Yoshinori Shimode (下出 善紀, Shimode Yoshinori; born 27 October 1969) is a retired Japanese judoka. Shimode is from…Yoshinori Shimode (下出 善紀, Shimode Yoshinori; born 27 October 1969) is a retired Japanese judoka. Shimode is from Uchinada, Ishikawa and began judo at the age of 1st grader. He began working for the Asahi Kasei after graduation from Tokai University in 1992. Shimode participated All-Japan Championships 10 times and won a bronze medal in 2000. In 2001, When he was at the age of 31, was chosen to represent Japan in the Jigoro Kano Cup and got a gold medal. He retired in 2003.
Tetsushi Suwa (諏訪哲史, Suwa Tetsuhi; born 1969) is a Japanese writer from Nagoya, Aichi. He was awarded the 137th…Tetsushi Suwa (諏訪哲史, Suwa Tetsuhi; born 1969) is a Japanese writer from Nagoya, Aichi. He was awarded the 137th Akutagawa Prize in 2007 for Asatte no Hito (アサッテの人, "The person of the day after tomorrow").
Tatsuhikari Kumagoro (born Yoshimitsu Ishibashi, 25 October 1969 – February 24, 2011) was a former sumo wrestler from…Tatsuhikari Kumagoro (born Yoshimitsu Ishibashi, 25 October 1969 – February 24, 2011) was a former sumo wrestler from Shari, Hokkaidō, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1985 and reached the top division in January 1992. His highest rank was maegashira 6. He retired from active competition in March 1999 and died in February 2011.
Mitsuhiro Oikawa (及川 光博, Oikawa Mitsuhiro; born October 24, 1969, in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese musician…Mitsuhiro Oikawa (及川 光博, Oikawa Mitsuhiro; born October 24, 1969, in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, composer and actor who is represented by the talent agency, Mother Enterprise. He graduated from Seijo Gakuen Junior High School and High School and Seijo University Faculty of Law. He is business partners with Horipro.
Sunao Matsumoto (October 24, 1969 – July 15, 2004), known professionally as Sunao Yoshida (吉田直 Yoshida Sunao), was a…Sunao Matsumoto (October 24, 1969 – July 15, 2004), known professionally as Sunao Yoshida (吉田直 Yoshida Sunao), was a Japanese novelist. He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture and graduated from La Salle Junior and Senior High School in Kagoshima. He attended Waseda University and earned a Master's degree from Kyoto University. Yoshida died of a lung blockage in 2004. Yoshida was known primarily for "light novels," a category in Japanese publishing that includes youth-oriented stories, often featuring anime-style cover illustrations. In 1997, Yoshida was awarded the Sneaker Taisho literary prize for his debut novel, Genocide Angel. He was the author of the novel series Trinity Blood, which was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's The Sneaker magazine. The popularity of The Sneaker dropped significantly after Yoshida's death. The Trinity Blood series was published in North America by Tokyopop. Two years after Yoshida's death, from January to October 2006, his home village of Ashiyamachi, Fukuoka, in conjunction with publishers Kadokawa Shoten, Gonzo and Broccoli, held a "Sunao Exhibit" to memorialize his achievements. Gainax's scheduled project Neppu Kairiku Bushi Road was indefinitely delayed after his death, as he was supposed to be its world designer. The project was eventually taken over by Kinema Citrus and Orange and completed in 2013.
Shiho Kusunose (楠瀬 志保, Kusunose Shiho; born 23 October 1969) is a Japanese speed skater. She competed at the 1994…Shiho Kusunose (楠瀬 志保, Kusunose Shiho; born 23 October 1969) is a Japanese speed skater. She competed at the 1994 Winter Olympics and the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Yumi Harashima (原嶋 由美, Harashima Yumi) (born October 22, 1969, as Yumi Suzuki (鈴木 由美, Suzuki Yumi)), better known by…Yumi Harashima (原嶋 由美, Harashima Yumi) (born October 22, 1969, as Yumi Suzuki (鈴木 由美, Suzuki Yumi)), better known by her ring name Cutie Suzuki (キューティー鈴木, Kyūtī Suzuki), is a retired Japanese professional wrestler, actress, and model who is best known for her time in JWP Joshi Puroresu, where she is a 5-time JWP Tag Team Champion. In 1990, she was featured in an all female wrestling game based on her titled Cutie Suzuki no Ringside Angel, which was never released outside of Japan but played an important part of establishing women as protagonists in 16-bit video games at the time.
