Nami Sano (Japanese: 佐野 菜見, Hepburn: Sano Nami; 17 April 1987 – 5 August 2023) was a Japanese manga artist. She made…Nami Sano (Japanese: 佐野 菜見, Hepburn: Sano Nami; 17 April 1987 – 5 August 2023) was a Japanese manga artist. She made her debut in 2010 with the one-shot title Non-Sugar Coffee. She later published two series, Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto (2012–2015) and Migi & Dali (2017–2021), which were both adapted into anime series.
Satoshi Kukino (久木野 聡, Kukino Satoshi; born 16 April 1987 in Miyazaki, Miyazaki) is a retired Japanese football player…Satoshi Kukino (久木野 聡, Kukino Satoshi; born 16 April 1987 in Miyazaki, Miyazaki) is a retired Japanese football player who played for F.C. Machida Zelvia.
Kenta Nishioka (西岡 謙太, Nishioka Kenta; born April 15, 1987 in Ehime) is a Japanese former football player who last…Kenta Nishioka (西岡 謙太, Nishioka Kenta; born April 15, 1987 in Ehime) is a Japanese former football player who last played for Kagoshima United FC.
Hirotaka Koishi (小石 博孝, Koishi Hirotaka; born April 13, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Hirotaka Koishi (小石 博孝, Koishi Hirotaka; born April 13, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Yuji Rokutan (六反 勇治, Rokutan Yūji; born April 10, 1987) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper…Yuji Rokutan (六反 勇治, Rokutan Yūji; born April 10, 1987) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Fujieda MYFC.
Yu Ishizu (石津 優, Ishizu Yū; born 8 April 1987, in Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese archer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics…Yu Ishizu (石津 優, Ishizu Yū; born 8 April 1987, in Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese archer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed for his country in the Men's team event and the men's individual event. In the team event, Japan beat India in the first round after a shootout, before losing by one point to the US. Ishizu was knocked out in the first round of the individual event, losing 7-1 to Simon Terry.
Mai Nakagawa (中川 真依, Nakagawa Mai; born 7 April 1987) is a Japanese diver. She competed at the 10 metre platform event…Mai Nakagawa (中川 真依, Nakagawa Mai; born 7 April 1987) is a Japanese diver. She competed at the 10 metre platform event at the 2008 Summer Olympics and at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Jumpei Ono (小野 淳平, Ono Jumpei; born April 5, 1987) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the…Jumpei Ono (小野 淳平, Ono Jumpei; born April 5, 1987) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Norihiro Kawakami (川上 典洋, Kawakami Norihiro; born April 4, 1987) is a Japanese professional footballer who last played…Norihiro Kawakami (川上 典洋, Kawakami Norihiro; born April 4, 1987) is a Japanese professional footballer who last played for Young Elephant F.C. in the Lao League 1 as a defender.
Sho Murata (村田 翔, Murata Shō; born April 2, 1987) is a Japanese football player. He is currently playing for…Sho Murata (村田 翔, Murata Shō; born April 2, 1987) is a Japanese football player. He is currently playing for Thespakusatsu Gunma.
Hiromasa Ougikubo (扇久保 博正, Ōgikubo Hiromasa; born 1 April 1987) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing…Hiromasa Ougikubo (扇久保 博正, Ōgikubo Hiromasa; born 1 April 1987) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing as a flyweight in the Rizin Fighting Federation. A professional since 2006, he has also competed for Shooto, Vale Tudo Japan, and The Ultimate Fighter. He is a former Rizin Flyweight Champion, a former Shooto World Bantamweight (123 lb) Champion, a former Shooto Featherweight Champion and the 2014 Vale Tudo Japan flyweight tournament champion. As an amateur, he was the 12th All Japan Amateur Shooto Featherweight tournament champion and the 4th Tohoku Amateur Shooto Open Tournament champion. He holds notable wins over the former ONE Championship and Shooto strawweight champion Yosuke Saruta, the former Pancrase Flyweight Champion Kiyotaka Shimizu, the current Pancrase Bantamweight Champion Shintaro Ishiwatari, as well as wins over Alexandre Pantoja and Adam Antolin.
