Shigeaki Kato (加藤 シゲアキ, Katō Shigeaki; born July 11, 1987) is a Japanese musician, writer, actor and a member of the…Shigeaki Kato (加藤 シゲアキ, Katō Shigeaki; born July 11, 1987) is a Japanese musician, writer, actor and a member of the J-pop group NEWS, from ELOV-Label formerly known as Johnny's Entertainment.
Shun Yamaguchi (山口 俊, Yamaguchi Shun; born July 11, 1987) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played…Shun Yamaguchi (山口 俊, Yamaguchi Shun; born July 11, 1987) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama BayStars/Yokohama DeNA BayStars and Yomiuri Giants, and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays. He is the first Japanese player to make his MLB debut with the Blue Jays, and also the first MLB player who had never played for any baseball teams in the United States. All previous Japanese players who were on the Blue Jays had already debuted for other MLB teams.
Yusuke Matsui (松井 佑介, born July 10, 1987, in Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder who is…Yusuke Matsui (松井 佑介, born July 10, 1987, in Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder who is currently coach for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has played in NPB for the Chunichi Dragons and Buffaloes.
Anna Santos Mima (美馬 アンナー, born July 9, 1987), better known by her mononym Anna, is a singer of the group Bon-Bon…Anna Santos Mima (美馬 アンナー, born July 9, 1987), better known by her mononym Anna, is a singer of the group Bon-Bon Blanco. She has five brothers and is the youngest sibling in the family. She uses Anna in her solo efforts, but she uses her real name when part of the band. She was born in Kanagawa, Japan, but she has American citizenship. Her husband is Japanese baseball player Manabu Mima.
Yosuke Terada (寺田洋介, Terada, Yosuke; born 16 October 1987 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese footballer who plays for SC…Yosuke Terada (寺田洋介, Terada, Yosuke; born 16 October 1987 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese footballer who plays for SC Sagamihara.
Yosuke Saruta (Japanese: 猿田 洋祐, Saruta Yōsuke; born July 8, 1987) is a Japanese mixed martial artist who last competed…Yosuke Saruta (Japanese: 猿田 洋祐, Saruta Yōsuke; born July 8, 1987) is a Japanese mixed martial artist who last competed in the strawweight division of ONE Championship. A professional competitor since 2008, he is the former ONE Strawweight Champion and former Shooto World Flyweight (114lbs) Champion.
Shintaro Masuda (枡田 慎太郎, born July 8, 1987, in Kyoto, Kyoto) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the…Shintaro Masuda (枡田 慎太郎, born July 8, 1987, in Kyoto, Kyoto) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Hirofumi Watanabe (渡部 博文, Watanabe Hirofumi; born July 7, 1987 in Nagai, Yamagata) is a former Japanese football player…Hirofumi Watanabe (渡部 博文, Watanabe Hirofumi; born July 7, 1987 in Nagai, Yamagata) is a former Japanese football player who last played for Renofa Yamaguchi FC.
Mifiposeti Paea (born 6 July 1988) is a Tongan-born Japanese rugby union footballer who plays as a centre. Paea…Mifiposeti Paea (born 6 July 1988) is a Tongan-born Japanese rugby union footballer who plays as a centre. Paea currently plays for the Osaka-based NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes having joined them in 2011. He was named in the first ever Sunwolves squad which will compete in Super Rugby from the 2016 season. He moved to Fukaya in 2004 and enjoyed the game through Shochi Fukaya High School and Saitama Institute of Technology. After that he acquired Japanese citizenship.
Masaya Emura (江村 将也, Emura Masaya; born July 5, 1987, in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Masaya Emura (江村 将也, Emura Masaya; born July 5, 1987, in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Fukushima Hopes. His younger brother Naoya is also a professional baseball player currently playing for Chiba Lotte Marines.
Yu Hasegawa (長谷川 悠, Hasegawa Yū; born 5 July 1987 in Masuho, Yamanashi) is a Japanese footballer who last played for…Yu Hasegawa (長谷川 悠, Hasegawa Yū; born 5 July 1987 in Masuho, Yamanashi) is a Japanese footballer who last played for Nankatsu SC.
