Ryohei Kiya (木谷 良平, Kiya Ryohei; born April 7, 1989 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…Ryohei Kiya (木谷 良平, Kiya Ryohei; born April 7, 1989 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Arisa Nakajima (中島 安里紗, Nakajima Arisa; born April 6, 1989) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. Trained by the…Arisa Nakajima (中島 安里紗, Nakajima Arisa; born April 6, 1989) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. Trained by the Major Girl's Fighting AtoZ promotion, Nakajima made her debut in January 2006, but when the promotion folded the following May, she transferred over to JWP Joshi Puroresu, where she became a two-time JWP Junior and Princess of Pro-Wrestling Champion. Nakajima retired from professional wrestling in June 2009, but made her return to JWP in April 2012. The following December, Nakajima won JWP's top title, the JWP Openweight Championship, for the first time. She eventually went on to become a record four-time JWP Openweight Champion, while also winning the JWP Tag Team and Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Championships twice, before quitting JWP in December 2016. The following month, Nakajima joined the Seadlinnng promotion.
Kenji Matsudaira (松平 賢二, Matsudaira Kenji; born 6 April 1989) is a Japanese table tennis player. Kenji is the second of…Kenji Matsudaira (松平 賢二, Matsudaira Kenji; born 6 April 1989) is a Japanese table tennis player. Kenji is the second of four children. His siblings, including younger brother Kenta, are all professional table tennis players.
Honami Tsuboi (坪井保菜美, Tsuboi Honami; born (1989-04-05)5 April 1989) is a Japanese group rhythmic gymnast. She…Honami Tsuboi (坪井保菜美, Tsuboi Honami; born (1989-04-05)5 April 1989) is a Japanese group rhythmic gymnast. She represents her nation at international competitions. She participated at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She also competed at world championships, including at the 2007 and 2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.
Sohsuke Takatani (高谷 惣亮, Takatani Sōsuke; born 5 April 1989) is an amateur Japanese freestyle wrestler, who competes in…Sohsuke Takatani (高谷 惣亮, Takatani Sōsuke; born 5 April 1989) is an amateur Japanese freestyle wrestler, who competes in the middleweight category (under 74 kg). Takatani represented Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, but was eliminated in the qualifying round. At the 2016 Olympics he reached the quarterfinals, beating Talgat Ilyasov and Zelimkhan Khadjiev before losing to Galymzhan Userbayev. Takatani also competed for Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He competed in the 92 kg event at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia.
Kenji Kubo (born 4 April 1989), also known simply as KENJI, is a Japanese kickboxer and former professional boxer. He…Kenji Kubo (born 4 April 1989), also known simply as KENJI, is a Japanese kickboxer and former professional boxer. He is the 2017 K-1 Super Bantamweight Grand Prix finalist, the 2011 RISE Bantamweight champion and the 2007 NJKF Flyweight champion.
Koken Kato (加藤 弘堅, Katō Kōken; born 3 April 1989 in Chiba) is a Japanese football player who plays for AC Nagano…Koken Kato (加藤 弘堅, Katō Kōken; born 3 April 1989 in Chiba) is a Japanese football player who plays for AC Nagano Parceiro.
Yumi Sugimoto (杉本 有美, Sugimoto Yumi; born April 1, 1989) is a Japanese model, actress, and singer. She is currently…Yumi Sugimoto (杉本 有美, Sugimoto Yumi; born April 1, 1989) is a Japanese model, actress, and singer. She is currently under contract with the talent agency Face Planning.
Kenya Yasuda (保田 賢也, Yasuda Ken'ya; born 29 March 1989) is a water polo player from Japan. He appeared in the Japanese…Kenya Yasuda (保田 賢也, Yasuda Ken'ya; born 29 March 1989) is a water polo player from Japan. He appeared in the Japanese Reality TV series Terrace House: Boys × Girls Next Door (2012), episodes 75 - 98 which depicts his water polo training and in which he expresses his dream to one day represent Japan in the Olympics. He makes a cameo appearance in the Japanese movie Terrace House: Closing Door (2015) in which he outlines the necessary steps he and his team must take to qualify for entry to the 2016 Rio Olympics. He was part of the Japanese team at the 2016 Summer Olympics, where the team was eliminated in the group stage.
