Jun Matsumoto (松本 潤, Matsumoto Jun; born August 30, 1983) is a Japanese singer, actor, radio host, and model. He was a…
Jun Matsumoto (松本 潤, Matsumoto Jun; born August 30, 1983) is a Japanese singer, actor, radio host, and model. He was a member and concert producer of the boy band Arashi (started under Johnny & Associates, later under Starto Entertainment). He is also a production advisor for other groups. Matsumoto began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1996 at the age of 12. With the taking over of Johnny's artists by Starto Entertainment in 2023, he, as well as the other members became part of the agency as part of Arashi, with the group being under agent contract. He became independent in 2024 for individual activities, remaining with the agency until the end of activities of the group, on May 31, 2026. Best known to Japanese television drama audiences for his portrayal as Tsukasa Dōmyōji in the 2005 television drama series Boys Over Flowers, for which he won GQ Japan's Man of the Year Award under the singer/actor category for his work in the drama, prior to his debut as a singer with Arashi in 1999, Matsumoto started an acting career when he was cast as Teddy Duchamp for the stage play Stand by Me, which was based on the film of the same name. Since then, he has gone on to appear in numerous dramas and movies, receiving a number of awards and nominations for his roles. With the end of activities of his group in May 2026, Matsumoto plans on concentrating on his acting career.
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Ayaka Miyao is a Japanese retired professional boxer. She is a former two-time female atomweight world champion, having…
Ayaka Miyao is a Japanese retired professional boxer. She is a former two-time female atomweight world champion, having held the IBF and the WBA titles during her career.
Rui Komatsu (小松 塁, Komatsu Rui; born August 29, 1983 in Kōchi) is a Japanese footballer who last played for Giravanz…
Rui Komatsu (小松 塁, Komatsu Rui; born August 29, 1983 in Kōchi) is a Japanese footballer who last played for Giravanz Kitakyushu as a striker.
Takayuki Shimizu (志水 孝行, Shimizu Takayuki; born 27 August 1983) is a Japanese handball player for Wakunaga Leolic and…
Takayuki Shimizu (志水 孝行, Shimizu Takayuki; born 27 August 1983) is a Japanese handball player for Wakunaga Leolic and the Japanese national team. He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.
Toshiaki Imae (今江 敏晃, Imae Toshiaki; born August 26, 1983) is a Japanese professional baseball former infielder and…
Toshiaki Imae (今江 敏晃, Imae Toshiaki; born August 26, 1983) is a Japanese professional baseball former infielder and manager for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Miwa Oshiro (大城 美和, born August 26, 1983) is a Japanese gravure idol and actress.
Megumi Ohori (大堀 恵, Ōhori Megumi; born August 25, 1983) is a Japanese singer and tarento. She was born from…
Megumi Ohori (大堀 恵, Ōhori Megumi; born August 25, 1983) is a Japanese singer and tarento. She was born from Ōamishirasato-chō (now Ōamishirasato), Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture. She is represented with Horipro. She is a former member of the female idol groups AKB48 and SDN48. She is also a former model. Her real name is Megumi Kanazawa (金沢 恵, Kanazawa Megumi), and her former stage name is Megumi Matsushima (松嶋 めぐみ, Matsushima Megumi).
Shingo Doi (土井 槙悟, Doi Shingo; born 23 August 1983) is a Japanese speed skater. He competed in two events at the 2010…
Shingo Doi (土井 槙悟, Doi Shingo; born 23 August 1983) is a Japanese speed skater. He competed in two events at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Takayuki Takaguchi (高口 隆行, born August 23, 1983, in Edogawa, Tokyo) is a Japanese former professional baseball…
Takayuki Takaguchi (高口 隆行, born August 23, 1983, in Edogawa, Tokyo) is a Japanese former professional baseball shortstop in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters from 2007 to 2010, the Chiba Lotte Marines in 2011 and for the Yomiuri Giants in 2012 and 2013. He later coached with the Orix Buffaloes in 2020 and 2021.
Kosuke Kitajima (北島 康介, Kitajima Kōsuke; born September 22, 1982) is a Japanese retired breaststroke swimmer. He won…
Kosuke Kitajima (北島 康介, Kitajima Kōsuke; born September 22, 1982) is a Japanese retired breaststroke swimmer. He won gold medals at the men's 100 m and 200 m breaststroke events at the 2004 Summer Olympics, and the 2008 Summer Olympics – becoming the first and only swimmer to sweep the breaststroke events at consecutive Olympic games.
