Mirai Aoshima (青嶋 未来, Aoshima Mirai; born February 27, 1995) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan, and…Mirai Aoshima (青嶋 未来, Aoshima Mirai; born February 27, 1995) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan, and a chess player holding the title of FIDE Master.
Haruno Sasaki (佐々木 春乃, Sasaki Haruno; born 26 February 1995) is a Japanese handball player for Borussia Dortmund…Haruno Sasaki (佐々木 春乃, Sasaki Haruno; born 26 February 1995) is a Japanese handball player for Borussia Dortmund Handball and the Japanese national team.
Satoko Yamada (Kanji:山田 聡子, born 26 February 1995) is a Japanese sports shooter. She competed in the women's 10 metre…Satoko Yamada (Kanji:山田 聡子, born 26 February 1995) is a Japanese sports shooter. She competed in the women's 10 metre air pistol event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Hikaru Matsumoto (born 25 February 1995) is a Japanese female handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese…Hikaru Matsumoto (born 25 February 1995) is a Japanese female handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship in Spain. At the 2022 Asian Championship, she won silver medals, losing to South Korea in the final.
Hiromi Wajima (born 23 February 1995) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the featherweight division of ONE…Hiromi Wajima (born 23 February 1995) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the featherweight division of ONE Championship. Previously, he competed in the super welterweight division of K-1, where he was K-1 Super Welterweight champion. He is the finalist of the 2020 K-1 Super Welterweight Grand Prix. He was ranked as the tenth-best lightweight (-71 kg) kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kick in December 2023.
Yui Narumiya (born 22 February 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for WE League club…Yui Narumiya (born 22 February 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for WE League club INAC Kobe Leonessa.
Taku Lee (born February 20, 1995) is a Japanese professional gridiron football running back for the Obic Seagulls of…Taku Lee (born February 20, 1995) is a Japanese professional gridiron football running back for the Obic Seagulls of the Japanese X-League.
Tsubasa Nabatame (生田目 翼, Nabatame Tsubasa; born February 19, 1995 in Hitachiōmiya, Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese…Tsubasa Nabatame (生田目 翼, Nabatame Tsubasa; born February 19, 1995 in Hitachiōmiya, Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Takeshi Kawamoto (川本武史, Kawamoto Takeshi, born 19 February 1995) is a Japanese swimmer. He competed in the men's 50…Takeshi Kawamoto (川本武史, Kawamoto Takeshi, born 19 February 1995) is a Japanese swimmer. He competed in the men's 50 metre butterfly event at the 2018 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m), in Hangzhou, China.
Rina Okamoto (Japanese: 岡本 璃奈, Hepburn: Okamoto Rina; born March 17, 1994), better known as Panchan Rina (ぱんちゃん 璃奈…Rina Okamoto (Japanese: 岡本 璃奈, Hepburn: Okamoto Rina; born March 17, 1994), better known as Panchan Rina (ぱんちゃん 璃奈, Pan-chan Rina), is a Japanese professional kickboxer. She is a former Knock Out-Black Female Minimumweight Champion, Knock Out-Black Female Atomweight Champion, and Rebels-Black Women's 46 kg Champion. After moving from Osaka to Tokyo at the age of 21, Rina discovered kickboxing and began competing at the amateur level in 2017. She made her professional debut in February 2019 and was undefeated as a professional until May 2024. As of July 2025, she was ranked the number four -47 kg kickboxer and the number five -50 kg kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.
Yuka Ando (安藤 友香, Andō Yuka; born 16 March 1994) is a Japanese long distance runner. She competed in the women's…Yuka Ando (安藤 友香, Andō Yuka; born 16 March 1994) is a Japanese long distance runner. She competed in the women's marathon at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics.
Nobutaka Imamura (今村 信貴, Imamura Nobutaka; born March 2, 1994 in Shijōnawate, Osaka, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Nobutaka Imamura (今村 信貴, Imamura Nobutaka; born March 2, 1994 in Shijōnawate, Osaka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants.
iri (イリ, stylized in lowercase; born March 15, 1994) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. She signed with Colourful Records…iri (イリ, stylized in lowercase; born March 15, 1994) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. She signed with Colourful Records in 2015, before releasing her first album in 2016.
Atsushi Ida (伊田 篤史 Ida Atsushi, born 15 March 1994) is a professional Go player from Japan. He is affiliated with Nihon…Atsushi Ida (伊田 篤史 Ida Atsushi, born 15 March 1994) is a professional Go player from Japan. He is affiliated with Nihon Ki-in Chubu branch.
