Kazunari Abe (阿部 和成, Abe Kazunari; born May 19, 1989) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Japan's…
Kazunari Abe (阿部 和成, Abe Kazunari; born May 19, 1989) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played with the Chiba Lotte Marines from 2011 to 2013 and from 2015 to 2019.
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Hayato Yoshida (吉田 隼人, Yoshida Hayato; born 19 May 1989) is a former-professional Japanese cyclist, who last rode for…
Hayato Yoshida (吉田 隼人, Yoshida Hayato; born 19 May 1989) is a former-professional Japanese cyclist, who last rode for UCI Continental team Matrix Powertag.
Hayato Yoshida (吉田 隼人, Yoshida Hayato; born 19 May 1989) is a former-professional Japanese cyclist, who last rode for…
Hayato Yoshida (吉田 隼人, Yoshida Hayato; born 19 May 1989) is a former-professional Japanese cyclist, who last rode for UCI Continental team Matrix Powertag.
Yuri Kawamura (川村 優理, Kawamura Yūri; born 17 May 1989) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a defender. She…
Yuri Kawamura (川村 優理, Kawamura Yūri; born 17 May 1989) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a defender. She has also played for Japan national team.
🎓 Niigata University of Health and Welfare🏫 Kaishi Gakuen High School📅 Born May 17🎂 Born 1989📍 From Niigata(city), Niigata Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
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Yusuke Higa (比嘉 祐介, Higa Yūsuke; born 15 May 1989 in Okinawa Prefecture) is a former Japanese footballer who last…
Yusuke Higa (比嘉 祐介, Higa Yūsuke; born 15 May 1989 in Okinawa Prefecture) is a former Japanese footballer who last played for Tokyo Verdy as a left back.
🎓 Ryutsu Keizai University🏫 Ryutsu Keizai University Affiliated Kashiwa High School📅 Born May 15🎂 Born 1989📍 From Nago, Okinawa Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
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Akina Minami (南 明奈, Minami Akina; born 15 May 1989 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese gravure model and…
Akina Minami (南 明奈, Minami Akina; born 15 May 1989 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese gravure model and tarento signed to Free Style Company. Minami's recognition as a model has also spread beyond Japan and she was named as one of the "7 most irresistibly cute Japanese idols" by the Thailand version of FHM magazine in 2010.
Shogo Saitoh (斉藤 彰吾, born May 14, 1989, in Kasukabe, Saitama) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the…
Shogo Saitoh (斉藤 彰吾, born May 14, 1989, in Kasukabe, Saitama) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
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Mika Kurihara (栗原 三佳; born 14 May 1989) is a Japanese basketball player. She represented Japan in the basketball…
Mika Kurihara (栗原 三佳; born 14 May 1989) is a Japanese basketball player. She represented Japan in the basketball competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Hirotaka Urabe (Japanese: 卜部弘嵩, Urabe Hirotaka; born May 13, 1989) is a retired Japanese kickboxer, who competed…
Hirotaka Urabe (Japanese: 卜部弘嵩, Urabe Hirotaka; born May 13, 1989) is a retired Japanese kickboxer, who competed professionally with AJKF, Krush and K-1. He is the former K-1 Super Featherweight champion, as well as the inaugural and two-time Krush Super Featherweight champion. Combat Press ranked him as a top ten super flyweight (-58 kg) kickboxer in the world between September 2020 and July 2021.
Shuhei Hotta (堀田 秀平, Hotta Shūhei; born May 12, 1989) is a Japanese football player currently playing for Nara Club.
Ayaka Nishimura (西村 綾加, Nishimura Ayaka; born May 10, 1989) is a Japanese field hockey player. She competed for the…
Ayaka Nishimura (西村 綾加, Nishimura Ayaka; born May 10, 1989) is a Japanese field hockey player. She competed for the Japan women's national field hockey team at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Yuki Hashimoto (橋本 優貴, Hashimoto Yuki; born 9 May 1989) is a Japanese judoka. She started judo at the age of 6. Her…
Yuki Hashimoto (橋本 優貴, Hashimoto Yuki; born 9 May 1989) is a Japanese judoka. She started judo at the age of 6. Her favorite techniques are Ōuchi gari and Newaza. She won the bronze medal in the half-lightweight division (–52 kg) at the World Judo Championships in 2013.
Hayata Ito (伊藤 隼太, Itō Hayata; born May 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder. He has played in…
Hayata Ito (伊藤 隼太, Itō Hayata; born May 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.
Asaeli Ai Valu (ヴァル アサエリ愛, Baru Asaeri Ai; born 7 May 1989) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a prop…
Asaeli Ai Valu (ヴァル アサエリ愛, Baru Asaeri Ai; born 7 May 1989) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for Japan Rugby League One club Saitama Wild Knights. Born in Tonga, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.
