Takafumi Sudo (須藤 貴郁, Sudo Takafumi; born 21 November 1991) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender…Takafumi Sudo (須藤 貴郁, Sudo Takafumi; born 21 November 1991) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Vanraure Hachinohe.
Kotoekō Mitsunori (Japanese: 琴恵光 充憲; born 20 November 1991 as Mitsutaka Kashiwadani (柏谷 充隆, Kashiwadani Mitsutaka)) is…Kotoekō Mitsunori (Japanese: 琴恵光 充憲; born 20 November 1991 as Mitsutaka Kashiwadani (柏谷 充隆, Kashiwadani Mitsutaka)) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Nobeoka, Miyazaki. He is a member of the Sadogatake stable and he made his professional debut in March 2007. In July 2018, he reached the top makuuchi division. He retired in May 2024 and inherited the name Oguruma to work as a coach within the Japan Sumo Association.
Genki Yamamoto (山本 元喜, Yamamoto Genki; born 19 November 1991) is a Japanese professional racing cyclist, who currently…Genki Yamamoto (山本 元喜, Yamamoto Genki; born 19 November 1991) is a Japanese professional racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team Kinan Racing Team.
Mike Magario (born November 18, 1991) is a Brazilian professional baseball outfielder, who is in the Tokyo Yakult…Mike Magario (born November 18, 1991) is a Brazilian professional baseball outfielder, who is in the Tokyo Yakult Swallows organization. He attended Aomori Yamada High School and represented Brazil at 2013 World Baseball Classic.
Hiroki Todaka (戸高 弘貴, Todaka Hiroki; born 18 November 1991 in Saiki, Ōita) is a Japanese former footballer who played…Hiroki Todaka (戸高 弘貴, Todaka Hiroki; born 18 November 1991 in Saiki, Ōita) is a Japanese former footballer who played Midfielder.
Tomomi Kasai (河西 智美, Kasai Tomomi; born November 16, 1991 in Tokyo) is a Japanese singer, actress and a former member…Tomomi Kasai (河西 智美, Kasai Tomomi; born November 16, 1991 in Tokyo) is a Japanese singer, actress and a former member of the idol group AKB48, belonging to Team A. She had a recurring role on Kamen Rider W as Elizabeth, alongside group member Tomomi Itano. Together, they make up the sub-unit Queen & Elizabeth. On November 10, 2012, it was announced she would be making her solo debut. On November 25, Kasai performed her solo song for the first time, the title announced as "Masaka" (まさか). It was released on December 26. On December 17, Kasai announced that she would leave the group. Her farewell ceremony was on May 3, 2013.
Ryota Noma (野間 涼太, Noma Ryōta; born 15 November 1991) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking…Ryota Noma (野間 涼太, Noma Ryōta; born 15 November 1991) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder.
Hiroki Yamamoto (山本 大貴, Yamamoto Hiroki; born November 15, 1991) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a…Hiroki Yamamoto (山本 大貴, Yamamoto Hiroki; born November 15, 1991) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a forward.
Tomoya Hosoda (細田 智也, Hosoda Tomoya; born 14 November 1991) is a Japanese politician who, on 17 March 2017, became the…Tomoya Hosoda (細田 智也, Hosoda Tomoya; born 14 November 1991) is a Japanese politician who, on 17 March 2017, became the first transgender man politician to be elected to office when he was elected to the city council of Iruma, Saitama. He was re-elected on 17 March 2025. He underwent gender confirmation surgery in 2015 at the age of 23. After graduating from Teikyo University, he had worked as medical technologist at a hospital in Shizuoka before he was elected.
Rei Sugimoto (杉本 怜, Sugimoto Rei, born November 13, 1991) is a Japanese professional rock climber, specializing in…Rei Sugimoto (杉本 怜, Sugimoto Rei, born November 13, 1991) is a Japanese professional rock climber, specializing in competition climbing.
Masahiro Teraoka (寺岡 真弘, Teraoka Masahiro; born 13 November 1991 in Takamatsu, Kagawa) is a Japanese footballer who…Masahiro Teraoka (寺岡 真弘, Teraoka Masahiro; born 13 November 1991 in Takamatsu, Kagawa) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Giravanz Kitakyushu.
Yuta Kutsukake (沓掛 勇太, Kutsukake Yūta; born November 12, 1991) is a former Japanese football player, who last featured…Yuta Kutsukake (沓掛 勇太, Kutsukake Yūta; born November 12, 1991) is a former Japanese football player, who last featured for Azul Claro Numazu.
