Nao Ando (born 17 July 2001) is a Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2025 Women's Rugby World…Nao Ando (born 17 July 2001) is a Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Shuma Mihara (三原 秀真, Mihara Shuma; born 16 July 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for Azul Claro…Shuma Mihara (三原 秀真, Mihara Shuma; born 16 July 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for Azul Claro Numazu.
Fūki Yamada (山田 楓喜, Yamada Fūki; born 10 July 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for J1…Fūki Yamada (山田 楓喜, Yamada Fūki; born 10 July 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for J1 League club FC Tokyo.
Kei Sakamoto (坂本 敬, Sakamoto Kei; born 5 July 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for club Atletico…Kei Sakamoto (坂本 敬, Sakamoto Kei; born 5 July 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for club Atletico Suzuka.
Aki Ueshima (Japanese: 上嶋 亜樹; born 5 July 2001) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a goalkeeper for French club…Aki Ueshima (Japanese: 上嶋 亜樹; born 5 July 2001) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a goalkeeper for French club ASUL Vaulx-en-Velin Handball and the Japan women's national team. She represented Japan at the 2025 IHF Women's World Handball Championship and won a silver medal in the women's tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya. She previously played for clubs in the Netherlands, Japan and Iceland.
Fumiya Unoki (鵜木 郁哉, Unoki Fumiya; born 4 July 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a winger or forward for J2…Fumiya Unoki (鵜木 郁哉, Unoki Fumiya; born 4 July 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a winger or forward for J2 League club Vanraure Hachinohe.
Yuma Mori (森 夢真, Mori Yuma; born 2 July 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Azul Claro…Yuma Mori (森 夢真, Mori Yuma; born 2 July 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Azul Claro Numazu of J3 League.
Kodai Naraoka (奈良岡 功大, Naraoka Kōdai; born 30 June 2001) is a Japanese badminton player affiliated with NTT East. Born…Kodai Naraoka (奈良岡 功大, Naraoka Kōdai; born 30 June 2001) is a Japanese badminton player affiliated with NTT East. Born in Aomori, he started playing badminton at the age of 5 with the influence of his father. He won the silver medal at the 2023 and 2026 BWF World Championships. In his junior career, Naraoka has won a silver at the World Junior Championships in 2018, where he previously claimed a bronze in 2017. He represented his country competed at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina, won the bronze medals in the boys' singles and mixed team event. He competed for Japan at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the men's singles event.
Misaki Haruyama (晴山 岬, Haruyama Misaki; born 30 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for…Misaki Haruyama (晴山 岬, Haruyama Misaki; born 30 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for FC Eddersheim.
Thales Procopio Castro de Paula (born 29 June 2001), commonly known as Thales Paula, is a Brazilian footballer who…Thales Procopio Castro de Paula (born 29 June 2001), commonly known as Thales Paula, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a winger and currently play for J2 League club, AC Nagano Parceiro.
Wakana Koga (born 28 June 2001) is a Japanese judoka. She won the women's 48 kg event at the 2026 World Judo…Wakana Koga (born 28 June 2001) is a Japanese judoka. She won the women's 48 kg event at the 2026 World Judo Championships held in Baku, Azerbaijan. In the final, she defeated previous champion Assunta Scutto. She also is a runner-up at the 2021 Championships, as well as two bronze medals at the 2023 and 2025 editions. Koga won one of the bronze medals in her event at the 2022 Judo Grand Slam Paris held in Paris, France.
Yoshinofuji Naoya (Japanese: 義ノ富士 直哉; born as Kusano Naoya, 草野 直哉 (June 25, 2001)) is a Japanese professional sumo…Yoshinofuji Naoya (Japanese: 義ノ富士 直哉; born as Kusano Naoya, 草野 直哉 (June 25, 2001)) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Uto, Kumamoto. He made his debut in May 2024 and currently wrestles for Isegahama stable. He reached the jūryō division in March 2025. His highest rank has been komusubi. He was a runner-up in his top makuuchi division debut in July 2025, where he was considered a top contender for most of its duration, also winning the Fighting Spirit and Technique awards. He changed his ring name from Kusano to Yoshinofuji prior to the November 2025 tournament.