Kōji Tanaka (田中宏治, Tanaka Kōji), better known as Kouzi (皇治, Kōji), is a retired Japanese kickboxer, fought out of…
Kōji Tanaka (田中宏治, Tanaka Kōji), better known as Kouzi (皇治, Kōji), is a retired Japanese kickboxer, fought out of Japan. As of July 2021, he was the #7 ranked Bantamweight according to Combat Press. He's been ranked since May 2019.
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Ryoya Ueda (上田 陵弥, Ueda Ryoya; born May 2, 1989) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tokyo Musashino City FC.
Yohei Otake (大竹 洋平, Ōtake Yōhei; born 2 May 1989 in Yashio, Saitama) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays as a…
Yohei Otake (大竹 洋平, Ōtake Yōhei; born 2 May 1989 in Yashio, Saitama) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Albirex Niigata (S).
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Yuki Nagahata (永畑 祐樹, Nagahata Yūki; born May 2, 1989) is a Japanese retired football player.
Tsubasa Kondo (近藤翼, Kondō Tsubasa; born 30 April 1989) is a Japanese racing driver who currently competes in the GT…
Tsubasa Kondo (近藤翼, Kondō Tsubasa; born 30 April 1989) is a Japanese racing driver who currently competes in the GT World Challenge Asia for Porsche Center Okazaki. He is a three-time Porsche Carrera Cup Japan champion.
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Kohei Shimizu (清水 航平, Shimizu Kōhei; born 30 April 1989) is a former Japanese professional footballer who played as a…
Kohei Shimizu (清水 航平, Shimizu Kōhei; born 30 April 1989) is a former Japanese professional footballer who played as a winger.
🎓 Tokai University🏫 Tokai University Affiliated Fukuoka High School📅 Born April 30🎂 Born 1989📍 From Munakata, Fukuoka💼 Football (Soccer)
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Shohei Okada (岡田 翔平, Okada Shohei; born 29 April 1989) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Nankatsu SC.
Kazuma Sano (佐野 和真, Sano Kazuma; born 28 April 1989, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor. Sano is…
Kazuma Sano (佐野 和真, Sano Kazuma; born 28 April 1989, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor. Sano is represented with Stardust Promotion's Section 3.
Yuya Yoshida (吉田 優也, Yoshida Yūya; born on 28 April 1989) is a Japanese judoka. He won the gold medal in the 90 kg…
Yuya Yoshida (吉田 優也, Yoshida Yūya; born on 28 April 1989) is a Japanese judoka. He won the gold medal in the 90 kg weight class at the 2014 Asian Games.
Takamitsu Yoshino (吉野 峻光, born April 24, 1989) is a Japanese football player.
Shota Inoue (井上 翔太, Inoue Shōta; born 24 April 1989 in Ehime) is a Japanese football player currently playing for FC…
Shota Inoue (井上 翔太, Inoue Shōta; born 24 April 1989 in Ehime) is a Japanese football player currently playing for FC TIAMO Hirakata.
Kōta Nozomi (望公太, Nozomi Kōta, born 1986) is a Japanese novelist from Fukushima Prefecture. He graduated from Yokohama…
Kōta Nozomi (望公太, Nozomi Kōta, born 1986) is a Japanese novelist from Fukushima Prefecture. He graduated from Yokohama National University. His original pen name was Taikōbō (太公望).
Hikaru Ito (伊藤 光, Itō Hikaru; born April 23, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Tohoku Rakuten…
Hikaru Ito (伊藤 光, Itō Hikaru; born April 23, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Orix Buffaloes and Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Hiroaki Kamijo (上條 宏晃, Kamijō Hiroaki; born April 22, 1989) is a former Japanese football player.
Naoya Tomita (冨田 尚弥, Tomita Naoya; born April 22, 1989) is a Japanese breaststroke swimmer. In 2010, he won the 200 m…
Naoya Tomita (冨田 尚弥, Tomita Naoya; born April 22, 1989) is a Japanese breaststroke swimmer. In 2010, he won the 200 m event at the World Championships (short course) and at the Asian Games. At the 2014 Asian Games he was caught on surveillance cameras while stealing a video camera belonging to the Yonhap News Agency. He admitted to the fact and paid a fine of 1 million won (ca. US$1000). On October 7, 2014, he was banned for 18 months from competitions by Japan Swimming Federation and fired by his employer, sports apparel manufacturer Descente Ltd.
🎓 Chukyo University🏫 Toyokawa High School📅 Born April 22🎂 Born 1989📍 From Tōkai, Aichi💼 Competitive Swimming・Swimming
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Jun Suzuki (鈴木 惇, Suzuki Jun; born 22 April 1989) is a Japanese former football player.