Shōji Satō (佐藤 翔冶, Satō Shōji; born 19 September 1982) is a retired Japanese badminton player from NTT East team. He…
Shōji Satō (佐藤 翔冶, Satō Shōji; born 19 September 1982) is a retired Japanese badminton player from NTT East team. He now works as a NTT East singles coach.
Yūko Sasaki (佐々木 優子, Sasaki Yūko; born 18 September 1982), also known as Yūko Saito, is a Japanese former cricketer who…
Yūko Sasaki (佐々木 優子, Sasaki Yūko; born 18 September 1982), also known as Yūko Saito, is a Japanese former cricketer who played for the national women's team in 2003 in three One Day International matches. Born in Saitama in 1982, she was primarily a wicket-keeper.
Yutaka Fukufuji (福藤 豊, Fukufuji Yutaka; born September 17, 1982) is a Japanese ice hockey player for the Nikko Ice…
Yutaka Fukufuji (福藤 豊, Fukufuji Yutaka; born September 17, 1982) is a Japanese ice hockey player for the Nikko Ice Bucks of the Asia League Ice Hockey. Fukufuji was the first Japanese player to appear in a National Hockey League (NHL) game, and played 4 games with the Los Angeles Kings during the 2006–07 season. The first Japanese draft pick, Hiroyuki Miura, was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1992 NHL Draft, but never played in an NHL game. Fukufuji is the first Japanese citizen to be drafted as a goaltender in the NHL and second Japanese national to be drafted. Internationally Fukufuji has played for the Japanese national team at several World Championships.
Kazuhiro Mori (盛 一大, Mori Kazuhiro; born September 17, 1982 in Chiba Prefecture) is a retired Japanese cyclist.
Keisuke Fujiwara (Japanese: 藤原敬典 Fujiwara Keisuke,IPA: [ɸɯʑiwaɾa keꜜːsɯ̥ke]; born September 17, 1982) is a Japanese…
Keisuke Fujiwara (Japanese: 藤原敬典 Fujiwara Keisuke,IPA: [ɸɯʑiwaɾa keꜜːsɯ̥ke]; born September 17, 1982) is a Japanese mixed martial artist with a background in kickboxing.
Teruhiro Sugimori (born 15 October 1982) is a Japanese speed skater. He competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics and the…
Teruhiro Sugimori (born 15 October 1982) is a Japanese speed skater. He competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Saori Ikeuchi (池内 さおり; born September 15, 1982) is a member of the Japanese Communist Party, serving in the House of…
Saori Ikeuchi (池内 さおり; born September 15, 1982) is a member of the Japanese Communist Party, serving in the House of Representatives. She is one of the representatives representing the Tokyo proportional representation block. Ikeuchi believes that the government should do more to protect the rights of LGBT people.
Yasumasa Nishino (西野 泰正, Nishino Yasumasa; born September 14, 1982) is a former Japanese football player and current…
Yasumasa Nishino (西野 泰正, Nishino Yasumasa; born September 14, 1982) is a former Japanese football player and current first-team coach J2 League club of Júbilo Iwata.
Mayu Kida (木田 真有, Kida Mayu; born September 14, 1982 in Obihiro, Hokkaidō) is a retired Japanese sprinter, who…
Mayu Kida (木田 真有, Kida Mayu; born September 14, 1982 in Obihiro, Hokkaidō) is a retired Japanese sprinter, who specialized in the 400 metres. Kida competed for the women's 4 × 400 m relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, along with her teammates Sayaka Aoki, Satomi Kubokura, and Asami Tanno. She ran on the third leg of the first heat, with an individual-split time of 52.72 seconds. Kida and her team finished the relay in last place for a seasonal best time of 3:30.52, failing to advance into the final.
Kazuhiro Hatakeyama (畠山 和洋, Hatakeyama Kazuhiro; born September 13, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball…
Kazuhiro Hatakeyama (畠山 和洋, Hatakeyama Kazuhiro; born September 13, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder and current hitting coach for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the Swallows from 2001 to 2019. Hatakeyama was the 2015 Central League leader in runs batted in, with 105. His retirement ceremony was conducted on September 21, 2019.