Hiromu Kamada (鎌田 大夢, Kamada Hiromu; born 23 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for…Hiromu Kamada (鎌田 大夢, Kamada Hiromu; born 23 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Vegalta Sendai.
Dai Tsukamoto (塚元 大, Tsukamoto Dai; born 23 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward or a…Dai Tsukamoto (塚元 大, Tsukamoto Dai; born 23 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward or a winger for Zweigen Kanazawa.
Takaya Ishikawa (石川昂弥, Ishikawa Takaya; born June 22, 2001) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Takaya Ishikawa (石川昂弥, Ishikawa Takaya; born June 22, 2001) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Chunichi Dragons. Ishikawa won the 2019 Japanese High School Baseball Invitational Tournament with Toho High School where he was the team's ace and batted 4th in the line-up. In the 2019 NPB Draft, he was largely regarded as the most talented hitter of his class.
Yuka Saso (笹生 優花, Sasō Yūka) (born 20 June 2001) is a Filipino and Japanese professional golfer. Saso was born in the…Yuka Saso (笹生 優花, Sasō Yūka) (born 20 June 2001) is a Filipino and Japanese professional golfer. Saso was born in the Philippines, competing for the country through 2021, having won the first ever gold medal for the Philippines in both women's individual and women's team event in Asian Games golf competitions. As of 2022, she represents Japan.
Haruki Noguchi (埜口遥希, Noguchi Haruki) (June 20, 2001 – August 16, 2023) was a Japanese motorcycle racer riding for SDG…Haruki Noguchi (埜口遥希, Noguchi Haruki) (June 20, 2001 – August 16, 2023) was a Japanese motorcycle racer riding for SDG Honda Racing. Noguchi was a member of MuSASHi RT HARC-PRO. He competed in the All Japan Road Race Championship in 2017 and 2018, placing second in the Asia Talent Cup standings, and in 2019, placing third in the Red Bull Rookies Cup standings. He died at age 22 after he was injured in a road race in Indonesia.
Natsumi Sakai (酒井 夏海, Sakai Natsumi; born 19 June 2001) is a Japanese swimmer. She competed in the women's 100 metre…Natsumi Sakai (酒井 夏海, Sakai Natsumi; born 19 June 2001) is a Japanese swimmer. She competed in the women's 100 metre backstroke event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She qualified to represent Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Kazuki Kurokawa (黒川和樹, born 17 June 2001) is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles event at…Kazuki Kurokawa (黒川和樹, born 17 June 2001) is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Suzuno Higuchi (Japanese: 樋口 鈴乃, romanized: Higuchi Suzuno; born 12 June 2001) is a Japanese professional basketball…Suzuno Higuchi (Japanese: 樋口 鈴乃, romanized: Higuchi Suzuno; born 12 June 2001) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for the Hitachi High-Tech Cougars in the Women's Japan Basketball League. She represented Japan at the 2026 Asian Games, where she won a silver medal in the women's basketball tournament.
Riyo Kawamoto (川本 梨誉, Kawamoto Riyo; born 11 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward or a…Riyo Kawamoto (川本 梨誉, Kawamoto Riyo; born 11 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward or a winger for J3 League club FC Gifu.
Kenji Manangan Nishioka (西岡 健二, Nishioka Kenji; born 9 June 2001) is a Filipino footballer who plays as an attacking…Kenji Manangan Nishioka (西岡 健二, Nishioka Kenji; born 9 June 2001) is a Filipino footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Super League club Isenmulang Kalteng and the Philippines national team.
