Tsugumi Shinohara (篠原 愛実, Shinohara Tsugumi; born March 10, 1993) is a former Japanese actress and model. From June…Tsugumi Shinohara (篠原 愛実, Shinohara Tsugumi; born March 10, 1993) is a former Japanese actress and model. From June 2007 to April 2009, she was an exclusive model for the magazine Pichi Lemon.
Takashi Shibata (柴田 崇, Shibata Takashi), better known by his ring name So Daimonji (大文字宗, Daimonji Sō), is a Japanese…Takashi Shibata (柴田 崇, Shibata Takashi), better known by his ring name So Daimonji (大文字宗, Daimonji Sō), is a Japanese professional wrestler. Daimonji has wrestled for a number of wrestling promotions in Japan, including All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), Pro Wrestling Land's End, Gleat and Colega Pro Wrestling.
Junya Itō (伊東 純也, Itō Jun'ya; born 9 March 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger or a…Junya Itō (伊東 純也, Itō Jun'ya; born 9 March 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger or a forward for the Belgian Pro League team Genk and the Japan national team.
Rui Machida (町田瑠唯; born 8 March 1993) is a Japanese basketball player who plays for the Fujitsu Red Wave of the Women's…Rui Machida (町田瑠唯; born 8 March 1993) is a Japanese basketball player who plays for the Fujitsu Red Wave of the Women's Japan Basketball League (WJBL). She represented Japan in the women's tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics and at the women's tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal. At the 2020 Summer Olympics, she set an Olympic record with 18 assists in Japan's 87–71 semifinals win against France.
Yusuke Okada (岡田佑介, Okada Yūsuke; born March 8, 1993) is a Japanese professional wrestler who works for DDT…Yusuke Okada (岡田佑介, Okada Yūsuke; born March 8, 1993) is a Japanese professional wrestler who works for DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), where he is a member of the Burning stable.
Kodo Nakano (中野 亨道, Nakano Kodo; born March 8, 1993) is a Filipino judoka who participated at the 81 kg event at the…Kodo Nakano (中野 亨道, Nakano Kodo; born March 8, 1993) is a Filipino judoka who participated at the 81 kg event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He has also participated at the 2013 World Judo Championship in Rio de Janeiro and the 2013 Southeast Asian Games. Nakano won a bronze at the -81 kg event at the Southeast Asia Judo Championships in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. Nakano was born to a Japanese businessman from Tokyo who has a Filipina wife.
Ryosuke Sasaki (佐々木 亮輔, Sasaki Ryōsuke; born 6 March 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Toyoda Gosei and the…Ryosuke Sasaki (佐々木 亮輔, Sasaki Ryōsuke; born 6 March 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Toyoda Gosei and the Japanese national team. He represented Japan at the 2019 World Men's Handball Championship.
Shunta Gotoh (後藤 駿太, Gotō Shunta; born March 5, 1993 in Shibukawa, Gunma, Japan) also known as Shunta (駿太) is a former…Shunta Gotoh (後藤 駿太, Gotō Shunta; born March 5, 1993 in Shibukawa, Gunma, Japan) also known as Shunta (駿太) is a former Japanese professional baseball outfielder and current coach. He is currently the batting coach for the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He previously played for the Orix Buffaloes and Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Kana Muramoto (村元 哉中, Muramoto Kana; born March 3, 1993) is a Japanese retired figure skater (women's singles and ice…Kana Muramoto (村元 哉中, Muramoto Kana; born March 3, 1993) is a Japanese retired figure skater (women's singles and ice dance) and choreographer. With her skating partner, Daisuke Takahashi, she is the 2022 Four Continents silver medalist, the 2022–23 Japanese national champion and the 2022 Denis Ten Memorial Challenge champion. With her former skating partner, Chris Reed, she is the 2018 Four Continents bronze medalist, the 2017 Asian Winter Games silver medalist, and a three-time Japanese national champion (2016–2018). They competed in the final segment at five ISU Championships and the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Syuusuke Saito (斉藤 秀翼, Saitō Shūsuke; born March 1, 1993 in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture) is a Japanese actor and…Syuusuke Saito (斉藤 秀翼, Saitō Shūsuke; born March 1, 1993 in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture) is a Japanese actor and singer who was affiliated with Sony Music Artists and graduated from Kyushugakuin High School. He played the role of Ian Yorkland (Kyoryu Black) in the 2013 Super Sentai TV series Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.
