Masako Mori (森 まさこ, Mori Masako; born 22 August 1964) is a Japanese politician and lawyer who has served in the House…Masako Mori (森 まさこ, Mori Masako; born 22 August 1964) is a Japanese politician and lawyer who has served in the House of Councillors since 2007, and as Minister of Justice from October 2019 to September 2020. She is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.
Sachiko Yamashita (山下 佐知子, Yamashita Sachiko; born August 20, 1964, in Tottori) is a Japanese former long-distance…Sachiko Yamashita (山下 佐知子, Yamashita Sachiko; born August 20, 1964, in Tottori) is a Japanese former long-distance runner, who won the silver medal in the women's marathon at the 1991 World Championships in Athletics in Tokyo.
Sakae Osaki (大崎 栄, Ōsaki Sakae; born 18 August 1964) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the men's…Sakae Osaki (大崎 栄, Ōsaki Sakae; born 18 August 1964) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
The Pillows (Japanese: ザ・ピロウズ, Hepburn: Za Pirōzu) were a Japanese alternative rock band formed in Hokkaido in 1989.…The Pillows (Japanese: ザ・ピロウズ, Hepburn: Za Pirōzu) were a Japanese alternative rock band formed in Hokkaido in 1989. Originally a quartet, vocalist and rhythm guitarist Sawao Yamanaka, lead guitarist Yoshiaki Manabe and drummer Shinichiro Sato continued the band as a trio for another 33 years, following the departure of bassist Kenji Ueda in 1992. They are best known in the West for providing the soundtrack for the anime series FLCL. The Pillows announced their disbandment at the end of January 2025, and Sato died from cancer in March 2026.
Koichi Nakamura (中村 光一, Nakamura Kōichi; born August 15, 1964) is a Japanese video game designer. Nakamura gained fame…Koichi Nakamura (中村 光一, Nakamura Kōichi; born August 15, 1964) is a Japanese video game designer. Nakamura gained fame as a programming prodigy while still in high school; in 1982, he entered Enix's first national programming contest and claimed runner-up prize with his entry, Door Door. In 1984, he founded Chunsoft and served as the company's president. After Chunsoft merged with Spike in 2012, Nakamura served as chairman of Spike Chunsoft until he left the company in 2020.
Kenji Yamauchi (山内 健次, Yamauchi Kenji; born 10 August 1964) is a Japanese sprinter. He competed in the men's 200…Kenji Yamauchi (山内 健次, Yamauchi Kenji; born 10 August 1964) is a Japanese sprinter. He competed in the men's 200 metres, the men's 4 x 100 meters relay, and the men's 4 x 400 meters relay events at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Taku Tsumugi (紡木たく, Tsumugi Taku; born August 2, 1964) is a Japanese manga artist. She published manga mostly in the…Taku Tsumugi (紡木たく, Tsumugi Taku; born August 2, 1964) is a Japanese manga artist. She published manga mostly in the 1980s and 1990s in the magazine Bessatsu Margaret. She was commercially successful; her series Hot Road (1986–1987) was one of the best-selling shōjo manga of the 1980s. Tsumugi developed a specific style within the visual and narrative grammar of shōjo manga to convey the emotional depth of her characters. Her storytelling techniques and play with form got attention by manga scholars and critic.
Hideyuki Awano (阿波野 秀幸, Awano Hideyuki; born July 28, 1964) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the…Hideyuki Awano (阿波野 秀幸, Awano Hideyuki; born July 28, 1964) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Kintetsu Buffaloes, Yomiuri Giants, and the Yokohama BayStars.
Tatsuya Ueta (植田 辰哉, Ueta Tatsuya; born 25 July 1964) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1992…Tatsuya Ueta (植田 辰哉, Ueta Tatsuya; born 25 July 1964) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Banana Yoshimoto (吉本 ばなな, Yoshimoto Banana; born 24 July 1964) is the pen name of Japanese writer Mahoko Yoshimoto (吉本…Banana Yoshimoto (吉本 ばなな, Yoshimoto Banana; born 24 July 1964) is the pen name of Japanese writer Mahoko Yoshimoto (吉本 真秀子, Yoshimoto Mahoko). From 2002 to 2015, she wrote her name in hiragana (よしもと ばなな).
Ryuji Ishizue (石末 龍治, Ishizue Ryuji; born July 22, 1964) is a former Japanese football player and the currently…Ryuji Ishizue (石末 龍治, Ishizue Ryuji; born July 22, 1964) is a former Japanese football player and the currently goalkeeper coach J1 League club of Albirex Niigata.
