Yukika Teramoto (寺本 來可, Teramoto Yukika; born February 16, 1993), also known mononymously as Yukika (Korean: 유키카…Yukika Teramoto (寺本 來可, Teramoto Yukika; born February 16, 1993), also known mononymously as Yukika (Korean: 유키카; Japanese: ユキカ), is a Japanese singer and actress based in South Korea. She is also a former model and voice actress. After successfully auditioning for Nicola in 2006, Teramoto modeled exclusively for the magazine until 2009. In 2007, she made her acting debut in the live-action drama adaptation of ChocoMimi. From 2009 to 2012, she provided voice acting for several anime and video game series, most notably Rouge Clafoutis from Dog Days, Chiri Nakazato from Seitokai Yakuindomo, and Kaname Nonomiya from Gal Gun. After taking a hiatus in 2012 to focus on her university studies, Teramoto returned to entertainment in 2015. In 2016, Teramoto starred in the South Korean drama The Idolmaster KR and debuted in the tie-in Korean idol girl group "Real Girls Project", jumpstarting her career in South Korea. In 2019, she released her first Korean solo single, "Neon". She released her debut album, Soul Lady, in July 2020.
Sōsuke Genda (源田 壮亮, Genda Sōsuke; born February 16, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the…Sōsuke Genda (源田 壮亮, Genda Sōsuke; born February 16, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Hirotaka Zendana (膳棚 大剛, Zendana Hirotaka; born 14 February 1993) is a Japanese field hockey player who plays as a…Hirotaka Zendana (膳棚 大剛, Zendana Hirotaka; born 14 February 1993) is a Japanese field hockey player who plays as a defender for the Japanese national team.
Hiroya Shimamoto (島本 浩也, Shimamoto Hiroya; born February 14, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the…Hiroya Shimamoto (島本 浩也, Shimamoto Hiroya; born February 14, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Hanshin Tigers.
Kazuki Kushibiki (櫛引 一紀 | born 12 February 1993) is a Japanese football player who plays as a centre back for FC…Kazuki Kushibiki (櫛引 一紀 | born 12 February 1993) is a Japanese football player who plays as a centre back for FC Imabari.
Hiroki Kondō (近藤 弘基, Kondō Hiroki; born February 2, 1993) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He…Hiroki Kondō (近藤 弘基, Kondō Hiroki; born February 2, 1993) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played for the Chunichi Dragons of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). His father is former Dragons pitching coach, Shinichi Kondō the only NPB pitcher to throw a no-hitter on debut.
Takumi Ohshiro (大城 卓三, Ohshiro Takumi; born February 11, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher and…Takumi Ohshiro (大城 卓三, Ohshiro Takumi; born February 11, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher and infielder for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Oleg Igorevich Boltin (born February 10, 1993) is a Kazakh professional wrestler and former freestyle wrestler. He is…Oleg Igorevich Boltin (born February 10, 1993) is a Kazakh professional wrestler and former freestyle wrestler. He is signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he performs under the ring name Boltin Oleg (ボルチン・オレッグ, Boruchin Oreggu), and is the current Strong Openweight Champion in his first reign. He is also a former one-time NEVER Openweight Champion. As a freestyle wrestler, he was the gold medalist of the 125 kg (275 lb) division at the 2021 Asian Wrestling Championships.
Wataru Endo (遠藤 航, Endō Wataru; born 9 February 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive…Wataru Endo (遠藤 航, Endō Wataru; born 9 February 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre-back for Premier League club Liverpool. Endo began his career at J1 League club Shonan Bellmare before moving to Urawa Red Diamonds in 2016, where he won the league title and the 2017 AFC Champions League. In 2018, he joined Sint-Truiden of the Belgian Pro League, before being loaned to Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart in 2019. He signed permanently with Stuttgart in April 2020, captaining them during his final season in Germany. Endo joined Liverpool in August 2023. Endo made his debut for the Japan national team in 2015, and has since made over 70 appearances for the national team, including in two FIFA World Cups and two AFC Asian Cups. He was designated captain of the national team in June 2023. Endo announced his retirement from international football in June 2026 shortly following the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Taiga Nakano (仲野 太賀, Nakano Taiga; born February 7, 1993) is a Japanese actor. He is represented with Stardust…Taiga Nakano (仲野 太賀, Nakano Taiga; born February 7, 1993) is a Japanese actor. He is represented with Stardust Promotion. He was previously credited as only Taiga.
Honami Mizuochi (水落 穂南, Mizuochi Honami; born 5 February 1993) is a Japanese weightlifter. She competed at the 2012…Honami Mizuochi (水落 穂南, Mizuochi Honami; born 5 February 1993) is a Japanese weightlifter. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Women's 48 kg, finishing in 6th place.