Aya Takano (高野 綾, Takano Aya; born May 14, 1994) is a Japanese swimmer, who was selected to the national team to…Aya Takano (高野 綾, Takano Aya; born May 14, 1994) is a Japanese swimmer, who was selected to the national team to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, after having accepted an invitation from FINA, based on her B-standard time. She competed in the women's 400 m freestyle, where she placed twenty-sixth in the heats, with a time of 4:12.33. She also joined the women's national team for the women's freestyle relay events, where she and her teammates finished in seventh and eighth place, respectively. Takano is a sports science student at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, and is currently a member of Itoman Club, being trained by Masato Nishiwaki.
Kento Nakajima (Japanese: 中島健人, Hepburn: Nakajima Kento; born March 13, 1994) is a Japanese singer, actor, voice actor…Kento Nakajima (Japanese: 中島健人, Hepburn: Nakajima Kento; born March 13, 1994) is a Japanese singer, actor, voice actor and television personality under Starto Entertainment. He is best known as being a member of the Japanese idol groups Sexy Zone and Yuma Nakayama w/B.I.Shadow.
Haruna Sakakibara (榊原春奈, Sakakibara Haruna) (born 11 March 1994) is a Japanese rower. She competed in the single sculls…Haruna Sakakibara (榊原春奈, Sakakibara Haruna) (born 11 March 1994) is a Japanese rower. She competed in the single sculls race at the 2012 Summer Olympics and placed 5th in Final D and 23rd overall.
Mariya Nagao (永尾 まりや, Nagao Mariya; born March 10, 1994) is a Japanese television personality and former member of the…Mariya Nagao (永尾 まりや, Nagao Mariya; born March 10, 1994) is a Japanese television personality and former member of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. Nagao is represented by Irving.
Katsuhisa Inamori (稲森克尚, Inamori Katsuhisa; born 8 March 1994 in Hirakata, Osaka) is a former Japanese footballer who…Katsuhisa Inamori (稲森克尚, Inamori Katsuhisa; born 8 March 1994 in Hirakata, Osaka) is a former Japanese footballer who plays for Grulla Morioka.
Tatsuya Hasegawa (長谷川 竜也, Hasegawa Tatsuya; born March 7, 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Tatsuya Hasegawa (長谷川 竜也, Hasegawa Tatsuya; born March 7, 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for J1 League club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.
Ryo Hirakawa (Japanese: 平川 亮, Hepburn: Hirakawa Ryō; born 7 March 1994) is a Japanese racing driver who is currently…Ryo Hirakawa (Japanese: 平川 亮, Hepburn: Hirakawa Ryō; born 7 March 1994) is a Japanese racing driver who is currently competing for Toyota Gazoo Racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship. He was Super GT GT500 champion in 2017, and finished runner-up in Super Formula in 2020. He has competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship in the Hypercar class since 2022, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in his debut season and the championship title in 2022 and 2023 alongside co-drivers Sébastien Buemi and Brendon Hartley. Hirakawa is also signed to Haas F1 Team as a reserve driver for the 2025 Formula One season.
Yuya Oshima (大島 祐哉, Ōshima Yūya; born 5 March 1994) is a Japanese table tennis player. With doubles partner Masataka…Yuya Oshima (大島 祐哉, Ōshima Yūya; born 5 March 1994) is a Japanese table tennis player. With doubles partner Masataka Morizono, he won the gold medal in the men's doubles event at both the 2015 and 2017 ITTF World Tour Grand Finals, as well as winning a silver medal in men's doubles at the 2017 World Championships.
Keisuke Moriya (森谷 圭介, Moriya Kei kai; born 4 March 1994) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a Fullback. He…Keisuke Moriya (森谷 圭介, Moriya Kei kai; born 4 March 1994) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a Fullback. He currently plays for Sunwolves in Super Rugby.
Mana Horikawa (Japanese: 堀川真奈. born 4 March 1994) is a Japanese handball player for lzumi Maple Reds and the Japanese…Mana Horikawa (Japanese: 堀川真奈. born 4 March 1994) is a Japanese handball player for lzumi Maple Reds and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2019 World Women's Handball Championship.
Yukari Mano (真野 由佳梨, Mano Yukari; born 4 March 1994) is a Japanese field hockey player. She competed for the Japan…Yukari Mano (真野 由佳梨, Mano Yukari; born 4 March 1994) is a Japanese field hockey player. She competed for the Japan women's national field hockey team at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Yoshiki Matsushita (松下 佳貴, Matsushita Yoshiki; born March 3, 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Yoshiki Matsushita (松下 佳貴, Matsushita Yoshiki; born March 3, 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left midfielder for Tochigi SC.
