1980: 333 people
Yoshitaka Takeya (竹谷 佳孝, Takeya Yoshitaka; born 27 January 1980) is a Japanese professional golfer.
Mariko Masubuchi (増淵 まり子, Masubuchi Mariko) (born January 24, 1980) is a Japanese softball player who played as a…
Mariko Masubuchi (増淵 まり子, Masubuchi Mariko) (born January 24, 1980) is a Japanese softball player who played as a pitcher. She won the silver medal for Japan in the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Park Kang-jo (Korean: 박강조; born 24 January 1980) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is…
Park Kang-jo (Korean: 박강조; born 24 January 1980) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the manager of Atletico Suzuka. Born in Japan, he made five appearances for South Korea national team scoring once.
Aiko Hayafune (早船 愛子, Hayafune Aiko; born 1980) is a Japanese team handball player. She plays on the Japanese national…
Aiko Hayafune (早船 愛子, Hayafune Aiko; born 1980) is a Japanese team handball player. She plays on the Japanese national team, and participated at the 2011 World Women's Handball Championship in Brazil.
Masanori Ishikawa (石川 雅規, Ishikawa Masanori; born January 22, 1980) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the…
Masanori Ishikawa (石川 雅規, Ishikawa Masanori; born January 22, 1980) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). As of the 2025 season, he is the oldest active NPB player.
Keiji Kuroki (黒木 啓司, Kuroki Keiji; born 21 January 1980, in Miyazaki Prefecture) is a former Japanese dancer and actor.…
Keiji Kuroki (黒木 啓司, Kuroki Keiji; born 21 January 1980, in Miyazaki Prefecture) is a former Japanese dancer and actor. He was a member of Exile, Exile The Second and Nidaime J Soul Brothers. Kuroki was represented by LDH.
Makoto Sasaki (佐々木 慎, Sasaki Makoto; born January 21, 1980) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan.
Nana Kondō (近藤 奈々, Kondō Nana; born January 21, 1980), better known by the stage name Nana Mizuki (水樹 奈々, Mizuki Nana)…
Nana Kondō (近藤 奈々, Kondō Nana; born January 21, 1980), better known by the stage name Nana Mizuki (水樹 奈々, Mizuki Nana), is a Japanese voice actress, singer, and narrator. She is represented by the agency StarCrew. Mizuki was trained as an enka singer, releasing one single under her birth name in 1993 and made her debut as a voice actress in 1997. Her prominent roles include Hinata Hyuga in the long-running ninja series Naruto as well in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Tamao Tamamura in Shaman King 2001 and 2021, Colette Brunel in Tales of Symphonia, Fate Testarossa in Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, Tsubasa Kazanari in Symphogear, Moka Akashiya in Rosario + Vampire, Tsubomi Hanasaki (Cure Blossom) in Heartcatch Precure! and Ann Takamaki in Persona 5. She also had official dubbing roles in live action version of Itazura na Kiss from Korea and Taiwan, as well in Hunger Games film series as Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence). She is also known for dubbing Ariel Lin's roles. Mizuki released her first single, "Omoi", under the King Records label in 2000. One year later, she released her debut album, Supersonic Girl, in 2001. In the years that followed, Mizuki enjoyed modest success that concluded with the release of her single "Innocent Starter", which reached the top 10 Oricon singles chart, charting at No. 9. Since then, Mizuki's releases have charted steadily higher in Japan, establishing her as a successful singer in the country. In 2009, her album Ultimate Diamond reached #1, her first release to do so; while her single "Phantom Minds", released in 2010, also charted at #1. Mizuki is the first voice actress to top the weekly Oricon albums chart and the weekly Oricon singles chart since its inception in 1968.
Ryosuke Shimizu (Shimizu Ryosuke; born 18 January 1980) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate. He has won the JKA…
Ryosuke Shimizu (Shimizu Ryosuke; born 18 January 1980) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate. He has won the JKA All-Japan championships for kumite on 2 occasions. He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.
Mikie Tasei (born 17 January 1980) is a Japanese table tennis player. Her highest career ITTF ranking was 36.
Yuki Tsuchihashi (土橋 優貴, Tsuchihashi Yuki; born January 16, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. She played for…
Yuki Tsuchihashi (土橋 優貴, Tsuchihashi Yuki; born January 16, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.
