Yura Kono (็ฒ้ ่ฃ้ ผ, Kลno Yลซra; born 18 August 2003), known as YURA is a Japanese kickboxer. He is the reigning RISE SuperโฆYura Kono (็ฒ้ ่ฃ้ ผ, Kลno Yลซra; born 18 August 2003), known as YURA is a Japanese kickboxer. He is the reigning RISE Super Lightweight Champion. As of April 2026, he was the #10 ranked -67.5 kg kickboxer in the world according to Beyond Kickboxing.
Ryosuke Maeda (ๅ็ฐ ๆคไป, Maeda Ryosuke; born March 2, 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as aโฆRyosuke Maeda (ๅ็ฐ ๆคไป, Maeda Ryosuke; born March 2, 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Albirex Niigata.
Hana Wakimoto (่ๅ ่ฏ, Wakimoto Hana) (born 4 October 1997) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA ofโฆHana Wakimoto (่ๅ ่ฏ, Wakimoto Hana) (born 4 October 1997) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of Japan Tour where she has one win.
Aimi Nouchi (born 14 January 1996) is a Japanese judoka. She is the gold medallist of the 2016 Judo Grand Slam TyumenโฆAimi Nouchi (born 14 January 1996) is a Japanese judoka. She is the gold medallist of the 2016 Judo Grand Slam Tyumen in the -63 kg category.
Saki Nagamine (ๆฐธๅณฐ ๅฒๅธ, Nagamine Saki) (born 28 April 1995) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA ofโฆSaki Nagamine (ๆฐธๅณฐ ๅฒๅธ, Nagamine Saki) (born 28 April 1995) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of Japan Tour where she has four wins.
Ai Shishime (ๅฟใ ็ฎ ๆ, Shishime Ai; born 25 January 1994) is a Japanese retired judoka. She is a two-time gold medalist inโฆAi Shishime (ๅฟใ ็ฎ ๆ, Shishime Ai; born 25 January 1994) is a Japanese retired judoka. She is a two-time gold medalist in the women's 52 kg event at the World Judo Championships.
Cho Mok-hee (born 5 November 1993) is a South Korean judoka. She is the bronze medallist of the 2021 Asian-Pacific JudoโฆCho Mok-hee (born 5 November 1993) is a South Korean judoka. She is the bronze medallist of the 2021 Asian-Pacific Judo Championships in the -63 kg category.
Shota Takeda (ๆญฆ็ฐ ็ฟๅคช, Takeda Shota; born April 3, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the SSG LandersโฆShota Takeda (ๆญฆ็ฐ ็ฟๅคช, Takeda Shota; born April 3, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the SSG Landers of the KBO League. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Yoshinori Suzuki (้ดๆจ ็พฉๅฎ, Suzuki Yoshinori; born 11 September 1992 in Miyazaki, Miyazaki) is a Japanese footballer whoโฆYoshinori Suzuki (้ดๆจ ็พฉๅฎ, Suzuki Yoshinori; born 11 September 1992 in Miyazaki, Miyazaki) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre-back for Japanese club Kyoto Sanga FC.
Hiroki Yokoyama (ๆจชๅฑฑ ๅผๆจน, Yokoyama Hiroki; born March 12, 1992) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He playsโฆHiroki Yokoyama (ๆจชๅฑฑ ๅผๆจน, Yokoyama Hiroki; born March 12, 1992) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Toru Shishime (ๅฟใ ็ฎ ๅพน, Shishime Toru; born 8 March 1992 in Miyazaki) is a male Japanese judoka. He started judo at theโฆToru Shishime (ๅฟใ ็ฎ ๅพน, Shishime Toru; born 8 March 1992 in Miyazaki) is a male Japanese judoka. He started judo at the age of 4. His favorite technique is Uchi Mata. In 2009, he won the gold medal in the -55 kg weight class at the World Judo Championships Juniors in Paris. In 2010, he won the gold medal in the -60 kg weight class at the World Judo Championships Juniors in Agadir. In 2015, he won the bronze medal in the Extra-lightweight (60 kg) division at the 2015 World Judo Championships.
Gille (ใธใซ, Jiru; born January 4, 1987), stylized GILLE, is a Japanese singer originally from Saito, Miyazaki. She madeโฆGille (ใธใซ, Jiru; born January 4, 1987), stylized GILLE, is a Japanese singer originally from Saito, Miyazaki. She made her major debut in 2012, but had previously performed under the name TASHA gee. Gille made a name for herself by releasing videos of herself singing English language covers of Japanese pop songs on her YouTube channel appearing only in silhouette, including some English songs such as "Rolling in the Deep", featured on her debut EP Lead the Way. In June 2012, she released an English cover of AKB48's "Flying Get", and the group's creator Yasushi Akimoto remarked that Gille had a "diamond voice" and fully approved the cover. Gille made her debut with the album I AM GILLE. in July 2012, which eventually became certified as gold. Her debut single "Girls / Winter Dream" was released that October, and was noted to sample O-Zone's "Dragostea Din Tei". This was followed up by the single "Try Again" in January 2013 and the album GILLEsound Vol. 1.
Shoma Mizunaga (ๆฐดๆฐธ ็ฟ้ฆฌ, Mizunaga Shลma; born 22 May 1985) is a former Japanese footballer who last played as a strikerโฆShoma Mizunaga (ๆฐดๆฐธ ็ฟ้ฆฌ, Mizunaga Shลma; born 22 May 1985) is a former Japanese footballer who last played as a striker for Tegevajaro Miyazaki.
Yoshiaki Fujioka (่คๅฒก ๅฅฝๆ, Fujioka Yoshiaki; born March 12, 1985 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese formerโฆYoshiaki Fujioka (่คๅฒก ๅฅฝๆ, Fujioka Yoshiaki; born March 12, 1985 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher who is currently a pitching coach for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and BayStars.
Tatsuya Shimozono (ไธๅ ่พฐๅ, Shimozono Tatsuya; born November 22, 1984 in Sadowara, Miyazaki, Japan) is a professionalโฆTatsuya Shimozono (ไธๅ ่พฐๅ, Shimozono Tatsuya; born November 22, 1984 in Sadowara, Miyazaki, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Masami Taniguchi (่ฐทๅฃ้ ็พ Taniguchi Masami, born September 17, 1976) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for JTโฆMasami Taniguchi (่ฐทๅฃ้ ็พ Taniguchi Masami, born September 17, 1976) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for JT Marvelous.
Kaneshiro Kลfuku (February 27, 1953 - December 29, 2002) was a sumo wrestler from Takanabe, Miyazaki, Japan. He madeโฆKaneshiro Kลfuku (February 27, 1953 - December 29, 2002) was a sumo wrestler from Takanabe, Miyazaki, Japan. He made his professional debut in September 1969, and reached the top division in September 1974. His highest rank was sekiwake. He was a runner-up in two tournaments and earned two gold stars and three Fighting Spirit prizes. After retiring in 1987 he opened up a sumo-themed restaurant. He died of a heart attack in 2002.
