Taiki Miyabe (宮部 大己, Miyabe Taiki; born 16 October 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a right-back for…Taiki Miyabe (宮部 大己, Miyabe Taiki; born 16 October 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a right-back for Matsumoto Yamaga.
Takeaki Harigaya (針谷 岳晃, Harigaya Takeaki; born October 15, 1998) is a Japanese football player who currently plays for…Takeaki Harigaya (針谷 岳晃, Harigaya Takeaki; born October 15, 1998) is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Fukushima United FC.
Yudai Nagano (永野 雄大, Nagano Yūdai, born 15 October 1998) is a Japanese foil fencer. He competed in the 2020 Summer…Yudai Nagano (永野 雄大, Nagano Yūdai, born 15 October 1998) is a Japanese foil fencer. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics and the helped win a gold medal for Japan in the 2024 Paris Olympics men's foil team event. Nagano earned a bronze medal in the 2022 Tokyo Fencing World Cup individual men's event.
Kyohei Yamashita (山下 恭平, Yamashita Kyōhei; born 12 October 1998) is a Japanese badminton player from Okayama Prefecture…Kyohei Yamashita (山下 恭平, Yamashita Kyōhei; born 12 October 1998) is a Japanese badminton player from Okayama Prefecture who competes in men's and mixed doubles. A member of the Japanese national team, he plays for the NTT East team and has reached career-high world rankings of No. 13 in mixed doubles and No. 17 in men's doubles. Yamashita won a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the 2021 World Championships and two Super 300 titles: his maiden BWF World Tour title at the 2026 U.S. Open and the 2026 Canada Open. He has represented Japan in team competitions, winning bronze medals at the 2022 Asian Games and the Sudirman Cup in 2023 and 2025.
Atsuya Kogita (小木田 敦也, Kogita Atsuya; born October 10, 1998) is a professional Japanese baseball pitcher for the Orix…Atsuya Kogita (小木田 敦也, Kogita Atsuya; born October 10, 1998) is a professional Japanese baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Makoto Okazaki (岡崎 慎, Okazaki Makoto; born 10 October 1998) is a Japanese football player who plays as a centre-back…Makoto Okazaki (岡崎 慎, Okazaki Makoto; born 10 October 1998) is a Japanese football player who plays as a centre-back for Kyushu Soccer League club Kagoshima United FC.
Iori Yamasaki (山﨑伊織, Yamasaki Iori; born October 10, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Yomiuri…Iori Yamasaki (山﨑伊織, Yamasaki Iori; born October 10, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Serena Motola (モトーラ世理奈, Motola Serena; born October 9, 1998) is a Japanese fashion model, actress and singer. She…Serena Motola (モトーラ世理奈, Motola Serena; born October 9, 1998) is a Japanese fashion model, actress and singer. She signed with Box Corporation at age 16, and made her runway debut at the Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo F/W 2017 show. She is best known for being the face of Soen since 2017. Motola landed her first feature film role in the coming-of-age drama Girls' Encounter (2018). She received critical acclaim in 2020 for her lead role in the drama film Voices in the Wind, for which she won the Kinema Junpo Award for Best New Actress, and was nominated for several other accolades.
Ryoha Kitagawa (北川 綾巴, Kitagawa Ryōha; born 9 October 1998, in Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese singer and model. She is…Ryoha Kitagawa (北川 綾巴, Kitagawa Ryōha; born 9 October 1998, in Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese singer and model. She is a former member of the idol groups SKE48 and AKB48, where she was a member of Team S and Team 4, respectively. She is the producer of the Nagoya-based idol group Onegai! Full House, which debuted in September 2021.
