Tomoyo Harada (原田 知世, Harada Tomoyo; born November 28, 1967 in Nagasaki, Japan) is a Japanese actress, singer, and…Tomoyo Harada (原田 知世, Harada Tomoyo; born November 28, 1967 in Nagasaki, Japan) is a Japanese actress, singer, and lyricist, and was a popular idol in the 1980s.
Makiko Esumi (江角 マキコ, Esumi Makiko) (born 18 December 1966 in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan) is a former Japanese…Makiko Esumi (江角 マキコ, Esumi Makiko) (born 18 December 1966 in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan) is a former Japanese model, actress, writer, essayist, and lyricist. Esumi is most well known for her role as Chinatsu Tsuboi in the Japanese television drama series Shomuni. Esumi won the 1995 Rookie of the Year Award at both the 19th Annual Japan Academy Prize ceremonies and at the 38th Blue Ribbon Awards for her role in the 1995 film Maborosi. She was nominated in 2002 for the Best Actress Award at the 26th Annual Japan Academy Prize ceremonies for her role in Inochi. In 2000, she released her single, One Way Drive, featuring guitar work and production by Tomoyasu Hotei, who also co-wrote the song with Esumi. She wrote a children's book in 2005. Esumi is married to Fuji TV director Shin Hirano and is distantly related to Koji Ezumi, a goalkeeper for Omiya Ardija. She was previously married to photographer Rowland Kirishima. She gave birth in 2005 to her first daughter, with her second due to be born in December 2009. She is represented by the talent management firm Ken-On.
Takeo Ōtsuka (大塚武生, Ōtsuka Takeo) (born December 16, 1966) is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by his…Takeo Ōtsuka (大塚武生, Ōtsuka Takeo) (born December 16, 1966) is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Men's Teioh (MEN'Sテイオー, Menzu Teiō) (also written MEN's Teioh). Another of his ring names, Terry Boy, is a homage to American professional wrestler Terry Funk. Men's Teioh is a longtime mainstay of Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW) as well as a former competitor of Michinoku Pro Wrestling (Michinoku Pro). He is known as an original member of the group, Kai En Tai, which competed in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during the late 1990s. He was also briefly a member of the BWO while in Extreme Championship Wrestling, and appeared on the promotion's first PPV event Barely Legal in 1997.
Yutaka Mukaiyama (向山裕, Mukaiyama Yutaka; born December 15, 1966) is a Japanese pornographic actor and a former…Yutaka Mukaiyama (向山裕, Mukaiyama Yutaka; born December 15, 1966) is a Japanese pornographic actor and a former professional wrestler better known as Chocoball Mukai (チョコボール向井, Chokobōru Mukai). Beginning his career in 1990s, Mukai became one of the more well known JAV stars in all of Japan, and holds the record for being the highest paid AV actor ever, earning over ¥20 million JPY at the height of his fame. Initially wanting to be a professional wrestler, Mukai returned to his passion and joined Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling (FMW) in 1999, competing for the promotion as well as IWA Japan until his retirement.
Tsuchiya Yutaka (土屋豊, Tsuchiya Yutaka) (born 11 December 1966) is a Japanese film director, documentary film maker, and…Tsuchiya Yutaka (土屋豊, Tsuchiya Yutaka) (born 11 December 1966) is a Japanese film director, documentary film maker, and video activist. His works have focused on the search for identity amongst Japanese youth, particularly the allure that nationalism or extreme ideologies have offered to troubled young people.
Saori Oguri (小栗 左多里, Oguri Saori; born December 10, 1966) is a Japanese manga artist born in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.…Saori Oguri (小栗 左多里, Oguri Saori; born December 10, 1966) is a Japanese manga artist born in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. She is a graduate of Tama Art University, where she studied graphic design. Her first work was Sora ni makka na mono relu in the shōjo comic magazine, Chorus (published in 1995 by Shueisha). Oguri is known for the comic essay series Dārin wa Gaikokujin (literally "My Darling is a Foreigner"), known in English as Is He Turning Japanese?, which portrays her life with her husband, Tony László, with whom she also co-authored Dārin no atamannaka (Inside darling's mind), a comic essay about English and linguistics. The comics were turned into the comedy film My Darling is a Foreigner, released in April 2010.