Mikie Hara (原 幹恵, Hara Mikie; born July 3, 1987 in Murakami, Niigata) is a Japanese gravure idol and actress. Her debut…Mikie Hara (原 幹恵, Hara Mikie; born July 3, 1987 in Murakami, Niigata) is a Japanese gravure idol and actress. Her debut role was in Cutie Honey: The Live as the lead role of Honey Kisaragi/Cutie Honey.
Kota Hirado (平戸航太, Hirado Kota; born 1 July 1987) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…Kota Hirado (平戸航太, Hirado Kota; born 1 July 1987) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Councillors since 2025. In the 2024 general election, he was a candidate for the House of Representatives in Chiba 7th district.
Kazushige Kirihata (桐畑 和繁, Kirihata Kazushige; born June 30, 1987) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a…Kazushige Kirihata (桐畑 和繁, Kirihata Kazushige; born June 30, 1987) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He started his career with Kashiwa Reysol and played the majority of his career for the club, before spending two years on loan at FC Gifu. He retired in January 2023 after a 16 year professional career and took up a coaching role with Criacao Shinjuku.
Shintaro Kimura (木村 慎太郎, Kimura Shintarō; born June 30, 1987) is a Japanese sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres…Shintaro Kimura (木村 慎太郎, Kimura Shintarō; born June 30, 1987) is a Japanese sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres and 200 metres.
Yasuka Saitō (齋藤 ヤスカ, Saitō Yasuka; born June 29, 1987) is a Japanese actor, best known for the role of Masumi Inou in…Yasuka Saitō (齋藤 ヤスカ, Saitō Yasuka; born June 29, 1987) is a Japanese actor, best known for the role of Masumi Inou in the 2006–2007 tokusatsu series GoGo Sentai Boukenger.
Taisuke Fujigaya (藤ヶ谷太輔, Fujigaya Taisuke; born June 25, 1987) is a Japanese singer, actor, and radio personality. He…Taisuke Fujigaya (藤ヶ谷太輔, Fujigaya Taisuke; born June 25, 1987) is a Japanese singer, actor, and radio personality. He is a member of boy band Kis-My-Ft2 under Starto Entertainment. His nicknames are Taipy, Gaya-san, and Gaya. In addition to working as an actor alongside his boy band activities in Kis-My-Ft2, he has been the main host of the TV talk show "A-Studio" with Shōfukutei Tsurube II since 2020. On April 23, 2024, the official Instagram was launched.
Risa Oribe (織部 里沙, Oribe Risa; born June 24, 1987), known professionally as Lisa (stylized as LiSA), is a Japanese…Risa Oribe (織部 里沙, Oribe Risa; born June 24, 1987), known professionally as Lisa (stylized as LiSA), is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Seki, Gifu, signed to Sacra Music under Sony Music Artists. After aspiring to become a musician early in life, she started her musical career as the vocalist of the indie band Chucky. Following Chucky's disbandment in 2008, Lisa moved to Tokyo to pursue a solo career, making her major debut in 2010 singing songs for the anime television series Angel Beats! as one of two vocalists for the fictional band Girls Dead Monster. In April 2011, she made her solo debut with the release of her mini-album Letters to U. She performed at Animelo Summer Live in August 2010, Anime Expo in 2012, and is a regular guest at Anime Festival Asia. LiSA's songs have been featured as theme music for various anime such as Fate/Zero, Sword Art Online and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Her singles have regularly been in the top ten of the Oricon weekly charts, with "Crossing Field" being certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan and "Oath Sign" being certified gold. She performed at the Nippon Budokan in 2014 and 2015. In 2015, she made her acting debut as Madge Nelson in the Japanese dub of the animated film Minions.
