Taku Saito (斎藤 卓, Saitō Taku) is the former head coach of the Earthfriends Tokyo Z in the Japanese B.League.
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Koichi Domoto (堂本 光一, Dōmoto Kōichi; born January 1, 1979) is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, singer-songwriter…
Koichi Domoto (堂本 光一, Dōmoto Kōichi; born January 1, 1979) is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, voice actor. Along with Tsuyoshi Domoto (with whom he has no blood-relation), he is a member of the duo Domoto, who holds the Guinness World Records for having the most consecutive No.1 singles since debut and the most consecutive years with a Japanese No.1 single, and with whom is one of the top 25 best-selling artists of all time in Japan. Although Domoto also actively works as a television actor and host, he is most famous for his musical SHOCK series, which he participates as the lead actor and director at the same time. SHOCK series started at the Tokyo Imperial Theatre in 2000, making him the youngest Zachō (chairman and lead role) and the first idol to perform at Imperial Theatre. With over 2000 performances, SHOCK series is now the most-performed musical and the second most-performed theatre with a single-lead in Japan. In 2018, he starred in the musical Knights' Tale directed by John Caird as well. Domoto will be under agent contract in Starto starting in July 2026.
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Jiro Hatoyama (鳩山二郎, Hatoyama Jiro; born 1 January 1979) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…
Jiro Hatoyama (鳩山二郎, Hatoyama Jiro; born 1 January 1979) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2016. From 2013 to 2016, he served as mayor of Ōkawa. He is the son of Kunio Hatoyama and Emily Hatoyama.
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Mitsuhiro Ishida (Japanese: 石田光洋, born December 29, 1978) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist who competed in…
Mitsuhiro Ishida (Japanese: 石田光洋, born December 29, 1978) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist who competed in Shooto, Strikeforce, PRIDE, DREAM, and DEEP. A professional competitor from 2001 until 2011, Ishida also participated in the Yarennoka event in the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
Shinya Nasu (奈須 伸也, Nasu Shinya; born December 29, 1978) is a former Japanese football player.
Kazuma Ieiri (家入 一真, Ieiri Kazuma; born December 28, 1978) is a Japanese entrepreneur recognized by Forbes as one of…
Kazuma Ieiri (家入 一真, Ieiri Kazuma; born December 28, 1978) is a Japanese entrepreneur recognized by Forbes as one of Japan’s leading figures in the startup ecosystem. He is the founder and former director (until 2011) of the web hosting company paperboy & co., and the founder of the crowdfunding platform studygift. In 2014, he ran as a candidate in the 2014 Tokyo gubernatorial election. In 2017, he co-founded NOW Venture Capital in Tokyo alongside investment bankers from Mizuho Financial Group and a certified public accountant with an MBA from the London Business School. The firm has since invested in over 63 companies.
🏫 Genkai High School📅 Born December 28🎂 Born 1978📍 From Fukuoka Prefecture💼 Company President・Entrepreneur💼 Investor
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Tomoya Asano (浅野 智也, born 24 December 1978) is a Japanese game producer working for Square Enix as Studio Head on…
Tomoya Asano (浅野 智也, born 24 December 1978) is a Japanese game producer working for Square Enix as Studio Head on Creative Studio 5. After graduating from Keio University Asano first joined Enix in 2001, before gaining a more prominent role within the company after its merger. He started off working on several titles before producing a few titles in the Final Fantasy series. After producing Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light, Asano and several members on his team went on to create a spiritual successor in Bravely Default. In 2017 Asano was made head of his own business division in Square Enix, called Business Division 11 and focusing work on the Bravely series and new titles such as Octopath Traveler. The business division was later consolidated in 2019, following a restructure in the divisions of the company, with Business Division 6, 7 and 11 merging to create Creative Business Unit II. However, within Creative Business Unit II Asano and his team are known as Team Asano as they continue working on games similar to their previous creations. In 2024 Asano was promoted as Studio Head in Creative Studio 5 and as an Executive Officer in the company.
