Kaori Kawazoe (河添香織, born 30 September 1995) is a Japanese racewalking athlete. She qualified to represent Japan at the…Kaori Kawazoe (河添香織, born 30 September 1995) is a Japanese racewalking athlete. She qualified to represent Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo 2021, competing in women's 20 kilometres walk.
Ryūji Higa (比嘉 龍二, Higa Ryūji; 29 September 1995 – 12 July 2023), known professionally as Ryuchell (りゅうちぇる, Ryūcheru)…Ryūji Higa (比嘉 龍二, Higa Ryūji; 29 September 1995 – 12 July 2023), known professionally as Ryuchell (りゅうちぇる, Ryūcheru), was a Japanese social media personality, model, singer, and activist. In the mid-2010s, Ryuchell gained a social media following through modeling in Harajuku and later became an influential figure in the Japanese genderless fashion subculture. In 2018, Ryuchell also debuted as a singer with their first song, "Hands Up!! If You're Awesome." In 2022, Ryuchell began advocating for LGBT rights on Japanese television. This, compounded with Ryuchell's announcement that they no longer identified under male gender roles and had divorced, opened them up to scrutiny.
Taio Kanai (金井大旺, Kanai Taiō; born 28 September 1995) is a Japanese athlete specialising in the high hurdles. He…Taio Kanai (金井大旺, Kanai Taiō; born 28 September 1995) is a Japanese athlete specialising in the high hurdles. He finished fourth at the 2017 Summer Universiade. His personal best in the 110 metres hurdles was 13.34 (+0.3 m/s) set in Machida in 2020, until his 13.16 (+1.7) national record set in Hiroshima in 2021.
Yoshihito Nishioka (西岡 良仁, Nishioka Yoshihito; born 27 September 1995) is a Japanese professional tennis player. He has…Yoshihito Nishioka (西岡 良仁, Nishioka Yoshihito; born 27 September 1995) is a Japanese professional tennis player. He has won three ATP Tour singles titles and achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 24 on 19 June 2023. He is currently the No. 4 Japanese player.
Yoshiaki Arai (新井栄聡, Arai Yoshiaki; born September 27, 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Yoshiaki Arai (新井栄聡, Arai Yoshiaki; born September 27, 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds.
Eiji Shirai (白井 永地, Shirai Eiji; born 26 May 1995 in Chiba, Chiba) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Albirex…Eiji Shirai (白井 永地, Shirai Eiji; born 26 May 1995 in Chiba, Chiba) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Albirex Niigata.
Ren Wada (和田 恋, Wada Ren; born September 26, 1995 in Tosa, Kōchi, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He…Ren Wada (和田 恋, Wada Ren; born September 26, 1995 in Tosa, Kōchi, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
Natsuki Uchiyama (内山 奈月, Uchiyama Natsuki; born 25 September 1995) is a Japanese copywriter and former idol. She is a…Natsuki Uchiyama (内山 奈月, Uchiyama Natsuki; born 25 September 1995) is a Japanese copywriter and former idol. She is a former member of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48, where she was part of Team B.
Jennifer Lisa Wooden (ウーデン・ジェニファー・里沙, Uden Jenifa Risa; born September 25, 1995) is a Japanese television announcer for…Jennifer Lisa Wooden (ウーデン・ジェニファー・里沙, Uden Jenifa Risa; born September 25, 1995) is a Japanese television announcer for the Akita Broadcasting System in Akita. She was born to a Japanese mother and an Australian father in Tokyo. She earned her academic degree in Economics from Keio University and served as a Chuo-ku Sightseeing ambassador in 2016.
Rikuto Hirose (広瀬 陸斗, Hirose Rikuto; born 23 September 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for J1…Rikuto Hirose (広瀬 陸斗, Hirose Rikuto; born 23 September 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for J1 League club Kashima Antlers. He previously played for J2 League sides Mito Hollyhock and Tokushima Vortis. His father Osamu is a former professional footballer.
