering the Japanese professional leagues.
Yū Yabūchi (やぶうち 優, Yabūchi Yū; born 1 December 1969 in Nishinomiya) is a Japanese manga artist who specializes in…Yū Yabūchi (やぶうち 優, Yabūchi Yū; born 1 December 1969 in Nishinomiya) is a Japanese manga artist who specializes in shōjo manga. Yū Yabuchi's most famous works are Mizuiro Jidai, Shōjo-Shōnen, and Naisho no Tsubomi. The main focus of her manga are the emotional and psychological growth of preteen girls and boys and early romances between them. Her works are popular among preteen and teenage girls. She received the 2009 Shogakukan Manga Award for children's manga for Naisho no Tsubomi. Her favorites subjects to draw are trains and birds (especially the Java sparrow).
Ryō Wada (和田 竜, Wada Ryō; born December, 1969) is a Japanese screenwriter and historical novelist. Two of his novels…Ryō Wada (和田 竜, Wada Ryō; born December, 1969) is a Japanese screenwriter and historical novelist. Two of his novels have been adapted to films, The Floating Castle and Land of Stealth.
Ken Horiuchi (堀内 健, Horiuchi Ken; born 28 November 1969, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese comedian who…Ken Horiuchi (堀内 健, Horiuchi Ken; born 28 November 1969, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese comedian who performs boke in the comedy trio Neptune. He is nicknamed Horiken (ホリケン). He also creates stories for the trio. Horiuchi's persona on stage and TV is known to be immature, childish and hyper-active. His comedic style is unique in the sense that he has little limits and often goes far or all-out in pursuing comedic effects. Horiuchi is represented with Watanabe Entertainment. He is now married.
Mizuho Katayama (片山 満津芳; born 27 November 1969) is a synchronized swimming coach in Japan. Born to a Korean family in…Mizuho Katayama (片山 満津芳; born 27 November 1969) is a synchronized swimming coach in Japan. Born to a Korean family in Japan, she participated in Japanese domestic synchronized swimming competitions under the name Mizuho Kōchi, and represented South Korea in international competitions under the name Kim Mijinsu, most notably in the women's solo and women's duet competitions at the 1988 Summer Olympics. After her retirement from the South Korean national team, she married and began using her current name.
Yoshiyuki Shimizu (清水 祥之, Shimizu Yoshiyuki; born 21 November 1969) is a Japanese speed skater. He competed in three…Yoshiyuki Shimizu (清水 祥之, Shimizu Yoshiyuki; born 21 November 1969) is a Japanese speed skater. He competed in three events at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Shirō Hamaguchi (浜口 史郎, Hamaguchi Shirō; born November 19, 1969) is a Japanese composer, arranger and orchestrator. He…Shirō Hamaguchi (浜口 史郎, Hamaguchi Shirō; born November 19, 1969) is a Japanese composer, arranger and orchestrator. He is best known for composing music to the anime franchises Girls und Panzer, One Piece, and Oh My Goddess! and arranging/orchestrating music in the Final Fantasy series. He frequently collaborates with fellow composers Kohei Tanaka and Akifumi Tada on anime scores.
Keisuke Hiwatashi (樋渡啓祐, Hiwatashi Keisuke; born 18 November 1969 in Takeo, Saga Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese…Keisuke Hiwatashi (樋渡啓祐, Hiwatashi Keisuke; born 18 November 1969 in Takeo, Saga Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese politician, entrepreneur, and businessman. He is the founder and CEO of Hiwatashi Shachū, a consulting and marketing services firm created after he left the public service sector. He has written four books.
Koichiro Kimura (木村浩一郎, Kimura Kōichirō; November 18, 1969 – October 28, 2014) was a Japanese mixed martial artist and…Koichiro Kimura (木村浩一郎, Kimura Kōichirō; November 18, 1969 – October 28, 2014) was a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, also known under the ring name Super Uchuu Power (スーパー宇宙パワー, Sūpā Uchū Pawā). Kimura was known for his work in promotions like Dramatic Dream Team, W*ING, Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling, among others. He was also involved in MMA, facing Rickson Gracie at the second event of Vale Tudo Japan and being the founder of the female MMA brands AX and G-Shooto. He also competed in Fighting Network RINGS during its early years and participated in both mixed-style shoot contests and shoot style matches for the company. Kimura died of pneumonia on October 28, 2014.