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Nanae Takahashi (高橋 奈苗, Takahashi Nanae; ring name: 高橋奈七永) (born December 23, 1978) is a retired Japanese professional…
Nanae Takahashi (高橋 奈苗, Takahashi Nanae; ring name: 高橋奈七永) (born December 23, 1978) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler, founder of Seadlinnng and co-founder of World Wonder Ring Stardom. She was signed to Dream Star Fighting Marigold, where she held her final match at Marigold Shine Forever. She has wrestled for prominent Japanese promotions All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Sun, and is a two-time women's world champion in major professional wrestling promotions.
Akiko Yada (矢田亜希子, Yada Akiko) is a Japanese actress. She won the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 6th Nikkan…
Akiko Yada (矢田亜希子, Yada Akiko) is a Japanese actress. She won the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 6th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix for Boku no Ikiru Michi.
Shuji Kashiwabara (柏原 収史, Kashiwabara Shūji; born December 23, 1978) is a Japanese actor.
Arashi Fujihara (藤原 あらし, Fujihara Arashi) is a Japanese kickboxer and Muay Thai fighter.
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Toshiya Ishii (石井 俊也, Ishii Toshiya; born January 19, 1978) is a former Japanese football player.
🏫 Shizuoka Gakuen Junior and Senior High School📅 Born January 19🎂 Born 1978📍 From Shizuoka Prefecture
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Takatoshi Kaneko (金子貴俊; born 17 January 1978) is a Japanese actor. He made his debut in the popular 2001 film Waterboys.
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Hisanori Ōiwa (大岩 永徳, Ōiwa Hisanori) (born January 16, 1978), who goes by the stage name Eitoku (永徳), is a Japanese…
Hisanori Ōiwa (大岩 永徳, Ōiwa Hisanori) (born January 16, 1978), who goes by the stage name Eitoku (永徳), is a Japanese actor, stunt performer and suit actor from Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture affiliated with Japan Action Enterprises. He has been cast in many leading roles in the Kamen Rider series. He has also been featured in other several commercials, such as one titled Evening Smile (暮らスマイル, Kurera Sumairu).
Masami Yamazaki (山崎 雅美, Yamazaki Masami; born January 15, 1978), known professionally by the name Vanilla Yamazaki (山崎…
Masami Yamazaki (山崎 雅美, Yamazaki Masami; born January 15, 1978), known professionally by the name Vanilla Yamazaki (山崎 バニラ, Yamazaki Banira) is a katsudō-benshi, voice actress, actress, choreographer, and tarento born in Shiroshi, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan and raised in Ōta, Tokyo.
Tomonori Hirayama (平山 智規, Hirayama Tomonori; born January 9, 1978) is a former Japanese football player.
🏫 Shizuoka Kita High School📅 Born January 9🎂 Born 1978📍 From Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
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Asami Imajuku (今宿麻美) is a Japanese fashion model, actress, and singer.
Naruatsu Baba (馬場 功淳, Baba Naruatsu) is a Japanese smartphone game developer and businessman, founder and majority…
Naruatsu Baba (馬場 功淳, Baba Naruatsu) is a Japanese smartphone game developer and businessman, founder and majority owner of the smartphone-game maker, Colopl.
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Ayano Tsuji (つじ あやの（辻 亜弥乃）, Tsuji Ayano; born January 6, 1978, in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan) is a J-pop singer famous in…
Ayano Tsuji (つじ あやの（辻 亜弥乃）, Tsuji Ayano; born January 6, 1978, in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan) is a J-pop singer famous in Japan for her unconventional light singing style and ukulele music. She rose to fame after performing the end-title track for the Studio Ghibli film The Cat Returns in 2002. Her other music for TV and anime includes "Tanpopo" for Tensai Terebi Kun.
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Naomi Yashiro (矢代直美, born 30 December 1977) is a Japanese former basketball player who competed in the 2004 Summer…
Naomi Yashiro (矢代直美, born 30 December 1977) is a Japanese former basketball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics. She has been working as a cabin crew at the Japan Airlines and joined its team JAL Rabbits.
Kazuyuki Toda (戸田 和幸, Toda Kazuyuki; born 30 December 1977) is a Japanese professional football manager and former…
Kazuyuki Toda (戸田 和幸, Toda Kazuyuki; born 30 December 1977) is a Japanese professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder or defender. He played for the Japan national team until 2002.
