Toshiki Kuroiwa (黒岩 俊喜) (born (1993-08-31)August 31, 1993 in Yokohama) is a Japanese bobsledder. Kuroiwa competed at…Toshiki Kuroiwa (黒岩 俊喜) (born (1993-08-31)August 31, 1993 in Yokohama) is a Japanese bobsledder. Kuroiwa competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics for Japan. He teamed with driver Hiroshi Suzuki, Shintaro Sato and Hisashi Miyazaki in the four-man event, finishing 26th. Kuroiwa made his World Cup debut in December 2013. As of April 2014, his best finish is 19th, in a four-man event in 2012-13 at Lake Placid.
Liao Jen-lei (Chinese: 廖任磊; born August 30, 1993) is a Taiwanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fubon Guardians…Liao Jen-lei (Chinese: 廖任磊; born August 30, 1993) is a Taiwanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Manami Doi (土居 愛実, Doi Manami; born August 29, 1993 in Yokohama) is a Japanese sports sailor. At the 2012 Summer…Manami Doi (土居 愛実, Doi Manami; born August 29, 1993 in Yokohama) is a Japanese sports sailor. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the Women's Laser Radial class, finishing in 31st place. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, she competed in the Women's Laser Radial class, finishing in 20th place. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo 2021, in Laser Radial and she finished in 15th place.
Hirotaka Tameda (為田 大貴, Tameda Hirotaka; born 24 August 1993 in Nagasaki) is a Japanese professional footballer who…Hirotaka Tameda (為田 大貴, Tameda Hirotaka; born 24 August 1993 in Nagasaki) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger or a midfielder for J2 League club Júbilo Iwata.
Tatsuaki Gyo Shojima (庄島 辰尭 born August 18, 1993) is a former professional American football center who spent his…Tatsuaki Gyo Shojima (庄島 辰尭 born August 18, 1993) is a former professional American football center who spent his three-year career with the Obic Seagulls of the Japanese X-League. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins as a walk-on student-athlete under head coach Jim Mora. As a redshirt junior, Shojima became the first Japanese-born student-athlete of full Japanese heritage, nationality and citizenship to play in an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) game.
Riki Harakawa (原川 力, Harakawa Riki; born 18 August 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kashiwa…Riki Harakawa (原川 力, Harakawa Riki; born 18 August 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kashiwa Reysol.
Shunta Tanaka (田中 俊太, Tanaka Shunta; born August 18, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder. He previous…Shunta Tanaka (田中 俊太, Tanaka Shunta; born August 18, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder. He previous played for the Yomiuri Giants and the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). On November 16, 2018, he was selected Yomiuri Giants roster at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series exhibition game against MLB All-Stars. His elder brother Kosuke is also a professional baseball player currently playing for Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Momona Kitō (Japanese: 鬼頭 桃菜, Hepburn: Kitō Momona; born August 16, 1993), known professionally as Yua Mikami…Momona Kitō (Japanese: 鬼頭 桃菜, Hepburn: Kitō Momona; born August 16, 1993), known professionally as Yua Mikami (Japanese: 三上 悠亜, Hepburn: Mikami Yua), is a Japanese singer, YouTuber, and former adult video and film actress. She debuted as a member of the idol group SKE48 in 2009 before leaving in 2014. She entered the adult entertainment industry in 2015 under the Muteki label and became one of the most popular and best-selling contemporary AV idols, winning several awards in the process. Mikami performed under the S1 No. 1 Style label and has appeared in over 200 adult films (including compilations and VR-based AVs as well). In 2023, at the height of her popularity, Mikami retired from the AV industry and continues her career as a social media influencer and a businesswoman. Apart from performing in adult films, Mikami also remained active as a singer and idol. She is a member of the idol groups Ebisu Muscats since 2015 and Honey Popcorn since 2018. She also appears in the video games Yakuza 6 and Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Kento Hashimoto (橋本 拳人, Hashimoto Kento; born August 16, 1993) is a Japanese football player who plays as a defensive…Kento Hashimoto (橋本 拳人, Hashimoto Kento; born August 16, 1993) is a Japanese football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for J1 League club FC Tokyo and the Japan national team.
Ayu Nakada (仲田 歩夢; born August 15, 1993) is a Japanese professional football player who currently plays as a midfielder…Ayu Nakada (仲田 歩夢; born August 15, 1993) is a Japanese professional football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Japanese WE League club Omiya Ardija Ventus. She played for Japan at the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, winning silver at the former and bronze at the latter.
Yūsuke Kobayashi (born 12 August 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Kobayashi is the silver medalist of the 2017 Judo Grand…Yūsuke Kobayashi (born 12 August 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Kobayashi is the silver medalist of the 2017 Judo Grand Slam Tokyo in the –90 kg category.