Takatoshi Abe (安部孝駿, Abe Takatoshi; born 12 November 1991) is a Japanese track and field athlete who competes in the…Takatoshi Abe (安部孝駿, Abe Takatoshi; born 12 November 1991) is a Japanese track and field athlete who competes in the 400 metres hurdles. He is the reigning Asian champion in the event. Born in Okayama Prefecture, Abe initially contested both the 110 metres hurdles and the 400 m hurdles, winning silver and gold medals at the Japanese high school championships in 2009. He chose to specialise in the latter event from mid-2009 onwards. Abe ran a personal best of 49.46 seconds to claim the silver medal at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics, finishing closely behind the strong favourite Jehue Gordon. He also ran with the Japanese 4×400 metres relay team, helping them to fifth place. His hurdles time made him the third best Asian in the event that year, after compatriots Kenji Narisako and Takayuki Koike. Abe made his second ever sub-50-second clocking at the 2011 Japanese Athletics Championships, where he took third with a time of 49.81 seconds. He was selected to represent Japan at the 2011 Asian Athletics Championships in Kobe and he went away with his first regional title, ending the race with a time of 49.64 seconds to win the gold medal. He competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
The Miss Nippon Contest (ミス日本コンテスト, Misu nippon kontesuto) is a Japanese beauty pageant. In the past 57 competitions…The Miss Nippon Contest (ミス日本コンテスト, Misu nippon kontesuto) is a Japanese beauty pageant. In the past 57 competitions, the total number of applications is 118,794 people and 55 people have won the Grand Prix. It started in 1950 by the Yomiuri Shimbun and is held every year by the "Miss Nippon Association".
Atsushi Shirota (代田 敦資, Shirota Atsushi; born November 6, 1991) is a retired Japanese footballer. He is a defender. He…Atsushi Shirota (代田 敦資, Shirota Atsushi; born November 6, 1991) is a retired Japanese footballer. He is a defender. He was educated at and played for the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya before signing for J2 club, V-Varen Nagasaki. In 2016, he signed for Albirex Niigata FC (Singapore) from the S.League before moving to Sleauge club, Hougang United. In 2018, he signed for Cambodian club Phnom Penh Crown FC. On 7 March 2019, he announced his retirement from football at the age of 27.
Shobushi Kanji (勝武士 幹士; real name Kiyotaka Suetake (末武 清孝, Suetake Kiyotaka) and born Kiyotaka Ōmori (大森 清孝, Ōmori…Shobushi Kanji (勝武士 幹士; real name Kiyotaka Suetake (末武 清孝, Suetake Kiyotaka) and born Kiyotaka Ōmori (大森 清孝, Ōmori Kiyotaka); November 4, 1991 – May 13, 2020) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Kōfu, Yamanashi. He was the first sumo wrestler to die from COVID-19, and is also thought to be the first person in their 20s to die from the virus in Japan.
Teppei Usui (碓井鉄平, Usui Teppei; born 3 November 1991 in Fuchū, Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer who plays for AC Nagano…Teppei Usui (碓井鉄平, Usui Teppei; born 3 November 1991 in Fuchū, Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer who plays for AC Nagano Parceiro.
Akari Suda (須田 亜香里, Suda Akari; born 31 October 1991 in Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese tarento and a former member of…Akari Suda (須田 亜香里, Suda Akari; born 31 October 1991 in Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese tarento and a former member of the Japanese idol girl group SKE48 represented by Twin Planet. She was a member of SKE48's Team E.
Ryosuke Tone (刀根 亮輔, Tone Ryousuke; born 29 October 1991) is a Japanese football player currently playing for Oita…Ryosuke Tone (刀根 亮輔, Tone Ryousuke; born 29 October 1991) is a Japanese football player currently playing for Oita Trinita.
Shohei Takahashi (高橋 祥平, Takahashi Shōhei; born 27 October 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre-back…Shohei Takahashi (高橋 祥平, Takahashi Shōhei; born 27 October 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre-back for J3 League club Matsumoto Yamaga.
Anna Kawamura (born 26 October 1991) is a Japanese handball player for Sony Semiconductor and the Japanese Republic…Anna Kawamura (born 26 October 1991) is a Japanese handball player for Sony Semiconductor and the Japanese Republic national team.
Riho Iida (飯田 里穂, Iida Riho; born 26 October 1991 in Saitama) is a Japanese ex-child model-turned-actress, voice…Riho Iida (飯田 里穂, Iida Riho; born 26 October 1991 in Saitama) is a Japanese ex-child model-turned-actress, voice actress and singer. Her nickname is Rippi. She voiced Amari Katasumi in Idol Land PriPara.