Yūichi Kasai (葛西 裕一, Kasai Yūichi; born November 17, 1969) is a Japanese boxing trainer and a former three-time world…Yūichi Kasai (葛西 裕一, Kasai Yūichi; born November 17, 1969) is a Japanese boxing trainer and a former three-time world title challenger in the junior featherweight division.
Masaru Yanagida (born 17 November 1969 by 柳田勝) is a Japanese sport shooter who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics, in…Masaru Yanagida (born 17 November 1969 by 柳田勝) is a Japanese sport shooter who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics, in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Wataru Itō (伊藤 渉, Itō Wataru; born 13 November 1969) is a Japanese politician who served in the House of…Wataru Itō (伊藤 渉, Itō Wataru; born 13 November 1969) is a Japanese politician who served in the House of Representatives in the Diet as a member of the Komeito Party. A native of Nagoya, Aichi, he attended Osaka University as both an undergraduate and graduate student. Itō worked for JR Central from 1994 to 2005 and acquired a Shinkansen train operator license. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2005.
Takashi Ohori (大堀 孝, Ōhori Takashi; born 13 November 1969) is a Japanese bobsledder. He competed at the 1994 Winter…Takashi Ohori (大堀 孝, Ōhori Takashi; born 13 November 1969) is a Japanese bobsledder. He competed at the 1994 Winter Olympics and the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Aki Ichijo (born 13 November 1969) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996…Aki Ichijo (born 13 November 1969) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Kanechika Kazunori (born 12 November 1969 as Kazuyuki Kanechika, also known as Kasuyuki Yamamura) is a former sumo…Kanechika Kazunori (born 12 November 1969 as Kazuyuki Kanechika, also known as Kasuyuki Yamamura) is a former sumo wrestler and coach from Tsurumi, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
Chihiro Hamana (浜名 千広, Hamana Chihiro; born November 11, 1969) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball…Chihiro Hamana (浜名 千広, Hamana Chihiro; born November 11, 1969) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball infielder.
Kōji Hirayama (平山 幸司, Hirayama Kōji; born November 9, 1969) is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan…Kōji Hirayama (平山 幸司, Hirayama Kōji; born November 9, 1969) is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Goshogawara, Aomori and graduate of Kanto Gakuin University and Keio University, he was elected for the first time in 2007.
Keiji Kojima (小嶋 敬二, Kojima Keiji; born 9 November 1969) is a Japanese cyclist. He competed in two events at the 1992…Keiji Kojima (小嶋 敬二, Kojima Keiji; born 9 November 1969) is a Japanese cyclist. He competed in two events at the 1992 Summer Olympics. He is also a professional keirin cyclist with over 600 wins. He won the best keirin cyclist of the year award in 2007.
Kenji Takeya (born 7 November 1969) is a Japanese cyclist. He competed in the men's cross-country mountain biking event…Kenji Takeya (born 7 November 1969) is a Japanese cyclist. He competed in the men's cross-country mountain biking event at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Tsutomu Isa (伊佐勉, Isa Tsutomu), nicknamed Mu-san, is a Japanese basketball coach who is the head coach of the Kyoto…Tsutomu Isa (伊佐勉, Isa Tsutomu), nicknamed Mu-san, is a Japanese basketball coach who is the head coach of the Kyoto Hannaryz of the B.League.
Mayumi Hirase (Japanese: 平瀬真由美, born 30 October 1969) is a Japanese professional golfer who played on the LPGA of Japan…Mayumi Hirase (Japanese: 平瀬真由美, born 30 October 1969) is a Japanese professional golfer who played on the LPGA of Japan Tour and the LPGA Tour. Hirase won 18 times on the LPGA of Japan Tour between 1989 and 2000. Hirase won once on the LPGA Tour in 1996.
Noriyoshi Omichi (大道 典良, Ōmichi Noriyoshi; born October 28, 1969) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder…Noriyoshi Omichi (大道 典良, Ōmichi Noriyoshi; born October 28, 1969) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder, and current third squad hitting coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He was called the last Nankai Warrior during his active player era because he was drafted in his final year as a member of the Nankai Hawks. He played in NPB for the Hawks and Yomiuri Giants.