Aimi Kobayashi (小林 愛実, Kobayashi Aimi; born September 23, 1995) is a Japanese classical pianist. She was a finalist at…Aimi Kobayashi (小林 愛実, Kobayashi Aimi; born September 23, 1995) is a Japanese classical pianist. She was a finalist at the XVII International Chopin Piano Competition and won 4th prize at the subsequent XVIII International Chopin Piano Competition.
Taisuke Yamaoka (山岡 泰輔, Yamaoka Taisuke; born September 22, 1995) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the…Taisuke Yamaoka (山岡 泰輔, Yamaoka Taisuke; born September 22, 1995) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Ryohei Miyazaki (Japanese: 宮崎 崚平; born 20 September 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger…Ryohei Miyazaki (Japanese: 宮崎 崚平; born 20 September 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for North Sunshine Eagles.
Kodai Sakamoto (坂本 広大, Sakamoto Kōdai; born 20 September 1995 in Kumamoto) is a Japanese footballer who plays for MIO…Kodai Sakamoto (坂本 広大, Sakamoto Kōdai; born 20 September 1995 in Kumamoto) is a Japanese footballer who plays for MIO Biwako Shiga.
Kaori Morita (森田 香織, Morita Kaori; born 19 September 1995) is a Japanese long-distance runner. In 2017, she competed in…Kaori Morita (森田 香織, Morita Kaori; born 19 September 1995) is a Japanese long-distance runner. In 2017, she competed in the senior women's race at the 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Championships held in Kampala, Uganda. She finished in 80th place. In 2018, she competed in the women's half marathon at the 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships held in Valencia, Spain. She finished in 17th place.
Yosuke Sugino (杉野 遥亮, Sugino Yōsuke; born September 18, 1995) is a Japanese actor and model. He is the winner of the…Yosuke Sugino (杉野 遥亮, Sugino Yōsuke; born September 18, 1995) is a Japanese actor and model. He is the winner of the 12th Fine Boys Model Audition Grand Prix.
Yutaro Yanagi (柳 雄太郎, Yanagi Yutaro; born June 26, 1995 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese football player who currently plays…Yutaro Yanagi (柳 雄太郎, Yanagi Yutaro; born June 26, 1995 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Kamatamare Sanuki.
NGT48 (pronounced "N.G.T. Forty-eight") is a Japanese girl group produced by Yasushi Akimoto. NGT48 is named after…NGT48 (pronounced "N.G.T. Forty-eight") is a Japanese girl group produced by Yasushi Akimoto. NGT48 is named after Niigata City of Niigata Prefecture, where the group is based. The group performs at the NGT48 Theater which is located in the fourth floor of the LoveLa2 shopping mall in Niigata City. After then-member Maho Yamaguchi's assault in December 2018, after which she had claimed that the management had done nothing to address other NGT48 members allegedly involved in assisting her attackers, in April 2019, the NGT48 management dissolved the team system, with all current members unified according to generations.
Kaito Yoza (與座 海人, Yoza Kaito; born September 15, 1995) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher…Kaito Yoza (與座 海人, Yoza Kaito; born September 15, 1995) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Yuto Koizumi (小泉 勇人, Koizumi Yuto; born September 14, 1995, in Ibaraki) is a Japanese football player. He plays for…Yuto Koizumi (小泉 勇人, Koizumi Yuto; born September 14, 1995, in Ibaraki) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Ventforet Kofu.
Kazuto Taguchi (田口 麗斗, Taguchi Kazuto; born September 14, 1995) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the…Kazuto Taguchi (田口 麗斗, Taguchi Kazuto; born September 14, 1995) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Yomiuri Giants.
Hayato Tamura (田村 駿人, Tamura Hayato; ring name: 田村 ハヤト) (born September 13, 1995) is a Japanese professional wrestler…Hayato Tamura (田村 駿人, Tamura Hayato; ring name: 田村 ハヤト) (born September 13, 1995) is a Japanese professional wrestler working for Gleat, where he is the former longest reign one-time G-Rex Champion. He is best known for his time in Pro Wrestling Zero1, where he is a former World Heavyweight Championship (Zero1).