Sho Kawamoto (川元 奨, Kawamoto Shō; born 1 March 1993) is a Japanese middle-distance runner competing primarily in the…Sho Kawamoto (川元 奨, Kawamoto Shō; born 1 March 1993) is a Japanese middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 800 metres. He represented his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics without advancing from the first round. In addition, he won the bronze medal at the 2015 Asian Championships. His personal best in the event is 1:45.75 set in Tokyo in 2014. This is the current national record.
Kenta Ishida (石田 健大, Ishida Kenta; born March 1, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball pitcher for the Yokohama…Kenta Ishida (石田 健大, Ishida Kenta; born March 1, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Kai Kobayashi (小林 快, Kobayashi Kai; born 28 February 1993) is a Japanese racewalker. He competed in the 50 kilometres…Kai Kobayashi (小林 快, Kobayashi Kai; born 28 February 1993) is a Japanese racewalker. He competed in the 50 kilometres walk event at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics in London, UK, placing third and receiving a bronze medal.
Kazumi Sasaki (佐々木一美, Sasaki Kazumi) (née Sugiura), better known by her ring name Rin Kadokura (門倉凛, Kadokura Rin) is a…Kazumi Sasaki (佐々木一美, Sasaki Kazumi) (née Sugiura), better known by her ring name Rin Kadokura (門倉凛, Kadokura Rin) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenure with the Japanese professional wrestling promotion Pro Wrestling Wave where she is a former Wave Tag Team Champion.
Kodai Hamaya (濱矢 廣大, Hamaya Kōdai; born February 27, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Mid East…Kodai Hamaya (濱矢 廣大, Hamaya Kōdai; born February 27, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Mid East Falcons of Baseball United. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Kotaro Munyaradzi Matsushima (松島 幸太朗, Matsushima Kōtarō; born 26 February 1993) is a professional rugby union player…Kotaro Munyaradzi Matsushima (松島 幸太朗, Matsushima Kōtarō; born 26 February 1993) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a fullback for Japan Rugby League One club Tokyo Sungoliath. Born in South Africa, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.
Takeshi Kaneko (金子 丈, Kaneko Takeshi; born February 25, 1993 in Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan) is a retired professional…Takeshi Kaneko (金子 丈, Kaneko Takeshi; born February 25, 1993 in Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan) is a retired professional Japanese baseball player. He was a pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons.
Yoshihiro Nakano (中野 嘉大, Nakano Yoshihiro; born 24 February 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Blaublitz…Yoshihiro Nakano (中野 嘉大, Nakano Yoshihiro; born 24 February 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Blaublitz Akita.
Kenta Murayama (村山 謙太, Murayama Kenta; born 23 February 1993) is a Japanese middle-distance and long-distance runner.…Kenta Murayama (村山 謙太, Murayama Kenta; born 23 February 1993) is a Japanese middle-distance and long-distance runner. He competed in the 10,000 metres event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China. His twin brother, Kota, competed in the 5000m. In 2018 he finished the marathons in Gold Coast with a personal best and Berlin, where he missed a record.
Kota Murayama (村山 紘太, Murayama Kōta; born 23 February 1993) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the 5000…Kota Murayama (村山 紘太, Murayama Kōta; born 23 February 1993) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the 5000 metres event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China. His twin brother, Kenta, competed in the 10,000 metres.