Daisuke Kobayashi (小林大祐, Kobayashi Daisuke; born June 24, 1987) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays…Daisuke Kobayashi (小林大祐, Kobayashi Daisuke; born June 24, 1987) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for Altiri Chiba of the B.League in Japan. He also plays for Japan men's national 3x3 team.
Pape Mour Faye (ファイ・パプ月瑠, Fai Papu Muru; born June 22, 1986), or Pape Faye, is a professional basketball player for the…Pape Mour Faye (ファイ・パプ月瑠, Fai Papu Muru; born June 22, 1986), or Pape Faye, is a professional basketball player for the Niigata Albirex BB of the B.League. He was selected by the Yokohama B-Corsairs with the 8th overall pick in the 2011 bj League draft. Born in Senegal, he was a member of Japan's national basketball team in 2016.
Mikihito Yamagami (山上幹臣, Yamagami Mikihito; born June 22, 1987) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist who competed…Mikihito Yamagami (山上幹臣, Yamagami Mikihito; born June 22, 1987) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist who competed in the Strawweight divisions of Shooto and Road Fighting Championship. He is the former Shooto Flyweight (114 lb, 52 kg) Champion. Fight Matrix ranks him as the fifth greatest strawweight in mixed martial arts history.
Naoyuki Fujita (藤田 直之, Fujita Naoyuki; born 22 June 1987, in Fukuoka) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a…Naoyuki Fujita (藤田 直之, Fujita Naoyuki; born 22 June 1987, in Fukuoka) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2 League club Sagan Tosu.
Yasuhiro Tanaka (田中 靖洋, born June 21, 1987, in Komatsu, Ishikawa) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher.…Yasuhiro Tanaka (田中 靖洋, born June 21, 1987, in Komatsu, Ishikawa) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Saitama Seibu Lions and Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball from 2010 to 2022.
Ikumi Yoshimatsu (吉松 育美, Yoshimatsu Ikumi; born 21 June 1987) is a Japanese actress, stunt woman, book author, opinion…Ikumi Yoshimatsu (吉松 育美, Yoshimatsu Ikumi; born 21 June 1987) is a Japanese actress, stunt woman, book author, opinion leader, social activist and beauty queen who was crowned Miss International 2012 in Okinawa. It was Japan's first Miss International win in the 52-year history of the pageant. In 2014, she was intimidated and criticized by Japanese nationalist and right-wing groups for publicly advocating on behalf of the historical comfort women issues and has been an outspoken leader for women's rights issues. Yoshimatsu started the "STALKER-ZERO" campaign to introduce strict new laws to protect victims of stalking and intimidation in Japan, after becoming the first high-profile woman to go public with her personal experience in an international press conference. She was a featured presenter at Ted Talks where she advocated for stronger laws to protect women in Japan. Ikumi started the Global Student Diplomacy Network in 2015 to connect elementary and middle school classrooms from various countries with each other by Skype for cultural exchange. The first exchange featured special guest Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary and the governor of Saga Prefecture, Yasushi Furukawa." She obtained a degree in education and international education at the University of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo, Japan. Ikumi is both an actress and stunt double for Tao Okamoto in three episodes of the HBO series Westworld. She is also acting in Michael Bay's Netflix movie 6 Underground. Ikumi has been cast to star in, and is currently filming the 10 episode of, international action thriller series, LightStinger. Ikumi starred as the lead actress in Nico Santucci's movie Sarogeto, starring alongside Winsor Harmon and Eric Roberts.
Aoi Teshima (手嶌葵, Teshima Aoi; born June 21, 1987) is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Kasuga, Fukuoka. She is…Aoi Teshima (手嶌葵, Teshima Aoi; born June 21, 1987) is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Kasuga, Fukuoka. She is known for singing and acting in several Goro Miyazaki movies including Tales from Earthsea and From Up on Poppy Hill.
Yuki Saito (齊藤 悠葵, Saitō Yūki; born June 20, 1987) is a former professional baseball pitcher who played in Nippon…Yuki Saito (齊藤 悠葵, Saitō Yūki; born June 20, 1987) is a former professional baseball pitcher who played in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. He was chosen by the Carp in the third round of the 2005 high school draft. Saito is 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) and weighs 76 kg (168 lb).