Shogo Yagi (屋宜 照悟, Yagi Shōgo) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for the…Shogo Yagi (屋宜 照悟, Yagi Shōgo) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the Nippon Professional Baseball(NPB). On November 30, 2019, he announced his retirement.
Hiroyuki Fukuyama (福山 博之, born March 27, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten…Hiroyuki Fukuyama (福山 博之, born March 27, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Kenji Dai (代 健司, born March 27, 1989) is a Japanese football player who currently plays as a defender for Tegevajaro…Kenji Dai (代 健司, born March 27, 1989) is a Japanese football player who currently plays as a defender for Tegevajaro Miyazaki.
Hisato Tamiya (田宮寿人, Tamiya Hisato; born 26 March 1989) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…Hisato Tamiya (田宮寿人, Tamiya Hisato; born 26 March 1989) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2026. From 2022 to 2023, he served as executive secretary to the prime minister.
Aoi Kizuki (希月あおい, Kizuki Aoi) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler best known for her tenure with various…Aoi Kizuki (希月あおい, Kizuki Aoi) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler best known for her tenure with various Japanese promotions such as Ice Ribbon, JWP Joshi Puroresu and Oz Academy. Appointed by Emi Sakura in May 2025, she is the current on-screen general manager of ChocoPro.
Kazuto Ioka (井岡 一翔, Ioka Kazuto; born 24 March 1989) is a Japanese professional boxer who held the unified WBA and WBC…Kazuto Ioka (井岡 一翔, Ioka Kazuto; born 24 March 1989) is a Japanese professional boxer who held the unified WBA and WBC mini-flyweight titles between 2011 and 2012, the WBA (Regular) light-flyweight title from 2012 to 2014, the WBA flyweight title from 2016 to 2017, having previously held the WBA (Regular) flyweight title from 2015 to 2016, and the WBO super-flyweight title from 2019 to 2023, and the WBA super-flyweight title from 2023 to 2024.
Issei Endō (遠藤 一星, Endō Issei; born March 23, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder. He is currently a…Issei Endō (遠藤 一星, Endō Issei; born March 23, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder. He is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Riara (リアラ, Riara) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer and is best known for her…Riara (リアラ, Riara) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer and is best known for her tenures with various promotions from the Japanese independent scene such as Dream Star Fighting Marigold, Ganbare Pro-Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Wave.
Takuma Ueda (上田 拓馬, Ueda Takuma; born 21 March 1989) is a male Japanese badminton player from the Unisys team. He was…Takuma Ueda (上田 拓馬, Ueda Takuma; born 21 March 1989) is a male Japanese badminton player from the Unisys team. He was the victor of the final match against Malaysia over Liew Daren in the 2014 Thomas Cup, which saw Japan win the tournament for the first time and in their debut final. He competed at the 2014 Asian Games.
Ryo Akiyoshi (秋吉 亮, Akiyoshi Ryō; born 21 March 1989 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who…Ryo Akiyoshi (秋吉 亮, Akiyoshi Ryō; born 21 March 1989 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Yuta Wakimoto (脇本 雄太, Wakimoto Yūta; born 21 March 1989) is a Japanese track and road cyclist, who currently rides for…Yuta Wakimoto (脇本 雄太, Wakimoto Yūta; born 21 March 1989) is a Japanese track and road cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team Team Bridgestone Cycling. He competed in the keirin event at the 2014 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. He is also a professional keirin cyclist. He has qualified to represent Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Sayo Shiota (塩田 沙代, Shiota Sayo; born 21 March 1989) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese…Sayo Shiota (塩田 沙代, Shiota Sayo; born 21 March 1989) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. She participated at the 2017 World Women's Handball Championship.