Hiromi Endō (born 22 February 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Endō is the gold medalist of the 2013 Judo World Masters in…Hiromi Endō (born 22 February 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Endō is the gold medalist of the 2013 Judo World Masters in the –48 kg category.
Daisuke Yoshimitsu (吉満 大介, Yoshimitsu, Daisuke; born 21 February 1993 in Kagoshima) is a Japanese footballer who plays…Daisuke Yoshimitsu (吉満 大介, Yoshimitsu, Daisuke; born 21 February 1993 in Kagoshima) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J2 League club Albirex Niigata.
Taishō Sugō (菅生 大将, Sugō Taishō; born February 21, 1993), known professionally as Masaki Suda (菅田 将暉, Suda Masaki), is…Taishō Sugō (菅生 大将, Sugō Taishō; born February 21, 1993), known professionally as Masaki Suda (菅田 将暉, Suda Masaki), is a Japanese actor and singer. He won the Japan Academy Film Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for the film Wilderness.
Nanami Hashimoto (橋本 奈々未, Hashimoto Nanami; born February 20, 1993) is a retired Japanese singer, actress, radio…Nanami Hashimoto (橋本 奈々未, Hashimoto Nanami; born February 20, 1993) is a retired Japanese singer, actress, radio personality, and model. She is a former first generation member of the idol girl group Nogizaka46 from 2011 to 2017.
Yuki Kamifuku (上福佑季, Kamifuku Yuki; ring name: 上福ゆき) is a Japanese professional wrestler and model currently signed to…Yuki Kamifuku (上福佑季, Kamifuku Yuki; ring name: 上福ゆき) is a Japanese professional wrestler and model currently signed to Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling,She became known for her tenures with DDT Pro-Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Noah.
Eiko Kakehata (欠端 瑛子, Kakehata Eiko; born 19 February 1993) is a Japanese goalball player who won a gold medal at the…Eiko Kakehata (欠端 瑛子, Kakehata Eiko; born 19 February 1993) is a Japanese goalball player who won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. She has albinism which caused her visual impairment. She started playing goalball when she was 16. Her father Mitsunori Kakehata (欠端光則) played professional baseball for the Yokohama Taiyo Whales (now Yokohama DeNA BayStars).
Mayu Iwatani (岩谷 麻由, Iwatani Mayu; ring name: 岩谷 麻優) (born February 19, 1993) is a Japanese professional wrestler…Mayu Iwatani (岩谷 麻由, Iwatani Mayu; ring name: 岩谷 麻優) (born February 19, 1993) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to Dream Star Fighting Marigold, where she is the current Marigold Super Fly Champion in her first reign. She is best known for her tenure with World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she was the leader of Stars. She also wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling, where she is a former IWGP Women's Champion, which was the longest reign in the title's history. Since making her debut in January 2011, she became a two-time World of Stardom Champion, two-time Wonder of Stardom Champion, one-time High Speed Champion, one-time SWA World Champion, two-time Goddesses of Stardom Champion, and a five-time Artist of Stardom Champion, while also having won the Cinderella Tournament back to back in 2015 and 2016, and the 2018 5Star Grand Prix. She also made appearances for Stardom's American partner Ring of Honor, where she is a former one-time Women of Honor World Champion. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has called Iwatani and fellow Japanese workers Io Shirai and Kairi Hojo "three of the best wrestlers in the world". She was also recognized as the "ace" of Stardom.
Takuma Hamasaki (浜崎 拓磨, Hamasaki Takuma; born February 17, 1993) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Vegalta…Takuma Hamasaki (浜崎 拓磨, Hamasaki Takuma; born February 17, 1993) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Vegalta Sendai.
Ken Matsubara (松原 健, Matsubara Ken; born 16 February 1993) is a Japanese footballer currently playing for Yokohama F.…Ken Matsubara (松原 健, Matsubara Ken; born 16 February 1993) is a Japanese footballer currently playing for Yokohama F. Marinos.