Takatsugu Uda (Japanese: 宇田崇二, born 25 October 1991) is a Japanese cross-country skier. He represented Japan at the FIS…Takatsugu Uda (Japanese: 宇田崇二, born 25 October 1991) is a Japanese cross-country skier. He represented Japan at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2015 in Falun.
Ryō Miki (三木 亮, Miki Ryō; born October 25, 1991 in Takaishi, Osaka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player.…Ryō Miki (三木 亮, Miki Ryō; born October 25, 1991 in Takaishi, Osaka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Mako Komuro (小室 眞子, Komuro Mako; born 23 October 1991), formerly Princess Mako of Akishino (眞子内親王, Mako Naishinnō), is…Mako Komuro (小室 眞子, Komuro Mako; born 23 October 1991), formerly Princess Mako of Akishino (眞子内親王, Mako Naishinnō), is a Japanese art historian and a former member of the Japanese imperial family. She is the eldest child of Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko, niece of Emperor Naruhito, and granddaughter of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and his wife, Empress Emerita Michiko. In October 2021, upon her marriage to a commoner, Princess Mako formally lost her title, as required by the Imperial Household Law.
Masaya Yamamoto (山本真也, Yamamoto, Masaya; born 23 October 1991 in Shizuoka) is a Japanese footballer who plays for YSCC…Masaya Yamamoto (山本真也, Yamamoto, Masaya; born 23 October 1991 in Shizuoka) is a Japanese footballer who plays for YSCC Yokohama.
Manami Kira (吉良愛美, Kira Manami; born October 23, 1991) is a Japanese sprinter and hurdler. Between 2013 and 2017 she…Manami Kira (吉良愛美, Kira Manami; born October 23, 1991) is a Japanese sprinter and hurdler. Between 2013 and 2017 she won two silver medals in the 400 m hurdles and two bronze medals in the 4 × 400 m relay at the Asian Championships.
Narumi Kurosu (黒須 成美, Kurosu Narumi; born 22 October 1991) is a Japanese modern pentathlete. Kurosu is from Shimotsuma…Narumi Kurosu (黒須 成美, Kurosu Narumi; born 22 October 1991) is a Japanese modern pentathlete. Kurosu is from Shimotsuma, Ibaraki. Her training facilities were devastated in the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake risking her qualification for the 2012 Summer Olympics. However, she was offered suitable training facilities by a South Korean coach and she relocated to the country for training. Kurosu qualified for the Olympic Games at the Asian Championships. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the women's competition, finishing in 34th place. In the riding discipline, she drew Zafira, an unfavorable horse, which caused her to tire in time the combined running and shooting discipline was underway. In the discipline – the last discipline of the last event of the Olympic Games – she was the last sportsperson to finish an event, which earned her cheers of encouragement from the crowd. At the 2013 Asian Championships, she was part of the Japanese team that won silver.
Yusuke Niwai (庭井 祐輔, Niwai Yūsuke; born 22 October 1991) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a…Yusuke Niwai (庭井 祐輔, Niwai Yūsuke; born 22 October 1991) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a Hooker. He currently plays for Sunwolves in Super Rugby and Canon Eagles in Japan's domestic Top League.
Shintaro Ihara (井原 伸太郎, Ihara Shintaro; born 21 October 1991) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender…Shintaro Ihara (井原 伸太郎, Ihara Shintaro; born 21 October 1991) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Tegevajaro Miyazaki from 2023.
Futa Nakamura (中村風太, Nakamura Fūta; born October 10, 1991) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to…Futa Nakamura (中村風太, Nakamura Fūta; born October 10, 1991) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to Dragon Gate under the ring name Ben-K.
Ayasa Shimamura (Japanese: 島村絢沙, Hepburn: Shimamura Ayasa; born 19 October 1991), known professionally by the mononym…Ayasa Shimamura (Japanese: 島村絢沙, Hepburn: Shimamura Ayasa; born 19 October 1991), known professionally by the mononym Ayasa, is a Japanese rock musician and voice actress. She is the violinist for the band Morfonica of the BanG Dream! multimedia franchise, which includes portraying the character Rui Yashio. In addition, she posts YouTube videos where she plays violin covers of anime songs while wearing cosplay and has released several albums with the record label Dreamusic.
Kumiko Okada (岡田 久美子, Okada Kumiko; born 17 October 1991) is a female racewalker from Japan. She competed in the…Kumiko Okada (岡田 久美子, Okada Kumiko; born 17 October 1991) is a female racewalker from Japan. She competed in the women's 20 kilometres walk event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China. She competed in the women's 20 kilometres walk at the 2022 World Athletics Championships held in Eugene, Oregon, United States.