🏫 Toin Gakuen High School📅 Born December 30🎂 Born 1977📍 From Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
Miho Hashiguchi (橋口美穂, Hashiguchi Miho; born 29 December 1977) is a Japanese gymnast. She competed at the 1996 Summer…
Miho Hashiguchi (橋口美穂, Hashiguchi Miho; born 29 December 1977) is a Japanese gymnast. She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics. She is also noted to have won a bronze team medal and silver team medal at the Summer Universiade in 1997 and at the Asian Games respectively.
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Keiichi Arawi (Japanese: あらゐけいいち, Hepburn: Arai Keiichi; born December 29, 1977) is a Japanese manga artist. After…
Keiichi Arawi (Japanese: あらゐけいいち, Hepburn: Arai Keiichi; born December 29, 1977) is a Japanese manga artist. After publishing his debut work in early 2006, he launched Nichijou in the latter half of the year. Following its conclusion, he launched City. Nichijou resumed serialization in 2021.
🏫 Isesaki Commercial High School📅 Born December 29🎂 Born 1977📍 From Gunma Prefecture💼 Manga Artist💼 Illustrator
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Yūya Andō (安藤 優也, Andō Yūya; often Andoh, born December 27, 1977) is a professional baseball player from Ōita City…
Yūya Andō (安藤 優也, Andō Yūya; often Andoh, born December 27, 1977) is a professional baseball player from Ōita City, Japan. He is part of the starting rotation for the Hanshin Tigers baseball team.
Kiwa Ishii (石井 希和, Ishii Kiwa; real name Kiwa Shimada (島田 希和, Shimada Kiwa; née Ishii (石井)), born 26 December 1977) is…
Kiwa Ishii (石井 希和, Ishii Kiwa; real name Kiwa Shimada (島田 希和, Shimada Kiwa; née Ishii (石井)), born 26 December 1977) is a Japanese free announcer. She was an announcer for TV Asahi. She is currently freelance, having previously represented with Horipro.
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Naoki Shigematsu (重松 直樹, Shigematsu Naoki; born December 24, 1977) is a Japanese former competitive figure skater. He…
Naoki Shigematsu (重松 直樹, Shigematsu Naoki; born December 24, 1977) is a Japanese former competitive figure skater. He is the 1994 World Junior silver medalist and placed 23rd at the 1995 World Championships. He retired from competitive skating following the 2000 Four Continents Championships. Shigematsu is a coach and choreographer who has worked with Takahito Mura, Rumi Suizu, Kento Nakamura, Risa Shoji, and Hirofumi Torii.
Oki Sato (佐藤 オオキ, Satō Ōki, born 24 December 1977) is a Japanese architect, designer, and the founder of the Nendo…
Oki Sato (佐藤 オオキ, Satō Ōki, born 24 December 1977) is a Japanese architect, designer, and the founder of the Nendo design studio. He was born in Toronto, Canada, attended Waseda University in Tokyo and graduated in 2002 with a Masters of Arts degree in architecture. He subsequently founded Nendo in his parents' garage in Tokyo. He has said that "Design is about making decisions. A person can only make a certain amount of decisions each day, and it's really important to keep your mind empty." Sato also mentions in several interviews that meeting Issey Miyake had a significant influence in his work and practice. His first exhibition, called "Streeterior", was introduced in Tokyo and then in Milan, Italy in 2003. Sato has received several prizes such as Good Design Award, German Design Award, Elle Deco International Design Award, and was named the "Designer of the Year" by Wallpaper magazine in 2012. He designed the cauldron for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Tatsunori Hisanaga (久永 辰徳, Hisanaga Tatsunori; born December 23, 1977) is a former Japanese football player.
🎓 Tokai University🏫 Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School📅 Born December 23🎂 Born 1977📍 From Kagoshima Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
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Dai Oketani (桶谷大, Oketani Dai; born December 23, 1977) is a Japanese professional basketball coach, who currently…
Dai Oketani (桶谷大, Oketani Dai; born December 23, 1977) is a Japanese professional basketball coach, who currently serves as head coach for the Kawasaki Brave Thunders of the B.League and the Japanese national team.
