Tochiōzan Yūichirō (Japanese: 栃煌山 雄一郎; born March 9, 1987 as Yūichirō Kageyama (影山 雄一郎)) is a Japanese former…Tochiōzan Yūichirō (Japanese: 栃煌山 雄一郎; born March 9, 1987 as Yūichirō Kageyama (影山 雄一郎)) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Aki, Kōchi. He made his professional debut in January 2005 and reached the top makuuchi division in March 2007, retiring in July 2020. At one point he was regarded as one of the most promising Japanese rikishi during a period of domination by foreign born wrestlers. His highest rank was sekiwake. His best performance came in May 2012 when he tied with Kyokutenhō after fifteen days but was beaten in a play-off. He earned six special prizes for his achievements in tournaments and six gold stars for defeating yokozuna. He made twenty-five appearances in the san'yaku ranks.
Yuki Kawauchi (川内優輝, Kawauchi Yūki; born 5 March 1987) is a Japanese marathon runner. He came to prominence after…Yuki Kawauchi (川内優輝, Kawauchi Yūki; born 5 March 1987) is a Japanese marathon runner. He came to prominence after running the 2011 Tokyo Marathon in 2:08:37, finishing as the first Japanese citizen and third overall. He was known as the "citizen runner" given that he used to work full-time for the government of Saitama Prefecture and trained in his time off with his own expenses without any sponsorship. Kawauchi won the 2018 Boston Marathon. In 2020, he left his job in local government and became a full-time professional runner. Kawauchi is a frequent competitor, entering many races each year (averaging a marathon per month) ranging in distance from the 1500 m to the 50 km ultramarathon. Among his better performances are victories at the Boston Marathon, the Hokkaido Marathon and the Beppu-Ōita Marathon and top-three finishes at the Tokyo Marathon and Fukuoka Marathon (the two most important marathons in Japan). His personal best for the distance is 2:07:27 (Lake Biwa 2021). Guinness World Records has recognized Kawauchi for becoming the first person to run more than 100 sub-2:20 marathons. In spite of being an amateur, he has represented Japan internationally at the World Championships in Athletics and the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships. He has two younger brothers, Yoshiki and Koki Kawauchi, who are also marathon runners.
Kazuki Tokudome (徳留一樹, Tokudome Kazuki; born March 4, 1987) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist currently…Kazuki Tokudome (徳留一樹, Tokudome Kazuki; born March 4, 1987) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of ONE Championship. A professional competitor since 2007, he has also competed in Pancrase, Sengoku Raiden Championships and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Inhyeok Yeo (Korean: 여인혁, Japanese: よういんひょく) is an a cappella singer who is best known for singing each part of a music…Inhyeok Yeo (Korean: 여인혁, Japanese: よういんひょく) is an a cappella singer who is best known for singing each part of a music score using only his own voice.
Akito Nishigaki (西垣彰人, Nishigaki Akito) is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Akito (彰人…Akito Nishigaki (西垣彰人, Nishigaki Akito) is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Akito (彰人, Akito). He is currently working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT).
Yoshiko Hasegawa (長谷川美子, Hasegawa Yoshiko) (born 28 February 1987) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler best…Yoshiko Hasegawa (長谷川美子, Hasegawa Yoshiko) (born 28 February 1987) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler best known for her tenures with promotions from the Japanese independent scene such as Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW), Actwres girl'Z and Ice Ribbon.
Sumika Nono (野々 すみ花, Nono Sumika; born 27 February 1987 in Kumiyama, Kuse District, Kyoto) is a Japanese actress. She…Sumika Nono (野々 すみ花, Nono Sumika; born 27 February 1987 in Kumiyama, Kuse District, Kyoto) is a Japanese actress. She is a former top musumeyaku of the Soragumi of the Takarazuka Revue. She is nicknamed Sumika (すみか). Nono is represented with Umeda Arts Theater. As a musumeyaku (playing young female characters) who was skilled in dancing, acting and singing, she was billed as "Takarazuka's Maya Kitajima" (after the lead character in the manga Glass Mask) and rose to become a top musumeyaku at the Takarazuka Revue in only five years. After leaving the revue Nono later performed in stage musicals and television dramas.
Kim Song-yong, also known as Kimu Sonyon (キム ソンヨン; Korean: 김성용; Hanja: 金成勇; born February 26, 1987) is a former…Kim Song-yong, also known as Kimu Sonyon (キム ソンヨン; Korean: 김성용; Hanja: 金成勇; born February 26, 1987) is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. Born in Japan, he represented the North Korea at international level.