Ryuta Homma (本間 隆太, Homma Ryūta; born 17 October 1991) is a Japanese male Volleyball player. On club level, he…Ryuta Homma (本間 隆太, Homma Ryūta; born 17 October 1991) is a Japanese male Volleyball player. On club level, he captained JTEKT Stings team, in V.League Division 1, since 2019–20 season. He is a former member of the Japan men's national volleyball team.
Kento Nakamura (中村健人, Nakamura Kento; born October 16, 1991) is a Japanese former competitive figure skater. He is the…Kento Nakamura (中村健人, Nakamura Kento; born October 16, 1991) is a Japanese former competitive figure skater. He is the 2011 NRW Trophy bronze medalist, the 2013 Bavarian Open silver medalist, a two-time medalist on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series, and the 2011 Japan junior national champion.
Nobuyuki Shiina (椎名 伸志, Shiina Nobuyuki; born October 15, 1991 in Hokkaido) is a Japanese football player. He plays for…Nobuyuki Shiina (椎名 伸志, Shiina Nobuyuki; born October 15, 1991 in Hokkaido) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Kataller Toyama.
Hitomi Tada (born 13 October 1991) is a Japanese handball player for MIE violet' IRIS and the Japanese national team.…Hitomi Tada (born 13 October 1991) is a Japanese handball player for MIE violet' IRIS and the Japanese national team. She participated at the 2017 World Women's Handball Championship.
Hiroyuki Miyazawa (Japanese: 宮沢 大志, born 12 October 1991) is a Japanese cross-country skier who participated in the…Hiroyuki Miyazawa (Japanese: 宮沢 大志, born 12 October 1991) is a Japanese cross-country skier who participated in the 2014 Winter Olympics. He competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Eriko Yamaguchi (山口 恵梨子, Yamaguchi Eriko; born October 12, 1991) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked…Eriko Yamaguchi (山口 恵梨子, Yamaguchi Eriko; born October 12, 1991) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 3-dan.
Soichiro Fujitaka (藤髙 宗一郎, Fujitaka Sōichirō; born October 11, 1991), nicknamed So, is a Japanese professional…Soichiro Fujitaka (藤髙 宗一郎, Fujitaka Sōichirō; born October 11, 1991), nicknamed So, is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for Bambitious Nara of the B.League in Japan. He also plays for Japan men's national 3x3 team.
Yusuke Minagawa (皆川 佑介, Minagawa Yūsuke) (born 9 October 1991) is a Japanese international football player who plays…Yusuke Minagawa (皆川 佑介, Minagawa Yūsuke) (born 9 October 1991) is a Japanese international football player who plays for Malaysia Super League club, Negeri Sembilan as a striker.
Konomi Takeishi (武石 この実, Takeishi Konomi; born 9 October 1991 in Aizuwakamatsu) is a Japanese sprinter who specialises…Konomi Takeishi (武石 この実, Takeishi Konomi; born 9 October 1991 in Aizuwakamatsu) is a Japanese sprinter who specialises in the 400 metres. She won the bronze medal in the women's 4 × 400 metres relay and mixed 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2019 Asian Championships. She also competed in the women's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2019 World Relays. She is the former Japanese best record holder in the Mixed 4 × 400 metres relay (3:23.83 minutes).
Ayuko Suzuki (鈴木 亜由子, Suzuki Ayuko; born 8 October 1991) is a Japanese long-distance runner. She competed in the 5000…Ayuko Suzuki (鈴木 亜由子, Suzuki Ayuko; born 8 October 1991) is a Japanese long-distance runner. She competed in the 5000 metres at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing finishing ninth. In addition, she won two medals at the 2013 Summer Universiade.
Kaede Kondo (近藤 楓, Kondō Kaede; born October 6, 1991) is a Japanese basketball player. Kondo attended Ehime Prefecture…Kaede Kondo (近藤 楓, Kondō Kaede; born October 6, 1991) is a Japanese basketball player. Kondo attended Ehime Prefecture Niihama Commercial Hugh School, a school well known for the strength of its basketball team. In her third year of high school, Kondo represented Ehime Prefecture in the national high school basketball tournament. For university, Kondo attended Osaka University of Human Sciences. In 2016, following her Olympic appearance, Kondo was awarded Shikoku Chuo City citizen of the year.
Takahiro Ogihara (扇原 貴宏, Ōgihara Takahiro; born 5 October 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive…Takahiro Ogihara (扇原 貴宏, Ōgihara Takahiro; born 5 October 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Vissel Kobe in the J1 League.