Takuma Ominami (大南 拓磨, Ōminami Takuma; born 13 December 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for J1…Takuma Ominami (大南 拓磨, Ōminami Takuma; born 13 December 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for J1 League club V-Varen Nagasaki 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…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.
Shintaro Yokota (横田 慎太郎, Yokota Shintarō; June 9, 1995 – July 18, 2023) was a Japanese professional baseball outfielder…Shintaro Yokota (横田 慎太郎, Yokota Shintarō; June 9, 1995 – July 18, 2023) was a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Hanshin Tigers Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Tigers from 2014 to 2019.
Shōgo Noda (野田 昇吾, Noda Shōgo; born June 27, 1993 in Itoshima, Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese former professional…Shōgo Noda (野田 昇吾, Noda Shōgo; born June 27, 1993 in Itoshima, Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in his entire career with the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Naohiro Kotaki (小瀧尚弘, Kotaki Naohiro; born 13 June 1992) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays in…Naohiro Kotaki (小瀧尚弘, Kotaki Naohiro; born 13 June 1992) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays in the lock position. He currently plays for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby and the Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan's domestic Top League.
Isao Taniguchi (谷口功, Taniguchi Isao; born 16 February 1991 in Ikuno-ku, Osaka) is a former Japanese football defender…Isao Taniguchi (谷口功, Taniguchi Isao; born 16 February 1991 in Ikuno-ku, Osaka) is a former Japanese football defender who mostly played for Kagoshima United FC.
Jin Okubo (大久保 陣, Ōkubo Jin; born 8 October 1988) is a Japanese road cyclist, who most recently rode for UCI…Jin Okubo (大久保 陣, Ōkubo Jin; born 8 October 1988) is a Japanese road cyclist, who most recently rode for UCI Continental team Utsunomiya Blitzen.
Akira Akao (赤尾公, Akao Akira; born 15 February 1988 in Kagoshima) is a former Japanese footballer who last featured for…Akira Akao (赤尾公, Akao Akira; born 15 February 1988 in Kagoshima) is a former Japanese footballer who last featured for Kagoshima United FC.
Kenta Nishioka (西岡 謙太, Nishioka Kenta; born April 15, 1987 in Ehime) is a Japanese former football player who last…Kenta Nishioka (西岡 謙太, Nishioka Kenta; born April 15, 1987 in Ehime) is a Japanese former football player who last played for Kagoshima United FC.
Keisuke Iwashita (岩下 敬輔, Iwashita Keisuke; born 24 September 1986 in Kagoshima Prefecture) is a Japanese football…Keisuke Iwashita (岩下 敬輔, Iwashita Keisuke; born 24 September 1986 in Kagoshima Prefecture) is a Japanese football defender who plays for J1 League team Sagan Tosu.
Masahiko Inoha (伊野波 雅彦, Inoha Masahiko; born 28 August 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer who plays as…Masahiko Inoha (伊野波 雅彦, Inoha Masahiko; born 28 August 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or full-back.
Ryuji Ono (大野 龍二, Ōno Ryūji; born 27 January 1985) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 10,000…Ryuji Ono (大野 龍二, Ōno Ryūji; born 27 January 1985) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Yuichi Honda (本多 雄一, Honda Yūichi; born 19 November 1984, in Onojo, Fukuoka-ken) is a Japanese former professional…Yuichi Honda (本多 雄一, Honda Yūichi; born 19 November 1984, in Onojo, Fukuoka-ken) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder, and current first squad infield defense and base running coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the Hawks as second baseman from 2006 to 2018, and wore number 46.
Daisuke Nasu (那須 大亮, Nasu Daisuke; born 10 October 1981) is a Japanese football player who plays for Iwate Grulla…Daisuke Nasu (那須 大亮, Nasu Daisuke; born 10 October 1981) is a Japanese football player who plays for Iwate Grulla Morioka.
Daisuke Matsui (松井 大輔, Matsui Daisuke; born 11 May 1981) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…Daisuke Matsui (松井 大輔, Matsui Daisuke; born 11 May 1981) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He previously played for the Japan national team. His former wife is Japanese actress Rosa Kato.
Toshiya Sugiuchi (杉内 俊哉, Sugiuchi Toshiya; born October 30, 1980 in Kasuga, Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese baseball…Toshiya Sugiuchi (杉内 俊哉, Sugiuchi Toshiya; born October 30, 1980 in Kasuga, Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese baseball player. He is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants. Sugiuchi was the Eiji Sawamura Award winner in 2005. He has had some of the most international experience of any active Japanese baseball player, pitching in the 2000 Sydney and 2008 Beijing Olympics as well as the 2006 and 2009 World Baseball Classics.