Masao Tsuji (辻 正男, Tsuji, Masao; born 29 March 1987 in Fujisawa, Kanagawa) is a Japanese footballer who plays for YSCC…Masao Tsuji (辻 正男, Tsuji, Masao; born 29 March 1987 in Fujisawa, Kanagawa) is a Japanese footballer who plays for YSCC Yokohama.
Shinya Makabe (真壁 伸弥, Makabe Shin'ya; born 26 March 1987) is a Japanese rugby union player. He was named in Japan's…Shinya Makabe (真壁 伸弥, Makabe Shin'ya; born 26 March 1987) is a Japanese rugby union player. He was named in Japan's squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Aya Fujita (藤田 綾, Fujita Aya; born March 24, 1987) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 2-dan. She…Aya Fujita (藤田 綾, Fujita Aya; born March 24, 1987) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 2-dan. She holds the record for being the youngest person at age 11 years 6 months to have ever been awarded women's professional status by the Japan Shogi Association.
Yuma Asami (Japanese: 麻美 ゆま, Hepburn: Asami Yuma; born March 24, 1987), is a Japanese actress, singer, and a former…Yuma Asami (Japanese: 麻美 ゆま, Hepburn: Asami Yuma; born March 24, 1987), is a Japanese actress, singer, and a former adult video (AV) actress and model. Starring in more than 600 adult films between 2005 and 2013, Asami was widely recognized as one of Japan's most famous and acclaimed adult film actresses with her popularity resulting in mainstream media appearances as well. A leading actress of two major Japanese AV studios, Alice Japan and S1 No.1 Style, Asami was known for her youthful looks, large bust, and her natural onscreen charisma which was largely credited in helping her establish herself as Japan's top adult performer. Between 2008 and 2013, she was also a member of the idol group Ebisu Muscats, where she performed with numerous other famous AV actresses like Sola Aoi, Akiho Yoshizawa, Tina Yuzuki (Rio) and Aino Kishi. In 2013, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Despite making a full recovery, Asami chose not to return to the AV industry and retired in May 2015. Currently she is an independent singer-songwriter.
Yasuo Namekawa (滑川康男, Namekawa Yasuo; born 23 March 1987), better known by his stage name Kangnam, is a South…Yasuo Namekawa (滑川康男, Namekawa Yasuo; born 23 March 1987), better known by his stage name Kangnam, is a South Korean-Japanese singer, YouTuber, and television personality who was the vocalist and oldest member of the South Korean hip-hop group M.I.B. He made his first recording in South Korea with the single "Say My Name" just before becoming a member of M.I.B.
Yuya Endo (遠藤 雄弥, Endō Yūya; born March 20, 1987) is a Japanese actor and singer under Meteora. He is best known for…Yuya Endo (遠藤 雄弥, Endō Yūya; born March 20, 1987) is a Japanese actor and singer under Meteora. He is best known for his role as Ryoma Echizen in The Prince of Tennis musical series (commonly known as Tenimyu). He was also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, D-BOYS, which perform in various skit-like performances.
Nao Kakuta (角田 奈穂, Kakuta Nao) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler, known for her time with Tokyo Joshi…Nao Kakuta (角田 奈穂, Kakuta Nao) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler, known for her time with Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW) where she a former Princess Tag Team Champions alongside Hikari Noa and her tenure with Actwres girl'Z.
Miyako Sumiyoshi (住吉 都, Sumiyoshi Miyako; 19 March 1987 – 20 January 2018) was a Japanese speed skater. She competed at…Miyako Sumiyoshi (住吉 都, Sumiyoshi Miyako; 19 March 1987 – 20 January 2018) was a Japanese speed skater. She competed at the 2013 World Sprint Championships in Salt Lake City, where she placed thirteenth. She also placed thirteenth in the sprint combination at the 2014 World Sprint Championships in Nagano. She competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, in the 500 metres (14th) and in the 1000 metres (22nd). On 20 January 2018, she was found dead in her home in Nagano. NHK reported that she seemed to have committed suicide.