Teruyoshi Uchimura (内村 光良, Uchimura Teruyoshi), half of the Japanese comedy duo Ucchan Nanchan, is one of the most…Teruyoshi Uchimura (内村 光良, Uchimura Teruyoshi), half of the Japanese comedy duo Ucchan Nanchan, is one of the most famous and influential comedians in the owarai community. His nickname is Ucchan ("Wutchan"), and his partner, Kiyotaka Nanbara, is known as Nanchan. He was born on July 22, 1964, in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto. Though he has worked for years as a comedian, he has also shown talent as an actor and dramatic performer. He is well known as the leader of the owarai band NO PLAN.
Akira Yasuda (安田 朗, Yasuda Akira) (born July 21, 1964) is a Japanese animator, character designer, game designer and…Akira Yasuda (安田 朗, Yasuda Akira) (born July 21, 1964) is a Japanese animator, character designer, game designer and mecha designer, who works under the pseudonym Akiman. Yasuda is a former employee of the video game company Capcom (joining in 1985) and has worked on many Capcom games, taking on various design roles for works such as the Final Fight series and Street Fighter II: The World Warrior (including their updates). He has also been involved in anime production, most notably Turn A Gundam, Overman King Gainer and Code Geass. He also went to the United States to work on Red Dead Revolver for Angel Studios. When the studio was bought by Rockstar Games, he returned to Japan, where he officially left Capcom in 2003 and started working as a freelance artist.
Tsukasa Iwamoto (岩本 司, Iwamoto Tsukasa; born July 21, 1964) is a former Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of…Tsukasa Iwamoto (岩本 司, Iwamoto Tsukasa; born July 21, 1964) is a former Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, who served as a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Fukuoka, Fukuoka and graduate of Nihon University, he had served in the ward assembly of Shibuya, Tokyo since 1993. After running unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives in 2000, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2001.
Akira Satō (佐藤 晃, Satō Akira) (born 19 July 1964) is a Japanese former ski jumper. He competed at the 1988 Winter…Akira Satō (佐藤 晃, Satō Akira) (born 19 July 1964) is a Japanese former ski jumper. He competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Masahiko Kondō (近藤 真彦, Kondō Masahiko; born July 19, 1964), or Matchy, is a Japanese singer, lyricist, actor, racing…Masahiko Kondō (近藤 真彦, Kondō Masahiko; born July 19, 1964), or Matchy, is a Japanese singer, lyricist, actor, racing car manager and former semi-professional racing driver. He was a member of the Tanokin Trio. Kondō is also a semi-professional racing driver and a racing team owner. He founded the racing team Kondo Racing in 2000, which currently competes in both Super Formula and Super GT.
Hajime Kanzaka (神坂 一, Kanzaka Hajime; born July 17, 1964) is a Japanese novelist and manga story writer from Asago…Hajime Kanzaka (神坂 一, Kanzaka Hajime; born July 17, 1964) is a Japanese novelist and manga story writer from Asago, Hyōgo Prefecture. Kanzaka is best known for writing the Slayers novels that were adapted into the hit anime series, OVA and manga spin-offs.
Hiroki Totoki (十時 裕樹; born July 17, 1964) is a Japanese businessman. He is currently the president and CEO of Sony…Hiroki Totoki (十時 裕樹; born July 17, 1964) is a Japanese businessman. He is currently the president and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment, and co-founder of Sony Bank Inc. He is originally from Yamaguchi Prefecture. Totoki has built an extensive career spanning over three decades within Sony Group Corporation. His long tenure culminated in his appointment as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Sony Group Corporation, effective April 1, 2025. Throughout his career, Totoki has played a significant role in shaping Sony's direction, particularly its pivot towards entertainment businesses, including gaming, music, film, and television. Hiroki Totoki joined Sony in 1987 and became CEO in 2025, openly proposed by the outgoing CEO Kenichiro Yoshida and unanimously endorsed by the board of directors.
Shigeo Yamada (山田 重夫, Yamada Shigeo; born July 17, 1964) is a Japanese diplomat. He has served as Japanese Ambassador…Shigeo Yamada (山田 重夫, Yamada Shigeo; born July 17, 1964) is a Japanese diplomat. He has served as Japanese Ambassador to the United States since 2023.
Koichiro Ichimura (市村 浩一郎, Ichimura Kōichirō; born 16 July 1964) is a Japanese politician of the Japan Innovation…Koichiro Ichimura (市村 浩一郎, Ichimura Kōichirō; born 16 July 1964) is a Japanese politician of the Japan Innovation Party, who serves as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Fukuoka, Fukuoka and graduate of Hitotsubashi University, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2003 after an unsuccessful run in 2000.