Ayumi Goto (後藤 亜由美, Gotō Ayumi; born February 4, 1993) is a Japanese former figure skater. She is the 2011 Gardena…Ayumi Goto (後藤 亜由美, Gotō Ayumi; born February 4, 1993) is a Japanese former figure skater. She is the 2011 Gardena Spring Trophy silver medalist.
Minami Itano (板野陽, Itano Minami; born 2 February 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Hiroshima Maple Reds and the…Minami Itano (板野陽, Itano Minami; born 2 February 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Hiroshima Maple Reds and the Japanese national team. She participated at the 2017 World Women's Handball Championship.
Yuma Kawamori (川森 有真, Kawamori, Yuma; born 1 February 1993 in Yokkaichi, Mie) is a Japanese footballer who plays for…Yuma Kawamori (川森 有真, Kawamori, Yuma; born 1 February 1993 in Yokkaichi, Mie) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kagoshima United FC.
Kōki Yamashita (山下 幸輝, Yamashita Kōki; born January 31, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Kōki Yamashita (山下 幸輝, Yamashita Kōki; born January 31, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Kodai Senga (千賀 滉大, Senga Kōdai; born January 30, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the New York…Kodai Senga (千賀 滉大, Senga Kōdai; born January 30, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023 and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) debut in 2012 for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. He is a three-time NPB All-Star and a one-time MLB All-Star. Internationally, Senga represents the Japanese national team.
Ayano Kaneko (カネコアヤノ, Kaneko Ayano; January 30, 1993), known as Kanekoayano, is a Japanese singer-songwriter and model…Ayano Kaneko (カネコアヤノ, Kaneko Ayano; January 30, 1993), known as Kanekoayano, is a Japanese singer-songwriter and model, regarded as one of the most popular figures in Japanese indie music. She began her career as a solo artist, making her debut with the 2012 album Inzei Seikatsu, and currently works with her band kanekoayano.
Masatoshi Kushibiki (櫛引 政敏, Kushibiki Masatoshi; born 29 January 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays…Masatoshi Kushibiki (櫛引 政敏, Kushibiki Masatoshi; born 29 January 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Reilac Shiga FC.
Takayoshi Noma (野間 峻祥, Noma Takayoshi; born January 28, 1993 in Miki, Hyōgo, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball…Takayoshi Noma (野間 峻祥, Noma Takayoshi; born January 28, 1993 in Miki, Hyōgo, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). On February 27, 2019, he was selected for Japan national baseball team at the 2019 exhibition games against Mexico. He uses Dragostea Din Tei by Moldovan pop group O-Zone as his walk-up song, because "Numa Numa" in the lyrics sounds like "Noma Noma" to Japanese people.
Taro Daniel (ダニエル 太郎, Danieru Tarō; born 27 January 1993) is an American-Japanese professional tennis player. He…Taro Daniel (ダニエル 太郎, Danieru Tarō; born 27 January 1993) is an American-Japanese professional tennis player. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 58 on 15 January 2024. He has won one ATP Tour singles title at the 2018 Istanbul Open, as well as nine ATP Challenger Tour singles titles. He is currently the No. 5 Japanese singles player.
Haruka Hamada (浜田 遥, Hamada Haruka; born 26 January 1993) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder in…Haruka Hamada (浜田 遥, Hamada Haruka; born 26 January 1993) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder in the WE League.
Mitsunori Takaboshi (高星 明誠, Takaboshi Mitsunori; born 24 January 1993) is a Japanese racing driver. In 2017, he was…Mitsunori Takaboshi (高星 明誠, Takaboshi Mitsunori; born 24 January 1993) is a Japanese racing driver. In 2017, he was crowned champion in the Japanese Formula 3 Championship.
Ryota Oshima (大島 僚太, Ōshima Ryōta; born 23 January 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a central…Ryota Oshima (大島 僚太, Ōshima Ryōta; born 23 January 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Kawasaki Frontale.
Tusk (タスク, Tasuku; born January 22, 1993) (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese actor, model, and musician from Tottori…Tusk (タスク, Tasuku; born January 22, 1993) (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese actor, model, and musician from Tottori Prefecture.
Mika Hori (堀 珠花, Hori Mika; born February 17, 1992) is a Japanese ice hockey player for Toyota Cygnus and the Japanese…Mika Hori (堀 珠花, Hori Mika; born February 17, 1992) is a Japanese ice hockey player for Toyota Cygnus and the Japanese national team. She participated at the 2015 IIHF Women's World Championship. Hori competed at both the 2014 and the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Takanori Miyake (三宅貴憲, Miyake Takanori; born 15 February 1992) is a Japanese former footballer who last played for…Takanori Miyake (三宅貴憲, Miyake Takanori; born 15 February 1992) is a Japanese former footballer who last played for Ococias Kyoto AC.