Momoko Shibuya (渋谷 桃子, Shibuya Momoko; born 15 March 1987 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese actress. Shibuya…Momoko Shibuya (渋谷 桃子, Shibuya Momoko; born 15 March 1987 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese actress. Shibuya debuted as a model when she was one year old. She has played the role of Minako Aino in the Sailor Moon musicals.
Ayako Suzuki (鈴木 亜弥子, Suzuki Ayako; born 14 March 1987) is a Japanese former para badminton player. She participated at…Ayako Suzuki (鈴木 亜弥子, Suzuki Ayako; born 14 March 1987) is a Japanese former para badminton player. She participated at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in the badminton competition, being awarded the silver medal in the women's singles SU5 event. Suzuki also participated in the women's doubles SL3–SU5 event, being awarded the bronze medal with her teammate, Noriko Ito. Suzuki announced her retirement from para-badminton on 4 September 2022.
Akie Suzuki (鈴木 あきえ, 鈴木 明恵, Suzuki Akie; born 12 March 1987, in Tokyo) is a Japanese tarento, actress, reporter…Akie Suzuki (鈴木 あきえ, 鈴木 明恵, Suzuki Akie; born 12 March 1987, in Tokyo) is a Japanese tarento, actress, reporter, presenter-MC, radio personality, and former gravure idol. She graduated from Yukitani High School. She is represented by Production No Title.
Hiroomi Tosaka (登坂 広臣, Tosaka Hiroomi; born March 12, 1987) is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a vocalist of the…Hiroomi Tosaka (登坂 広臣, Tosaka Hiroomi; born March 12, 1987) is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a vocalist of the J-pop group, Sandaime J Soul Brothers He joined the group after winning the Vocal Battle Audition 2 alongside Ryuji Imaichi. As a member of Sandaime J Soul Brothers, he has received the Japan Record Awards twice. Tosaka debuted as an actor in the 2014 film Hot Road, for which he won the Newcomer of the Year Award at the 38th Japan Academy Film Prize. In 2019, he starred in Yuki no Hana ("Snow Flower"), a romance film based on Mika Nakashima's famous song of the same title. In 2017, he debuted as a soloist with the digital single "Wasted Love", while remaining a member of Sandaime J Soul Brothers. For his solo activities he uses his birth name stylized as HIROOMI TOSAKA. In April 2019, he released "Blue Sapphire", the theme song for the film Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire (名探偵コナン 紺青の拳(こんじょうのフィスト)) included in his single "Supermoon" released on April 10. On February 20, 2021, as he moved his solo project to his own company CDL entertainment(LDH Records), where he can produce on his own, he changed his stage name as an solo singer into ØMI. On October 15, 2021, he released the digital single "Answer... Shine". The song "You" on this single was produced by Suga from BTS. It topped iTunes Top Songs Chart in 42 countries and regions around the world, and ranked No. 3 on Billboard World Digital Song Sales Weekly Charts.
Tochiōzan Yūichirō (Japanese: 栃煌山 雄一郎; born March 9, 1987 as Yūichirō Kageyama (影山 雄一郎)) is a Japanese former…Tochiōzan Yūichirō (Japanese: 栃煌山 雄一郎; born March 9, 1987 as Yūichirō Kageyama (影山 雄一郎)) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Aki, Kōchi. He made his professional debut in January 2005 and reached the top makuuchi division in March 2007, retiring in July 2020. At one point he was regarded as one of the most promising Japanese rikishi during a period of domination by foreign born wrestlers. His highest rank was sekiwake. His best performance came in May 2012 when he tied with Kyokutenhō after fifteen days but was beaten in a play-off. He earned six special prizes for his achievements in tournaments and six gold stars for defeating yokozuna. He made twenty-five appearances in the san'yaku ranks.