Yuka Chokyu (born December 9, 1966) is a Canadian para badminton player and former wheelchair tennis player who…Yuka Chokyu (born December 9, 1966) is a Canadian para badminton player and former wheelchair tennis player who competes at international level events. She was a three-time Paralympian at the Summer Paralympics from 2000 to 2008, her highest achievement in her tennis career was where she had reached the quarterfinals at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in both the women's singles and women's doubles.
Shinichi Ito (or Itō) (伊藤 真一, Itō Shin'ichi) born (1966-12-07)December 7, 1966, in Kakuda, Miyagi, Japan) is a Japanese…Shinichi Ito (or Itō) (伊藤 真一, Itō Shin'ichi) born (1966-12-07)December 7, 1966, in Kakuda, Miyagi, Japan) is a Japanese retired professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He has raced extensively in Japanese and International championships. Ito has competed in the All Japan Road Race Championship, and won the Japanese 500 cc Championship, and is also three-time Japanese Superbike Champion. In the prestigious Suzuka 8 Hour Endurance Race, he has qualified on pole five times and won the race four times. Ito has also raced in Superbike World Championship. His considerable experience on different types of racing machine has earned him a reputation as a premier development rider.
Shin'ichiro Kawabata (川畑 伸一郎, Kawabata Shin'ichiro; born December 5, 1966) is a Japanese baseball player. He won a…Shin'ichiro Kawabata (川畑 伸一郎, Kawabata Shin'ichiro; born December 5, 1966) is a Japanese baseball player. He won a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Kensuke Shinzaki (新崎 健介 Shinzaki Kensuke, born December 2, 1966), known by the ring names Jinsei Shinzaki (新崎 人生…Kensuke Shinzaki (新崎 健介 Shinzaki Kensuke, born December 2, 1966), known by the ring names Jinsei Shinzaki (新崎 人生, Shinzaki Jinsei) and Hakushi (白紙), is a Japanese professional wrestler, wrestling executive, businessman and fitness coach. He is signed to the Michinoku Pro Wrestling promotion as a wrestler and their president. He is also a co-founder and co-runner of Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling, alongside Meiko Satomura. Known as the "White Angel", Shinzaki is also known for his appearances with other Japanese promotions such as All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW). To American fans, Shinzaki is perhaps most known for his stint in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) from 1994 to 1996 as Hakushi. Shinzaki's motto is the kongō-zue inscription, "Namu Daishi Hensho Kongo (Japanese: 南無大師遍照金剛, lit. 'I take refuge in the Great Master, the Diamond who illuminates everywhere.')". His gimmick sees him portray an aruki henro or Shikoku pilgrim, of which sees him in full pilgrimage garments, including white robes and a takuhatsugasa hat, and carrying a shakujo staff and a kongo-zue whilst praying to and in the ring. Outside of wrestling, he runs a food truck company and an elderly fitness organization.
Masanori Ikeda (池田 政典, Ikeda Masanori; born December 1, 1966) is a Japanese actor, singer, and voice actor. He is best…Masanori Ikeda (池田 政典, Ikeda Masanori; born December 1, 1966) is a Japanese actor, singer, and voice actor. He is best known for playing Shishio Makoto in the anime Rurouni Kenshin.
Hiroki Shibuya (渋谷 洋樹, Shibuya Hiroki; born November 30, 1966) is a Japanese football manager and former football…Hiroki Shibuya (渋谷 洋樹, Shibuya Hiroki; born November 30, 1966) is a Japanese football manager and former football player He is the currently manager for J2 League club Ventforet Kofu.
Shuji Yoshida (吉田 修司, Yoshida Shūji; born November 29, 1966) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher and…Shuji Yoshida (吉田 修司, Yoshida Shūji; born November 29, 1966) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher and coach. He was a member of the Japan national baseball team that won the silver medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.