Tetsuji Hashiratani (柱谷 哲二, Hashiratani Tetsuji; born July 15, 1964) is a former Japanese football player and manager.…Tetsuji Hashiratani (柱谷 哲二, Hashiratani Tetsuji; born July 15, 1964) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. His elder brother Koichi Hashiratani is also a former footballer.
Kazuyuki Hyodo (born 14 July 1964) is a sailor from Shiga, Japan. who represented his country at the 1996 Summer…Kazuyuki Hyodo (born 14 July 1964) is a sailor from Shiga, Japan. who represented his country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Savannah, United States as crew member in the Soling. With helmsman Kazunori Komatsu and fellow crew member Masatoshi Hazama they took the 19th place.
Hiroshi Shintani (新谷 博, Shintani Hiroshi; born July 14, 1964) is a former professional baseball player from Saga, Saga…Hiroshi Shintani (新谷 博, Shintani Hiroshi; born July 14, 1964) is a former professional baseball player from Saga, Saga, Japan.
Shinji Aoyama (青山 真治, Aoyama Shinji; 13 July 1964 – 21 March 2022) was a Japanese film director, screenwriter…Shinji Aoyama (青山 真治, Aoyama Shinji; 13 July 1964 – 21 March 2022) was a Japanese film director, screenwriter, composer, film critic, and novelist. He graduated from Rikkyo University. He won two awards at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival for his film Eureka.
Tadahiko Ito (伊藤 忠彦, Itō Tadahiko; born 11 July 1964) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a…Tadahiko Ito (伊藤 忠彦, Itō Tadahiko; born 11 July 1964) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
Kazumi Kawai (可愛 かずみ Kawai Kazumi) (July 9, 1964 – May 9, 1997 in Tokyo, Japan), was a Japanese actress. Her first film…Kazumi Kawai (可愛 かずみ Kawai Kazumi) (July 9, 1964 – May 9, 1997 in Tokyo, Japan), was a Japanese actress. Her first film was a 1982 Nikkatsu Roman Porno film. She died on May 9, 1997 at the age of 32. The cause of death was suicide.
Kōsuke Fujishima (藤島 康介, Fujishima Kōsuke; born July 7, 1964) is a Japanese manga artist and character designer. He has…Kōsuke Fujishima (藤島 康介, Fujishima Kōsuke; born July 7, 1964) is a Japanese manga artist and character designer. He has created several manga series, the best known of which are You're Under Arrest! and Oh My Goddess!. Fujishima is known for his love of automobiles and motorcycles, which is reflected in many of his series. He is also known for being a character designer for several video games, including those from the Tales series and the first five games from Sakura Wars.
Tatsuo Sato (佐藤 竜雄, Satō Tatsuo; July 7, 1964 – April 24, 2026) was a Japanese anime director most famous for Martian…Tatsuo Sato (佐藤 竜雄, Satō Tatsuo; July 7, 1964 – April 24, 2026) was a Japanese anime director most famous for Martian Successor Nadesico. On May 7, 2026, it was announced that Sato died of liver failure on April 24.
Shinichi Tsutsumi (堤 真一, Tsutsumi Shin'ichi; born July 7, 1964) is a Japanese stage and screen actor. Internationally…Shinichi Tsutsumi (堤 真一, Tsutsumi Shin'ichi; born July 7, 1964) is a Japanese stage and screen actor. Internationally, he is best known for his roles as Koichi Takagi in the Monday films, Tetsuya Ishigami in the Suspect X films, and Jo Sawashiro in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. In Japan, he is best known for his roles as Ōsuke Nakahara in Yamatonadeshiko drama series, and Norifumi Suzuki in Always: Sunset on Third Street films. He won the Japanese Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2005 for Always: Sunset on Third Street. In 2013, he was nominated for an International Emmy Award for best actor for his role in Yasu – A Single Father's Story.
Masaji Shimizu (清水 雅治, Shimizu Masaji; born July 7, 1964 in Hamada, Shimane, Japan) is a former Japanese professional…Masaji Shimizu (清水 雅治, Shimizu Masaji; born July 7, 1964 in Hamada, Shimane, Japan) is a former Japanese professional baseball player.
Ryōji Minagawa (皆川 亮二, Minagawa Ryōji; born July 5, 1964) is a Japanese manga artist born in Sumida, Tokyo. He was…Ryōji Minagawa (皆川 亮二, Minagawa Ryōji; born July 5, 1964) is a Japanese manga artist born in Sumida, Tokyo. He was invited with Spriggan story writer Hiroshi Takashige to go to a comic convention in Portugal in 1996 as a guest of honor due to his work on Spriggan. He worked on other manga comics before he went on to create Project ARMS with fellow manga artist, Kyoichi Nanatsuki. His first name is sometimes transliterated as Ryouji.