Koharu Sugawara (菅原 小春, Sugawara Koharu; born 14 February 1992) is a Japanese dancer, choreographer, and model from…Koharu Sugawara (菅原 小春, Sugawara Koharu; born 14 February 1992) is a Japanese dancer, choreographer, and model from Sanmu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Hiroki Motoki (元木 博紀, Motoki Shida; born 14 February 1992) is a Japanese handball player for Osaki Osol and the…Hiroki Motoki (元木 博紀, Motoki Shida; born 14 February 1992) is a Japanese handball player for Osaki Osol and the Japanese national team. He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.
Yukino Kishii (岸井 ゆきの, Kishii Yukino; born February 11, 1992) is a Japanese actress. She has played Taka in the 55th…Yukino Kishii (岸井 ゆきの, Kishii Yukino; born February 11, 1992) is a Japanese actress. She has played Taka in the 55th NHK taiga drama Sanada Maru, Sari Ishikawa in the film Pink and Gray, and Taka Kōda in the 99th NHK asadora Manpuku, among numerous other TV and film roles. Her lead performance in the 2017 film Goodbye, Grandpa! earned a Best Newcomer Award at the 39th Yokohama Film Festival.
Chiho Osawa (大澤 ちほ, Ōsawa Chiho; born 10 February 1992) is a Japanese retired ice hockey player and former captain of…Chiho Osawa (大澤 ちほ, Ōsawa Chiho; born 10 February 1992) is a Japanese retired ice hockey player and former captain of the Japanese national team. She most recently played in the 2020–21 season of the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL) with Luleå HF/MSSK. Osawa represented Japan at three Winter Olympic Games, eight IIHF Women's World Championships, two Asian Winter Games, and at the 2012 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia and the 2015 Winter Universiade.
Bialystocks (Hepburn: Biarisutokkusu) are a Japanese pop music band formed in 2019, made up of vocalist Sora Hokimoto…Bialystocks (Hepburn: Biarisutokkusu) are a Japanese pop music band formed in 2019, made up of vocalist Sora Hokimoto and keyboardist Go Kikuchi. They are signed to Irori Records, a label under Pony Canyon.
Tatsuya Uchida (内田 達也, Uchida Tatsuya; born 8 February 1992) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for club…Tatsuya Uchida (内田 達也, Uchida Tatsuya; born 8 February 1992) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for club Thespa Gunma.
Nobuyuki Kawashima (川島 將, Kawashima Nobuyuki; born February 4, 1992) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as…Nobuyuki Kawashima (川島 將, Kawashima Nobuyuki; born February 4, 1992) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Fujieda MYFC player.
Daniel Yuji Yabuki Schmidt (矢吹シュミット・ダニエル勇二, Yabuki Shumitto Danieru Yūji; born 3 February 1992) is a professional…Daniel Yuji Yabuki Schmidt (矢吹シュミット・ダニエル勇二, Yabuki Shumitto Danieru Yūji; born 3 February 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the J1 League club Nagoya Grampus.
Shohei Ono (大野将平, Ōno Shōhei; born 3 February 1992) is a Japanese retired judoka. Ono is regarded as one of judo's top…Shohei Ono (大野将平, Ōno Shōhei; born 3 February 1992) is a Japanese retired judoka. Ono is regarded as one of judo's top fighters, having won two Olympic gold medals, three World Championships and five Grand Slams. He was the most dominant lightweight wrestler of the 2010s having won in every major championship he competed since 2015. Ono specializes in osoto gari (having written his masters' thesis on it) and uchimata. He is known for his classical technique and all ippon style, holding one of the highest ippon rates in judo. Ono is also one of the most searched judokas on the Internet.
Yusaku Ito (伊東優作, Itō Yūsaku) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Dove Pro Wrestling, best known for his…Yusaku Ito (伊東優作, Itō Yūsaku) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Dove Pro Wrestling, best known for his tenure with Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW) and Pro Wrestling Freedoms. He also makes appearances in various promotions from the Japanese independent scene.
Takahiro Shimoyama (下山 貴裕, Shimoyama Takahiro; born February 2, 1992), nicknamed Hiro or Poyo, is a Japanese…Takahiro Shimoyama (下山 貴裕, Shimoyama Takahiro; born February 2, 1992), nicknamed Hiro or Poyo, is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for the Iwate Big Bulls of the B.League in Japan. He played college basketball for the Kanto Gakuin University.