Kouji Mori (Japanese: 森恒二, Hepburn: Kōji Mori; November 28, 1966) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for his works…Kouji Mori (Japanese: 森恒二, Hepburn: Kōji Mori; November 28, 1966) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for his works Holyland and Suicide Island. Mori was also notable as a close friend of Kentaro Miura, the author of Berserk. Upon Miura's death in 2021, Mori stepped forward to supervise the completion of Berserk.
Narumi Yasuda (安田 成美, Yasuda Narumi; born 28 November 1966) is a Japanese actress. She won the award for best actress…Narumi Yasuda (安田 成美, Yasuda Narumi; born 28 November 1966) is a Japanese actress. She won the award for best actress at the 8th Yokohama Film Festival for Inujini seshi mono, Minami e Hashire, Umi no Michi o! and Sorobanzuku. She also won the award for best actress at the 13th Hochi Film Award for Bakayaro! I'm Plenty Mad. Yasuda was born in Tokyo. She was the winner of a competition to find a singer to sing the theme song and promote Hayao Miyazaki's anime film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, "Kaze no Tani no Naushika", written by Takashi Matsumoto and composed by Haruomi Hosono.
Yuji Shimada (島田 裕二, Shimada Yūji; born November 24, 1966 in Fukuyama, Hiroshima) is a Japanese mixed martial arts and…Yuji Shimada (島田 裕二, Shimada Yūji; born November 24, 1966 in Fukuyama, Hiroshima) is a Japanese mixed martial arts and professional wrestling referee, as well as professional wrestling booker, authority figure and occasional wrestler. He has refereed more than 1,000 contests in major MMA promotions including Pride Fighting Championships, Strikeforce, One, M-1 Global, Dream, Deep, Super Fight League and Rizin Fighting Federation. He was formerly the head referee and head of the rules committee for Icon Sport.
Masahiro Motoki (本木 雅弘 Motoki Masahiro, born December 21, 1965) is a Japanese actor. He portrayed protagonist Daigo…Masahiro Motoki (本木 雅弘 Motoki Masahiro, born December 21, 1965) is a Japanese actor. He portrayed protagonist Daigo Kobayashi in Departures, which won the 81st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. His performance earned him the Award for Best Actor at the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, at the 3rd Asian Film Awards and at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize.
Takamasa Sakurai (櫻井 孝昌, Sakurai Takamasa; December 19, 1965 – December 4, 2015) was a Japanese pop culture and anime…Takamasa Sakurai (櫻井 孝昌, Sakurai Takamasa; December 19, 1965 – December 4, 2015) was a Japanese pop culture and anime expert. Sakurai was a strong proponent for the promotion of Japanese popular culture internationally as a means of cultural exchange and cultural diplomacy. His projects promoted Japanese anime, fashion and music to a global audience. In 2009, Sakurai co-founded the Ministry of Foreign Affairs's "Kawaii Ambassador" program. He also authored several books on the country's aesthetics and pop culture, including "Sekai Kawaii Kakumei" ("World Cuteness Revolution") and Anime Bunka Gaiko (Anime Cultural Diplomacy). On December 4, 2015, Sakurai was killed when he fell onto the tracks at the Nishi-Nippori Station of the Keihin-Tōhoku Line in Arakawa, Tokyo, around 12:30 a.m. Sakurai, who was 49-years old, may have been intoxicated at the time of the accident. He had lived in the nearby Higashi-Nippon neighborhood of Tokyo.
Shoichi Arai (荒井 昌一 Arai Shōichi) (December 19, 1965 – May 16, 2002) was a Japanese professional wrestling promoter.…Shoichi Arai (荒井 昌一 Arai Shōichi) (December 19, 1965 – May 16, 2002) was a Japanese professional wrestling promoter. Arai ran Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling from 1995 until its closure in 2002.
Nobuko Fujimura (Japanese: 藤村 信子; born 18 December 1965) is a Japanese female former long-distance runner who competed…Nobuko Fujimura (Japanese: 藤村 信子; born 18 December 1965) is a Japanese female former long-distance runner who competed in the marathon. She won the Hokkaido Marathon in 1993 and the Tokyo Women's Marathon in 1996. She represented her country at the World Championships in Athletics (1997), IAAF World Cross Country Championships (1994), and was a bronze medallist at the 1994 Asian Games.