Koji Sato (佐藤 恒治, Satō Kōji; born October 19, 1969) is a Japanese mechanical engineer who served as president and chief…Koji Sato (佐藤 恒治, Satō Kōji; born October 19, 1969) is a Japanese mechanical engineer who served as president and chief executive officer of Toyota from 2023 to 2026. He became chief executive officer in April 2023 and president in June 2023. On April 1, 2026, Kenta Kon became President and CEO of Toyota, and Satō became vice chairman and assumed a new position as chief industry officer.
Reiko Yasuhara (安原 麗子, Yasuhara Reiko; born October 18, 1969) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from…Reiko Yasuhara (安原 麗子, Yasuhara Reiko; born October 18, 1969) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Yokohama. She was a member of the group Shoujotai (少女隊).
Koji Shimizu (清水康次, Shimizu Kōji; born October 17, 1969) is a retired male long-distance runner from Japan. He set his…Koji Shimizu (清水康次, Shimizu Kōji; born October 17, 1969) is a retired male long-distance runner from Japan. He set his personal best (2:08:28) in the men's marathon event on March 2, 2003 at the Lake Biwa Marathon.
Takao Omori (大森隆男, Ōmori Takao; born October 16, 1969) is a Japanese professional wrestler, working for All Japan Pro…Takao Omori (大森隆男, Ōmori Takao; born October 16, 1969) is a Japanese professional wrestler, working for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he is a one-time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion and seven-time World Tag Team Champion. He is also part of the All Japan Board of Directors. He has worked in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Pro Wrestling Noah (Noah) and Pro Wrestling Zero1 (Zero1).
Masahiko Kobe (神戸 勝彦, Kōbe Masahiko; October 15, 1969 – March 14, 2019) was a celebrity chef specializing in Italian…Masahiko Kobe (神戸 勝彦, Kōbe Masahiko; October 15, 1969 – March 14, 2019) was a celebrity chef specializing in Italian cuisine, most notable as the "Iron Chef Italian" on the television series Iron Chef, where he appeared wearing a chef's uniform decorated like the Italian Flag (green, white and red) and holding a tomato (in some episodes, an apple).
Osamu Sumida (住田 修, Sumida Osamu; born 14 October 1969) is a Japanese cyclist. He competed in the men's individual road…Osamu Sumida (住田 修, Sumida Osamu; born 14 October 1969) is a Japanese cyclist. He competed in the men's individual road race at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Akemi Noda (野田 朱美, Noda Akemi; born October 13, 1969) is a former Japanese football player and manager. She played for…Akemi Noda (野田 朱美, Noda Akemi; born October 13, 1969) is a former Japanese football player and manager. She played for Japan national team.
Kiyomi Sakamoto (坂本 清美, Sakamoto Kiyomi) (born 12 October 1969) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in…Kiyomi Sakamoto (坂本 清美, Sakamoto Kiyomi) (born 12 October 1969) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. In 1996, Sakamoto was eliminated with the Japanese team in the preliminary round of the Olympic tournament.
Jun Akiyama (秋山 潤, Akiyama Jun; ring name: 秋山 準) (born October 9, 1969) is a Japanese professional wrestler, He is…Jun Akiyama (秋山 潤, Akiyama Jun; ring name: 秋山 準) (born October 9, 1969) is a Japanese professional wrestler, He is signed to DDT Pro-Wrestling, where he is a former KO-D Openweight Champion, former one-time DDT Extreme Champion, former four-time Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion and former KO-D Six Man Tag Team Champion. He is best known for his time with All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he was the president, representative director, co-head booker, and an in-ring performer. In AJPW, he is a former two-time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion and former longest reign one-time Gaora TV Champion, while also being a six-time overall professional wrestling world champion. Akiyama is noted for his serious in-ring style and demeanor, innovating the Blue Thunder Driver and the wrist–clutch exploder suplex maneuvers. Considered an outstanding tag team wrestler, Akiyama is a three-time winner of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Tag Team of the Year award.