Tae Ashida (芦田 多恵; born July 3, 1964) is a well-known fashion designer who has designed many uniforms in high-profile…Tae Ashida (芦田 多恵; born July 3, 1964) is a well-known fashion designer who has designed many uniforms in high-profile businesses and venues across Japan. She is the daughter of Japanese fashion designer Jun Ashida who at one point of his career was the dressmaker of Empress Michiko.
Hisakatsu Oya (大矢剛功, Ōya Hisakatsu; born Kenichi Oya (大矢健一, Ōya Ken'ichi); July 2, 1964) is a semi-retired Japanese…Hisakatsu Oya (大矢剛功, Ōya Hisakatsu; born Kenichi Oya (大矢健一, Ōya Ken'ichi); July 2, 1964) is a semi-retired Japanese professional wrestler. Although he started out for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, he is well known for his stint in Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling.
Baikei Uehira (上平梅径), born Tatsuyoshi Uehira (June 28, 1964) in Izumisano, Japan, is a master calligrapher and teacher…Baikei Uehira (上平梅径), born Tatsuyoshi Uehira (June 28, 1964) in Izumisano, Japan, is a master calligrapher and teacher as well as president of the Seisho Calligraphy Association in Osaka. Originally pursuing calligraphy only for the love of writing, he has gone on to develop new pathways and styles of traditional Japanese calligraphy through collaborations, art shodo, and live performances. Uehira is considered a pioneer of live calligraphy and continues to create innovative works with hopes of expanding interest in Japanese writing to others.
Hiroyuki Morita (森田 宏幸, Morita Hiroyuki; born June 26, 1964) is a Japanese animator and director. He is best known for…Hiroyuki Morita (森田 宏幸, Morita Hiroyuki; born June 26, 1964) is a Japanese animator and director. He is best known for working as director on the Studio Ghibli film The Cat Returns.
Kenji Honnami (本並 健治, Honnami Kenji; born June 23, 1964) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played…Kenji Honnami (本並 健治, Honnami Kenji; born June 23, 1964) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
Tomonohana Shinya (born 23 June 1964 as Shinya Narimatsu) is a former sumo wrestler from Yatsushiro, Kumamoto…Tomonohana Shinya (born 23 June 1964 as Shinya Narimatsu) is a former sumo wrestler from Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was komusubi. He is now a sumo coach.
Kundō Koyama (小山薫堂) (born 1964) is a Japanese writer. He is best known for scripting the television series Iron Chef…Kundō Koyama (小山薫堂) (born 1964) is a Japanese writer. He is best known for scripting the television series Iron Chef and the 2009 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film recipient Departures. Koyama has also worked under the pen name Udon Kumayakko, an anagram of his real name read backwards in Japanese.
Hiroshi Abe (阿部 寛, Abe Hiroshi; born June 22, 1964) is a Japanese model and actor. He is known for his roles in TRICK…Hiroshi Abe (阿部 寛, Abe Hiroshi; born June 22, 1964) is a Japanese model and actor. He is known for his roles in TRICK and Godzilla 2000: Millennium.
Seiji Tomashino (笘篠 誠治, Tomashino Seiji; born June 22, 1964 in Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese former Nippon…Seiji Tomashino (笘篠 誠治, Tomashino Seiji; born June 22, 1964 in Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball infielder/outfielder. His younger brother Kenji is also a professional baseball player.
Hiroo Ishii (石井 浩郎, Ishii Hiroo; born 21 June 1964) is a Japanese retired baseball player and politician from the…Hiroo Ishii (石井 浩郎, Ishii Hiroo; born 21 June 1964) is a Japanese retired baseball player and politician from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan. He currently serves as member of the House of Councillors for Akita at-large district.
Kiyoshi Okuma (大熊 清, Okuma Kiyoshi; born June 21, 1964) is a former Japanese football player and manager. His younger…Kiyoshi Okuma (大熊 清, Okuma Kiyoshi; born June 21, 1964) is a former Japanese football player and manager. His younger brother Yuji Okuma is also a former footballer.
Tatsumi Une (畝 龍実, Une Tatsumi; born June 21, 1964 in Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Tatsumi Une (畝 龍実, Une Tatsumi; born June 21, 1964 in Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. As of November 2021 he was a coach of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Hirotaka Ishihara (石原 宏高, Ishihara Hirotaka; born 19 June 1964) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic…Hirotaka Ishihara (石原 宏高, Ishihara Hirotaka; born 19 June 1964) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). He has been Minister of the Environment within Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet since 2025. A native of Kanagawa Prefecture and graduate of Keio University, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2005 after an unsuccessful run in 2003. He is the son of Shintaro Ishihara, former governor of Tokyo, and like his father affiliated to the revisionist lobby Nippon Kaigi.