🏫 Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka High School📅 Born April 22🎂 Born 1989📍 From Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
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Sho Nakata (中田 翔, Nakata Shō; born April 22, 1989, in Hiroshima), nicknamed "Sho Time", is a Japanese professional…
Sho Nakata (中田 翔, Nakata Shō; born April 22, 1989, in Hiroshima), nicknamed "Sho Time", is a Japanese professional baseball player playing for the Chunichi Dragons of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played for the Yomiuri Giants and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. He plays outfield and first base.
Hikaru Kaihatsu (Japanese: 開發 光, Hepburn: Kaihatsu Hikaru; born April 21, 1989), who is professionally known as Hikakin…
Hikaru Kaihatsu (Japanese: 開發 光, Hepburn: Kaihatsu Hikaru; born April 21, 1989), who is professionally known as Hikakin (Japanese: ヒカキン), is a Japanese YouTuber, beatboxer, and businessman. He co-founded and is supreme advisor of the Japanese multi-channel network Uuum. He also established, and serves as co-CEO and Chief creative officer of the company Bee. Hikakin is also a member of the Japanese music group Hikakin & Seikin. His popularity on YouTube and extensive media coverage have made him one of Japan's most-prominent online personalities and content creators. Hikakin was born and raised in Myōkō City, Niigata Prefecture. He opened his YouTube channel "Hikakin" in 2006, posting mainly beatboxing videos. In 2010, he posted "Super Mario Beatbox", a beatbox medley of music from Super Mario Bros., which gained over a million views in one week. In 2012, he quit his supermarket to focus on his YouTube channel. In 2015, he began producing music, including the "YouTube Theme Song", which he co-wrote with his brother Seikin, and in November of the same year, his channel "HikakinTV" exceeded 2.57 million subscribers, making it the most-subscribed-to YouTube channel in Japan. In 2021, his YouTube channel "HikakinTV" surpassed 10 million subscribers and by 2022, "HikakinTV" had accumulated more than 10 billion views. In 2023, Hikakin launched his brand Hikakin Premium (currently known as Bee), and released cup ramen, "Misokin Rich Miso Ramen" (みそきん 濃厚味噌ラーメン), and cup rice, "Misokin Rich Miso Meshi" (みそきん 濃厚味噌メシ), at 7-Eleven stores in Japan, which had sold 60 million meals in July 2026. On April 21, 2026, he launched the barley tea "Onicha" (鬼茶) and two months later, sales surpassed 7.5 million bottles. Hikakin's seven YouTube channels have more than 30 million subscribers and 25.7 billion views, and as of July 2026, his main channel, "HikakinTV", is the eighth-most-subscribed-to YouTube channel in Japan. His online popularity has boosted sales of the video games he plays and inspired support for charitable fundraising. Hikakin has been nominated in the International category at the 10th and 12th Streamy Awards, and Forbes Japan named him one of the "Top 50 Influencers" in 2019.
🏫 Arai High School📅 Born April 21🎂 Born 1989📍 From Myōkō, Niigata💼 Youtuber💼 Boxer💼 Company President・Entrepreneur
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Taisuke Akiyoshi (秋吉 泰佑) (born 18 April 1989 in Kumamoto) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder currently…
Taisuke Akiyoshi (秋吉 泰佑) (born 18 April 1989 in Kumamoto) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder currently playing for Vanraure Hachinohe.
🏫 Ruteru Gakuin High School📅 Born April 18🎂 Born 1989📍 From Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
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Masato Kumashiro (熊代 聖人, born April 18, 1989, in Kumakōgen, Ehime) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for…
Masato Kumashiro (熊代 聖人, born April 18, 1989, in Kumakōgen, Ehime) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Ryota Kajikawa (梶川 諒太, born April 17, 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fujieda…
Ryota Kajikawa (梶川 諒太, born April 17, 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fujieda MYFC. Kajikawa has made over 360 appearances in the J2 League. He has spent most of his career with Tokyo Verdy, starting his career with them and re-joining them three times.
Mitsuru Mansho (満生 充, Mansho Mitsuru; born April 16, 1989 in Osaka) is a former Japanese football player who last…
Mitsuru Mansho (満生 充, Mansho Mitsuru; born April 16, 1989 in Osaka) is a former Japanese football player who last played as a striker for J3 League side Fujieda MYFC.
Elisa (born April 14, 1989), real name Elisa Tsubuyaki, is a female Japanese singer from Kanagawa Prefecture. She was…
Elisa (born April 14, 1989), real name Elisa Tsubuyaki, is a female Japanese singer from Kanagawa Prefecture. She was signed to Sacra Music until 2021 when her contract expired.
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Toshiya Kakuchi (born April 14, 1989) is a Japanese businessman. He is the founder and president of Mirairo…
Toshiya Kakuchi (born April 14, 1989) is a Japanese businessman. He is the founder and president of Mirairo Incorporated. He is also the president of the Japan Universal Manners Association, which provides education and certification in universally applicable manners, with a particular focus on manners regarding persons with disabilities and the elderly.