Hiroshi Tamaki (玉木 宏, Tamaki Hiroshi; born January 14, 1980) is a Japanese actor and singer from Nagoya, Japan. When he…
Hiroshi Tamaki (玉木 宏, Tamaki Hiroshi; born January 14, 1980) is a Japanese actor and singer from Nagoya, Japan. When he was still in high school, he was discovered by a talent agent while out shopping with friends. He made his debut in the drama Am I Weird? (私ってへん？ Watashitte Hen?) in 1998. Tamaki became better known with his appearance in the 2001 film Waterboys. His singing career started with the single "Seasons" in the summer of 2004. He was cast as Shinichi Chiaki in the drama Nodame Cantabile, which aired in Japan on Fuji TV on October 16, 2006. The drama was a hit, and he became most known for this role. He starred in the revival of the Iron Chef Japanese cooking show on Fuji TV in October 2012, portraying the chairman of the Kitchen Stadium. He also lent his voice to dub Western productions; for example he voiced Owen Grady (played by Chris Pratt) in the Jurassic World film series and Alex the Lion (original voice: Ben Stiller) in the Madagascar animated film series.
Sōsuke Sumitani (炭谷 宗佑 Sumitani Sōsuke, January 14, 1980 in Tokyo) is a Japanese announcer for Nippon Television. He…
Sōsuke Sumitani (炭谷 宗佑 Sumitani Sōsuke, January 14, 1980 in Tokyo) is a Japanese announcer for Nippon Television. He was known for his good looks and was the sports announcer on various shows, slowly becoming a household name. Sumitani graduated from the Department of Economics at Keio University.
Akira Kaji (加地 亮, Kaji Akira; born 13 January 1980) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…
Akira Kaji (加地 亮, Kaji Akira; born 13 January 1980) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for the Japan national team from 2003 until 2008.
Takahisa Fujinami (藤波貴久, Takahisa Fujinami; born 13 January 1980 in Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan), nicknamed Fujigas, is a…
Takahisa Fujinami (藤波貴久, Takahisa Fujinami; born 13 January 1980 in Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan), nicknamed Fujigas, is a retired Japanese motorcycle trials rider. Fujinami competed in motorcycle trial riding from a young age and became a FIM world champion in 2004. Fujinami retired from trial riding after the 2021 TrialGP season to take up the role of team manager of the Repsol Honda Trial Team; his seat will be taken by Gabriel Marcelli who will ride for the team from 2022 onward.
Shunsuke Kiyokiba (清木場 俊介, Kiyokiba Shunsuke) (born January 11, 1980, in Ube, Yamaguchi) is a Japanese pop singer who…
Shunsuke Kiyokiba (清木場 俊介, Kiyokiba Shunsuke) (born January 11, 1980, in Ube, Yamaguchi) is a Japanese pop singer who debuted in 2001 with the then six-member vocal and dance group, Exile, as their vocalist under the name, Shun. In 2004, he participated in the tribute album for Yutaka Ozaki (尾崎豊) under his full name Shunsuke Kiyokiba as a solo artist. On January 19, 2005, his solo debut single "Itsuka..." (いつか…) was released. After four-and-a-half years with Exile, in March 2006, Kiyokiba announced his withdrawal from the group to focus on his solo career as a rock artist. In July 2011, he recorded the duet "I Believe" with South Korean singer Shin Hye-sung of Shinhwa.
Michitaka Nishiyama (西山 道隆, born January 9, 1980, in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan) is a Japanese former professional…
Michitaka Nishiyama (西山 道隆, born January 9, 1980, in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 2006 to 2008.
Toshiro Ino (井野俊郎, Ino Toshiro; born 8 January 1980) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…
Toshiro Ino (井野俊郎, Ino Toshiro; born 8 January 1980) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2012. From 2010 to 2012, he was a city councillor of Isesaki.
Manami Hino (桧野真奈美; born January 8, 1980 in Obihiro, Hokkaido) is a Japanese bobsledder who has competed since 1999.
Mitsuhiro Sato (佐藤 光浩, Satō Mitsuhiro; born 8 January 1980 in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima) is a retired Japanese sprinter…
Mitsuhiro Sato (佐藤 光浩, Satō Mitsuhiro; born 8 January 1980 in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima) is a retired Japanese sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. He finished fourth in 4 × 400 m relay at the 2004 Olympic Games, together with teammates Yuki Yamaguchi, Jun Osakada and Tomohiro Ito. Sato also competed at the World Championships in 2003, 2005 and 2007. His personal best time is 45.50 seconds, achieved in June 2003 in Yokohama.
Gaku Shindo (進藤 学, Shindō Gaku; born Hironobu Ninagawa (蜷川 博信, Ninagawa Hironobu) on January 7, 1980, in Tokyo, Japan)…
Gaku Shindo (進藤 学, Shindō Gaku; born Hironobu Ninagawa (蜷川 博信, Ninagawa Hironobu) on January 7, 1980, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actor and singer. His debut role was as the Eagle Sazer in the tokusatsu series Chousei Kantai Sazer-X, but he is most well known for playing Harukaze Kurobane in the Prince of Tennis musicals in 2006. Before he debuted in showbiz, he was a tango dancer and instructor.