Nozomu Kato (加藤 望, Katō Nozomu; born October 7, 1969) is a Japanese football manager and former football player he is…Nozomu Kato (加藤 望, Katō Nozomu; born October 7, 1969) is a Japanese football manager and former football player he is the currently development coach of J3 League side Matsumoto Yamaga.
Mika Yamauchi (山内 美加 Yamauchi Mika, born 7 October 1969) is a two-time Olympian from Japan who was a member of the…Mika Yamauchi (山内 美加 Yamauchi Mika, born 7 October 1969) is a two-time Olympian from Japan who was a member of the Japan women's national volleyball team. Yamauchi played with Japan at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. She won the bronze medal at the 1994 Goodwill Games in Saint Petersburg. Her nickname is Mika (ミカ).
Yoshihiro Natsuka (名塚 善寛, Natsuka Yoshihiro) is a Japanese football manager and former player. Natsuka was born in…Yoshihiro Natsuka (名塚 善寛, Natsuka Yoshihiro) is a Japanese football manager and former player. Natsuka was born in Funabashi on October 7, 1969. After graduating from high school, he joined Fujita Industries (later Bellmare Hiratsuka) in 1988. In 1994, the club won the Emperor's Cup and he was selected for the Best Eleven. In Asia, the club also won the 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. However, he left the club at the end of the 1998 season due to financial constraints. In 1999, he moved to J2 League club Consadole Sapporo. The club won the championship in 2000 and was promoted to the J1 League. He retired in 2001.
Shinji Inoue (井上 信治, Inoue Shinji; born 7 October 1969) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party and a…Shinji Inoue (井上 信治, Inoue Shinji; born 7 October 1969) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party and a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
Takashi Narita (成田 貴志, Narita Takashi) (born October 6, 1969) is a former volleyball player from Japan, who played as a…Takashi Narita (成田 貴志, Narita Takashi) (born October 6, 1969) is a former volleyball player from Japan, who played as a setter for the Men's National Team in the 1990s. He competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. He also competed in the 1998 World Championship in Japan, where he placed 16th.
Daigo Matsuura (松浦 大悟, Matsuura Daigo; born October 3, 1969) is a Japanese politician, an independent and former member…Daigo Matsuura (松浦 大悟, Matsuura Daigo; born October 3, 1969) is a Japanese politician, an independent and former member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Hiroshima Prefecture and graduate of Kobe Gakuin University, he served in the House of Councillors between 2007 and 2013. He worked as a newsreader from 1992 to 2006. In October 2017, he came out as gay.
Yuriko Ishida (石田 ゆり子 (石田 百合子), Ishida Yuriko; born October 3, 1969) is a Japanese actress and essayist from Nagoya.…Yuriko Ishida (石田 ゆり子 (石田 百合子), Ishida Yuriko; born October 3, 1969) is a Japanese actress and essayist from Nagoya. She was the Japanese voice of the title character San from the 1997 animated film Princess Mononoke. She is the older sister of Hikari Ishida, also an actress.
Tetsuya (Japanese: テツヤ; born October 3, 1969), formerly known as Tetsu, is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, and…Tetsuya (Japanese: テツヤ; born October 3, 1969), formerly known as Tetsu, is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, best known as bassist and bandleader of the rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel. Formed in 1991, they have sold over 40 million records, making them one of the best-selling music artists in Japan. Tetsuya also performs backing vocals in L'Arc-en-Ciel and has composed many of the band's songs, including "Link", "Ready Steady Go", "Finale", "Driver's High", "Stay Away", "Pieces" and "Good Luck My Way". In 2001, he started a solo career under the name Tetsu69. From 2005 to 2006, Tetsuya was a support member of Morrie's solo project Creature Creature. He formed a L'Arc-en-Ciel cover band named Like-an-Angel in 2023.
Yasumitsu Satō (佐藤 康光, Satō Yasumitsu; born October 1, 1969) is a Japanese professional shogi player from Yawata City…Yasumitsu Satō (佐藤 康光, Satō Yasumitsu; born October 1, 1969) is a Japanese professional shogi player from Yawata City in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, ranked 9-dan. He is a former president of the Japan Shogi Association as well as former holder of the Ryūō, Meijin, Oshō, Kisei, Kiō major titles. He has qualified for the Lifetime Kisei title.