Yuki Kawauchi (川内優輝, Kawauchi Yūki; born 5 March 1987) is a Japanese marathon runner. He came to prominence after…Yuki Kawauchi (川内優輝, Kawauchi Yūki; born 5 March 1987) is a Japanese marathon runner. He came to prominence after running the 2011 Tokyo Marathon in 2:08:37, finishing as the first Japanese citizen and third overall. He was known as the "citizen runner" given that he used to work full-time for the government of Saitama Prefecture and trained in his time off with his own expenses without any sponsorship. Kawauchi won the 2018 Boston Marathon. In 2020, he left his job in local government and became a full-time professional runner. Kawauchi is a frequent competitor, entering many races each year (averaging a marathon per month) ranging in distance from the 1500 m to the 50 km ultramarathon. Among his better performances are victories at the Boston Marathon, the Hokkaido Marathon and the Beppu-Ōita Marathon and top-three finishes at the Tokyo Marathon and Fukuoka Marathon (the two most important marathons in Japan). His personal best for the distance is 2:07:27 (Lake Biwa 2021). Guinness World Records has recognized Kawauchi for becoming the first person to run more than 100 sub-2:20 marathons. In spite of being an amateur, he has represented Japan internationally at the World Championships in Athletics and the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships. He has two younger brothers, Yoshiki and Koki Kawauchi, who are also marathon runners.
Kazuki Tokudome (徳留一樹, Tokudome Kazuki; born March 4, 1987) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist currently…Kazuki Tokudome (徳留一樹, Tokudome Kazuki; born March 4, 1987) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of ONE Championship. A professional competitor since 2007, he has also competed in Pancrase, Sengoku Raiden Championships and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Inhyeok Yeo (Korean: 여인혁, Japanese: よういんひょく) is an a cappella singer who is best known for singing each part of a music…Inhyeok Yeo (Korean: 여인혁, Japanese: よういんひょく) is an a cappella singer who is best known for singing each part of a music score using only his own voice.
Akito Nishigaki (西垣彰人, Nishigaki Akito) is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Akito (彰人…Akito Nishigaki (西垣彰人, Nishigaki Akito) is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Akito (彰人, Akito). He is currently working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT).
Yoshiko Hasegawa (長谷川美子, Hasegawa Yoshiko) (born 28 February 1987) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler best…Yoshiko Hasegawa (長谷川美子, Hasegawa Yoshiko) (born 28 February 1987) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler best known for her tenures with promotions from the Japanese independent scene such as Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW), Actwres girl'Z and Ice Ribbon.
Sumika Nono (野々 すみ花, Nono Sumika; born 27 February 1987 in Kumiyama, Kuse District, Kyoto) is a Japanese actress. She…Sumika Nono (野々 すみ花, Nono Sumika; born 27 February 1987 in Kumiyama, Kuse District, Kyoto) is a Japanese actress. She is a former top musumeyaku of the Soragumi of the Takarazuka Revue. She is nicknamed Sumika (すみか). Nono is represented with Umeda Arts Theater. As a musumeyaku (playing young female characters) who was skilled in dancing, acting and singing, she was billed as "Takarazuka's Maya Kitajima" (after the lead character in the manga Glass Mask) and rose to become a top musumeyaku at the Takarazuka Revue in only five years. After leaving the revue Nono later performed in stage musicals and television dramas.
Kim Song-yong, also known as Kimu Sonyon (キム ソンヨン; Korean: 김성용; Hanja: 金成勇; born February 26, 1987) is a former…Kim Song-yong, also known as Kimu Sonyon (キム ソンヨン; Korean: 김성용; Hanja: 金成勇; born February 26, 1987) is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. Born in Japan, he represented the North Korea at international level.
