Naoyuki Kataoka (born 28 December 1997) is a Japanese professional golfer. He won the 2025 Japan Open Golf Championship…Naoyuki Kataoka (born 28 December 1997) is a Japanese professional golfer. He won the 2025 Japan Open Golf Championship and gained entry into his first major championship, the 2026 Masters Tournament.
Fumiya Motomae (本前 郁也, Motomae Fumiya; born October 2, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is a…Fumiya Motomae (本前 郁也, Motomae Fumiya; born October 2, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is a pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Shogo Nakahara (中原 彰吾, Nakahara Shōgo; born May 19, 1994 in Sapporo) is a Japanese football player who plays for…Shogo Nakahara (中原 彰吾, Nakahara Shōgo; born May 19, 1994 in Sapporo) is a Japanese football player who plays for Vegalta Sendai.
Shuichi Akai (赤井 秀一, Akai Shūichi; born September 2, 1981) is a former Japanese football player. he currently assistant…Shuichi Akai (赤井 秀一, Akai Shūichi; born September 2, 1981) is a former Japanese football player. he currently assistant manager J3 League club of Ehime FC
Yugo Tsukita (附田雄剛, Tsukita Yūgo; born July 18, 1976 in Ishikari) is a Japanese freestyle skier, specializing in…Yugo Tsukita (附田雄剛, Tsukita Yūgo; born July 18, 1976 in Ishikari) is a Japanese freestyle skier, specializing in moguls. Tsukita competed at the 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics for Japan. His best performance came in 2002, when he qualified for the moguls final, finishing 16th. He also advanced to the final in 2010, finishing 17th. In 1998, he finished 18th in the qualifying round, and did not advance. In 2006, he finished 33rd in the qualifying round, and did not advance. As of February 2013, he has won one medal at the World Championships, a silver in the 2003 dual moguls event. Tsukita made his World Cup debut in January 1995. As of February 2013, he has won one World Cup event, a Dual Moguls competition at Madarao in 1999/00. Altogether, he has eleven World Cup medals, his first coming at Blackcomb in 1996/97. His best World Cup finish is 10th, in 2008/09.
Shinobu “Shan” Ichiyanagi (一柳 忍, Ichiyangi Shinobu; born May 26, 1952) also known as "CANDYMAN" is a master Amezaiku or…Shinobu “Shan” Ichiyanagi (一柳 忍, Ichiyangi Shinobu; born May 26, 1952) also known as "CANDYMAN" is a master Amezaiku or candy sculpture artist. As a party and event entertainer, he specializes in sculpting hot taffy-like candy into fantastic animals and objects using a palette of gemstone inspired candy colors. This traditional ancient Japanese folk art that originated in China has been practiced for over 1000 years in Japan. Through a thirty-year career, Ichiyanagi has become known internationally as a live performance artist. His fans call him as a ”Shan The Candyman", "Shan The Candy Sculptor","Shan The Candy Artist" and more. In addition to his Amezaiku career, Ichiyanagi is a Graduate Gemologist G.G. - jewelry designer and a karate Instructor, holding Black Belts in three styles, Shorinji Kempo - Shotekan Karate - Shinkendo.
Nobuyuki Hatta (Japanese: 八田 信之, born 6 November 1944) is a Japanese weightlifter. He competed in the men's lightweight…Nobuyuki Hatta (Japanese: 八田 信之, born 6 November 1944) is a Japanese weightlifter. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Kenko Matsuki (松木 謙公, Matsuki Kenkō / Matsuki Shizuhiro; born 22 February 1959) is a Japanese politician and a member…Kenko Matsuki (松木 謙公, Matsuki Kenkō / Matsuki Shizuhiro; born 22 February 1959) is a Japanese politician and a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet.