Toshiko Takeya (Japanese: 竹谷とし子, Hepburn: Takeya Toshiko; married name Toshiko Kikuchi, 菊地とし子, Kikuchi Toshiko; born…Toshiko Takeya (Japanese: 竹谷とし子, Hepburn: Takeya Toshiko; married name Toshiko Kikuchi, 菊地とし子, Kikuchi Toshiko; born September 30, 1969) is a Japanese politician who served as leader of Kōmeitō from January to October 2026 and a member of the House of Councilors representing Tokyo. She received the second highest vote share (13.2%) in the 2010 Japanese Senate election in Tokyo and succeeded Yūji Sawa as Kōmeitō Senator from Tokyo who retired after one term.
Minayo Watanabe (渡辺 美奈代; born September 28, 1969) is a Japanese idol and singer. She debuted as member number 29 of the…Minayo Watanabe (渡辺 美奈代; born September 28, 1969) is a Japanese idol and singer. She debuted as member number 29 of the idol group Onyanko Club. As she was one of the most popular members, in 1986 she started releasing solo songs. Her solo career continued after the group disbanded in 1987.
Takashi Takai (高井 崇志, Takai Takashi; born 26 September 1969) is a Japanese politician and former bureaucrat who…Takashi Takai (高井 崇志, Takai Takashi; born 26 September 1969) is a Japanese politician and former bureaucrat who currently serves as a member of the House of Representatives for the Kita-Kantō PR block. He formerly served on two other occasions in the House of Representatives. He formerly served as secretary-general of Reiwa Shinsengumi, and has twice previously been elected to the House of Representatives. He is currently a deputy secretary-general of Reiwa Shinsengumi. Having previously been a member of the CDP, he was expelled in 2020 after having been found to have broken COVID-19 rules by visiting a sex parlor.
Mitsuru Takada (高田充, Takada Mitsuru) born 26 September 1969 is a former Japanese tennis player. Takada has a career…Mitsuru Takada (高田充, Takada Mitsuru) born 26 September 1969 is a former Japanese tennis player. Takada has a career high ATP singles ranking of 706 achieved on 7 June 1999. He also has a career high ATP doubles ranking of 245 achieved on 27 July 1998. Takada made his ATP main draw debut at the 1994 Tokyo Indoor in the doubles main draw. He later became the coach of Japanese tennis player Yoshihito Nishioka.
Miyoko Asahina (朝比奈三代子; born September 24, 1969) is a retired female long-distance runner from Japan. She set her…Miyoko Asahina (朝比奈三代子; born September 24, 1969) is a retired female long-distance runner from Japan. She set her personal best (2:25:52) in the women's marathon event on April 17, 1994, to win the Rotterdam Marathon.
Junko Asari (浅利 純子, Asari Junko; married name Takahashi (高橋); born 22 September 1969 in Kazuno, Akita) is a retired…Junko Asari (浅利 純子, Asari Junko; married name Takahashi (高橋); born 22 September 1969 in Kazuno, Akita) is a retired Japanese marathon runner. She won the gold medal at the 1993 World Championships in a time of 2:30:03 hours. In addition she won the Tokyo International Women's Marathon in 1995 and 1998 and the Osaka Ladies Marathon in 1993. Her personal best time was 2:26:10, from January 1994 in Osaka. She finished 17th at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Jun Takahashi (高橋 盾, Takahashi Jun; IPA: [takahaɕi dʑɯɴ]; born 21 September 1969) is a Japanese fashion designer who…Jun Takahashi (高橋 盾, Takahashi Jun; IPA: [takahaɕi dʑɯɴ]; born 21 September 1969) is a Japanese fashion designer who created the brand "UnderCover" (alternatively rendered as "Under Cover" or "Undercover").
Yūsei Oda (織田 優成, Oda Yūsei; born September 19, 1969, as Katsuaki Arima (有馬 克明, Arima Katsuaki)) is a Japanese voice…Yūsei Oda (織田 優成, Oda Yūsei; born September 19, 1969, as Katsuaki Arima (有馬 克明, Arima Katsuaki)) is a Japanese voice actor from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Nao Ikeyama (born 18 September 1969) is a Japanese boxer who held the WBO atomweight title from 17 May 2014 until 29…Nao Ikeyama (born 18 September 1969) is a Japanese boxer who held the WBO atomweight title from 17 May 2014 until 29 July 2018. She made her professional debut on 30 November 2003, where she defeated Satoko Kamimura by unanimous decision. Ikeyama made six successful title defenses for her belt, with her sixth title defense coming against Saemi Hanagata on 12 July 2017. In 2015, Ikeyama participated in the first ever professional boxing event in Sri Lanka, where she defended her title against Jujeath Nagaowa.