Takahiro Ikeyama (池山 隆寛, Ikeyama Takahiro; born December 17, 1965 in Amagasaki, Hyōgo, Japan) is a Japanese former…Takahiro Ikeyama (池山 隆寛, Ikeyama Takahiro; born December 17, 1965 in Amagasaki, Hyōgo, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder who currently serves as the manager for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). A slugging shortstop, Ikeyama played in NPB for the Swallows from 1984 to 2002.
Roppyaku Tsurumi (鶴見 六百, Tsurumi Roppyaku; born 17 December 1965) is a Japanese game producer and designer, known for…Roppyaku Tsurumi (鶴見 六百, Tsurumi Roppyaku; born 17 December 1965) is a Japanese game producer and designer, known for the Japanese localization of the original Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter series. He works for Sony Computer Entertainment. In Japanese Roppyaku literally means "six hundred." One of his earliest works in his career is producing and designing the arcade version of Michael Jackson's Moonwalker.
Tetsuya Tanaka (田中哲也, Tanaka Tetsuya, born 16 December 1965) is a Japanese racing driver. Since 1996, he has competed…Tetsuya Tanaka (田中哲也, Tanaka Tetsuya, born 16 December 1965) is a Japanese racing driver. Since 1996, he has competed in the Japanese Grand Touring Championship for a variety of teams, and has won the Tokachi 24 Hours five times.
Masae Ido (井戸 正枝, Ido Masae; born Masae Ogata; 13 December 1965) is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House…Masae Ido (井戸 正枝, Ido Masae; born Masae Ogata; 13 December 1965) is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Representatives. She is a member of the Democratic Party For the People. She is a former member of the Hyōgo Prefectural Assembly.
Kei Shibata (柴田 峡, Shibata Kei; born 8 December 1965) is a Japanese former footballer and current manager Japan…Kei Shibata (柴田 峡, Shibata Kei; born 8 December 1965) is a Japanese former footballer and current manager Japan Football League club of ReinMeer Aomori
Motohisa Furukawa (古川 元久, Furukawa Motohisa; born 6 December 1965) is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party for…Motohisa Furukawa (古川 元久, Furukawa Motohisa; born 6 December 1965) is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party for the People and a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Nagoya, Aichi and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he joined the Ministry of Finance in 1988, attending Columbia University in the United States as a ministry official. Leaving the ministry in 1994, he took part in the formation of the Democratic Party of Japan in 1996 and was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in the same year; he is currently serving his fourth term in this House. In September 2011 he was appointed as State Minister of National Strategy, Economic and Fiscal Policy in the cabinet of newly appointed prime minister Yoshihiko Noda. Furukawa is a member of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders and is founder of its Table For Two initiative. On December 4, 2024, Furukawa became acting leader of the Democratic Party for the People following the suspension of Yuichiro Tamaki until March 3, 2025 amid controversy over the latter's extramarital affair.
Masahiko Shibayama (柴山 昌彦, Shibayama Masahiko; born 5 December 1965) is a Japanese politician. He is a member of the…Masahiko Shibayama (柴山 昌彦, Shibayama Masahiko; born 5 December 1965) is a Japanese politician. He is a member of the House of Representatives belonging to the Liberal Democratic Party (6th term), Deputy Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party and Chairman of the Federation of Saitama Prefecture Liberal Democratic Party. He served as Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology from October 2018 to September 2019.
Tsuyoshi Yoda (与田 剛, Yoda Tsuyoshi; born December 4, 1965 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese professional…Tsuyoshi Yoda (与田 剛, Yoda Tsuyoshi; born December 4, 1965 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball player and manager. He managed of the Chunichi Dragons in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) between 2019 and 2021. Although born in Fukuoka prefecture, Yoda grew up in Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture. His wife is Tokyo Broadcasting System Television announcer, Hiroko Kiba.