Akane Yanagisawa (栁澤 明希, Yanagisawa Akane; born 8 October 1998) is a Japanese competitor in synchronized swimming. She…Akane Yanagisawa (栁澤 明希, Yanagisawa Akane; born 8 October 1998) is a Japanese competitor in synchronized swimming. She qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, in the team event. She competed in the 2019 FINA World Championships. Yanagisawa has also participated in several World Championships. In 2019, she won silver medals in both the women’s team free routine and the women’s free routine combination. In 2022, she continued to excel, securing silver in the women’s team technical routine and free combination, and a bronze in the women’s team free routine (InsideSynchro). In 2023, she earned a silver medal in the women’s team event at the Asian Games, along with additional silver and bronze medals at the World Championships. She also claimed gold and silver medals at World Cup events in Markham and Montpellier (InsideSynchro). As of 2024, Yanagisawa has accumulated 23 medals in major international competitions, including 10 gold, 11 silver, and 2 bronze (World Aquatics). Born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, she began her athletic career in swimming before transitioning to synchronized swimming.
Kakeru Suminaga (住永 翔, Suminaga Kakeru; born 6 October 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder…Kakeru Suminaga (住永 翔, Suminaga Kakeru; born 6 October 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for ReinMeer Aomori
Takumi Hasegawa (長谷川 巧, Hasegawa Takumi; born October 6, 1998) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a right back for…Takumi Hasegawa (長谷川 巧, Hasegawa Takumi; born October 6, 1998) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a right back for J2 League club Blaublitz Akita.
Kiho Miyashita (宮下希保, Miyashita Kiho; born October 6, 1998) is a Japanese basketball player who plays for Aisin AW…Kiho Miyashita (宮下希保, Miyashita Kiho; born October 6, 1998) is a Japanese basketball player who plays for Aisin AW Wings of the Women's Japan Basketball League . She also plays for Japan women's national 3x3 team.
Misaki Morota (born 6 October 1998) is a Japanese pole vaulter. She is the national record holder and won the gold…Misaki Morota (born 6 October 1998) is a Japanese pole vaulter. She is the national record holder and won the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. She was also a silver medalist at the previous edition of the Asian Games and the 2026 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships and a bronze medalist at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships.
Sakura Miwa (Japanese: 三輪 さくら; born 1 October 1998) is a Japanese softball pitcher who plays for SHIONOGI in the Japan…Sakura Miwa (Japanese: 三輪 さくら; born 1 October 1998) is a Japanese softball pitcher who plays for SHIONOGI in the Japan Diamond Softball League and represents Japan internationally. She has won gold medals at the Asian Games and the Women's Softball World Cup and a silver medal at the World Games.
Koya Handa (半田 航也, Handa Koya; born 27 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Blaublitz…Koya Handa (半田 航也, Handa Koya; born 27 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Blaublitz Akita.
Asakōryū Takuma (Japanese: 朝紅龍 琢馬) (born September 24, 1998) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Shijonawate…Asakōryū Takuma (Japanese: 朝紅龍 琢馬) (born September 24, 1998) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Shijonawate, Osaka. He made his debut in May 2021 and currently wrestles for Takasago stable. He reached the juryo division in September 2023. His highest rank as of May 2026 is Maegashira 7. He is the older brother of Asasuiryū, a sumo wrestler from the same heya.
Ai Ogawa (born 23 September 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for WE League club…Ai Ogawa (born 23 September 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for WE League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina.
Takeru Yuzuki (柚木 武, Yuzuki Takeru; born 22 September 1998) is a Japanese tennis player who specializes in doubles. He…Takeru Yuzuki (柚木 武, Yuzuki Takeru; born 22 September 1998) is a Japanese tennis player who specializes in doubles. He has a career high ATP doubles ranking of world No. 85 achieved on 13 October 2025.
Ren Kondo (近藤 廉, Kondo Ren; born September 22, 1998 in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…Ren Kondo (近藤 廉, Kondo Ren; born September 22, 1998 in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He pitches for the Chunichi Dragons. Kondo attended Toyonan High School in Tokyo, before going on to attend Sapporo Gakuin University. During his four years there, his team did not reach the first division.
Masami Ishigaki (石垣 勝海, Ishigaki Masami; born September 21, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the…Masami Ishigaki (石垣 勝海, Ishigaki Masami; born September 21, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Shōma Fujihira (藤平 尚真, Fujihira Shōma; born September 21, 1998 in Chiba, Chiba, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Shōma Fujihira (藤平 尚真, Fujihira Shōma; born September 21, 1998 in Chiba, Chiba, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. He played for the Japan national team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic and 2024 WBSC Premier12.