Ryuhei Arita (有田 隆平, Arita Ryūhei; born 21 March 1989 in Fukuoka) is a Japanese rugby union player. He plays as a…Ryuhei Arita (有田 隆平, Arita Ryūhei; born 21 March 1989 in Fukuoka) is a Japanese rugby union player. He plays as a hooker. In his home country he plays for the Coca-Cola Red Sparks whom he joined in 2011. He was also named in the first ever Sunwolves squad which competes in Super Rugby from the 2016 season. Arita is a Japanese international who debuted against Kazakhstan in 2012, but did not make the squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Haruna Kojima (小嶋 陽菜, Kojima Haruna; born April 19, 1988) is a Japanese entrepreneur, actress, model, and former…Haruna Kojima (小嶋 陽菜, Kojima Haruna; born April 19, 1988) is a Japanese entrepreneur, actress, model, and former singer. From 2005 to 2017, she was a member of idol group AKB48 under Team A. In 2018, she founded her own brand, "Her lip to".
Naoya Okane (岡根 直哉, born April 19, 1988) is a Japanese football player who playing as Centre-back and currently play…Naoya Okane (岡根 直哉, born April 19, 1988) is a Japanese football player who playing as Centre-back and currently play for Okinawa SV.
Ken Iwao (岩尾 憲, born 18 April 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for J2…Ken Iwao (岩尾 憲, born 18 April 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for J2 League club Tokushima Vortis. Primarily known for his time at Tokushima Vortis, where he is currently captain, Iwao has made over 400 J League appearances.
Takahiro Moriuchi (Japanese: 森内 貴寛, Hepburn: Moriuchi Takahiro; born April 17, 1988, in Tokyo), known professionally as…Takahiro Moriuchi (Japanese: 森内 貴寛, Hepburn: Moriuchi Takahiro; born April 17, 1988, in Tokyo), known professionally as Taka, is a Japanese singer and musician who is the lead vocalist of the Japanese rock band One Ok Rock. Moriuchi is the band's main lyricist and composer. In 2017, Kerrang! magazine placed him at number 27 on their list of the "50 Greatest Rockstars in the World". He was also listed by Rock Sound magazine as one of "50 Most Influential Figures in Rock". Prior to One Ok Rock, he was in the boyband NEWS throughout 2003 until he left the group and the agency. He performs in English and Japanese.
Shogo Akiyama (秋山 翔吾, Akiyama Shōgo; Japanese pronunciation: [akiꜜjama ɕoꜜːɡo], born April 16, 1988) is a Japanese…Shogo Akiyama (秋山 翔吾, Akiyama Shōgo; Japanese pronunciation: [akiꜜjama ɕoꜜːɡo], born April 16, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and in NPB for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Alisa Yuriko Durbrow (アリサ・ユリコ・ダーブロウ, Arisa Yuriko Dāburō) (born April 16, 1988) is a Japanese model, actress, and…Alisa Yuriko Durbrow (アリサ・ユリコ・ダーブロウ, Arisa Yuriko Dāburō) (born April 16, 1988) is a Japanese model, actress, and singer from Saitama Prefecture.
Takahiro Matsunaga (松永 昂大, Matsunaga Takahiro) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on April 16…Takahiro Matsunaga (松永 昂大, Matsunaga Takahiro) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on April 16, 1988. He is currently playing for the Chiba Lotte Marines of the NPB. On October 10, 2018, he was selected to be part of the Japan national baseball team at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series, but on November 1, 2018, he canceled his participation. On February 27, 2019, he was selected for Japan national baseball team at the 2019 exhibition games against Mexico.
Takahiro Oshima (大島 嵩弘, Oshima Takahiro; born April 14, 1988) is a Japanese football player currently featuring for…Takahiro Oshima (大島 嵩弘, Oshima Takahiro; born April 14, 1988) is a Japanese football player currently featuring for Tochigi City FC.