Toru H. Okabe (born December 4, 1965) is a Japanese scientist specializing in materials science, environmental science…Toru H. Okabe (born December 4, 1965) is a Japanese scientist specializing in materials science, environmental science, resource circulation engineering, and rare metals process engineering, particularly for electronic waste. His most recent work involves the advancement of new processing technology to recycle rare metals like niobium, titanium, yttrium, rhenium, neodymium, other lanthanides and precious metals. He is also involved in sustainable urban mining.
Arata Furuta (古田 新太, Furuta Arata; born Furuta Takefumi, December 3, 1965) is a Japanese theatre and film character…Arata Furuta (古田 新太, Furuta Arata; born Furuta Takefumi, December 3, 1965) is a Japanese theatre and film character actor.
Noriyo Tateno (立野 記代, Tateno Noriyo) (born December 1, 1965) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler who is best…Noriyo Tateno (立野 記代, Tateno Noriyo) (born December 1, 1965) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler who is best known as one half of the tag team Jumping Bomb Angels with Itsuki Yamazaki. She worked in All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling, WWF and has been working in Ladies Legend Pro-Wrestling since 1992, until her retirement in 2010.
Fumihito, Crown Prince Akishino (秋篠宮皇嗣文仁親王, Akishino-no-miya Kōshi Fumihito Shinnō; born 30 November 1965, Japanese…Fumihito, Crown Prince Akishino (秋篠宮皇嗣文仁親王, Akishino-no-miya Kōshi Fumihito Shinnō; born 30 November 1965, Japanese: [ɸɯ̟mʲiꜜçi̥to̞]) is the heir presumptive to the Japanese throne. He is the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, and the younger son of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko. Since his marriage in June 1990, he has had the title Prince Akishino (秋篠宮, Akishino-no-miya) and has headed the Akishino branch of the Imperial House of Japan. Fumihito has a bachelor's degree in political science from Gakushuin University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in ornithology from the Graduate University for Advanced Studies. In 1990, he married Kiko Kawashima, with whom he has three children: Mako, Kako, and Hisahito. In November 2020, Fumihito was officially declared the heir presumptive to the throne, during the Ceremony for Proclamation of Crown Prince (Rikkōshi-Senmei-no-gi) in Tokyo. Preceding his investiture as Crown Prince, the ongoing Japanese imperial succession debate had resulted in some politicians holding a favorable view on rescinding agnatic primogeniture, which was implemented in 1889. However, once Fumihito and Kiko had their son Hisahito in September 2006, he became next in the line of succession following his father. Fumihito's niece and Emperor Naruhito's only child, Princess Aiko, remains at present legally ineligible to inherit the throne, while debate about the possibility of having future empresses regnant continues. As active working members of the imperial family, Fumihito and his wife Kiko's schedule includes attending summits, and organisational and global event meetings. The couple have particularly represented the Japanese imperial house in ceremonies involving heads of state and VIPs abroad.
Yasuhiro Matsuda (松田 康博, Matsuda Yasuhiro; born November, 1965 in Hokkaido) is a Japanese professor of international…Yasuhiro Matsuda (松田 康博, Matsuda Yasuhiro; born November, 1965 in Hokkaido) is a Japanese professor of international politics at the University of Tokyo.
Yutaka Ozaki (尾崎 豊, Ozaki Yutaka; November 29, 1965 – April 25, 1992) was a Japanese singer-songwriter. His hit debut…Yutaka Ozaki (尾崎 豊, Ozaki Yutaka; November 29, 1965 – April 25, 1992) was a Japanese singer-songwriter. His hit debut single "Jūgo no Yoru" and debut album Jūnanasai no Chizu were released in 1983. He died in 1992 at the age of 26.
Rumi Kazama (風間 ルミ, Kazama Rumi; November 28, 1965 – September 21, 2021) was a Japanese professional wrestler and…Rumi Kazama (風間 ルミ, Kazama Rumi; November 28, 1965 – September 21, 2021) was a Japanese professional wrestler and promoter. Along with Shinobu Kandori, she co-founded the promotion Ladies Legend Pro-Wrestling.