Yoshinori Shimode (下出 善紀, Shimode Yoshinori; born 27 October 1969) is a retired Japanese judoka. Shimode is from…Yoshinori Shimode (下出 善紀, Shimode Yoshinori; born 27 October 1969) is a retired Japanese judoka. Shimode is from Uchinada, Ishikawa and began judo at the age of 1st grader. He began working for the Asahi Kasei after graduation from Tokai University in 1992. Shimode participated All-Japan Championships 10 times and won a bronze medal in 2000. In 2001, When he was at the age of 31, was chosen to represent Japan in the Jigoro Kano Cup and got a gold medal. He retired in 2003.
Tetsushi Suwa (諏訪哲史, Suwa Tetsuhi; born 1969) is a Japanese writer from Nagoya, Aichi. He was awarded the 137th…Tetsushi Suwa (諏訪哲史, Suwa Tetsuhi; born 1969) is a Japanese writer from Nagoya, Aichi. He was awarded the 137th Akutagawa Prize in 2007 for Asatte no Hito (アサッテの人, "The person of the day after tomorrow").
Tatsuhikari Kumagoro (born Yoshimitsu Ishibashi, 25 October 1969 – February 24, 2011) was a former sumo wrestler from…Tatsuhikari Kumagoro (born Yoshimitsu Ishibashi, 25 October 1969 – February 24, 2011) was a former sumo wrestler from Shari, Hokkaidō, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1985 and reached the top division in January 1992. His highest rank was maegashira 6. He retired from active competition in March 1999 and died in February 2011.
Mitsuhiro Oikawa (及川 光博, Oikawa Mitsuhiro; born October 24, 1969, in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese musician…Mitsuhiro Oikawa (及川 光博, Oikawa Mitsuhiro; born October 24, 1969, in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, composer and actor who is represented by the talent agency, Mother Enterprise. He graduated from Seijo Gakuen Junior High School and High School and Seijo University Faculty of Law. He is business partners with Horipro.
Sunao Matsumoto (October 24, 1969 – July 15, 2004), known professionally as Sunao Yoshida (吉田直 Yoshida Sunao), was a…Sunao Matsumoto (October 24, 1969 – July 15, 2004), known professionally as Sunao Yoshida (吉田直 Yoshida Sunao), was a Japanese novelist. He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture and graduated from La Salle Junior and Senior High School in Kagoshima. He attended Waseda University and earned a Master's degree from Kyoto University. Yoshida died of a lung blockage in 2004. Yoshida was known primarily for "light novels," a category in Japanese publishing that includes youth-oriented stories, often featuring anime-style cover illustrations. In 1997, Yoshida was awarded the Sneaker Taisho literary prize for his debut novel, Genocide Angel. He was the author of the novel series Trinity Blood, which was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's The Sneaker magazine. The popularity of The Sneaker dropped significantly after Yoshida's death. The Trinity Blood series was published in North America by Tokyopop. Two years after Yoshida's death, from January to October 2006, his home village of Ashiyamachi, Fukuoka, in conjunction with publishers Kadokawa Shoten, Gonzo and Broccoli, held a "Sunao Exhibit" to memorialize his achievements. Gainax's scheduled project Neppu Kairiku Bushi Road was indefinitely delayed after his death, as he was supposed to be its world designer. The project was eventually taken over by Kinema Citrus and Orange and completed in 2013.
Shiho Kusunose (楠瀬 志保, Kusunose Shiho; born 23 October 1969) is a Japanese speed skater. She competed at the 1994…Shiho Kusunose (楠瀬 志保, Kusunose Shiho; born 23 October 1969) is a Japanese speed skater. She competed at the 1994 Winter Olympics and the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Yumi Harashima (原嶋 由美, Harashima Yumi) (born October 22, 1969, as Yumi Suzuki (鈴木 由美, Suzuki Yumi)), better known by…Yumi Harashima (原嶋 由美, Harashima Yumi) (born October 22, 1969, as Yumi Suzuki (鈴木 由美, Suzuki Yumi)), better known by her ring name Cutie Suzuki (キューティー鈴木, Kyūtī Suzuki), is a retired Japanese professional wrestler, actress, and model who is best known for her time in JWP Joshi Puroresu, where she is a 5-time JWP Tag Team Champion. In 1990, she was featured in an all female wrestling game based on her titled Cutie Suzuki no Ringside Angel, which was never released outside of Japan but played an important part of establishing women as protagonists in 16-bit video games at the time.