Tsubasa Aizawa (會澤 翼, Aizawa Tsubasa; born April 13, 1988 in Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese professional…Tsubasa Aizawa (會澤 翼, Aizawa Tsubasa; born April 13, 1988 in Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. He was selected 2018 NPB All-Star game.
Haruka Kohara (小原 春香, Kohara Haruka; born April 12, 1988) is a former member of the Japanese idol groups AKB48 and…Haruka Kohara (小原 春香, Kohara Haruka; born April 12, 1988) is a former member of the Japanese idol groups AKB48 and SDN48.
Haruna Asami (浅見 八瑠奈, Asami Haruna; born 12 April 1988) is a Japanese judoka. She started judo at the age of 3 under…Haruna Asami (浅見 八瑠奈, Asami Haruna; born 12 April 1988) is a Japanese judoka. She started judo at the age of 3 under the instruction of her father, Mikio Asami who was former –60 kg and –65 kg national champion. Asami won the gold medal in the extra-lightweight division (–48 kg) at the World Judo Championships in 2010 and 2011. Asami's favorite techniques are Kosoto gari, Seoi nage and Tai otoshi.
Yuya Yamada (山田 裕也, Yamada Yūya; born 12 April 1988) is a former Japanese footballer who last played for Kagoshima…Yuya Yamada (山田 裕也, Yamada Yūya; born 12 April 1988) is a former Japanese footballer who last played for Kagoshima United FC.
Ayumu Ishikawa (石川 歩, Ishikawa Ayumu; born April 11, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Twins…Ayumu Ishikawa (石川 歩, Ishikawa Ayumu; born April 11, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Twins Oosterhout of the Netherlands' Honkbal Hoofdklasse. He previously played for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Kenta Maeda (前田 健太, Maeda Kenta; born April 11, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku…Kenta Maeda (前田 健太, Maeda Kenta; born April 11, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, and Detroit Tigers, and in NPB for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Maeda debuted with the Carp in 2008. He won the Eiji Sawamura Award in 2010 and 2015. After the 2015 season, the Carp posted Maeda to MLB and he signed an eight-year contract with the Dodgers. The Dodgers traded Maeda to the Twins before the 2020 season, and he signed a two-year contract with the Tigers before the 2024 season. After struggling in his first season, Detroit released him in May 2025.
Yasuaki Okamoto (岡本 賢明, Okamoto Yasuaki; born April 9, 1988 in Kumamoto City) is a former Japanese football player who…Yasuaki Okamoto (岡本 賢明, Okamoto Yasuaki; born April 9, 1988 in Kumamoto City) is a former Japanese football player who featured for Roasso Kumamoto.
Saya Yūki (悠城 早矢, Yūki Saya; April 9, 1988) is a Japanese actress. One of her major roles was that of Tsuyoshi, the…Saya Yūki (悠城 早矢, Yūki Saya; April 9, 1988) is a Japanese actress. One of her major roles was that of Tsuyoshi, the protagonist of Sh15uya.
Yuma Yamazaki (山崎 悠麻, Yamazaki Yuki; born 8 April 1988) is a Japanese para-badminton player who competes in…Yuma Yamazaki (山崎 悠麻, Yamazaki Yuki; born 8 April 1988) is a Japanese para-badminton player who competes in international elite competitions. She competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and won a gold medal in women's doubles WH1–WH2, and a bronze medal in women's singles WH2 events.
Yosuke Saito (斎藤 陽介, Saitō Yōsuke; born April 7, 1988) is a Japanese former football player who last played for…Yosuke Saito (斎藤 陽介, Saitō Yōsuke; born April 7, 1988) is a Japanese former football player who last played for Estonian Meistriliiga club Viljandi Tulevik.
Keiji Mizumoto (水本 圭治, Mizumoto Keiji, born 7 April 1988) is a Japanese canoeist. He competed in the men's K-4 500…Keiji Mizumoto (水本 圭治, Mizumoto Keiji, born 7 April 1988) is a Japanese canoeist. He competed in the men's K-4 500 metres event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.