Kako Tomotaki (友滝 佳子, Tomotaki Kako; born September 12, 1995, in Okayama, Japan) is a Japanese former figure skater.…Kako Tomotaki (友滝 佳子, Tomotaki Kako; born September 12, 1995, in Okayama, Japan) is a Japanese former figure skater. She is the 2010 Golden Spin of Zagreb silver medalist, 2011 NRW Trophy bronze medalist, and a two-time Japanese junior national silver medalist.
Shuhei Tokumoto (徳元 悠平, Tokumoto Shuhei; born September 12, 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a left back for…Shuhei Tokumoto (徳元 悠平, Tokumoto Shuhei; born September 12, 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a left back for J1 League club Nagoya Grampus.
Rui Tabuchi (田淵 累生, Tabuchi Rui; born September 12, 1995 in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He was…Rui Tabuchi (田淵 累生, Tabuchi Rui; born September 12, 1995 in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He was previously affiliated with VOYZ ENTERTAINMENT and is now working as a freelance actor. He is a former member of the idol groups High School Children and VOYZ BOY. He is known for his role as Dazai Osamu in the Bungō Stray Dogs Stage and Izuminokami Kanesada in the Touken Ranbu Stage productions.
Ogasawara Eisaku (born 11 September 1995) is a Japanese kickboxer. He is the reigning KNOCK OUT RED Featherweight…Ogasawara Eisaku (born 11 September 1995) is a Japanese kickboxer. He is the reigning KNOCK OUT RED Featherweight champion and the former ISKA World Bantamweight K-1, WPMF Super Bantamweight and KNOCK OUT Super Bantamweight champion.
Miki Ito (born 10 September 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for WE League club…Miki Ito (born 10 September 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for WE League club Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies.
Soya Fujiwara (藤原奏哉, Fujiwara Soya; born September 9, 1995) is a Japanese football player who plays as a midfielder for…Soya Fujiwara (藤原奏哉, Fujiwara Soya; born September 9, 1995) is a Japanese football player who plays as a midfielder for J1 League club Gamba Osaka.
Hayao Kawabe (川辺 駿, Kawabe Hayao; born 8 September 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Hayao Kawabe (川辺 駿, Kawabe Hayao; born 8 September 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and the Japan national team.
Yuri Furukawa (古川 侑利, Furukawa Yūri; born September 8, 1995) is a professional Japanese professional baseball pitcher…Yuri Furukawa (古川 侑利, Furukawa Yūri; born September 8, 1995) is a professional Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, the Yomiuri Giants, and the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Kaito Taniguchi (谷口 海斗, Taniguchi Kaito; born 7 September 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Kaito Taniguchi (谷口 海斗, Taniguchi Kaito; born 7 September 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J1 League club Mito HollyHock.
Yota Shimokawa (下川 陽太, Shimokawa Yota; born September 7, 1995) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tegevajaro…Yota Shimokawa (下川 陽太, Shimokawa Yota; born September 7, 1995) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tegevajaro Miyazaki.
Ryotaro Shukuya (宿谷 涼太郎, Shukutani Ryōtarō), born September 6, 1995 in Hokkaido, Japan, is a Japanese male curler from…Ryotaro Shukuya (宿谷 涼太郎, Shukutani Ryōtarō), born September 6, 1995 in Hokkaido, Japan, is a Japanese male curler from Sapporo. At the national level, he is a 2018 Japan men's champion curler.
Seigo Akui (Japanese: 阿久井政悟, Seigo Akui; born 3 September 1995), better known as Seigo Yuri Akui, is a Japanese…Seigo Akui (Japanese: 阿久井政悟, Seigo Akui; born 3 September 1995), better known as Seigo Yuri Akui, is a Japanese professional boxer who held the World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight title from 2024 to 2025.
Atsushi Oka (岡 篤志, Oka Atsushi; born 3 September 1995) is a Japanese professional cyclist, who currently rides for UCI…Atsushi Oka (岡 篤志, Oka Atsushi; born 3 September 1995) is a Japanese professional cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team Team UKYO.