Yasuhito Endō (遠藤 保仁, Endō Yasuhito; born 28 January 1980) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a midfielder.…Yasuhito Endō (遠藤 保仁, Endō Yasuhito; born 28 January 1980) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the assistant manager of J1 League club, Gamba Osaka. Endō's playing career unfolded entirely within Japan, where he was associated with Gamba Osaka for 20 years. He made his senior international debut in 2002, representing Japan in three FIFA World Cup and three FIFA Confederations Cup. In the process he earned over 150 caps, scoring 15 goals and becoming the most capped Japanese male player of all time. In addition, he is one of the few players to have made over 1,150 official appearances and holds the record for the highest number of J.League appearances in history, with 672 appearances. His brother Akihiro Endō is also a former footballer. However, neither of them are related to Wataru Endo.
Tomoyuki Hirase (平瀬 智行, Hirase Tomoyuki; born 23 May 1977) is a former Japanese football player. He played twice for…Tomoyuki Hirase (平瀬 智行, Hirase Tomoyuki; born 23 May 1977) is a former Japanese football player. He played twice for the Japan national football team.
Akihiro Endo (遠藤 彰弘, Endō Akihiro; born 18 September 1975) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a midfielder.…Akihiro Endo (遠藤 彰弘, Endō Akihiro; born 18 September 1975) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a midfielder. His younger brother Yasuhito is also a footballer.
Shoji Jo (城 彰二, Jō Shōji; born 17 June 1975) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward. He…Shoji Jo (城 彰二, Jō Shōji; born 17 June 1975) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward. He played for the Japan national team.
Masakiyo Maezono (前園 真聖, Maezono Masakiyo; born 29 October 1973) is a former Japanese football player. He played for…Masakiyo Maezono (前園 真聖, Maezono Masakiyo; born 29 October 1973) is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.
Tomohiro Katanosaka (片野坂 知宏, Katanosaka Tomohiro; born 18 April 1971) is a Japanese professional football manager and…Tomohiro Katanosaka (片野坂 知宏, Katanosaka Tomohiro; born 18 April 1971) is a Japanese professional football manager and former player. He's currently manage Roasso Kumamoto.
Satoshi Iriki (入來 智, Iriki Satoshi; 3 June 1967 — 10 February 2023) was a Japanese baseball player for the Japanese…Satoshi Iriki (入來 智, Iriki Satoshi; 3 June 1967 — 10 February 2023) was a Japanese baseball player for the Japanese Professional Baseball league. He played in the Japan Pacific League and the Korea Baseball Organization.
Ryohei Koba (木場 良平, Koba Ryōhei; born 13 December 1962) is a Japanese sport shooter. He was born in Kagoshima…Ryohei Koba (木場 良平, Koba Ryōhei; born 13 December 1962) is a Japanese sport shooter. He was born in Kagoshima Prefecture. He won a bronze medal in 50 metre rifle three positions at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Koba was born in Kagoshima.
Sasshūnada Yasutaka (born 7 June 1957 as Katsuyuki Yoshizaki) is a former sumo wrestler from Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan.…Sasshūnada Yasutaka (born 7 June 1957 as Katsuyuki Yoshizaki) is a former sumo wrestler from Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan. He made his professional debut in January 1976, and reached the top division in September 1986. His highest rank was maegashira 1. He retired in September 1992. As of 2023 he is an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Tatsutayama.
Norihiro Nakajima (中島徳博, Nakajima Norihiro) (1950 – August 28, 2014) was a Japanese manga artist. He did about 20…Norihiro Nakajima (中島徳博, Nakajima Norihiro) (1950 – August 28, 2014) was a Japanese manga artist. He did about 20 series. He died of colorectal cancer.
Junya Koizumi (小泉 純也, Koizumi Jun'ya; né Samejima (鮫島), January 24, 1904 – August 10, 1969) was a Japanese politician…Junya Koizumi (小泉 純也, Koizumi Jun'ya; né Samejima (鮫島), January 24, 1904 – August 10, 1969) was a Japanese politician who served as Director General of the Japan Defense Agency during the 1960s. He is the father of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and the grandfather of Japan Defense Minister incumbent Shinjirou Koizumi.