Chieko Kawabe (河邉 千恵子, Kawabe Chieko), born February 24, 1987, in Tokyo, is a Japanese singer, model and actress. She…Chieko Kawabe (河邉 千恵子, Kawabe Chieko), born February 24, 1987, in Tokyo, is a Japanese singer, model and actress. She played Sailor Mercury in the Sailor Moon musicals and was Naru Osaka in the live action adaptation of Sailor Moon. Several of her songs have been used in anime series and other television shows, from a localization of Lizzie McGuire to Ouran High School Host Club.
Ryo Shibata (柴田 嶺, Shibata Ryō; born February 24, 1987) is a former Japanese competitive figure skater. He currently…Ryo Shibata (柴田 嶺, Shibata Ryō; born February 24, 1987) is a former Japanese competitive figure skater. He currently competes in pair skating with Narumi Takahashi.
Tsukasa Umesaki (梅崎 司, Umesaki Tsukasa; born 23 February 1987) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Oita…Tsukasa Umesaki (梅崎 司, Umesaki Tsukasa; born 23 February 1987) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Oita Trinita as an attacking midfielder.
Kazushi Yamada (山田和司, Yamada Kazushi; born 21 February 1987) is a Japanese badminton player from the Unisys team. In…Kazushi Yamada (山田和司, Yamada Kazushi; born 21 February 1987) is a Japanese badminton player from the Unisys team. In 2010, he competed at the Guangzhou Asian Games.
Takarafuji Daisuke (Japanese: 宝富士 大輔; born February 18, 1987 as Daisuke Sugiyama (杉山 大輔, Sugiyama Daisuke)) is a former…Takarafuji Daisuke (Japanese: 宝富士 大輔; born February 18, 1987 as Daisuke Sugiyama (杉山 大輔, Sugiyama Daisuke)) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He made his professional debut in January 2009, reaching the top makuuchi division in July 2011. He wrestled for the Isegahama Stable. The highest rank he reached was sekiwake. He did not miss a bout in his career.
Maria Kamiyama (神山 まりあ, Kamiyama Maria; born 17 February 1987 in Tokyo) is a Japanese model and beauty pageant…Maria Kamiyama (神山 まりあ, Kamiyama Maria; born 17 February 1987 in Tokyo) is a Japanese model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Japan 2011 and then represented Japan at Miss Universe 2011. Born in Tokyo, she was a sales clerk before running in the pageant.
Yūko Odagiri (小田切 悠子, Odagiri Yūko; born February 16, 1987), known by her stage name Yuu Kashii (香椎 由宇, Kashii Yuu), is…Yūko Odagiri (小田切 悠子, Odagiri Yūko; born February 16, 1987), known by her stage name Yuu Kashii (香椎 由宇, Kashii Yuu), is a Japanese actress and model. She studied at Mejiro University, where she majored in English.
Yusuke Kubo (久保 佑允, Kubo Yūsuke; born February 15, 1987) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the…Yusuke Kubo (久保 佑允, Kubo Yūsuke; born February 15, 1987) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese promotion Pro-Wrestling Basara under the ring name Kubito (stylized in all caps). He is also known for his tenure with DDT Pro-Wrestling.
Saya Ichikawa (市川 紗椰, Ichikawa Saya; born 14 February 1987) is a Japanese-American model, tarento, and newscaster. Her…Saya Ichikawa (市川 紗椰, Ichikawa Saya; born 14 February 1987) is a Japanese-American model, tarento, and newscaster. Her original stage name was Saya until 2011. Her father is an American with Cherokee heritage and her mother is Japanese. Ichikawa is represented by the agency Super Continental.
Country Musume (カントリー娘。, Kantorī Musume) was a Japanese female idol music group that is a part of Hello! Project. On…Country Musume (カントリー娘。, Kantorī Musume) was a Japanese female idol music group that is a part of Hello! Project. On November 5, 2014, Country Musume was rebooted and renamed Country Girls (カントリー・ガールズ, Kantorī Gāruzu) with new members.
Miiko Morita (森田 美位子, Morita Mīko; born February 12, 1987 in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan) is a former Japanese gravure…Miiko Morita (森田 美位子, Morita Mīko; born February 12, 1987 in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan) is a former Japanese gravure idol, actress and television personality known for her role as Sayaka Honiden in the 2012 Super Sentai parody series Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger. She is formerly affiliated with Biscuit Entertainment, a subsidiary of Watanabe Entertainment.