Kotaro Yamasaki (山崎 晃大朗, Yamasaki Kotaro; born August 11, 1993) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder.…Kotaro Yamasaki (山崎 晃大朗, Yamasaki Kotaro; born August 11, 1993) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Hikari Okubo (大久保光, Ōkubo Hikari; born 11 August 1993) is a Japanese motorcycle racer who last competed in the MotoE…Hikari Okubo (大久保光, Ōkubo Hikari; born 11 August 1993) is a Japanese motorcycle racer who last competed in the MotoE World Championship for Tech3 E-Racing. He has also competed in the Supersport World Championship aboard a Honda CBR600RR.
Joshiro Maruyama (丸山 城志郎, Maruyama Jōshirō; born 11 August 1993) is a Japanese retired judoka. He is famous for his…Joshiro Maruyama (丸山 城志郎, Maruyama Jōshirō; born 11 August 1993) is a Japanese retired judoka. He is famous for his signature uchi-mata technique. Maruyama won a gold medal at the 2019 World Judo Championships & 2021 World Judo Championships. Maruyama had a fierce rivalry with fellow Japanese -66 kg competitor, Hifumi Abe. The two fought in a highly anticipated and specially organized match to decide which player would be Japan's representative in the weight category for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The match ran almost twenty minutes into golden score, at which point Abe defeated Maruyama with an ouchi-gari, scoring waza-ari and ending the match.
Kanako Murata (村田 夏南子, born August 10, 1993) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and former wrestler, who competes in…Kanako Murata (村田 夏南子, born August 10, 1993) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and former wrestler, who competes in the Strawweight division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2016, Murata has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Rizin Fighting Federation and Invicta FC where she is a former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion.
Cayman Graybill Togashi (富樫 敬真, Togashi Keiman; born 10 August 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a…Cayman Graybill Togashi (富樫 敬真, Togashi Keiman; born 10 August 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United FC. Born in the United States, he has represented Japan at youth level.
Yuto Nakajima (Japanese: 中島 裕翔, Hepburn: Nakajima, Yūto) is a Japanese singer, actor and model associated with Starto…Yuto Nakajima (Japanese: 中島 裕翔, Hepburn: Nakajima, Yūto) is a Japanese singer, actor and model associated with Starto Entertainment. He is a former member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He played Koji Kiritani in the 2005 Japanese television drama, Nobuta wo Produce.
Shohei Yokoyama (横山 翔平, born August 9, 1993) is a Japanese football player who plays as a midfielder or a winger for…Shohei Yokoyama (横山 翔平, born August 9, 1993) is a Japanese football player who plays as a midfielder or a winger for Taichung Futuro in Taiwan. Having started his career in Japan, Yokoyama moved to Croatia, joining fourth-tier NK Međimurec DP, spending a year and a half there, becoming the club's top scorer with 22 goals in the 2017/18 season. In 2018 he moved to Austrian third-tier team DSC Wonisch Installationen, but returned in December to Croatia, this time to second-tier Varaždin.
Kensuke Kondoh (近藤 健介, Kondō Kensuke; born August 9, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher, outfielder, and…Kensuke Kondoh (近藤 健介, Kondō Kensuke; born August 9, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher, outfielder, and third baseman for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Yusei Kayanuma (萱沼 優聖, Kayanuma Yūsei; born August 6, 1993) is a Japanese football player, who plays for YSCC Yokohama…Yusei Kayanuma (萱沼 優聖, Kayanuma Yūsei; born August 6, 1993) is a Japanese football player, who plays for YSCC Yokohama as a forward.
Yasuki Kimoto (木本恭生, Kimoto, Yasuki; born 6 August 1993 in Fuji, Shizuoka) is a Japanese professional footballer who…Yasuki Kimoto (木本恭生, Kimoto, Yasuki; born 6 August 1993 in Fuji, Shizuoka) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back or a defensive midfielder for J1 League club Mito HollyHock.
Yuta Konagaya (小長谷 勇太, Konagaya Yūta; born 5 August 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bula…Yuta Konagaya (小長谷 勇太, Konagaya Yūta; born 5 August 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bula FC.
Alan Shirahama (白濱亜嵐, Shirahama Aran; born 4 August 1993) is a Japanese performer, actor, and DJ who is a member of…Alan Shirahama (白濱亜嵐, Shirahama Aran; born 4 August 1993) is a Japanese performer, actor, and DJ who is a member of Exile and also the leader of the Japanese all-male dance and music group Generations from Exile Tribe. Alan is represented with LDH.