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Kazue Ito (伊藤 良恵, Itō Kazue) (born 22 December 1977 in Kanagawa / grew up in Tatebayashi, Gunma) is a Japanese softball…
Kazue Ito (伊藤 良恵, Itō Kazue) (born 22 December 1977 in Kanagawa / grew up in Tatebayashi, Gunma) is a Japanese softball player at first base. She won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics, and a bronze medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Akira Kuroda (黒田 晶, Kuroda Akira), born 1977, is a Japanese novelist. She was born in Chiba Prefecture and studied Art…
Akira Kuroda (黒田 晶, Kuroda Akira), born 1977, is a Japanese novelist. She was born in Chiba Prefecture and studied Art at Meiji Gakuin University before dropping out and going on to study at the University of Brighton. In 2000 she won the 37th Bungei Prize for her novel, You Love Us, though the title has since been changed to Made in Japan. In 2003 she was nominated for the 16th Yukio Mishima Prize for her novel, Sekai ga Hajimaru Asa.
Misato Michishita (道下 美里, Michishita Misato; born 19 January 1977 in Shimonoseki City) is a visually impaired Japanese…
Misato Michishita (道下 美里, Michishita Misato; born 19 January 1977 in Shimonoseki City) is a visually impaired Japanese long distance and marathon runner. She silver medalled at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, and won the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. She won the bronze medal the 2024 Summer Paralympics with a time of 3:04:23 in Paris, after Elena Congost from Spain was controversially disqualified with a time of 3:00:48 despite a human reflex when her companion almost fell.
Ryota Aikawa (相川 良太, Aikawa Ryōta; born January 18, 1977 in Fukuoka City, Japan) is a professional Nippon Professional…
Ryota Aikawa (相川 良太, Aikawa Ryōta; born January 18, 1977 in Fukuoka City, Japan) is a professional Nippon Professional Baseball player. He is currently with the Orix Buffaloes.
🎓 Tokai University🏫 Gyosei International School📅 Born January 18🎂 Born 1977📍 From Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Masahiro Matsuoka (松岡 昌宏, Matsuoka Masahiro; born January 11, 1977) is a Japanese drummer, actor and YouTuber. Former…
Masahiro Matsuoka (松岡 昌宏, Matsuoka Masahiro; born January 11, 1977) is a Japanese drummer, actor and YouTuber. Former member of Tokio, a musical group under Starto Entertainment, formerly of Johnny & Associates. His nicknames are Mabo and Maa-kun. He starred as Shinichi Ozaki in Godzilla: Final Wars, and comedy series Yasuko to Kenji.
🏫 Horikoshi High School📅 Born January 11🎂 Born 1977📍 From Sapporo, Hokkaido💼 Drummer💼 Actor💼 TV Personality💼 Idol
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Tsutomu Ishizuki (石月努, born in Ichinomiya on January 8, 1977) is a Japanese singer, musician and designer, best known…
Tsutomu Ishizuki (石月努, born in Ichinomiya on January 8, 1977) is a Japanese singer, musician and designer, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of rock band Fanatic Crisis from 1992 to 2005. Two years later, he started working as a designer. In 2012, he returned to music by starting a solo career and in 2019, Ishizuki and the two guitarists from Fanatic Crisis formed the sub-unit Fantastic Circus.
Katsuya Toida (戸井田 カツヤ, Toida Katsuya; born January 6, 1977) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the…
Katsuya Toida (戸井田 カツヤ, Toida Katsuya; born January 6, 1977) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions. His real name is Katsuya Toida (戸井田 克也, Toida Katsuya). He is known for his judo and shoot wrestling expertise.
🎓 Nihon University🏫 Suzaka High School📅 Born January 6🎂 Born 1977📍 From Nagano(city), Nagano Prefecture💼 Mixed Martial Artist
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Miyuki Fukumoto (née Aoyama; born 4 January 1977) is a female high jumper from Japan. Her personal best jump is 1.92…
Miyuki Fukumoto (née Aoyama; born 4 January 1977) is a female high jumper from Japan. Her personal best jump is 1.92 metres, achieved in July 2004 in Osaka. She won the silver medal at the 2003 Asian Championships, and finished fifth at the 2006 Asian Games. She was the Japanese national high jump champion in 2006. She competed at the 2007 World Championships without reaching the final.