Koji Sato (佐藤 恒治, Satō Kōji; born October 19, 1969) is a Japanese mechanical engineer who served as president and chief…Koji Sato (佐藤 恒治, Satō Kōji; born October 19, 1969) is a Japanese mechanical engineer who served as president and chief executive officer of Toyota from 2023 to 2026. He became chief executive officer in April 2023 and president in June 2023. On April 1, 2026, Kenta Kon became President and CEO of Toyota, and Satō became vice chairman and assumed a new position as chief industry officer.
Reiko Yasuhara (安原 麗子, Yasuhara Reiko; born October 18, 1969) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from…Reiko Yasuhara (安原 麗子, Yasuhara Reiko; born October 18, 1969) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Yokohama. She was a member of the group Shoujotai (少女隊).
Koji Shimizu (清水康次, Shimizu Kōji; born October 17, 1969) is a retired male long-distance runner from Japan. He set his…Koji Shimizu (清水康次, Shimizu Kōji; born October 17, 1969) is a retired male long-distance runner from Japan. He set his personal best (2:08:28) in the men's marathon event on March 2, 2003 at the Lake Biwa Marathon.
Takao Omori (大森隆男, Ōmori Takao; born October 16, 1969) is a Japanese professional wrestler, working for All Japan Pro…Takao Omori (大森隆男, Ōmori Takao; born October 16, 1969) is a Japanese professional wrestler, working for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he is a one-time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion and seven-time World Tag Team Champion. He is also part of the All Japan Board of Directors. He has worked in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Pro Wrestling Noah (Noah) and Pro Wrestling Zero1 (Zero1).
Masahiko Kobe (神戸 勝彦, Kōbe Masahiko; October 15, 1969 – March 14, 2019) was a celebrity chef specializing in Italian…Masahiko Kobe (神戸 勝彦, Kōbe Masahiko; October 15, 1969 – March 14, 2019) was a celebrity chef specializing in Italian cuisine, most notable as the "Iron Chef Italian" on the television series Iron Chef, where he appeared wearing a chef's uniform decorated like the Italian Flag (green, white and red) and holding a tomato (in some episodes, an apple).
Osamu Sumida (住田 修, Sumida Osamu; born 14 October 1969) is a Japanese cyclist. He competed in the men's individual road…Osamu Sumida (住田 修, Sumida Osamu; born 14 October 1969) is a Japanese cyclist. He competed in the men's individual road race at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Akemi Noda (野田 朱美, Noda Akemi; born October 13, 1969) is a former Japanese football player and manager. She played for…Akemi Noda (野田 朱美, Noda Akemi; born October 13, 1969) is a former Japanese football player and manager. She played for Japan national team.
Kiyomi Sakamoto (坂本 清美, Sakamoto Kiyomi) (born 12 October 1969) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in…Kiyomi Sakamoto (坂本 清美, Sakamoto Kiyomi) (born 12 October 1969) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. In 1996, Sakamoto was eliminated with the Japanese team in the preliminary round of the Olympic tournament.
Jun Akiyama (秋山 潤, Akiyama Jun; ring name: 秋山 準) (born October 9, 1969) is a Japanese professional wrestler, He is…Jun Akiyama (秋山 潤, Akiyama Jun; ring name: 秋山 準) (born October 9, 1969) is a Japanese professional wrestler, He is signed to DDT Pro-Wrestling, where he is a former KO-D Openweight Champion, former one-time DDT Extreme Champion, former four-time Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion and former KO-D Six Man Tag Team Champion. He is best known for his time with All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he was the president, representative director, co-head booker, and an in-ring performer. In AJPW, he is a former two-time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion and former longest reign one-time Gaora TV Champion, while also being a six-time overall professional wrestling world champion. Akiyama is noted for his serious in-ring style and demeanor, innovating the Blue Thunder Driver and the wrist–clutch exploder suplex maneuvers. Considered an outstanding tag team wrestler, Akiyama is a three-time winner of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Tag Team of the Year award.
Nozomu Kato (加藤 望, Katō Nozomu; born October 7, 1969) is a Japanese football manager and former football player he is…Nozomu Kato (加藤 望, Katō Nozomu; born October 7, 1969) is a Japanese football manager and former football player he is the currently development coach of J3 League side Matsumoto Yamaga.