Kotomi Aoki (Japanese: 青木 琴美, Hepburn: Aoki Kotomi; born January 7, 1980) is a Japanese manga artist residing in…
Kotomi Aoki (Japanese: 青木 琴美, Hepburn: Aoki Kotomi; born January 7, 1980) is a Japanese manga artist residing in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan. She received the 2008 Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo manga for Boku no Hatsukoi o Kimi ni Sasagu. Kotomi took her 2013 manga, Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru, and remade a new version that was released in 2017. It was also adapted into both a 2013 Japanese film and a 2017 South Korean TV series.
Ikuko Nishikori (錦織 育子, Nishikori Ikuko; born 5 January 1980 in Izumo, Shimane) is a retired Japanese pole vaulter. She…
Ikuko Nishikori (錦織 育子, Nishikori Ikuko; born 5 January 1980 in Izumo, Shimane) is a retired Japanese pole vaulter. She won the bronze medal at the 2005 East Asian Games, finished fifth at the 2005 Asian Championships, won the gold medal at the 2006 Asian Indoor Championships, the bronze medal at the 2006 Asian Games and the gold medal at the 2008 Asian Indoor Championships. Her personal best jump is 4.36 metres, achieved in April 2006 in Hiroshima. Indoors she has 4.31 metres, achieved in February 2006 in Yokohama. These are both former national records.
Toru Hosokawa (細川 亨, Hosokawa Tōru; born in Hiranai, Aomori, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher.…
Toru Hosokawa (細川 亨, Hosokawa Tōru; born in Hiranai, Aomori, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Seibu Lions/Saitama Seibu Lions, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, and Chiba Lotte Marines.
Haro Aso (Japanese: 麻生羽呂, Hepburn: Asō Haro) is a Japanese manga artist. After his debut in 2005, he serialized Hyde &…
Haro Aso (Japanese: 麻生羽呂, Hepburn: Asō Haro) is a Japanese manga artist. After his debut in 2005, he serialized Hyde & Closer from December 2007 to July 2009, and Alice in Borderland from November 2010 to March 2016. After retiring from illustrating, he did the story for Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead in October 2018 and Noyu Girl in August 2021.
Tetsuya Noguchi (野口哲哉, Noguchi Tetsuya; born 1980 in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese artist known…
Tetsuya Noguchi (野口哲哉, Noguchi Tetsuya; born 1980 in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese artist known for his images of samurai in modern everyday or comical situations.
Shohei Otomo (Japanese: 大友昇平, Hepburn: Ōtomo Shōhei; born 1980), sometimes stylized professionally as SHOHEI, is a…
Shohei Otomo (Japanese: 大友昇平, Hepburn: Ōtomo Shōhei; born 1980), sometimes stylized professionally as SHOHEI, is a Japanese artist known for his drawings with ballpoint pens.
Daisuke Miyazaki (宮崎大祐, Miyazaki Daisuke; born 1980) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter.
Lieko Shiga (志賀理江子; born 1980) is a Japanese photographer. She is best known for her "Rasen Kaigan" (spiral coast)…
Lieko Shiga (志賀理江子; born 1980) is a Japanese photographer. She is best known for her "Rasen Kaigan" (spiral coast) series.
Hideyuki Arata (新田 英之, Arata Hideyuki; born in Okinawa) is a Japanese engineering scientist.
Hiroshi Shiibashi (椎橋寛, Shiibashi Hiroshi; born June 6, 1980, Suita, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese manga artist, known…
Hiroshi Shiibashi (椎橋寛, Shiibashi Hiroshi; born June 6, 1980, Suita, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese manga artist, known for the manga Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, which has been adapted into an anime series. He has worked as an assistant on Hirohiko Araki's series Steel Ball Run. He ranked tenth on Nikkei Entertainment's 2011 list of most successful manga artists by sales since 2010.
Shigeto Kawahara (川原 繁人, Kawahara Shigeto; born March 9, 1980) is a Japanese phonetician and phonologist. He is…
Shigeto Kawahara (川原 繁人, Kawahara Shigeto; born March 9, 1980) is a Japanese phonetician and phonologist. He is currently an associate professor in the linguistics institute at Keio University. Before he moved to Keio, he worked for the University of Georgia and Rutgers University. He was awarded his BA (liberal arts) from International Christian University in 2002 and Ph.D. (Linguistics) from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2007 under the supervision of John Kingston.
Koji Fukada (深田 晃司, Fukada Kōji; born 1980 in Koganei, Tokyo) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. Most known…
Koji Fukada (深田 晃司, Fukada Kōji; born 1980 in Koganei, Tokyo) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. Most known for his films Harmonium (2016), Love Life (2022) and Love on Trial (2025).