Noriko Hijikata (土方 典子, Hijikata Noriko; born January 3, 1977), better known by her stagename Maju Ozawa (小沢 真珠) is a…
Noriko Hijikata (土方 典子, Hijikata Noriko; born January 3, 1977), better known by her stagename Maju Ozawa (小沢 真珠) is a Japanese actress.
Mayumi Iizuka (飯塚 雅弓, Iizuka Mayumi; born January 3, 1977) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and disc jockey…
Mayumi Iizuka (飯塚 雅弓, Iizuka Mayumi; born January 3, 1977) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and disc jockey who was born in Tokyo. She is currently affiliated with Across Entertainment and her label is Lantis. She is an instructor at the Stay Luck training school Follow-Up. For her singing activities, she uses the alias Hoshi Mai (星 舞). Her well-known roles as a voice actress include Kasumi (Misty) in the Pokémon series, Tron Bonne in the Mega Man Legends series and Claiomh Everlasting in the Sorcerous Stabber Orphen series.
🎓 Hosei University🏫 法政大学女子高等学校📅 Born January 3🎂 Born 1977📍 From 横浜市（生まれは東京都）, Tokyo💼 Voice Actor💼 Actress💼 Singer・Vocalist💼 Narrator💼 DJ💼 Actor
Eiichiro Washio (鷲尾 英一郎, Washio Eiichirō; born 3 January 1977) is a Japanese politician who serves as a member of the…
Eiichiro Washio (鷲尾 英一郎, Washio Eiichirō; born 3 January 1977) is a Japanese politician who serves as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Niigata, Niigata and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he worked at Ernst & Young ShinNihon from 2001 to 2005. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2005.
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Shinobu Fukuhara (福原 忍, Fukuhara Shinobu; born December 28, 1976, in Miyoshi, Hiroshima, Japan) is a retired Japanese…
Shinobu Fukuhara (福原 忍, Fukuhara Shinobu; born December 28, 1976, in Miyoshi, Hiroshima, Japan) is a retired Japanese baseball pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers. He was the number three draft pick for the Hanshin Tigers in 1999. In 2014 and 2015, he was a 2x Central League Middle Reliever.
Yoshiyuki Nishi (西 義之, Nishi Yoshiyuki; born December 27, 1976) is a Japanese manga artist best known for his work…
Yoshiyuki Nishi (西 義之, Nishi Yoshiyuki; born December 27, 1976) is a Japanese manga artist best known for his work, Muhyo and Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation. He is the former assistant of Takeshi Obata. Born and raised in Hachioji, Tokyo.
Sachi Ozawa (小澤 幸, Ozawa Sachi; born 23 December 1976) is a Japanese short track speed skater. She competed in two…
Sachi Ozawa (小澤 幸, Ozawa Sachi; born 23 December 1976) is a Japanese short track speed skater. She competed in two events at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Kiyoko Shimahara (嶋原 清子; born 22 December 1976) is a Japanese long-distance runner who competes in marathon races. Her…
Kiyoko Shimahara (嶋原 清子; born 22 December 1976) is a Japanese long-distance runner who competes in marathon races. Her personal best time is 2:25:10 hours, achieved in August 2009 in Sapporo. She is a member of the Second Wind running club in Japan. She represented her country at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics and at the Asian Games in 2006 and 2010 (winning the silver medal at the former edition). Born in the Ōshima District in Yamaguchi Prefecture, she attended Kokushikan University and graduated in 1999 with a degree in physical education. She made her debut over the marathon distance at the Japanese student championships in 1997. Her first marathon victory came at the 2003 Katsuta Marathon, where she ran a course record time of 2:31:10 hours. She came third at the Tokyo Marathon in 2003, then improved to second place behind Bruna Genovese at the same competition the following year, setting a personal best of 2:26:43 hours in the process. Shimahara improved further at the 2005 Hokkaido Marathon, running 2:26:14 and taking the runner-up spot. In 2006, opened her season with a personal best of 1:10:16 hours at the Miyazaki Half Marathon, then came third at the Osaka Ladies Marathon. She made her foreign debut at the Boston Marathon, where she finished in fifth place. She gained her first international call-up for Japan at the 2006 Asian Games and she was the marathon silver medallist behind China's Zhou Chunxiu. These performances led to her being selected for the Japanese women's marathon squad