Takaya Yoshinare (吉馴 空矢, Yoshinare Takaya; born 7 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a right back…Takaya Yoshinare (吉馴 空矢, Yoshinare Takaya; born 7 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a right back for FC Osaka.
Takefusa Kubo (久保 建英, Kubo Takefusa; IPA: [kɯbo takeɸɯsa], born 4 June 2001), nicknamed Take (タケ), is a Japanese…Takefusa Kubo (久保 建英, Kubo Takefusa; IPA: [kɯbo takeɸɯsa], born 4 June 2001), nicknamed Take (タケ), is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a right winger for La Liga club Real Sociedad and the Japan national team. He has been dubbed "Japanese Messi" by Japanese football fans because of his technical ability.
Daisuke Nakashima (中島 大輔, Nakashima Daisuke; born June 4, 2001) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Daisuke Nakashima (中島 大輔, Nakashima Daisuke; born June 4, 2001) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
Yuki Kasahara (笠原 友希, Kasahara Yūki; born June 3, 2001) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the super…Yuki Kasahara (笠原 友希, Kasahara Yūki; born June 3, 2001) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the super featherweight division of Shoot Boxing. A professional competitor since 2017, he is a two-weight Shootboxing champion, having held the Japan Super Featherweight title since 2021, and the Japan Featherweight title between 2020 and 2021. As of July 2022 he was the #6 ranked Bantamweight in the world by Combat Press.
Ten Miyagi (宮城 天, Miyagi Ten; born 2 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a winger for J1 League club…Ten Miyagi (宮城 天, Miyagi Ten; born 2 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a winger for J1 League club Kawasaki Frontale.
Daiki Matsuoka (松岡 大起, Matsuoka Daiki; born 1 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defensive…Daiki Matsuoka (松岡 大起, Matsuoka Daiki; born 1 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defensive midfielder for ŠK Slovan Bratislava in the Niké liga.
Manato Yamada (山田 真夏斗, Yamada Manato; born 31 May 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for…Manato Yamada (山田 真夏斗, Yamada Manato; born 31 May 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Matsumoto Yamaga.
Aoto Suzuki (鈴木 碧斗, born 30 May 2001) is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's 4 × 400 metres relay event at the…Aoto Suzuki (鈴木 碧斗, born 30 May 2001) is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Ryusei Takeoka (武岡 龍世, Takeoka Ryusei; born May 28, 2001 in Yoshinogawa, Tokushima, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Ryusei Takeoka (武岡 龍世, Takeoka Ryusei; born May 28, 2001 in Yoshinogawa, Tokushima, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Naoya Takahashi (髙橋 直也, Takahashi Naoya; born 28 May 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Naoya Takahashi (髙橋 直也, Takahashi Naoya; born 28 May 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Shonan Bellmare.
Angerme (アンジュルム, Anjurumu), formerly Smileage (スマイレージ, Sumairēji; stylized as S/mileage, from 2009–2015), is a Japanese…Angerme (アンジュルム, Anjurumu), formerly Smileage (スマイレージ, Sumairēji; stylized as S/mileage, from 2009–2015), is a Japanese idol girl group from the musical collective Hello! Project. Since the group's formation in 2009, the group has seen changes in membership. The current members consist of Layla Ise, Rin Hashisako, Rin Kawana, Shion Tamenaga, Wakana Matsumoto, Yuki Hirayama, Yukiho Shimoitani, Hana Goto, and Momoha Nagano. The group was formed in 2009 under the name Smileage, consisting of four members of Hello! Project's trainee group, Hello Pro Egg. They released their debut single, "Suki-chan", under an indie label in the same year. The group made their major label debut in 2010 with the single "Yume Miru 15", in which they won the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist the same year. In 2015, the group changed their name to Angerme.