Toshiaki Megumi (恵 俊彰, Megumi Toshiaki; born December 21, 1964, in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan) is a…Toshiaki Megumi (恵 俊彰, Megumi Toshiaki; born December 21, 1964, in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese comedian, actor, television presenter, and newscaster who is a member of the comedy duo Honjamaka. He is represented by Watanabe Entertainment.
Ayumu Saito (斎藤 歩, Saitō Ayumu; 20 December 1964 – 11 June 2025) was a Japanese playwright, director, actor and theatre…Ayumu Saito (斎藤 歩, Saitō Ayumu; 20 December 1964 – 11 June 2025) was a Japanese playwright, director, actor and theatre producer. He was represented by Knockout. Saito was also the director of the Japan Directors Association. Saito died on 11 June 2025, at the age of 60, following a struggle with urothelial carcinoma.
Norihisa Tamura (田村 憲久, Tamura Norihisa; born 15 December 1964) is a Japanese politician who served as the Minister of…Norihisa Tamura (田村 憲久, Tamura Norihisa; born 15 December 1964) is a Japanese politician who served as the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare from September 2020 to October 2021. He is also a member of the House of Representatives representing Mie Prefecture since 1996.
Katsunori Takahashi (高橋 克典, Takahashi Katsunori; born December 15, 1964, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a…Katsunori Takahashi (高橋 克典, Takahashi Katsunori; born December 15, 1964, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer and actor who is represented by the talent agency, K-Dash.
Hiroshi Takano (高野 寛, Takano Hiroshi) (born December 14, 1964) is a Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, music…Hiroshi Takano (高野 寛, Takano Hiroshi) (born December 14, 1964) is a Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, music arranger, guitarist and producer. In the end of 1980s and early 1990s, he recorded some successful records which were produced by Todd Rundgren. He has contributed to the works of many musicians, such as Towa Tei and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Hideto Matsumoto (Japanese: 松本 秀人, Hepburn: Matsumoto Hideto; December 13, 1964 – May 2, 1998), known professionally as…Hideto Matsumoto (Japanese: 松本 秀人, Hepburn: Matsumoto Hideto; December 13, 1964 – May 2, 1998), known professionally as Hide, was a Japanese musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the rock band X Japan from 1987 to 1997 and rose to prominence in Asia as a solo artist from 1993 to 1998, until his death. He also formed the United States–based rock supergroup Zilch in 1996. Hide sold millions of records, both solo and as a member of X Japan. X Japan rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, credited as founders of the Japanese visual kei movement. When they disbanded in 1997, he focused on his solo career which started four years prior and went on to enjoy significant popularity. At the height of his fame, while recording his third studio album and about to launch an international career with the newly formed Zilch, he died in 1998 of what was ruled a suicide by hanging. He was seen as an icon for Japanese youth rebelling against their country's conformist society, and his death was labeled "the end of an era".
Chigusa Nagayo (長与千種, Nagayo Chigusa; born December 8, 1964) is a Japanese professional wrestler best known for her…Chigusa Nagayo (長与千種, Nagayo Chigusa; born December 8, 1964) is a Japanese professional wrestler best known for her mainstream popularity in the 1980s as a member of the Crush Gals with long-time tag team partner Lioness Asuka. In 1995 she founded GAEA Japan and in 2014 created its successor Marvelous That's Women Pro Wrestling. Nagayo is often regarded as the most popular and one of the greatest and most influential female wrestlers of all time. Wrestling Journalist and historian Dave Meltzer has stated that in the 1980s, the Crush Gals reached a level of popularity in Japan equatable to Hulk Hogan in the United States in the same period, and thereafter Chigusa Nagayo was the most popular woman in wrestling for an extended period until her first retirement in 1989.
Hideaki Kikuchi (菊地英昭, Kikuchi Hideaki; born December 7, 1964) is a Japanese musician. Born in Hino, Tokyo, he was…Hideaki Kikuchi (菊地英昭, Kikuchi Hideaki; born December 7, 1964) is a Japanese musician. Born in Hino, Tokyo, he was raised in Hachiōji. He is best known as lead guitarist of the rock band The Yellow Monkey.