Yuki Ueno (上野勇希, Ueno Yūki) is a Japanese professional wrestler, He is signed to the Japanese professional wrestling…Yuki Ueno (上野勇希, Ueno Yūki) is a Japanese professional wrestler, He is signed to the Japanese professional wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), where he is the former three-time KO-D Openweight Champion, and former four-times DDT Universal Champion.
Sasada Natsumi (笹田 夏実, born 31 August 1995) is a Japanese former artistic gymnast. She was part of the silver medalist…Sasada Natsumi (笹田 夏実, born 31 August 1995) is a Japanese former artistic gymnast. She was part of the silver medalist team at the 2015 Summer Universiade, where she also won a bronze medal in the individual all-around competition; she won an individual silver at the 2017 Summer Universiade on the balance beam. Sasada also competed for Japan in the first-ever Youth Olympic Games in 2010.
Yuta Nakamura (中村 祐太, Nakamura Yuta; born August 31, 1995) is a Japanese baseball pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions…Yuta Nakamura (中村 祐太, Nakamura Yuta; born August 31, 1995) is a Japanese baseball pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball. Nakamura attended Kanto Daiichi High School, and was selected by the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in the 2013 Nippon Professional Baseball draft as the team's fifth pick. He pitched in the Western League for three full seasons until making his NBP debut with the Carp in 2017. Since his first-team debut in 2017, Nakamura has split time between the Central League's Carp and the Western League's Carp. On December 8, 2023, Nakamura was nominated and transferred to the Saitama Seibu Lions in the NPB active player draft.
Ryuta Koike (小池 龍太, Koike Ryūta; born August 29, 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a right back…Ryuta Koike (小池 龍太, Koike Ryūta; born August 29, 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a right back for J1 League club Kashima Antlers and the Japan national team.
Shuma Nagamatsu (Japanese: 永松秀麻; born 29 August 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder…Shuma Nagamatsu (Japanese: 永松秀麻; born 29 August 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Polish club Ruch Chorzów.
Saori Miyazaki (宮崎 早織, Miyazaki Saori; born 27 August 1995) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Eneos…Saori Miyazaki (宮崎 早織, Miyazaki Saori; born 27 August 1995) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Eneos Sunflowers of the Women's Japan Basketball League (WJBL). Miyazaki was a member of the Japan women's national basketball team at the 2020 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal with the team.
Shinnosuke Hatanaka (畠中 槙之輔, Hatanaka Shinnosuke; born 25 August 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays for J1 League…Shinnosuke Hatanaka (畠中 槙之輔, Hatanaka Shinnosuke; born 25 August 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays for J1 League club, Cerezo Osaka and the Japan national team.
Jindo Morishita (Japanese: 森下仁道; born 25 August 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Botola 2 club…Jindo Morishita (Japanese: 森下仁道; born 25 August 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Botola 2 club Stade Marocain. Besides Japan, he has played in the Netherlands, Zambia, Ghana, and Morocco.
Momoko Ohtani (大谷 桃子, Ōtani Momoko; born August 24, 1995) is a Japanese wheelchair tennis player. Ohtani has been…Momoko Ohtani (大谷 桃子, Ōtani Momoko; born August 24, 1995) is a Japanese wheelchair tennis player. Ohtani has been active in international competitions since 2016.
Anna Doi (土井 杏南, Doi Anna; born 24 August 1995 in Kiyose) is a Japanese sprinter. She competed for the Japanese team in…Anna Doi (土井 杏南, Doi Anna; born 24 August 1995 in Kiyose) is a Japanese sprinter. She competed for the Japanese team in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2012 Summer Olympics; the team placed 15th with a time of 44.25 in Round 1 and did not qualify for the final.
Wellington Daniel Bueno (born 24 August 1995), commonly known as Bueno, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as…Wellington Daniel Bueno (born 24 August 1995), commonly known as Bueno, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as centre-back and last played for Kashiwa Reysol.
Chisa Okugawa (born 24 August 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for WE League club AC…Chisa Okugawa (born 24 August 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for WE League club AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies.