🎓 Ritsumeikan University🏫 Nakatsu High School📅 Born April 14🎂 Born 1989💼 Company President・Entrepreneur
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Chihana Hara (原 千華, Hara Chihana; born April 13, 1989) is a Japanese former rhythmic gymnast who competed in group…
Chihana Hara (原 千華, Hara Chihana; born April 13, 1989) is a Japanese former rhythmic gymnast who competed in group events. She represented her nation at international competitions. She participated at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She also competed at world championships, including at the 2007 and 2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.
Yoshihiro Maru (丸 佳浩, Maru Yoshihiro; born April 11, 1989 in Katsuura, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese professional…
Yoshihiro Maru (丸 佳浩, Maru Yoshihiro; born April 11, 1989 in Katsuura, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Tomoya Mikami (三上 朋也, Mikami Tomoya; born April 10, 1989 in Tajimi, Gifu, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…
Tomoya Mikami (三上 朋也, Mikami Tomoya; born April 10, 1989 in Tajimi, Gifu, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Oisix Niigata Albirex.
Shohei Niimi (新実彰平, Niimi Shohei; born 10 April 1989) is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House…
Shohei Niimi (新実彰平, Niimi Shohei; born 10 April 1989) is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Councillors in 2025. A member of Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party), Niimi previosuly worked as a television presenter for Kansai TV from 2012 to 2024
🎓 Kyoto University🏫 Rakusei High School📅 Born April 10🎂 Born 1989📍 From Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture💼 Announcer
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Nobushige Tabata (田端信成, Tabata Nobushige; born 9 April 1989) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Renofa Yamaguchi.
Kohei Shimoda (下田 光平, Shimoda Kōhei; born April 8, 1989) is a former Japanese football player who last played for…
Kohei Shimoda (下田 光平, Shimoda Kōhei; born April 8, 1989) is a former Japanese football player who last played for Blaublitz Akita.
Hiroki Kasahara (Japanese: 笠原寛貴, Hepburn: Kasahara Hiroki; born 8 April 1989) is a Japanese football referee, as well…
Hiroki Kasahara (Japanese: 笠原寛貴, Hepburn: Kasahara Hiroki; born 8 April 1989) is a Japanese football referee, as well as a VAR and AVAR official. He is FIFA-listed since 2020.
🎓 International University of Health and Welfare🏫 Chikushi High School📅 Born April 8🎂 Born 1989📍 From Fukuoka Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
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Hitomi Takahashi (高橋 瞳, Takahashi Hitomi; born April 8, 1989) is a Japanese pop rock singer from Shiogama, Miyagi. She…
Hitomi Takahashi (高橋 瞳, Takahashi Hitomi; born April 8, 1989) is a Japanese pop rock singer from Shiogama, Miyagi. She is best known by her songs "Bokutachi no Yukue" and "Aozora no Namida", which were theme songs to animation programs Gundam Seed Destiny and Blood+, respectively. With the former, she became the third artist in to top the Oricon charts with a debut single.
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Koki Otani (大谷 幸輝, Ōtani Kōki; born 8 April 1989 in Kumamoto) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…
Koki Otani (大谷 幸輝, Ōtani Kōki; born 8 April 1989 in Kumamoto) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J3 League club Giravanz Kitakyushu.
🏫 Daiichi Gakuin High School📅 Born April 8🎂 Born 1989📍 From Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
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Ryohei Kiya (木谷 良平, Kiya Ryohei; born April 7, 1989 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…
Ryohei Kiya (木谷 良平, Kiya Ryohei; born April 7, 1989 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Arisa Nakajima (中島 安里紗, Nakajima Arisa; born April 6, 1989) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. Trained by the…
Arisa Nakajima (中島 安里紗, Nakajima Arisa; born April 6, 1989) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. Trained by the Major Girl's Fighting AtoZ promotion, Nakajima made her debut in January 2006, but when the promotion folded the following May, she transferred over to JWP Joshi Puroresu, where she became a two-time JWP Junior and Princess of Pro-Wrestling Champion. Nakajima retired from professional wrestling in June 2009, but made her return to JWP in April 2012. The following December, Nakajima won JWP's top title, the JWP Openweight Championship, for the first time. She eventually went on to become a record four-time JWP Openweight Champion, while also winning the JWP Tag Team and Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Championships twice, before quitting JWP in December 2016. The following month, Nakajima joined the Seadlinnng promotion.
Kenji Matsudaira (松平 賢二, Matsudaira Kenji; born 6 April 1989) is a Japanese table tennis player. Kenji is the second of…
Kenji Matsudaira (松平 賢二, Matsudaira Kenji; born 6 April 1989) is a Japanese table tennis player. Kenji is the second of four children. His siblings, including younger brother Kenta, are all professional table tennis players.