NMB48 (read "N.M.B. Forty-eight") is a Japanese idol group that debuted in 2011 as the second sister group to AKB48…NMB48 (read "N.M.B. Forty-eight") is a Japanese idol group that debuted in 2011 as the second sister group to AKB48, produced by Yasushi Akimoto. NMB48 is named after the Namba district in Osaka city of Osaka Prefecture, where the group is based. The group performs at the NMB48 Theater, which is located in the basement of the Yes-Namba Building in Namba, Osaka. The group has sold over 9 million CDs in Japan.
Noah Kenshin Browne (ブラウン ノア 賢信, Buraun Noa Kenshin; born May 27, 2001) is a professional footballer who playing as a…Noah Kenshin Browne (ブラウン ノア 賢信, Buraun Noa Kenshin; born May 27, 2001) is a professional footballer who playing as a forward and currently play for Fagiano Okayama. Born in Canada, Browne represented Japan at youth international level.
Sōsuke Shibata (柴田 壮介, Shibata Sōsuke; born May 26, 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2…Sōsuke Shibata (柴田 壮介, Shibata Sōsuke; born May 26, 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2 League club Iwaki FC.
Ren Nikaidō (二階堂 蓮, Nikaidō Ren; born 24 May 2001) is a Japanese ski jumper. He won three medals in ski jumping at the…Ren Nikaidō (二階堂 蓮, Nikaidō Ren; born 24 May 2001) is a Japanese ski jumper. He won three medals in ski jumping at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Mirena Kurosawa (黒澤 美澪奈, Kurosawa Mirena; born May 22, 2001, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese tarento and idol who was…Mirena Kurosawa (黒澤 美澪奈, Kurosawa Mirena; born May 22, 2001, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese tarento and idol who was formerly a member of Sakura Gakuin. On March 31, 2019, she ended her contract with Amuse Inc.
Kenshin Hotta (堀田 賢慎, Hotta Kenshin; born May 21, 2001) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is a pitcher for…Kenshin Hotta (堀田 賢慎, Hotta Kenshin; born May 21, 2001) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is a pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Eitarō Matsuda (松田 詠太郎, Matsuda Eitarō; born 20 May 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a winger for J3 League…Eitarō Matsuda (松田 詠太郎, Matsuda Eitarō; born 20 May 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a winger for J3 League club Roasso Kumamoto.
Taiki Ishikami (石上 泰輝, Ishikami Taiki; born May 18, 2001 in Naruto, Tokushima, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Taiki Ishikami (石上 泰輝, Ishikami Taiki; born May 18, 2001 in Naruto, Tokushima, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Ryūya Nishio (西尾 隆矢, Nishio Ryūya; born 16 May 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back…Ryūya Nishio (西尾 隆矢, Nishio Ryūya; born 16 May 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back for J2 League club RB Omiya Ardija.
Haruto Inoue (井上 温大, Inoue Haruto; born May 13, 2001, in Maebashi, Gunma, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…Haruto Inoue (井上 温大, Inoue Haruto; born May 13, 2001, in Maebashi, Gunma, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is a pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Tatsuya Tabira (田平 起也, Tabira Tatsuya; born 10 May 2001) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a defender.…Tatsuya Tabira (田平 起也, Tabira Tatsuya; born 10 May 2001) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a defender. Tabira retired at the end of the 2024 season, aged 23.
Fuchi Honda (本田 風智, Honda Fuchi; born 10 May 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as an attacking…Fuchi Honda (本田 風智, Honda Fuchi; born 10 May 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as an attacking midfielder for J1 League club Kyoto Sanga.
Naoto Miki (born 8 May 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for Gainare…Naoto Miki (born 8 May 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for Gainare Tottori.
Kaoru Wada (Japanese: 和田 薫, Wada Kaoru; born 8 May 2001) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a left wing for…Kaoru Wada (Japanese: 和田 薫, Wada Kaoru; born 8 May 2001) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a left wing for Kagawa Bank GiraSol Kagawa and the Japan women's national handball team. She won a silver medal with Japan at the 2026 Asian Games.
