Yasuhiro Okuyama (奥山 泰裕, Okuyama Yasuhiro; born November 21, 1985) is a Japanese footballer who plays in the Tohoku…Yasuhiro Okuyama (奥山 泰裕, Okuyama Yasuhiro; born November 21, 1985) is a Japanese footballer who plays in the Tohoku Soccer League for Cobaltore Onagawa.
Yoriko Kunihara (國原 頼子, Kunihara Yoriko; born 20 November 1985 in Niigata, Niigata) is a Japanese judoka. She won…Yoriko Kunihara (國原 頼子, Kunihara Yoriko; born 20 November 1985 in Niigata, Niigata) is a Japanese judoka. She won bronze medals in the middleweight division (70 kg) at the 2010 and 2011 World Judo Championships.
Hiromi Miyake (三宅 宏実, Miyake Hiromi), born 18 November 1985) is a Japanese retired weightlifter. In the 48kg category…Hiromi Miyake (三宅 宏実, Miyake Hiromi), born 18 November 1985) is a Japanese retired weightlifter. In the 48kg category, she won the silver medal at the 2012 Olympics and won bronze at the 2016 Olympics. Her father and coach is Yoshiyuki Miyake, who was a bronze medallist in weightlifting at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Her uncle Yoshinobu Miyake was a gold medalist in weightlifting at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics. She is an employee of Ichigo Inc., a Japanese sustainable infrastructure company.
Shota Hoshi (星 翔太, Hoshi Shōta; born 17 November 1985), is a Japanese futsal player who plays for Nagoya Oceans and the…Shota Hoshi (星 翔太, Hoshi Shōta; born 17 November 1985), is a Japanese futsal player who plays for Nagoya Oceans and the Japanese national futsal team.
Saori Yamamoto (山本早織, Yamamoto Saori; born November 16, 1985) is a Japanese businesswoman and former gravure idol from…Saori Yamamoto (山本早織, Yamamoto Saori; born November 16, 1985) is a Japanese businesswoman and former gravure idol from Tokyo, Japan. Although not well known outside Japan, she's one of the most famous Japanese idols in Japan. She is well known for her prodigious breasts although their reported size is greatly disputed, particularly for a woman her size.
Maki Nishiyama (西山茉希, Nishiyama Maki; born November 16, 1985) is a Japanese model and actress. Her best-known modeling…Maki Nishiyama (西山茉希, Nishiyama Maki; born November 16, 1985) is a Japanese model and actress. Her best-known modeling work has been with the Japanese fashion magazine, CanCam.
Girl Next Door was a Japanese pop musical trio that debuted in 2008 on the Avex Trax label. The band consists of…Girl Next Door was a Japanese pop musical trio that debuted in 2008 on the Avex Trax label. The band consists of vocalist Chisa, guitarist Yuji Inoue and Daisuke Suzuki on keyboard. On September 3, 2013, the group's fifth anniversary, the band formally announced plans to dissolve Girl Next Door within the year. Their final performance as a group was held at SHIBUYA-AX on December 8, 2013.
Yuzo Kobayashi (小林 祐三, Kobayashi Yūzō; born 15 November 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played…Yuzo Kobayashi (小林 祐三, Kobayashi Yūzō; born 15 November 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Yoko Yazawa (矢沢 洋子, Yazawa Yōko) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, formerly the lead vocalist of The Generous. She is…Yoko Yazawa (矢沢 洋子, Yazawa Yōko) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, formerly the lead vocalist of The Generous. She is Eikichi Yazawa's eldest daughter, and her mother is one quarter American. While she was 12, she went to school in Los Angeles at the Ojai Valley School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. In 2010, she made her solo debut with her self-titled album. She is also featured on Joe Inoue's album Dos Angeles as a featured vocalist on the song "Animal"; the two singers originally met in high school in Los Angeles. She is currently the lead vocalist for the group, Piggy Banks, formed in 2014.
Yōhei Ōshima (大島 洋平, born November 9, 1985) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Chunichi Dragons in…Yōhei Ōshima (大島 洋平, born November 9, 1985) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. Ōshima has 9 golden glove awards which is the most by any player in Chunichi Dragons history.