Leo Isaka (井坂レオ, Isaka Reo) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to the Japanese promotion Marvelous…Leo Isaka (井坂レオ, Isaka Reo) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to the Japanese promotion Marvelous That's Women Pro Wrestling. He is also known for his tenure with Pro Wrestling Zero1 where he is a former one-time World Junior Heavyweight Champion and International Junior Heavyweight Champion with both titles.
Tsukimi Namiki (Japanese: 並木 月海. Namiki Tsukimi) is a Japanese amateur boxer. She won the bronze medal in the women's…Tsukimi Namiki (Japanese: 並木 月海. Namiki Tsukimi) is a Japanese amateur boxer. She won the bronze medal in the women's flyweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Keigo Hashimoto (橋本 啓吾, Hashimoto Keigo; born 17 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a…Keigo Hashimoto (橋本 啓吾, Hashimoto Keigo; born 17 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for J2 League club, Tegevajaro Miyazaki.
Issei Ishii (石井一成, Ishii Issei; born September 15, 1998) is a Japanese kickboxer and Muay Thai fighter. He is a former…Issei Ishii (石井一成, Ishii Issei; born September 15, 1998) is a Japanese kickboxer and Muay Thai fighter. He is a former K-1 Bantamweight Champion and WBC Muay Thai world champion.
Utami Hayashishita (林下詩美, Hayashishita Utami; born September 14, 1998) is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is…Utami Hayashishita (林下詩美, Hayashishita Utami; born September 14, 1998) is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a member of Stars and a former World of Stardom Champion. She began her professional wrestling career in August 2018 with World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she became the leader of the Queen's Quest stable, a former three-time Goddesses of Stardom Champion, as well as Artist of Stardom Champion, Future of Stardom Champion and SWA World Champion. She won the 2020 5Star Grand Prix, the 2018 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League and the 2019 Trios Tag Team Tournament. Hayashishita is also a former one-time Pro-Wrestling: EVE International Champion. She departed Stardom in March 2024 to sign with Dream Star Fighting Marigold that April, where she became a one-time Marigold World Champion. She departed Marigold in May 2026 and returned to Stardom that same month. A winner of a WON Women’s Wrestling MVP award, a Stardom MVP Award, and Tokyo Sports Women's Wrestling Grand Prize in 2021, she is recognized as one of the most popular wrestlers on the modern joshi professional wrestling scene.
Haruka Komiyama (込山榛香 Komiyama Haruka, born September 12, 1998) is a Japanese idol, singer and model. She was a member…Haruka Komiyama (込山榛香 Komiyama Haruka, born September 12, 1998) is a Japanese idol, singer and model. She was a member of the Japanese girl group AKB48 and was an exclusive model for the Japanese teen-magazine LOVE Berry.
Taiga Hada (Japanese: 羽田 太河, Hepburn: Hada Taiga; born 12 September 1998) is a Japanese Grand Prix motorcycle racer who…Taiga Hada (Japanese: 羽田 太河, Hepburn: Hada Taiga; born 12 September 1998) is a Japanese Grand Prix motorcycle racer who competes in the ST1000 class of the All Japan Road Race Championship for Astemo Pro Honda SI Racing. He was crowned champion of the 2025 All Japan ST1000 class. Hada made his Grand Prix racing debut at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix, replacing the injured Barry Baltus. For the 2022 season, Hada raced for Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team, replacing the retired Gabriel Rodrigo for the final eight races. For the 2023 season, Hada again raced for the Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team starting from the Italian round. He replaced Lorenzo Dalla Porta who left the team after the first five races.
Musashi Oyama (大山 武蔵, Oyama Musashi; born September 11, 1998) is a Japanese football player who plays for Kataller…Musashi Oyama (大山 武蔵, Oyama Musashi; born September 11, 1998) is a Japanese football player who plays for Kataller Toyama.
Hayato Horioka (堀岡 隼人, Horioka Hayato; born October 10, 1998) is a professional Japanese baseball pitcher for the…Hayato Horioka (堀岡 隼人, Horioka Hayato; born October 10, 1998) is a professional Japanese baseball pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Yomiuri Giants.