Nana Ozaki (尾崎菜々, Ozaki Nana; born September 12, 1982) is a Japanese gravure idol. She is represented by talent agency…
Nana Ozaki (尾崎菜々, Ozaki Nana; born September 12, 1982) is a Japanese gravure idol. She is represented by talent agency Fang. She is from Osaka and interested in tennis, long-distance track events and Western popular music. She worked with talent agency Artist Box until December 28, 2007.
Ryo Kobayashi (小林 亮, Kobayashi Ryō; born September 12, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. He is the current…
Ryo Kobayashi (小林 亮, Kobayashi Ryō; born September 12, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. He is the current first-team coach J2 League club of Thespakusatsu Gunma. His brother is Yoshiyuki Kobayashi.
Tatsuro Yoshino (吉野 達郎, Yoshino Tatsurō; born 11 September 1982) is a retired Japanese sprinter. He competed in the 4 ×…
Tatsuro Yoshino (吉野 達郎, Yoshino Tatsurō; born 11 September 1982) is a retired Japanese sprinter. He competed in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2005 World Championships finishing eighth.
Naoya Shibamura (柴村 直弥, Shibamura Naoya; born 11 September 1982) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…
Naoya Shibamura (柴村 直弥, Shibamura Naoya; born 11 September 1982) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ishikawa SC.
Yasutaka Hattori (服部 泰卓, born September 10, 1982, in Mima, Tokushima) is a former Japanese professional baseball…
Yasutaka Hattori (服部 泰卓, born September 10, 1982, in Mima, Tokushima) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He played with the Chiba Lotte Marines from 2010 to 2011 and from 2013 to 2014.
Takeshi Fukunaga (福永 壮志, Fukunaga Takeshi; born September 10, 1982) is a Japanese filmmaker and director. His first…
Takeshi Fukunaga (福永 壮志, Fukunaga Takeshi; born September 10, 1982) is a Japanese filmmaker and director. His first feature film, Out of My Hand (2015) premiered in the Panorama section at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival and won the US Fiction Award at the 2015 Los Angeles Film Festival. He won the George C. Lin Emerging Filmmaker Award at the 2015 San Diego Asian Film Festival. The film was later released worldwide through Ava DuVernay’s distribution company, ARRAY. Takeshi was nominated for the John Cassavetes Award at the 2016 Independent Spirit Awards. In 2017, he was selected for The Residence by Cannes Film Festival's Cinéfondation to develop his second feature film. His second feature film, Ainu Mosir (2020) won Special Jury Mention in International Narrative Competition at Tribeca Film Festival, and Best Film in International Feature Competition at Gunajuato International Film Festival.
Shogo Shiozawa (塩沢 勝吾, Shiozawa Shogo; born September 9, 1982 in Nagano) is a Japanese football player who currently…
Shogo Shiozawa (塩沢 勝吾, Shiozawa Shogo; born September 9, 1982 in Nagano) is a Japanese football player who currently plays for AC Nagano Parceiro.
Ai Otsuka (大塚 愛, Ōtsuka Ai; born September 9, 1982) is a Japanese singer-songwriter from Suminoe-ku, Osaka, Japan. She…
Ai Otsuka (大塚 愛, Ōtsuka Ai; born September 9, 1982) is a Japanese singer-songwriter from Suminoe-ku, Osaka, Japan. She is a popular artist on the Avex Trax label and is best known for her 2003 hit "Sakuranbo", which stayed in the Top 200 Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for 103 weeks. A piano player since age four, Otsuka composes and co-produces her own songs, as well as writes her own lyrics. Her music ranges from upbeat pop/rock music to ballads. Every year, Otsuka also has her own Love is Born tour to mark the anniversary of being in the music industry and her birthday in September. All of the Love is Born concerts take place in Japan, ending in her hometown of Osaka. On Love is Born 5th Anniversary in 2008, Otsuka held a leg of the concert in Taiwan, where she performed a Chinese version of her song "Planetarium". In 2009, Otsuka held 3 Love is Born 6th Anniversary concerts in Japan, as well as two concerts in Taiwan. In 2012, Otsuka debuted as the vocalist of the band Rabbit. She sold 7 million copies in Japan.