Hiroyo Matsumoto (松本 浩代, Matsumoto Hiroyo; born November 6, 1985) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently…Hiroyo Matsumoto (松本 浩代, Matsumoto Hiroyo; born November 6, 1985) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently working as a freelancer. Emi Sakura gave her the nickname of Lady Destroyer (破壊する女, Hakai Suru Onna) because Matsumoto broke a wall in the Ichigaya arena during her Ice Ribbon debut. She is best known with other wrestling promotions such as Oz Academy and Seadlinnng. She graduated from Hiratsuka Konan High School in the Kanagawa Prefecture.
Yuzuru Suzuki (鈴木 譲, Suzuki Yuzuru; born 6 November 1985) is a Japanese cyclist, who currently competes for UCI…Yuzuru Suzuki (鈴木 譲, Suzuki Yuzuru; born 6 November 1985) is a Japanese cyclist, who currently competes for UCI Continental team Velolien Matsuyama. He turned professional in 2007 with Team Miyata.
Koki Tanaka (田中 聖, Tanaka Kōki) is a Japanese singer–songwriter and actor. He was a member of Jpop idol boy band…Koki Tanaka (田中 聖, Tanaka Kōki) is a Japanese singer–songwriter and actor. He was a member of Jpop idol boy band KAT-TUN from their debut until September 30, 2013, when his contract with Johnny & Associates (the company that manages KAT-TUN) was terminated. When he was a member of KAT-TUN, he was recognized as the rapper in the group and has a hip-hop-influenced style. Out of the other members, Tanaka was most often paired up with Yuichi Nakamaru and they even formed a comedy duo 'TaNaka'. After leaving Johnny & Associates, Tanaka formed his own indie rock band called INKT.
Ryo Hijirisawa (聖澤 諒, born November 3, 1985, in Chikuma, Nagano) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the…Ryo Hijirisawa (聖澤 諒, born November 3, 1985, in Chikuma, Nagano) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Naoki Kawamata (川俣直樹, Kawamata Naoki) (born 31 October 1985 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese rugby union player. Kawamata…Naoki Kawamata (川俣直樹, Kawamata Naoki) (born 31 October 1985 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese rugby union player. Kawamata has played 18 international matches for the Japan national rugby union team. Kawamata was a member of the Japan team at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, playing one match against event winners the All Blacks
Sakie Tsukuda (佃 咲江, Tsukuda Sakie; born October 31, 1985 in Bihoro, Hokkaidō) is a Japanese track cyclist. She mounted…Sakie Tsukuda (佃 咲江, Tsukuda Sakie; born October 31, 1985 in Bihoro, Hokkaidō) is a Japanese track cyclist. She mounted a spirited challenge over South Africa's Tracey van Niekerk for the women's sprint gold medal at the 2007 UCI B World Championships in Cape Town, and later represented Japan at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Tsukuda qualified for her first Japanese squad, as a 22-year-old, in the women's sprint at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing by receiving a berth from the UCI "B" World Championships in Cape Town, South Africa. After grabbing the twelfth and final seed in 12.134 (an average speed of 59.337 km/h) on the morning prelims, Tsukuda lost her first round match-up to Great Britain's top medal favorite Victoria Pendleton in a spectacular fashion, finished third in her repechage heat behind Belarus' Natallia Tsylinskaya and Cuba's Lisandra Guerra, and then placed twelfth overall in a single four-rider 200 m race to round out the field.
Kentaro Kuwahara (桑原 謙太朗, born October 29, 1985) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in…Kentaro Kuwahara (桑原 謙太朗, born October 29, 1985) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama BayStars from 2008 to 2010, the Orix Buffaloes from 2011 to 2014, and the Hanshin Tigers from 2015 to 2021.