at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics. She finished sixth at the World Championships Marathon in Osaka. At the 2007 London Marathon, she withdrew mid-race for the first time, pulling up just after the halfway point due to breathing difficulties. At the start of 2008 she came eleventh at the Nagoya Marathon, but rebounded at the Chicago Marathon with a third-place finish to reach the podium. Shimahara ended her year with a win at the Honolulu Marathon in a time of 2:32:36 hours. Despite a sixth-place finish at the Tokyo Marathon, the 2009 season proved to be one of Shimahara's most successful. She won the Osaka Half Marathon then set a course record and personal best of 2:25:10 hours to win at the Hokkaido Marathon in Sapporo. She was the runner-up at both the Yokohama Marathon and the Honolulu race that year. Shimahara was fourth at the 2010 Nagano Marathon and was selected to compete for Japan at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou. However, she did not win a medal on her second performance at the Games, finishing fifth overall. In 2011, she was the runner-up at the Hokkaido Marathon and the inaugural Osaka Marathon. She also ran at the Tokyo Marathon that year but placed fifteenth in that race. She had only one outing in 2012: at the Osaka Marathon she came fifth in a time of 2:29:51 hours. A year passed before she returned to competition, again in Osaka, and she managed third on that occasion.
Asōfuji Seiya (born January 17, 1976, as Kiyotoshi Suginomori) is a retired sumo wrestler from Fukaura, Nishitsugaru…
Asōfuji Seiya (born January 17, 1976, as Kiyotoshi Suginomori) is a retired sumo wrestler from Fukaura, Nishitsugaru, Aomori, Japan. His highest rank was maegashira 13. He is the elder brother of Aminishiki.
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Shigeyuki Furuki (古城 茂幸, Furuki Shigeyuki; born January 12, 1976 in Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon…
Shigeyuki Furuki (古城 茂幸, Furuki Shigeyuki; born January 12, 1976 in Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Central League. Before playing for the Giants he was a member of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. When he comes to bat, his fans often sing a cheer that goes to the tune of a song from the Super Nintendo Entertainment System game EarthBound.
🎓 Kokushikan University🏫 Chuo Gakuin High School📅 Born January 12🎂 Born 1976📍 From Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Ryūhei Kawada (川田 龍平; January 12, 1976) is a Japanese activist, haemophiliac and a former member of the House of…
Ryūhei Kawada (川田 龍平; January 12, 1976) is a Japanese activist, haemophiliac and a former member of the House of Councillors (Japan). Ryūhei Kawada became famous for coming out as HIV positive in Japan, where doing so was considered taboo by many.
Mina Taniyama (谷山 美奈, Taniyama Mina), better known by her ring name Tanny Mouse (タニー・マウス, Tanī Mausu) (born January 7…
Mina Taniyama (谷山 美奈, Taniyama Mina), better known by her ring name Tanny Mouse (タニー・マウス, Tanī Mausu) (born January 7, 1976), is a Japanese retired professional wrestler best known for her tenure with the defunct Japanese promotions NEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling and All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling.
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Kinkaiyama Ryū (born 7 January 1976 as Ryusui Kin) is a former sumo wrestler from Ōmura, Nagasaki, Japan. He made his…
Kinkaiyama Ryū (born 7 January 1976 as Ryusui Kin) is a former sumo wrestler from Ōmura, Nagasaki, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1991, and reached the top division in July 1998. His highest rank was maegashira 6. He is of Korean heritage, became a naturalized citizen in 2000 while still active, changing his name to Matsuyama Ryusui, and married in February 2005. He retired in May 2006 to become an elder in the Japan Sumo Association, as of 2026 under the name Takasaki. He was responsible for the "Ozumo Beyond 2020 Tournament" held in the Ryogoku Kokugikan in October 2017 to increase awareness of sumo among minority groups such as foreigners and people with disabilities, in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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Hisatake Sugi (born 4 January 1976) is a Japanese politician and a member of the House of Councillors of Japan.