Kazuya Maeda (前田 和哉, Maeda Kazuya; born September 8, 1982 in Wakayama) is a former Japanese football player who last…
Kazuya Maeda (前田 和哉, Maeda Kazuya; born September 8, 1982 in Wakayama) is a former Japanese football player who last featured for Giravanz Kitakyushu.
Emi Hinouchi (日之内 絵美, Hinouchi Emi; born September 7, 1982), known professionally with different characters of the same…
Emi Hinouchi (日之内 絵美, Hinouchi Emi; born September 7, 1982), known professionally with different characters of the same name (日之内 エミ), is a Japanese singer-songwriter. She was formerly signed under King Records' sub-label Venus-B and Taku Takahashi's Tachytelic Records. She is best known for writing songs for Heartsdales and for her collaborations with M-Flo. As of 2011, Hinouchi has released twelve singles, three studio length albums, and collaborated with numerous artists.
Masato Akamatsu (赤松 真人, Akamatsu Masato; born September 6, 1982, in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City) is a Nippon Professional…
Masato Akamatsu (赤松 真人, Akamatsu Masato; born September 6, 1982, in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City) is a Nippon Professional Baseball player. He is currently with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. In August 2010, Masato made sports headlines by denying batter Shuichi Murata a home run with what sportswriters dubbed the "Spider-Man Catch," rapidly scaling the outfield fence before snaring the ball in midleap. He won the Gold Glove that same year.
Ryoichi Kurisawa (栗澤 僚一, Kurisawa Ryōichi; born 5 September 1982) is a Japanese football manager, he is the currently…
Ryoichi Kurisawa (栗澤 僚一, Kurisawa Ryōichi; born 5 September 1982) is a Japanese football manager, he is the currently assistant manager for J1 League club Kashiwa Reysol and former player.
Masaki Nishina (仁科 克基, 仁科 正樹, Nishina Masaki; born 2 September 1982 in Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture) is a…
Masaki Nishina (仁科 克基, 仁科 正樹, Nishina Masaki; born 2 September 1982 in Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture) is a Japanese actor and tarento. His former stage names were Masaki Meguro (目黒 正樹, Meguro Masaki) and Katsumi Nishina (仁科 克己, Nishina Katsumi). He is represented with Shochiku Entertainment.
Hiromi Matsuura (松浦ひろみ, Matsūra Hiromi) is a Japanese singer-songwriter.
Atsushi Abe (安部 篤史, Abe Atsushi; born 30 August 1982) is a Japanese synchronised swimmer. He participated at the 2019…
Atsushi Abe (安部 篤史, Abe Atsushi; born 30 August 1982) is a Japanese synchronised swimmer. He participated at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships, winning a medal.
Aya Manome (馬目 綾, Manome Aya; born August 30, 1982) is a Japanese long distance track, and road running athlete. On…
Aya Manome (馬目 綾, Manome Aya; born August 30, 1982) is a Japanese long distance track, and road running athlete. On September 10, 2006, Manome finished third at the Rotterdam Half Marathon in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Her time of 1:12:50 was 2:14 behind winner Mara Yamauchi. Manome also finished third in the 2007 Great Scottish Run half marathon.
Yuma Ishigaki (石垣 佑磨, Ishigaki Yūma; born August 28, 1982) is a Japanese actor from Gifu Prefecture and raised in…
Yuma Ishigaki (石垣 佑磨, Ishigaki Yūma; born August 28, 1982) is a Japanese actor from Gifu Prefecture and raised in Nerima, Tokyo.
Tatsuyuki Tomiyama (冨山 達行, Tomiyama Tatsuyuki; born August 27, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. Tomiyama…
Tatsuyuki Tomiyama (冨山 達行, Tomiyama Tatsuyuki; born August 27, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. Tomiyama previously played for Shonan Bellmare in the J2 League.
Yohei Takai (高井 洋平, Takai Yōhei; born 27 August 1982) is a Japanese judoka. He won a bronze medal at the open category…
Yohei Takai (高井 洋平, Takai Yōhei; born 27 August 1982) is a Japanese judoka. He won a bronze medal at the open category of the 2005 World Judo Championships. Takai is from Kanagawa Prefecture. After graduation from Kokushikan University, he joined to Asahi Kasei which former world champions, Hiroshi Izumi and Masato Uchishiba also belong to.