Asami Tano (田野 アサミ, Tano Asami; born 12 February 1987) is a Japanese actress from Amagasaki. She is affiliated with…Asami Tano (田野 アサミ, Tano Asami; born 12 February 1987) is a Japanese actress from Amagasaki. She is affiliated with Amuse Inc. Tano was part of the girl group Boystyle from 2001 to 2007. Her voice acting career began with Toriko in 2011, and she has starred in several anime such as Smile PreCure!, Francesca, Love Live! Sunshine!!, and Zombie Land Saga. She has also appeared in the theatrical productions of Persona 3: The Weird Masquerade, Persona 4 Arena, Blue Exorcist, Kuroko's Basketball, and The Seven Deadly Sins.
Shizuka Sugiyama (杉山 しずか, sugiyama shizuka), occasionally nicknamed Shiiyan (しぃやん) is an American-born Japanese female…Shizuka Sugiyama (杉山 しずか, sugiyama shizuka), occasionally nicknamed Shiiyan (しぃやん) is an American-born Japanese female mixed martial artist. She previously fought in the MMA promotion Jewels and now competes for Deep.
Tetsuya Funatsu (舩津 徹也, Funatsu Tetsuya; born February 9, 1987, in Osaka) is a Japanese football player who plays for…Tetsuya Funatsu (舩津 徹也, Funatsu Tetsuya; born February 9, 1987, in Osaka) is a Japanese football player who plays for Thespakusatsu Gunma.
Hayato Ichihara (市原 隼人, Ichihara Hayato; February 6, 1987) is a Japanese actor who is best known for his roles in film…Hayato Ichihara (市原 隼人, Ichihara Hayato; February 6, 1987) is a Japanese actor who is best known for his roles in film and television, including the 2001 film All About Lily Chou-Chou. He was voted in Oricon's "fresh star ranking" poll for the first half of 2009 as the 5th most impactful young male celebrity of the year. Shortly after, he was also voted in another Oricon poll as the 4th most attractive male celebrity in a swimsuit. In 2011, Ichihara was voted as being the actor with the 7th best abs in a poll by NTT DoCoMo.
Akira Kawashima (川島 明, Kawashima Akira; born February 3, 1979, in Uji, Kyoto) is a Japanese comedian, tarento and actor…Akira Kawashima (川島 明, Kawashima Akira; born February 3, 1979, in Uji, Kyoto) is a Japanese comedian, tarento and actor who has featured in films, television, and radio. He performs boke and writes all the material in his comedy duo Kirin. His partner is Hiroshi Tamura. Kawashima is represented by Yoshimoto Kogyo and is mainly active in Tokyo and Osaka.
Yuki Miyazaki (宮崎有妃, Miyazaki Yuki) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler best known for her tenures with the…Yuki Miyazaki (宮崎有妃, Miyazaki Yuki) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler best known for her tenures with the Japanese professional wrestling promotions Pro Wrestling Wave, NEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling (NEO) and JWP Joshi Puroresu (JWP) and All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling.
Yusei Matsui (松井優征, Matsui Yūsei) is a Japanese manga artist. He was an assistant of Yoshio Sawai, the manga artist of…Yusei Matsui (松井優征, Matsui Yūsei) is a Japanese manga artist. He was an assistant of Yoshio Sawai, the manga artist of Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. He wrote and illustrated the manga series Neuro: Supernatural Detective, Assassination Classroom, and The Elusive Samurai.
Naoshi Nakamura (中村 直志, Nakamura Naoshi; born January 27, 1979) is a former Japanese football player. He played for…Naoshi Nakamura (中村 直志, Nakamura Naoshi; born January 27, 1979) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Kimiko Koyama (こやま きみこ, Koyama Kimiko; born January 27, 1979) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokushima…Kimiko Koyama (こやま きみこ, Koyama Kimiko; born January 27, 1979) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture.
Hiromi Nakakura (中倉 宏美, Nakakura Hiromi; born January 26, 1979) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked…Hiromi Nakakura (中倉 宏美, Nakakura Hiromi; born January 26, 1979) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 2-dan. She is the current representative director of the Ladies Professional Shogi-players' Association of Japan (LPSA).
Kenji Roa (ロア健治, Roa Kenji; born January 25, 1979) is a Japanese voice actor and singer who is a vocalist in the…Kenji Roa (ロア健治, Roa Kenji; born January 25, 1979) is a Japanese voice actor and singer who is a vocalist in the Japanese rock band Virgil. He also voices Tobi in Blood Lad.
Lin Wei-Chu (born 22 January 1979) is a Taiwanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Nippon…Lin Wei-Chu (born 22 January 1979) is a Taiwanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Chinatrust Brothers. He competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics. He also spent time as the manager of the CTBC Brothers, winning two Taiwan Series.