Wataru Hiyane (比屋根 渉, Hiyane Wataru; born June 20, 1987 in Shimajiri District, Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese…Wataru Hiyane (比屋根 渉, Hiyane Wataru; born June 20, 1987 in Shimajiri District, Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Yamato Takada Club. He has also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Yusuke Ishitsuka (石塚 祐輔, Ishitsuka Yūsuke; born 19 June 1987 in Ibaraki Prefecture) is a Japanese sprinter who…Yusuke Ishitsuka (石塚 祐輔, Ishitsuka Yūsuke; born 19 June 1987 in Ibaraki Prefecture) is a Japanese sprinter who specialised in the 400 metres. He represented his country at the 2007 World Championships and 2011 World Championships. His personal best in the event is 45.87 seconds set in Fukuroi in 2013.
Yuta Kobayashi (小林 祐太, Kobayashi Yūta; born June 19, 1987) is a Japanese former professional basketball player who…Yuta Kobayashi (小林 祐太, Kobayashi Yūta; born June 19, 1987) is a Japanese former professional basketball player who played for the Akita Northern Happinets of the bj League in Japan. He was a man behind the mascot Bicky. He currently lives in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Hirokazu Usami (宇佐美 宏和, Usami Hirokazu; born June 18, 1987 in Osaka) is a Japanese football player who currently plays…Hirokazu Usami (宇佐美 宏和, Usami Hirokazu; born June 18, 1987 in Osaka) is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Fukushima United FC.
Au Nok-hin (Chinese: 區諾軒; born 18 June 1987) is a pro-democracy politician in Hong Kong. He is the former member of the…Au Nok-hin (Chinese: 區諾軒; born 18 June 1987) is a pro-democracy politician in Hong Kong. He is the former member of the Legislative Council for Hong Kong Island from 2018 to 2019 and member of the Southern District Council for Lei Tung I from 2012 to 2019. From 2016 to 2017, Au was the convenor of the Civil Human Rights Front. In the 2018 Legislative Council by-election triggered by oath-taking controversy, Au replaced Demosistō candidate Agnes Chow who was disqualified over her alleged pro-independence stance. He was elected with more than 130,000 votes. Au was a member of the Democratic Party until 2017. In December 2019, Chow's disqualification was ruled unlawful by a court, invalidating the by-election result and unseating Au.
Tomoya Ochiai (落合 知也, Ochiai Tomoya; born June 18, 1987), nicknamed Worm, is a Japanese professional basketball player…Tomoya Ochiai (落合 知也, Ochiai Tomoya; born June 18, 1987), nicknamed Worm, is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for Koshigaya Alphas of the B.League in Japan. He played college basketball for Hosei University. He also plays for Japan men's national 3x3 team.
Nozomi Sugiura (杉浦 希美, Sugiura Nozomi), known professionally by her birth name Nozomi Tsuji (辻 希美, Tsuji Nozomi) (born…Nozomi Sugiura (杉浦 希美, Sugiura Nozomi), known professionally by her birth name Nozomi Tsuji (辻 希美, Tsuji Nozomi) (born June 17, 1987) is a Japanese media personality, singer, and blogger. In 2000, she began her career as a singer for Japanese girl band Morning Musume. Tsuji later found success with related groups Mini Moni and W. She has participated in the shuffle groups 10-nin Matsuri, Odoru 11, and 11Water, H.P. All Stars, as well as being a member of the Morning Musume splinter group Morning Musume Otomegumi
Ryoma Nogami (野上 亮磨, Nogami Ryoma; born June 15, 1987 in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan) is a Nippon Professional Baseball…Ryoma Nogami (野上 亮磨, Nogami Ryoma; born June 15, 1987 in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan) is a Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Central League. His wife is Japanese idol Rika Ishikawa.