Yuki Ebihara (海老原 有希, Ebihara Yuki; born 28 October 1985 in Tochigi Prefecture) is a Japanese track and field athlete…Yuki Ebihara (海老原 有希, Ebihara Yuki; born 28 October 1985 in Tochigi Prefecture) is a Japanese track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. She made her first impact as a junior in 2004 by winning the bronze medal at the Asian Junior Athletics Championships. She followed this up with a fifth place at the 2004 World Junior Championships in Athletics where she broke the national junior record with a mark of 54.44 metres. Ebihara won her first senior national title in the javelin in 2006 and was selected to represent her country at the 2006 Asian Games. At the Games in Doha she threw a personal best of 57.47 m which brought her the bronze medal behind Ma Ning and Buoban Pamang. She represented Japan at the 2007 Summer Universiade but managed only eighth place. She gained selection for the 2009 World Championships in Athletics and finished twelfth in the qualifying rounds of the competition. At the 2009 Asian Athletics Championships she just missed out on a medal, finishing in fourth place. After winning her third straight national title, she competed at the 2010 Asian Games. She defeated all opposition in the javelin with a winning throw of 61.56 m – a mark which was not only an Asian Games record but a Japanese record as well. She did not reach these heights the following year: her best of 2012 was a throw of 60.32 m and she was runner-up to Risa Miyashita at the national championships. However, she outperformed Miyashita at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics in Daegu by reaching the final and finishing ninth (Asia's best performer).
Hideki Sunaga (須永 英輝, Sunaga Hideki; born October 28, 1985) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Hideki Sunaga (須永 英輝, Sunaga Hideki; born October 28, 1985) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Jin Chang-soo (Korean: 진창수; born 26 October 1985) is a South Korean footballer who plays as midfielder for Ansan…Jin Chang-soo (Korean: 진창수; born 26 October 1985) is a South Korean footballer who plays as midfielder for Ansan Greeners in K League 2.
Yusaku Kuwazuru (桑水流 裕策, Kuwazuru Yūsaku; born October 23, 1985) is a Japanese rugby union coach and former player. He…Yusaku Kuwazuru (桑水流 裕策, Kuwazuru Yūsaku; born October 23, 1985) is a Japanese rugby union coach and former player. He played for Japanese club Coca-Cola Red Sparks in the Top League. He was part of Japan's sevens squad that played at the 2014 Hong Kong Sevens and won the World Series Qualifier for the 2014–15 Sevens World Series. He captained the squad that won the 2015 ARFU Men's Sevens Championships to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics. He led Japan's national rugby sevens team at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Haruka Yoshimura (吉村悠, Yoshimura Haruka; born 23 October 1985) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the…Haruka Yoshimura (吉村悠, Yoshimura Haruka; born 23 October 1985) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2026. From 2011 to 2024, he was a member of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly.
Ryuzo Kitajima (北島 隆三, Kitajima Ryūzō; born 23 October 1985) is a Japanese Olympic eventing rider. He participated at…Ryuzo Kitajima (北島 隆三, Kitajima Ryūzō; born 23 October 1985) is a Japanese Olympic eventing rider. He participated at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro where he withdrew during the individual competition. He participated at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Cekatinka. After Cekatina was held at the vet inspection on show jumping day, Kitajima withdrew from the competition. Kitajima also competed at the 2014 Asian Games. He won a silver medal in the team eventing and placed 6th individually.
Shinpei Takagi (高木 心平, Takagi Shinpei; born October 22, 1985) is a Japanese former actor from Seto, Aichi. He is the…Shinpei Takagi (高木 心平, Takagi Shinpei; born October 22, 1985) is a Japanese former actor from Seto, Aichi. He is the twin brother of actor Manpei Takagi; both are affiliated with Stardust Promotion.
Manpei Takagi (高木 万平, Takagi Manpei; born October 22, 1985) is a Japanese former actor and model from Seto, Aichi. He…Manpei Takagi (高木 万平, Takagi Manpei; born October 22, 1985) is a Japanese former actor and model from Seto, Aichi. He is best known for portraying Retsu Fukami/Geki Blue in the Super Sentai series Juken Sentai Gekiranger. He is the twin brother of actor Shinpei Takagi. He and Shinpei quit acting in 2017 and is now a freelance photographer.
Sahel Rosa (Japanese: サヘル・ローズ; Persian: ساحل رز, born 21 October 1985 in Iran), also sometimes known as Sahel Rose, is…Sahel Rosa (Japanese: サヘル・ローズ; Persian: ساحل رز, born 21 October 1985 in Iran), also sometimes known as Sahel Rose, is a Japanese actress of Kurdish origin, working in Japan. She was orphaned in the Iran-Iraq War at age four, and then was adopted, and later moved to Japan with her adopted mother.