Park Kyung-bae (born January 18, 1979), professionally known by his Japanese alias Hirofumi Arai (新井 浩文, Arai Hirofumi)…Park Kyung-bae (born January 18, 1979), professionally known by his Japanese alias Hirofumi Arai (新井 浩文, Arai Hirofumi) is a Zainichi South Korean former actor.
Masae Ueno (上野 雅恵, Ueno Masae; born 17 January 1979) is a Japanese judoka who competed in the Athens 2004 Olympics and…Masae Ueno (上野 雅恵, Ueno Masae; born 17 January 1979) is a Japanese judoka who competed in the Athens 2004 Olympics and the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Ueno was born in Asahikawa Hokkaidō. In 2004, she earned Japan's fifth Olympic Gold Medal in ten events, winning the –70 kg women's judo event. She also won the Olympic Gold Medal in 2008. Ueno has two younger sisters who are also judokas. Yoshie Ueno became World champion in 2009 and Tomoe Ueno became World junior champion in 2006.
Takafumi Nishitani (西谷 岳文, Nishitani Takafumi) (born January 17, 1979, in Tadaoka, Osaka) is a Japanese short track…Takafumi Nishitani (西谷 岳文, Nishitani Takafumi) (born January 17, 1979, in Tadaoka, Osaka) is a Japanese short track speed skater. He won a gold medal on the 500 m at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Now, Nishitani practices Keirin.
Toshiki Kashu (賀集 利樹, Kashū Toshiki; born January 16, 1979) is a Japanese actor, best known for his role as Shouichi…Toshiki Kashu (賀集 利樹, Kashū Toshiki; born January 16, 1979) is a Japanese actor, best known for his role as Shouichi Tsugami, the main character of the Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider Agito.
Hiroki Ishii (石井 宏樹, Ishii Hiroki; born January 16, 1979) is a Japanese lightweight kickboxer. He won the championship…Hiroki Ishii (石井 宏樹, Ishii Hiroki; born January 16, 1979) is a Japanese lightweight kickboxer. He won the championship of Rajadamnern Stadium in Muay Thai at Super lightweight. His entrance music is Spente Le Stelle.
Takehito Kanazawa (金澤 健人, born January 12, 1979, in Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher…Takehito Kanazawa (金澤 健人, born January 12, 1979, in Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He previously played for the Hanshin Tigers from 2001 to 2006, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2007 and 2008, and the Orix Buffaloes in 2009.
Yukari Konishi (小西ゆかり, Yukari KONISHI; born 11 January 1979) is a Japanese female sport shooter. At the 2004 Summer…Yukari Konishi (小西ゆかり, Yukari KONISHI; born 11 January 1979) is a Japanese female sport shooter. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, she competed in the women's 25 metre pistol. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the Women's 10 metre air pistol and the Women's 25 metre pistol.
Takahisa Oguchi (小口貴久; born January 11, 1979) is a Japanese luger who has competed since 1999. He finished 20th in the…Takahisa Oguchi (小口貴久; born January 11, 1979) is a Japanese luger who has competed since 1999. He finished 20th in the men's singles event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. At the previous Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Oguchi competed in the men's doubles event, but did not finish. Oguchi's best finish at the FIL World Luge Championships was 16th in the men's singles event at Lake Placid, New York, in 2009. He later went into graduate research in biomechanics at Shinshu University in Nagano, Japan. Oguchi qualified for the 2010 Winter Olympics where he finished 30th in the men's singles event.
Madoka Hisagae (久枝 円, Hisagae Madoka; born 11 January 1979) is a Japanese fencer. She competed in the women's…Madoka Hisagae (久枝 円, Hisagae Madoka; born 11 January 1979) is a Japanese fencer. She competed in the women's individual sabre events at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.
Jun Ogawauchi (小川内 潤, Ogawauchi Jun; born January 11, 1979), also known as JUN, is a Japanese professional wrestler and…Jun Ogawauchi (小川内 潤, Ogawauchi Jun; born January 11, 1979), also known as JUN, is a Japanese professional wrestler and former Japanese professional wrestling ring announcer, working for the Pro Wrestling Secret Base. Ogawauchi's greatest fame came as the fifth member of the Crazy Max stable in Toryumon.
Takayuki Hirao (平尾 隆之, Hirao Takayuki) is a Japanese anime director credited for work with Ufotable on The Garden of…Takayuki Hirao (平尾 隆之, Hirao Takayuki) is a Japanese anime director credited for work with Ufotable on The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral, Gyo, Majocco Shimai no Yoyo to Nene, and God Eater.