Yoshiya Nishizawa (西澤 代志也, Nishizawa Yoshiya; born June 13, 1987) is a Japanese football player who plays for Okinawa…Yoshiya Nishizawa (西澤 代志也, Nishizawa Yoshiya; born June 13, 1987) is a Japanese football player who plays for Okinawa SV.
Hitomi Kikuchi (菊地 瞳, Kikuchi Hitomi; born June 13, 1987) is a Japanese voice actress from Shizuoka Prefecture who is…Hitomi Kikuchi (菊地 瞳, Kikuchi Hitomi; born June 13, 1987) is a Japanese voice actress from Shizuoka Prefecture who is affiliated with Aksent. She is known for her roles as Michiru Takeda in High School Fleet and Lana in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
Yosuke Miyaji (宮路 洋輔, Miyaji Yōsuke; born June 12, 1987) is a Japanese football manager and former player and currently…Yosuke Miyaji (宮路 洋輔, Miyaji Yōsuke; born June 12, 1987) is a Japanese football manager and former player and currently manager of Japan Football League club, Minebea Mitsumi.
Shunsuke Tsutsumi (堤 俊輔, Tsutsumi Shunsuke; born 8 June 1987) is a former Japanese football (soccer) player. He was a…Shunsuke Tsutsumi (堤 俊輔, Tsutsumi Shunsuke; born 8 June 1987) is a former Japanese football (soccer) player. He was a defender.
Hidekazu Tanaka (田中 秀和, Tanaka Hidekazu; born June 4, 1987) is a Japanese composer and arranger best known for his work…Hidekazu Tanaka (田中 秀和, Tanaka Hidekazu; born June 4, 1987) is a Japanese composer and arranger best known for his work for anime and video games. He was affiliated with the music production company MONACA, but left in 2021 to be freelance.
Kazuhito Futagami (Japanese 二神 一人; born 3 June 1987) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who currently plays…Kazuhito Futagami (Japanese 二神 一人; born 3 June 1987) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Masami Nagasawa (長澤 まさみ, Nagasawa Masami; born June 3, 1987) is a Japanese actress. She has had a prolific film career…Masami Nagasawa (長澤 まさみ, Nagasawa Masami; born June 3, 1987) is a Japanese actress. She has had a prolific film career since her teenage years and has starred in various blockbusters, receiving multiple accolades, including five Japan Academy Film Prizes and four Blue Ribbon Awards. Nagasawa began her acting career at age twelve, when she starred as a young psychic orphan in the science fiction film Pyrokinesis (2000). While in high school, she starred as one of the Shobijin in Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2003) and Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) and would gain recognition for her leading role in Crying Out Love in the Center of the World (2004), for which she won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actress and two Japan Academy Film Prize awards. In 2007, Nagasawa was nominated for the Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Leading Actress and attained a Bunshun Raspberry Award for playing the title character in Tears for You (2006). Nagasawa's career progressed with her starring roles as Princess Yuki in Shinji Higuchi's Hidden Fortress: The Last Princess (2008), Umi Matsuzaki in Gorō Miyazaki's From Up on Poppy Hill (2011), and Miyuki Matsuo in the romantic comedy Love Strikes! (2011), for which she earned a second Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actress. After playing a supporting character in Makoto Shinkai's Your Name (2016), she portrayed the protagonist in the critically acclaimed science fiction drama Before We Vanish (2017), for which she won the Mainichi Film Award for Best Actress. In 2019, she starred in the crime mystery Masquerade Hotel and portrayed Yang Duan He in the action-adventure Kingdom, for which she was nominated for a Nikkan Sports Film Award; she later reprised the role of Yang Duan He in the 2023 film Kingdom: Flame of Destiny. Nagasawa has also played Dako in The Confidence Man JP film trilogy (2019-2022), Anna Kobayashi in Chen Sicheng's buddy-comedy Detective Chinatown 3 (2021), Hiroko Asami in Higuchi's critically acclaimed superhero film Shin Ultraman (2022), and Scorpion-Aug in Hideaki Anno's Shin Kamen Rider (2023).