Hayato Arakaki (新垣 勇人, Arakaki Hayato) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He was born on October 21, 1985. He…Hayato Arakaki (新垣 勇人, Arakaki Hayato) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He was born on October 21, 1985. He debuted in 2013 for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Takashi Ogino (荻野 貴司, born October 21, 1985, in Asuka, Nara) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder and…Takashi Ogino (荻野 貴司, born October 21, 1985, in Asuka, Nara) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder and shortstop for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He was selected to the 2018 NPB All-Star game.
Kana Tachibana (橘 佳奈, Tachibana Kana; born 20 October 1985) is a Japanese pop singer. She is notable as one of the…Kana Tachibana (橘 佳奈, Tachibana Kana; born 20 October 1985) is a Japanese pop singer. She is notable as one of the original member of pop girl group Dream along with Mai Matsumuro and Yu Hasebe. She is currently a soloist singer under TOKYO (W) REC(k)ORDS.
Atsushi Kotoge (小峠 篤司, Kotōge Atsushi) (born October 18, 1985) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to…Atsushi Kotoge (小峠 篤司, Kotōge Atsushi) (born October 18, 1985) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to Pro Wrestling Noah, where he is a former one-time GHC Tag Team Champion, three-time GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion and record eleven-time GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion. He is also known for his time in Osaka Pro Wrestling, where he was part of the tag team Momo no Seishun Tag (桃の青春タッグ, Momo no Seishun Taggu; "Peach of Youth Tag") with Daisuke Harada. Kotoge and Harada are former three-time Osaka Pro Wrestling Tag Team Champions and have also worked together for various other promotions across Japan and for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania–based Chikara in the United States.
Satoru Sasaki (Japanese: 佐々木悟; born 16 October 1985) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specialises in marathon…Satoru Sasaki (Japanese: 佐々木悟; born 16 October 1985) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specialises in marathon running. Sasaki finished 3rd at the 2015 Fukuoka Marathon in 2:08:56, an IAAF Gold Label Road Race. He was the highest finishing runner from Japan in this race. He achieved this without being an invited runner for the race. This finish earned him selection for the 2016 Olympics, where he finished 16th.
Yuga Kawada (Japanese: 川田将雅, born October 15, 1985) is a Japanese jockey affiliated with the Japan Racing Association.…Yuga Kawada (Japanese: 川田将雅, born October 15, 1985) is a Japanese jockey affiliated with the Japan Racing Association. Born to a family of horse racing, he was the leading jockey of JRA races of 2022. Since July 2016, Kawada, together with Yuichi Fukunaga, has a management contract with Horipro.
Sekai no Owari (literally translated, "End of the World"; stylized in all caps) is a Japanese pop band from Tokyo. The…Sekai no Owari (literally translated, "End of the World"; stylized in all caps) is a Japanese pop band from Tokyo. The band was formed in 2005 and has four members: Nakajin, Fukase, Saori, and DJ Love. Since their debut, they have released 7 albums and various singles as well as featuring in their own documentary film Tokyo Fantasy. The band has performed at Nissan Stadium, Japan's largest concert venue, and are currently considered to be one of the biggest music acts from Japan. The band members have also produced and written content for several Japanese singers and groups, and lead vocalist Fukase has inspired a synthesized Vocaloid character of himself, known as Fukase. The band has collaborated with other artists such as DNCE, Owl City, Nicky Romero, Epik High, Steve Aoki, Marieme, Niki, Clean Bandit, Gabrielle Aplin, Haywyre and Aloe Blacc.
Tsubasa Masuwaka (益若 つばさ, Masuwaka Tsubasa; born October 13, 1985, in Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese model…Tsubasa Masuwaka (益若 つばさ, Masuwaka Tsubasa; born October 13, 1985, in Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese model who is represented by the talent agency, Asia Promotion. She is known for being a model for Popteen, which gave her the nickname, 10 billion Yen Gal (100億円ギャル, 100 Oku-en Gyaru) because it has an economic effect that her projects such as wearing clothes and accessories. It gained 50 million Yen for the economic effect. She is nicknamed Tsu-chan (つーちゃん). In 2012, Masukawa briefly held a singing career and released music under the name Milky Bunny.