Takuto Kurabayashi (倉林 巧和, Kurabayashi Takuto; born 1 February 1992) is a Japanese former professional road and track…Takuto Kurabayashi (倉林 巧和, Kurabayashi Takuto; born 1 February 1992) is a Japanese former professional road and track cyclist. He won the gold medal in the scratch race at the 2016 Asian Cycling Championships.
Mao Ichimichi (市道 真央, Ichimichi Mao; born February 1, 1992) is a Japanese actress. She started her career as a Japanese…Mao Ichimichi (市道 真央, Ichimichi Mao; born February 1, 1992) is a Japanese actress. She started her career as a Japanese idol member of Horipro's HOP Club under the stage name Rio Minami (南 梨央, Minami Rio) and is a gravure idol. She started an extensive voice acting career under the stage name M・A・O.
Eisuke Fujishima (藤嶋 栄介, Fujishima, Eisuke; born 16 October 1987) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kagoshima…Eisuke Fujishima (藤嶋 栄介, Fujishima, Eisuke; born 16 October 1987) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kagoshima United FC.
Sayaka Yoshimura (吉村 紗也香, Yoshimura Sayaka; born January 30, 1992 in Kitami) is a retired Japanese curler from Sapporo…Sayaka Yoshimura (吉村 紗也香, Yoshimura Sayaka; born January 30, 1992 in Kitami) is a retired Japanese curler from Sapporo, Hokkaido. She was the skip of the FORTIUS curling team from 2018 to 2026 and won the Japan Curling Championships in 2015, 2021 and 2025. At the international level, she has represented Japan three times at the World Women's Curling Championship (2015, 2021, 2025) and two Pacific-Asia Curling Championships in 2014 and 2021, winning the gold medal in 2021.
Kento Fujihara (藤原賢土, Fujihara Kento; born Jan 29, 1992) is a Japanese football coach and former player. He was…Kento Fujihara (藤原賢土, Fujihara Kento; born Jan 29, 1992) is a Japanese football coach and former player. He was educated at and played for Kansai University, before moving to Singapore. He signed for Albirex Niigata Singapore F.C. from the S.League in 2014 and played for 3 years with the team. In 2017, he moved on to Cambodia to play for Nagaworld FC.
Seiji Komatsu (小松正治, Komatsu Seiji; born 29 January 1992) is a Japanese sprint canoeist. Competing in the individual…Seiji Komatsu (小松正治, Komatsu Seiji; born 29 January 1992) is a Japanese sprint canoeist. Competing in the individual 200 m event he won a silver medal at the 2017 Asian Championships and a bronze at the 2014 Asian Games. Komatsu took up canoeing aged 13 in Miyagi Prefecture. Besides training himself, he coaches high school students, and works for the Ehime Prefecture National Sporting Performance. In 2017 he was banned from competitions for doping, but the ban was lifted next year when it was found that his rival Yasuhiro Suzuki intentionally added an anabolic steroid into Komatsu's drink.
Kentaro Kodama (児玉 健太郎, Kodama Kentarō; born 28 January 1992) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays…Kentaro Kodama (児玉 健太郎, Kodama Kentarō; born 28 January 1992) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays in the wing position. He currently plays for the Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan's domestic Top League.
Waka Tsukiyama (月山 和香, Tsukiyama Waka; born January 26, 1992) is an American-born Japanese professional wrestler. She…Waka Tsukiyama (月山 和香, Tsukiyama Waka; born January 26, 1992) is an American-born Japanese professional wrestler. She works for World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she a member of Stars.
Mayuko Arisue (有末 麻祐子, Arisue Mayuko; born January 25, 1992 in Ageo, Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese model, actress and…Mayuko Arisue (有末 麻祐子, Arisue Mayuko; born January 25, 1992 in Ageo, Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese model, actress and entertainer who is represented by the talent agency, Asai Kikaku. She also has a business alliance with LesPros Entertainment.
Atsuko Tanaka (田中温子, Tanaka Atsuko) (born January 25, 1992) is a Canadian Olympic ski jumper from Calgary, Alberta.…Atsuko Tanaka (田中温子, Tanaka Atsuko) (born January 25, 1992) is a Canadian Olympic ski jumper from Calgary, Alberta. Tanaka first started ski jumping when she was ten, later competing internationally in 2004, at the age of 12. In October 2005, when she was 13, Tanaka won gold in a Continental Cup event. At the 2006 World Junior Championships, Tanaka placed second, winning silver. In 2008, she got her second Continental Cup victory. Tanaka's career-best happened in 2014 at the Sapporo World Cup, where she placed 4th. In the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Tanaka placed 12th, which was Canada's best Ladies result until 2022, where a mixed team won bronze. Tanaka moved on from competing in 2018, after recovering from two ACL tears in her left knee, as well as a concussion she got from a car accident.