Chieko Kawabe (河邉 千恵子, Kawabe Chieko), born February 24, 1987, in Tokyo, is a Japanese singer, model and actress. She…Chieko Kawabe (河邉 千恵子, Kawabe Chieko), born February 24, 1987, in Tokyo, is a Japanese singer, model and actress. She played Sailor Mercury in the Sailor Moon musicals and was Naru Osaka in the live action adaptation of Sailor Moon. Several of her songs have been used in anime series and other television shows, from a localization of Lizzie McGuire to Ouran High School Host Club.
Ryo Shibata (柴田 嶺, Shibata Ryō; born February 24, 1987) is a former Japanese competitive figure skater. He currently…Ryo Shibata (柴田 嶺, Shibata Ryō; born February 24, 1987) is a former Japanese competitive figure skater. He currently competes in pair skating with Narumi Takahashi.
Tsukasa Umesaki (梅崎 司, Umesaki Tsukasa; born 23 February 1987) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Oita…Tsukasa Umesaki (梅崎 司, Umesaki Tsukasa; born 23 February 1987) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Oita Trinita as an attacking midfielder.
Kazushi Yamada (山田和司, Yamada Kazushi; born 21 February 1987) is a Japanese badminton player from the Unisys team. In…Kazushi Yamada (山田和司, Yamada Kazushi; born 21 February 1987) is a Japanese badminton player from the Unisys team. In 2010, he competed at the Guangzhou Asian Games.
Takarafuji Daisuke (Japanese: 宝富士 大輔; born February 18, 1987 as Daisuke Sugiyama (杉山 大輔, Sugiyama Daisuke)) is a former…Takarafuji Daisuke (Japanese: 宝富士 大輔; born February 18, 1987 as Daisuke Sugiyama (杉山 大輔, Sugiyama Daisuke)) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He made his professional debut in January 2009, reaching the top makuuchi division in July 2011. He wrestled for the Isegahama Stable. The highest rank he reached was sekiwake. He did not miss a bout in his career.
Maria Kamiyama (神山 まりあ, Kamiyama Maria; born 17 February 1987 in Tokyo) is a Japanese model and beauty pageant…Maria Kamiyama (神山 まりあ, Kamiyama Maria; born 17 February 1987 in Tokyo) is a Japanese model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Japan 2011 and then represented Japan at Miss Universe 2011. Born in Tokyo, she was a sales clerk before running in the pageant.
Yūko Odagiri (小田切 悠子, Odagiri Yūko; born February 16, 1987), known by her stage name Yuu Kashii (香椎 由宇, Kashii Yuu), is…Yūko Odagiri (小田切 悠子, Odagiri Yūko; born February 16, 1987), known by her stage name Yuu Kashii (香椎 由宇, Kashii Yuu), is a Japanese actress and model. She studied at Mejiro University, where she majored in English.
Yusuke Kubo (久保 佑允, Kubo Yūsuke; born February 15, 1987) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the…Yusuke Kubo (久保 佑允, Kubo Yūsuke; born February 15, 1987) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese promotion Pro-Wrestling Basara under the ring name Kubito (stylized in all caps). He is also known for his tenure with DDT Pro-Wrestling.
Saya Ichikawa (市川 紗椰, Ichikawa Saya; born 14 February 1987) is a Japanese-American model, tarento, and newscaster. Her…Saya Ichikawa (市川 紗椰, Ichikawa Saya; born 14 February 1987) is a Japanese-American model, tarento, and newscaster. Her original stage name was Saya until 2011. Her father is an American with Cherokee heritage and her mother is Japanese. Ichikawa is represented by the agency Super Continental.
Country Musume (カントリー娘。, Kantorī Musume) was a Japanese female idol music group that is a part of Hello! Project. On…Country Musume (カントリー娘。, Kantorī Musume) was a Japanese female idol music group that is a part of Hello! Project. On November 5, 2014, Country Musume was rebooted and renamed Country Girls (カントリー・ガールズ, Kantorī Gāruzu) with new members.