Shinsei Kamattechan (神聖かまってちゃん) is a Japanese rock band from Chiba, formed in 2007. The band consists of Noko (lead…Shinsei Kamattechan (神聖かまってちゃん) is a Japanese rock band from Chiba, formed in 2007. The band consists of Noko (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, programming, composition), Mono (leader, keyboards, programming, tambourine), Misako (drums) and Yūnosuke (bass, chorus). They describe themselves as an "Internet Pop Rock Band", which reflects the blend of pop melodies and piano with dark lyrics and punk rock sensibilities found within their music, as well as the band's long history of broadcasting both live performances and aspects of their daily lives on the Internet.
Yozo Hirano (平野 陽三, Hirano Yōzō; born October 9, 1985) is a Japanese space tourist. He flew to the International Space…Yozo Hirano (平野 陽三, Hirano Yōzō; born October 9, 1985) is a Japanese space tourist. He flew to the International Space Station on Soyuz MS-20 in December 2021. He flew with Yusaku Maezawa, who paid for both seats; his function was that as a production assistant to Maezawa and to document the flight.
Yuta Ozawa (小澤 雄太, Ozawa Yūta; born 8 October 1985) is a Japanese actor who is a member of the theatre company Gekidan…Yuta Ozawa (小澤 雄太, Ozawa Yūta; born 8 October 1985) is a Japanese actor who is a member of the theatre company Gekidan Exile. Born in Edogawa, Tokyo, he is represented by LDH Japan.
Eiji Wentz (ウエンツ瑛士, Uentsu Eiji; Born October 8, 1985) is a Japanese singer, entertainer, actor, and a member of the…Eiji Wentz (ウエンツ瑛士, Uentsu Eiji; Born October 8, 1985) is a Japanese singer, entertainer, actor, and a member of the singer-songwriter duo WaT.
Tatsuya Kojima (小嶋 達也, Kojima Tatsuya; born October 7, 1985 in Suita, Osaka) is a Japanese former professional baseball…Tatsuya Kojima (小嶋 達也, Kojima Tatsuya; born October 7, 1985 in Suita, Osaka) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Hanshin Tigers in 2007 and from 2009 to 2015.
Yasuharu Nanri (南里 康晴, Nanri Yasuharu; born October 6, 1985 in Fukuoka) is a Japanese former figure skater. He is the…Yasuharu Nanri (南里 康晴, Nanri Yasuharu; born October 6, 1985 in Fukuoka) is a Japanese former figure skater. He is the 2007 and 2008 Japanese national bronze medalist. He competed at the 2008 World Championships, placing 19th with a personal best total score in international competition.
Yūki Ōno (大野 勇樹, Ōno Yūki; born April 10, 1985 in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan) is a Japanese wrestler who most notably…Yūki Ōno (大野 勇樹, Ōno Yūki; born April 10, 1985 in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan) is a Japanese wrestler who most notably worked for Dragon Gate.
Tomoyuki Arata (荒田 智之, Arata Tomoyuki; born October 3, 1985 in Shizuoka) is a former Japanese footballer who last…Tomoyuki Arata (荒田 智之, Arata Tomoyuki; born October 3, 1985 in Shizuoka) is a former Japanese footballer who last played for Japanese club Nagano Parceiro. He was named J2's Rookie of the Year for 2008.
Yūki Akiyoshi (秋吉 夕紀, Akiyoshi Yūki; born October 2, 1985) is a Japanese female professional ten-pin bowler. She is a…Yūki Akiyoshi (秋吉 夕紀, Akiyoshi Yūki; born October 2, 1985) is a Japanese female professional ten-pin bowler. She is a member of the Ladies Bowling Organization of Japan.
Hirokazu Shiranita (白仁田 寛和, born October 2, 1985) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes in…Hirokazu Shiranita (白仁田 寛和, born October 2, 1985) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He was drafted in the first round of the 2007 University/Adult Draft by the Hanshin Tigers after graduating from Fukuoka University. Shiranita made 4 appearances in 7 years for Hanshin, recording 1 win and a 3.00 ERA. At the end of the 2014 season he was traded to the Orix Buffaloes for Kentaro Kuwahara.
Takehisa Usuzuki (宇薄岳央, Usuzuki Takehisa) is a Japanese rugby union player. Usuzuki has played seven tests for the…Takehisa Usuzuki (宇薄岳央, Usuzuki Takehisa) is a Japanese rugby union player. Usuzuki has played seven tests for the Japan national rugby union team. Usuzuki was a member of the Japan national rugby union team at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.