An Chang-rim (Korean: 안창림; Hanja: 安昌林; born 2 March 1994) is a South Korean retired judoka. An was the world champion…An Chang-rim (Korean: 안창림; Hanja: 安昌林; born 2 March 1994) is a South Korean retired judoka. An was the world champion in the lightweight division in 2018, He began his rise as one of judo's top lightweights by becoming junior World Champion. It was followed by a two-year podium streak, including wins at the prestigious Grand Slam Abu Dhabi and Tokyo. He is known for his physical, aggressive style of fighting, and is a versatile stylist of seoi nage. An won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships. South Korea's premier lightweight, he represented Korea at the 2016 Olympics. He was also seeded first at the Olympics. He is currently ranked fourth in the world. In December 2021 he officially announced retirement.
Nina Saeed Yokota (サイード横田仁奈, Saeedyokota Nina; born (1994-03-02)2 March 1994) is a Japanese group rhythmic gymnast. She…Nina Saeed Yokota (サイード横田仁奈, Saeedyokota Nina; born (1994-03-02)2 March 1994) is a Japanese group rhythmic gymnast. She represented her nation at international competitions. She participated at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She also competed at world championships, including at the 2010 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, 2011 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships and 2013 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. Saeed Yokota participated in Miss Universe Japan 2020 and was a top 11 semifinalist.
Asanoyama Hiroki (朝乃山 広暉; born Hiroki Ishibashi (石橋 広暉, Ishibashi Hiroki) on March 1, 1994) is a Japanese professional…Asanoyama Hiroki (朝乃山 広暉; born Hiroki Ishibashi (石橋 広暉, Ishibashi Hiroki) on March 1, 1994) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Toyama Prefecture. He wrestles for Takasago stable. He debuted in sumo in March 2016 and made his makuuchi debut in September 2017. His highest rank has been ōzeki. He has earned six special prizes, and one gold star for defeating a yokozuna. In May 2019 he won his first top division yūshō or tournament championship, the first of the Reiwa era. He was also runner-up in November 2019 and finished the calendar year with more top division wins than any other wrestler. He was promoted to ōzeki after the March 2020 tournament, and was a runner-up in his ōzeki debut in July 2020 and in January 2021. In June 2021 Asanoyama was handed a one-year (six tournament) suspension for violating sumo protocols related to COVID-19. He returned to competition in the July 2022 tournament having been demoted to the third-lowest rank of sandanme. After returning to the top division in May 2023, he was sidelined again in July 2024 after tearing his left ACL in competition. He returned again to the top division for the January 2026 tournament, becoming the first wrestler in sumo history to fall from the top division to sandanme and then return to the top division two separate times.
Ryuga Suzuki (鈴木 隆雅, Suzuki Ryūga; born 28 February 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Tochigi City FC as a…Ryuga Suzuki (鈴木 隆雅, Suzuki Ryūga; born 28 February 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Tochigi City FC as a left back.
Kanae Hayashi (born 27 February 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for WE League club…Kanae Hayashi (born 27 February 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for WE League club JEF United Chiba Ladies.
Shun Nakamura (中村 駿, Nakamura Shun; born February 24, 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC…Shun Nakamura (中村 駿, Nakamura Shun; born February 24, 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Gifu.
Shinji Yamada (born 24 February 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder for Hertha…Shinji Yamada (born 24 February 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder for Hertha Zehlendorf.
Kōta Nakagawa (中川 皓太, Nakagawa Kōta; born February 24, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the…Kōta Nakagawa (中川 皓太, Nakagawa Kōta; born February 24, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants.
Yūya Yokoyama (横山 雄哉, Yokoyama Yūya; born February 21, 1994 in Murayama, Yamagata) is a Japanese former professional…Yūya Yokoyama (横山 雄哉, Yokoyama Yūya; born February 21, 1994 in Murayama, Yamagata) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers from 2015 to 2020.