Yūdai Yamamoto (山本 祐大, Yamamoto Yūdai; born April 11, 1998 in Osaka, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball…Yūdai Yamamoto (山本 祐大, Yamamoto Yūdai; born April 11, 1998 in Osaka, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Azusa Yamauchi (山内梓, Yamauchi Azusa; born 11 September 1998) is a Japanese archer. In 2019, she competed in the women's…Azusa Yamauchi (山内梓, Yamauchi Azusa; born 11 September 1998) is a Japanese archer. In 2019, she competed in the women's recurve event at the 2019 Summer Universiade held in Naples, Italy. She also competed in the women's individual event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Yuna Sato (born 11 September 1998) is a Japanese rugby union player. She plays Lock internationally for the Japan…Yuna Sato (born 11 September 1998) is a Japanese rugby union player. She plays Lock internationally for the Japan women's national rugby union team. She competed at the 2021 and the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cups.
Yota Sato (佐藤 瑶大, Sato Yota; born 10 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre back for J1 League…Yota Sato (佐藤 瑶大, Sato Yota; born 10 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre back for J1 League club Nagoya Grampus.
Daisuke Matsumoto (松本 大輔, Matsumoto Daisuke; born 10 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a…Daisuke Matsumoto (松本 大輔, Matsumoto Daisuke; born 10 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a centre back for Zweigen Kanazawa.
Ren Komatsu (小松 蓮, Komatsu Ren; born 10 September 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward…Ren Komatsu (小松 蓮, Komatsu Ren; born 10 September 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J1 League club Vissel Kobe.
Daiki Sugioka (杉岡 大暉, Sugioka Daiki; born 8 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a left back for…Daiki Sugioka (杉岡 大暉, Sugioka Daiki; born 8 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a left back for Kashiwa Reysol. He has also represented the Japan national team.
Shōta Suzuki (鈴木 昭汰, Suzuki Shōta; born September 7, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Chiba…Shōta Suzuki (鈴木 昭汰, Suzuki Shōta; born September 7, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Naohiro Sugiyama (杉山 直宏, Sugiyama Naohiro; born 7 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder…Naohiro Sugiyama (杉山 直宏, Sugiyama Naohiro; born 7 September 1998) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J1 League club JEF United Chiba.
Rira Suzuki (鈴木 梨羅, Suzuki Rira) (born September 6, 1998) is a Japanese weightlifter. She won the silver medal in the…Rira Suzuki (鈴木 梨羅, Suzuki Rira) (born September 6, 1998) is a Japanese weightlifter. She won the silver medal in the women's 49 kg event at the 2021 World Weightlifting Championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Ryuhei Kuki (九鬼 隆平, Kuki Ryūhei; born September 5, 1998 in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture) is a Japanese Professional…Ryuhei Kuki (九鬼 隆平, Kuki Ryūhei; born September 5, 1998 in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture) is a Japanese Professional baseball Catcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball. He previously played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Neru Nagahama (Japanese: 長濱 ねる, Hepburn: Nagahama Neru) is a Japanese television personality, television presenter, and…Neru Nagahama (Japanese: 長濱 ねる, Hepburn: Nagahama Neru) is a Japanese television personality, television presenter, and actress. She is a former member of the idol girl groups Keyakizaka46 (now Sakurazaka46) and Hiragana Keyakizaka46 (now Hinatazaka46). Nagahama joined Keyakizaka46 in 2015 as the founding member of its subgroup Hiragana Keyakizaka46, and was briefly the only member of that subgroup. She left Hiragana Keyakizaka46 in 2017, Keyakizaka46 in 2019, and returned to the entertainment industry a year later as a television presenter and actress. She was also chairperson of the Tokyo Idol Festival from 2021 to 2026.
Kazuki Kijima (鬼島 和希, Kijima Kazuki; born 29 August 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder…Kazuki Kijima (鬼島 和希, Kijima Kazuki; born 29 August 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Azul Claro Numazu.