Yū Tejima (手島 優, Tejima Yū; born 27 August 1982, in Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan) is a Japanese gravure idol, tarento, and…
Yū Tejima (手島 優, Tejima Yū; born 27 August 1982, in Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan) is a Japanese gravure idol, tarento, and actress. Tejima is represented with To-Win, and later Platinum Production.
Akiko Kikuchi (菊池 亜希子, Kikuchi Akiko; born August 26, 1982, in Ōno, Ibi District, Gifu, Japan) is a Japanese model and…
Akiko Kikuchi (菊池 亜希子, Kikuchi Akiko; born August 26, 1982, in Ōno, Ibi District, Gifu, Japan) is a Japanese model and actress who is represented by the talent agency Ten Carat.
Tomoaki Taniguchi (谷口 智昭 Taniguchi Tomoaki; born August 26, 1982, in Hyogo prefecture) is a Japanese rugby player who…
Tomoaki Taniguchi (谷口 智昭 Taniguchi Tomoaki; born August 26, 1982, in Hyogo prefecture) is a Japanese rugby player who plays at lock for Toyota Verblitz and Japan. He scored two tries after coming on in the second half for Japan against Australia A on June 8, 2008 (2008 IRB Pacific Nations Cup Round One). He graduated from Ritsumeikan University.
Kenjiro Ezoe (江添 建次郎, Ezoe Kenjirō; born August 25, 1982) is a former Japanese football player.
Masahira Yoshikata (吉形 政衡, Yoshikata Masahira; born 23 August 1982 in Fukuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese hurdler who…
Masahira Yoshikata (吉形 政衡, Yoshikata Masahira; born 23 August 1982 in Fukuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese hurdler who specialises in the 400 metres hurdles. He competed at the 2007 World Championships.
Koji Yamase (山瀬 功治, Yamase Kōji; born 22 September 1981) is a Japanese football player who plays for Renofa Yamaguchi…
Koji Yamase (山瀬 功治, Yamase Kōji; born 22 September 1981) is a Japanese football player who plays for Renofa Yamaguchi FC. His father Isao Yamase participated in the 1984 Winter Olympics as a biathlete. His brother Yukihiro Yamase is also a footballer.
Hiromitsu Miura (Japanese: 三浦 広光, Miura Hiromitsu; September 22, 1981 – October 26, 2024) was a Japanese mixed martial…
Hiromitsu Miura (Japanese: 三浦 広光, Miura Hiromitsu; September 22, 1981 – October 26, 2024) was a Japanese mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division. He was also a former boxer who competed in the light heavyweight division.
Subaru Shibutani (渋谷 すばる, Shibutani Subaru; born September 22, 1981) is a Japanese singer, actor, and lyricist. He…
Subaru Shibutani (渋谷 すばる, Shibutani Subaru; born September 22, 1981) is a Japanese singer, actor, and lyricist. He began his career as a member of Kansai Johnny's Jr. and later served as the main vocalist of the Japanese boy band Kanjani Eight (now known as Super Eight), which originally debuted as an enka group. He left the group in 2018. His first solo album, Nisai, was released in October 2019.
Daisuke Arakawa (荒川 大輔, Arakawa Daisuke; born 19 September 1981) is a Japanese athlete specialising in the long jump.…
Daisuke Arakawa (荒川 大輔, Arakawa Daisuke; born 19 September 1981) is a Japanese athlete specialising in the long jump. He twice represented his country at World Championships, in 2007 and 2009, failing to reach the final. His personal bests are 8.09 metres outdoors (2008) and 7.77 metres indoors (2003). He also holds the Japanese masters record (M35) with 7.33 metres outdoors (2017).
Mayumi Morinaga (森永真由美, Morinaga Mayumi; born 19 September 1981) is a Japanese singer whose career began in the late…
Mayumi Morinaga (森永真由美, Morinaga Mayumi; born 19 September 1981) is a Japanese singer whose career began in the late 2000s singing video game soundtracks. She debuted with her first single, "One Million Miles" in 2006, when she first collaborated with the group Another Infinity. She decided to become a singer in 1994, when she won a singing competition in junior high school. Her album Glitter peaked at number 31 on the Oricon chart.
Kenta Shimizu (清水 健太, Shimizu Kenta; born September 18, 1981) is a Japanese football player who plays for Kamatamare…
Kenta Shimizu (清水 健太, Shimizu Kenta; born September 18, 1981) is a Japanese football player who plays for Kamatamare Sanuki.