Katsumi Nakamura (中村 克, Nakamura Katsumi; born 21 February 1994) is a Japanese swimmer. He competed in the men's 4 ×…Katsumi Nakamura (中村 克, Nakamura Katsumi; born 21 February 1994) is a Japanese swimmer. He competed in the men's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He qualified to represent Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Mana Iwabuchi (岩渕 真奈, Iwabuchi Mana; born 18 March 1993) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…Mana Iwabuchi (岩渕 真奈, Iwabuchi Mana; born 18 March 1993) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward or attacking midfielder. She was most recently with Tottenham Hotspur and has previously played for Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, 1899 Hoffenheim, and Arsenal. She has also represented the Japan national team. Iwabuchi is regarded as a gifted technician known for her ball control and weight of pass. Due to her diminutive stature and ability to dribble past opponents, she is nicknamed 'Manadona' in her home country, after the Argentine legend Diego Maradona. Known to many as the face of women's football in Japan, Iwabuchi has represented the Japan women's national football team since age 16, enjoying some of her greatest successes on the world stage. She made her full international debut in 2010, and she has since earned over 85 caps and scored 37 goals for Japan. Having participated in three consecutive FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments, Iwabuchi was part of the squad won the title in 2011, appearing as a substitute in the final in Germany when she was just 18 years old. Iwabuchi also has a silver medal to her name from the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and a gold medal from the 2018 Asian Games. Iwabuchi has been named in the IFFHS AFC Woman Team of the Decade, Asian Young Footballer of the Year twice, recipient of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Golden Ball, the AFC U-19 Women's Championship MVP and Golden Boot, the EAFF Women's Football Championship Golden Boot twice over, and the AFC Women's Asian Cup MVP. Amongst her list of accolades, she is also the youngest ever recipient (aged 18 years 5 months and 0 days) of the People's Honour Award, a prestigious government commendation bestowed by the Prime Minister of Japan, when she received it as part of the World Cup-winning squad of 2011. The youngest person to win the honour individually, is the Japanese figure skater and two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu (aged 23 years 6 months and 25 days). On 1 September 2023, Iwabuchi announced her retirement from professional football. She has since been active as a pundit and football presenter on Japanese television.
Takamoto "Taka" Katsuta (勝田貴元, Katsuta Takamoto, born 17 March 1993) is a Japanese rally driver who currently competes…Takamoto "Taka" Katsuta (勝田貴元, Katsuta Takamoto, born 17 March 1993) is a Japanese rally driver who currently competes in the World Rally Championship for Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT with co-driver Aaron Johnston. Katsuta rose to prominence after taking a surprise victory in the WRC-2 class at the 2018 Rally Sweden. He achieved his first World Rally Championship podium in the 2021 Safari Rally, finishing in second place. He scored his first World Rally Championship rally win in the 2026 Safari Rally.
Urara Matsubayashi (松林うらら) (born March 13, 1993)is a Japanese actress and director. In 2024, she directed her first…Urara Matsubayashi (松林うらら) (born March 13, 1993)is a Japanese actress and director. In 2024, she directed her first film, Blue Imagine.
Taiga Egoshi (江越 大賀, Egoshi Taiga; born March 12, 1993 in Minamishimabara, Nagasaki) is a Japanese professional…Taiga Egoshi (江越 大賀, Egoshi Taiga; born March 12, 1993 in Minamishimabara, Nagasaki) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball. He has previously played in NPB for the Hanshin Tigers.
Ryuji Saito (才藤 龍治, Saitō Ryūji; born March 12, 1993, in Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for J2…Ryuji Saito (才藤 龍治, Saitō Ryūji; born March 12, 1993, in Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for J2 League club Blaublitz Akita.
Noboru Shimura (志村 謄, Noboru Shimura; born 11 March 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Port in…Noboru Shimura (志村 謄, Noboru Shimura; born 11 March 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Port in the Thai League 1. He mainly operates as a defensive midfielder, while being capable of playing as a centre-back as well.
Tsugumi Shinohara (篠原 愛実, Shinohara Tsugumi; born March 10, 1993) is a former Japanese actress and model. From June…Tsugumi Shinohara (篠原 愛実, Shinohara Tsugumi; born March 10, 1993) is a former Japanese actress and model. From June 2007 to April 2009, she was an exclusive model for the magazine Pichi Lemon.
Takashi Shibata (柴田 崇, Shibata Takashi), better known by his ring name So Daimonji (大文字宗, Daimonji Sō), is a Japanese…Takashi Shibata (柴田 崇, Shibata Takashi), better known by his ring name So Daimonji (大文字宗, Daimonji Sō), is a Japanese professional wrestler. Daimonji has wrestled for a number of wrestling promotions in Japan, including All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), Pro Wrestling Land's End, Gleat and Colega Pro Wrestling.
Junya Itō (伊東 純也, Itō Jun'ya; born 9 March 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger or a…Junya Itō (伊東 純也, Itō Jun'ya; born 9 March 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger or a forward for the Belgian Pro League team Genk and the Japan national team.