Yukika Teramoto (寺本 來可, Teramoto Yukika; born February 16, 1993), also known mononymously as Yukika (Korean: 유키카…Yukika Teramoto (寺本 來可, Teramoto Yukika; born February 16, 1993), also known mononymously as Yukika (Korean: 유키카; Japanese: ユキカ), is a Japanese singer and actress based in South Korea. She is also a former model and voice actress. After successfully auditioning for Nicola in 2006, Teramoto modeled exclusively for the magazine until 2009. In 2007, she made her acting debut in the live-action drama adaptation of ChocoMimi. From 2009 to 2012, she provided voice acting for several anime and video game series, most notably Rouge Clafoutis from Dog Days, Chiri Nakazato from Seitokai Yakuindomo, and Kaname Nonomiya from Gal Gun. After taking a hiatus in 2012 to focus on her university studies, Teramoto returned to entertainment in 2015. In 2016, Teramoto starred in the South Korean drama The Idolmaster KR and debuted in the tie-in Korean idol girl group "Real Girls Project", jumpstarting her career in South Korea. In 2019, she released her first Korean solo single, "Neon". She released her debut album, Soul Lady, in July 2020.
Sōsuke Genda (源田 壮亮, Genda Sōsuke; born February 16, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the…Sōsuke Genda (源田 壮亮, Genda Sōsuke; born February 16, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Hirotaka Zendana (膳棚 大剛, Zendana Hirotaka; born 14 February 1993) is a Japanese field hockey player who plays as a…Hirotaka Zendana (膳棚 大剛, Zendana Hirotaka; born 14 February 1993) is a Japanese field hockey player who plays as a defender for the Japanese national team.
Hiroya Shimamoto (島本 浩也, Shimamoto Hiroya; born February 14, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the…Hiroya Shimamoto (島本 浩也, Shimamoto Hiroya; born February 14, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Hanshin Tigers.
Kazuki Kushibiki (櫛引 一紀 | born 12 February 1993) is a Japanese football player who plays as a centre back for FC…Kazuki Kushibiki (櫛引 一紀 | born 12 February 1993) is a Japanese football player who plays as a centre back for FC Imabari.
Hiroki Kondō (近藤 弘基, Kondō Hiroki; born February 2, 1993) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He…Hiroki Kondō (近藤 弘基, Kondō Hiroki; born February 2, 1993) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played for the Chunichi Dragons of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). His father is former Dragons pitching coach, Shinichi Kondō the only NPB pitcher to throw a no-hitter on debut.
Takumi Ohshiro (大城 卓三, Ohshiro Takumi; born February 11, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher and…Takumi Ohshiro (大城 卓三, Ohshiro Takumi; born February 11, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher and infielder for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Oleg Igorevich Boltin (born February 10, 1993) is a Kazakh professional wrestler and former freestyle wrestler. He is…Oleg Igorevich Boltin (born February 10, 1993) is a Kazakh professional wrestler and former freestyle wrestler. He is signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he performs under the ring name Boltin Oleg (ボルチン・オレッグ, Boruchin Oreggu), and is the current Strong Openweight Champion in his first reign. He is also a former one-time NEVER Openweight Champion. As a freestyle wrestler, he was the gold medalist of the 125 kg (275 lb) division at the 2021 Asian Wrestling Championships.