Ayako Shirasaki (白崎 彩子, Shirasaki Ayako; 16 September 1969 – 29 November 2021) was a Japanese-American jazz pianist…Ayako Shirasaki (白崎 彩子, Shirasaki Ayako; 16 September 1969 – 29 November 2021) was a Japanese-American jazz pianist, composer and teacher living in Brooklyn, New York.
Yoshinori Sunahara (砂原 良徳, Sunahara Yoshinori; born September 13, 1969) is a Japanese record producer and DJ from…Yoshinori Sunahara (砂原 良徳, Sunahara Yoshinori; born September 13, 1969) is a Japanese record producer and DJ from Sapporo, Hokkaido. He is a former member of Denki Groove. He was also a member of Metafive.
Tadashi Ogasahara (born 12 September 1969) is a Japanese football manager who currently manages WE League club AC…Tadashi Ogasahara (born 12 September 1969) is a Japanese football manager who currently manages WE League club AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies.
Tetsuo Nakanishi (中西 哲生, Nakanishi Tetsuo; born 8 September 1969) is a former Japanese football player. He currently…Tetsuo Nakanishi (中西 哲生, Nakanishi Tetsuo; born 8 September 1969) is a former Japanese football player. He currently works on television as a football commentator.
Yoko Inada (born 6 September 1969) is a Japanese sport shooter who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000…Yoko Inada (born 6 September 1969) is a Japanese sport shooter who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Risa Itō (Japanese: 伊藤 理佐, Hepburn: Itō Risa; born 6 September 1969), also romanized as Risa Itou, is a Japanese manga…Risa Itō (Japanese: 伊藤 理佐, Hepburn: Itō Risa; born 6 September 1969), also romanized as Risa Itou, is a Japanese manga artist. She was born in 1969 in Hara Town, Suwa District in Nagano Prefecture, the eldest of three sisters. She graduated from Suwa Futaba High School and studied Formative Fine Arts at Joshibi University of Art and Design Junior College. She won the 2005 Kodansha Manga Award for shōjo for Oi Pītan!! and the 2006 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Short Story Award for One Woman, Two Cats, Oi Piitan!!, and Onna no Mado. Her manga Oruchuban Ebichu ("Ebichu Minds the House") was adapted by Gainax into an anime television series. Her latest work, Higepiyo (ヒゲぴよ), serialized in Chorus magazine, was also adapted into an anime.
Norio Omura (小村 徳男, Omura Norio; born September 6, 1969) is a Japanese former football player and manager. He played…Norio Omura (小村 徳男, Omura Norio; born September 6, 1969) is a Japanese former football player and manager. He played for the Japan national team from 1995 to 1998.
Riichi Ueshiba (植芝 理一, Ueshiba Riichi; a.k.a. Reach Ueshiba) is a Japanese manga artist. He has written and illustrated…Riichi Ueshiba (植芝 理一, Ueshiba Riichi; a.k.a. Reach Ueshiba) is a Japanese manga artist. He has written and illustrated Yume Tsukai and Mysterious Girlfriend X, both of which were adapted into anime series. Another of his works, Discommunication, had its main characters animated in the 14th OVA episode of Mysterious Girlfriend X as a cameo appearance. Mysterious Girlfriend X is licensed in North America by Vertical. Discommunication has been licensed by J-Novel Club and is being released in English digitally.
Hidehiko Yoshida (吉田 秀彦, Yoshida Hidehiko; born September 3, 1969) is a Japanese gold-medalist judoka and retired mixed…Hidehiko Yoshida (吉田 秀彦, Yoshida Hidehiko; born September 3, 1969) is a Japanese gold-medalist judoka and retired mixed martial artist. He is a longtime veteran of Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships, competing in the middleweight (93kg) and heavyweight divisions. He won gold at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games at –78 kg. Yoshida also had two famous fights with MMA pioneer Royce Gracie that resulted in a win by technical knockout and a time-limit draw.