Karin Maruyama (丸山 夏鈴, Maruyama Karin; 2 August 1993 – 22 May 2015) was a Japanese singer and tarento. She was born in…Karin Maruyama (丸山 夏鈴, Maruyama Karin; 2 August 1993 – 22 May 2015) was a Japanese singer and tarento. She was born in Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture. She graduated from Shōshi Kōtō High School. She was nicknamed Rin-chan (りんちゃん). She was represented with Happy Strike. She had a brain tumor removed during her second year of elementary school. After that, by the time she made her debut, she had one operation in the second year of junior high school and two operations in the third year of high school. During her hospitalization for surgery, she was influenced by the appearance of idols she saw on television and wanted to be like them too, so she decided to begin a fight against cancer to achieve her dreams. After she died, she was buried in Nichirinji Temple, Motomiya. Her sister is Miss iD 2016 finalist and Go Yoshida Award winner Yuka Maruyama.
Takahiro Kawasaki (川崎貴弘, Kawasaki Takahiro; born August 2, 1993 in Tsu, Mie, Japan) is a Japanese baseball player. He…Takahiro Kawasaki (川崎貴弘, Kawasaki Takahiro; born August 2, 1993 in Tsu, Mie, Japan) is a Japanese baseball player. He played formerly as a pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons on a developmental contract in the Western League. He is currently without a team. On 30 March 2016 he was loaned to the Fukushima Hopes in the Baseball Challenge League. On 1 October 2016, it was announced that he was deemed surplus to requirements at the Dragons, and therefore released.
Ippei Kokuryo (國領 一平, Kokuryō Ippei; born 31 July 1993 in Higashiōmi) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Nagano…Ippei Kokuryo (國領 一平, Kokuryō Ippei; born 31 July 1993 in Higashiōmi) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Nagano Parceiro.
This is a list of J.League designated special players, picked by J.League clubs from universities and high schools all…This is a list of J.League designated special players, picked by J.League clubs from universities and high schools all over Japan.
Naito Ehara (江原 騎士, Ehara Naito; born 30 July 1993) is a Japanese competitive swimmer. He competed in the men's 4 × 200…Naito Ehara (江原 騎士, Ehara Naito; born 30 July 1993) is a Japanese competitive swimmer. He competed in the men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay at the 2016 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal. He also competed in the men's 400 metre freestyle event. Ehara serves in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as a sergeant first class.
Yuki Togashi (富樫 勇樹, Togashi Yūki; born 30 July 1993) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Chiba Jets…Yuki Togashi (富樫 勇樹, Togashi Yūki; born 30 July 1993) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Chiba Jets Funabashi of the B.League in Japan.
Daiki Masuda (増田 大輝, Masuda Daiki; born July 29, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder…Daiki Masuda (増田 大輝, Masuda Daiki; born July 29, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Yomiuri Giants.
Masayuki Okuyama (奧山 政幸, Okuyama, Masayuki; born 28 July 1993 in Toyota, Aichi) is a Japanese footballer who plays for…Masayuki Okuyama (奧山 政幸, Okuyama, Masayuki; born 28 July 1993 in Toyota, Aichi) is a Japanese footballer who plays for J2 League club Vegalta Sendai.
Kenya Fujinaka (藤中 謙也, Fujinaka Kenya; born (1993-07-25)25 July 1993) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He is part…Kenya Fujinaka (藤中 謙也, Fujinaka Kenya; born (1993-07-25)25 July 1993) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He is part of the Japan men's national volleyball team. On club level he plays for Suntory Sunbirds. He used to play for Senshu University. He started volleyball at the age of seven under the influence of his parents. He used to attend Ube Commercial High School.
Masayuki Kuwahara (桑原 将志, Kuwahara Masayuki; born July 21, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the…Masayuki Kuwahara (桑原 将志, Kuwahara Masayuki; born July 21, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Makoto Odakura (小田倉 真, born 20 July 1993) is a Japanese triathlete. He competed in the men's event at the 2020 Summer…Makoto Odakura (小田倉 真, born 20 July 1993) is a Japanese triathlete. He competed in the men's event at the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan. He also competed in the mixed relay event.
Hiroaki Saiuchi (Japanese 歳内 宏明; born 7 July 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball player who currently plays for…Hiroaki Saiuchi (Japanese 歳内 宏明; born 7 July 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball player who currently plays for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Kei Uchiyama (内山 圭, Uchiyama Kei; born 19 July 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper…Kei Uchiyama (内山 圭, Uchiyama Kei; born 19 July 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Renofa Yamaguchi FC.
Juri Hara (原 樹理, Hara Juri; born July 19, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has…Juri Hara (原 樹理, Hara Juri; born July 19, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Ryosuke Sagawa (佐川 亮介, Sagawa Ryosuke; born 17 July 1993) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper…Ryosuke Sagawa (佐川 亮介, Sagawa Ryosuke; born 17 July 1993) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for YSCC Yokohama.
Ai Okawa (大川藍, Ōkawa Ai), born July 17, 1993) is a Japanese idol, fashion model, actress and a former member of female…Ai Okawa (大川藍, Ōkawa Ai), born July 17, 1993) is a Japanese idol, fashion model, actress and a former member of female idol group Idoling!!!.