Wataru Endo (遠藤 航, Endō Wataru; born 9 February 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive…Wataru Endo (遠藤 航, Endō Wataru; born 9 February 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre-back for Premier League club Liverpool. Endo began his career at J1 League club Shonan Bellmare before moving to Urawa Red Diamonds in 2016, where he won the league title and the 2017 AFC Champions League. In 2018, he joined Sint-Truiden of the Belgian Pro League, before being loaned to Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart in 2019. He signed permanently with Stuttgart in April 2020, captaining them during his final season in Germany. Endo joined Liverpool in August 2023. Endo made his debut for the Japan national team in 2015, and has since made over 70 appearances for the national team, including in two FIFA World Cups and two AFC Asian Cups. He was designated captain of the national team in June 2023. Endo announced his retirement from international football in June 2026 shortly following the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Taiga Nakano (仲野 太賀, Nakano Taiga; born February 7, 1993) is a Japanese actor. He is represented with Stardust…Taiga Nakano (仲野 太賀, Nakano Taiga; born February 7, 1993) is a Japanese actor. He is represented with Stardust Promotion. He was previously credited as only Taiga.
Honami Mizuochi (水落 穂南, Mizuochi Honami; born 5 February 1993) is a Japanese weightlifter. She competed at the 2012…Honami Mizuochi (水落 穂南, Mizuochi Honami; born 5 February 1993) is a Japanese weightlifter. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Women's 48 kg, finishing in 6th place.
Ayumi Goto (後藤 亜由美, Gotō Ayumi; born February 4, 1993) is a Japanese former figure skater. She is the 2011 Gardena…Ayumi Goto (後藤 亜由美, Gotō Ayumi; born February 4, 1993) is a Japanese former figure skater. She is the 2011 Gardena Spring Trophy silver medalist.
Toshiyuki Tanaka (田中 利幸, Tanaka Toshiyuki; born 2 February 1985) is a Japanese equestrian. He competed in eventing at…Toshiyuki Tanaka (田中 利幸, Tanaka Toshiyuki; born 2 February 1985) is a Japanese equestrian. He competed in eventing at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2020 Summer Olympics. Tanaka was the travelling reserve for the 2024 Summer Olympics. When team member Ryuzo Kitajima withdrew his horse Cekatinka from the horse inspection on show jumping day, Tanaka rode for the Japanese team in the show jumping phase of the competition.
Daisuke Kanzaki (神崎 大輔, Kanzaki Daisuke; born February 2, 1985 in Ōita, Ōita) is a former Japanese football player who…Daisuke Kanzaki (神崎 大輔, Kanzaki Daisuke; born February 2, 1985 in Ōita, Ōita) is a former Japanese football player who last featured for Giravanz Kitakyushu.
Renn Kiriyama (桐山 漣, Kiriyama Ren; born February 2, 1985) is a Japanese stage and television actor from Yokohama. His…Renn Kiriyama (桐山 漣, Kiriyama Ren; born February 2, 1985) is a Japanese stage and television actor from Yokohama. His debut role was as Bunta Marui in The Prince of Tennis musical Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku ~ First Service. Kiriyama is also known for his role in Shotaro Hidari, the male lead and half of the eponymous hero of the television series Kamen Rider W.
Koyuki Higashi (東 小雪, Higashi Koyuki; born 1 February 1985) is a Japanese LGBT activist, stage actress and writer. From…Koyuki Higashi (東 小雪, Higashi Koyuki; born 1 February 1985) is a Japanese LGBT activist, stage actress and writer. From 2005 to 2006, she was an otokoyaku member of the Takarazuka Revue Hana-gumi under the name Aura Maki (あうら真輝). In the fall of 2010, she became involved in LGBT issues.
Shunichi Shimizu (清水 俊一, Shimizu Shun'ichi; born January 31, 1985) is a Japanese mixed martial arts and Lethwei fighter…Shunichi Shimizu (清水 俊一, Shimizu Shun'ichi; born January 31, 1985) is a Japanese mixed martial arts and Lethwei fighter who currently competes in the bantamweight division.
Yuri Morishita (森下 悠里, Morishita Yūri; born January 30, 1985, in Hachiōji, Tokyo) is a Japanese actress, television…Yuri Morishita (森下 悠里, Morishita Yūri; born January 30, 1985, in Hachiōji, Tokyo) is a Japanese actress, television personality, singer, and former gravure model who is represented by the talent agency Asche.