Akira Toyoshima (豊島 英, Toyoshima Akira) is a Japanese wheelchair basketball player who plays for the Japan men's…Akira Toyoshima (豊島 英, Toyoshima Akira) is a Japanese wheelchair basketball player who plays for the Japan men's national wheelchair basketball team.
Mu Kanazaki (金崎 夢生, Kanazaki Mū; born 16 February 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Japan…Mu Kanazaki (金崎 夢生, Kanazaki Mū; born 16 February 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Japan Football League club Verspah Oita. He scored the two goals that won the 2016 J1 League final for Kashima Antlers over Urawa Red Diamonds.
Ayaka Nishiwaki (西脇 綾香(にしわき あやか), Nishiwaki Ayaka; born 15 February 1989), nicknamed A~chan (あ~ちゃん; stylized as…Ayaka Nishiwaki (西脇 綾香(にしわき あやか), Nishiwaki Ayaka; born 15 February 1989), nicknamed A~chan (あ~ちゃん; stylized as a-chan), is a Japanese musician and dancer. She is one of the members of the Japanese electropop group Perfume.
Asabenkei Daikichi (Japanese 朝弁慶 大吉, born February 12, 1989, as Yasunobu Sakai) is a Japanese retired sumo wrestler…Asabenkei Daikichi (Japanese 朝弁慶 大吉, born February 12, 1989, as Yasunobu Sakai) is a Japanese retired sumo wrestler (rikishi) from Kanagawa. He debuted in March 2007 and he reached his highest rank of juryo 7 in July 2016. He wrestled for Takasago stable and has won one yusho in the sandanme division. He retired in July 2024.
Shuhei Fukuda (Japanese:福田 秀平, born February 10, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Mid East…Shuhei Fukuda (Japanese:福田 秀平, born February 10, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Mid East Falcons of Baseball United. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Chiba Lotte Marines. He played for the Brisbane Bandits of the Australian Baseball League in 2010.
Syuri Kondo (近藤 朱里, Kondō Shuri; born February 8, 1989), mononymously known as Syuri (朱里, Shuri), is a Japanese…Syuri Kondo (近藤 朱里, Kondō Shuri; born February 8, 1989), mononymously known as Syuri (朱里, Shuri), is a Japanese professional wrestler, shoot boxer, kickboxer and mixed martial artist. She is currently signed with World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is the leader of God's Eye and is a champion in New Japan Pro Wrestling as the current IWGP Women's Champion in her second reign. She is a former NJPW Strong Women's Champion and World of Stardom Champion. Syuri started her professional wrestling career in Hustle, where she performed under the ring name KG (Karate Girl). Syuri later worked for Hustle's two follow-up promotions; Smash, where she was the final Smash Diva Champion, and Wrestling New Classic (WNC), where she was a two-time WNC Women's Champion. After WNC folded in June 2014, Syuri remained affiliated with its sister promotion Reina Joshi Puroresu until March 2016, becoming a one-time Reina World Women's Champion and a one-time Reina World Tag Team Champion. Syuri also worked for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) through their working relationship with Reina, where she is a former CMLL World Women's Champion and CMLL-Reina International Champion. Syuri debuted in Stardom in 2013 and is a former one-time World of Stardom Champion, one-time SWA World Champion and one-time Goddesses of Stardom Champion. Syuri is also the winner of the 2021 5 Star Grand Prix. Coming from a karate background, Syuri made her shoot boxing debut in 2009 in Krush as a kickboxer. Over the following six years, Syuri amassed a record of 13 wins and one loss, while also becoming the inaugural Krush Women's Flyweight Champion in March 2014. In April 2016, Syuri transitioned to mixed martial arts by joining Pancrase, where she was the inaugural Strawweight Queen of Pancrase. In September 2017, Syuri made her Ultimate Fighting Championship debut.
Yumi Adachi (足立 夢実, Adachi Yumi; born 7 February 1989) is a Japanese synchronised swimmer. Yumi competed in the women's…Yumi Adachi (足立 夢実, Adachi Yumi; born 7 February 1989) is a Japanese synchronised swimmer. Yumi competed in the women's team event the 2012 Summer Olympics, and the 2009, 2011 and 2013 World Aquatics Championships. She retired after the 2013 World Aquatics Championships.
Haruka Kato (加藤 悠, Katō Haruka; born 5 February 1989), also known by ring name Harukaze, is a Japanese gravure idol…Haruka Kato (加藤 悠, Katō Haruka; born 5 February 1989), also known by ring name Harukaze, is a Japanese gravure idol, tarento, and professional wrestler. She was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Shōgo Suzuki (鈴木 勝吾, Suzuki Shōgo; born February 4, 1989) is a Japanese actor and musician from Odawara, Kanagawa. He…Shōgo Suzuki (鈴木 勝吾, Suzuki Shōgo; born February 4, 1989) is a Japanese actor and musician from Odawara, Kanagawa. He is best known for his role in the 2009 Super Sentai series Samurai Sentai Shinkenger as Chiaki Tani/Shinken Green. He was the lead guitarist for the rock group Cocoa Otoko, and is represented by the Japanese agency Hirata Office.
Tomoki Yoshikawa (吉川 智貴, Yoshikawa Tomoki; born 3 February 1989) is a Japanese futsal player who plays for Nagoya…Tomoki Yoshikawa (吉川 智貴, Yoshikawa Tomoki; born 3 February 1989) is a Japanese futsal player who plays for Nagoya Oceans and the Japanese national futsal team.
Aina Kusuda (楠田 亜衣奈, Kusuda Aina; born February 1, 1989) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Chiba Prefecture.…Aina Kusuda (楠田 亜衣奈, Kusuda Aina; born February 1, 1989) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Chiba Prefecture. Kusuda is currently affiliated with Just Pro. Kusuda is best known as Nozomi Toujou in Love Live! School Idol Project series, and has worked with the other Love Live! girls in singing multiple songs that have charted on Oricon. Kusuda's other major roles include Suko in Million Doll and Rose in Rilu Rilu Fairilu. Her nickname is "Kussun".
Teppei Chikaishi (近石 哲平, Chikaishi Teppei; born 31 January 1989) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a…Teppei Chikaishi (近石 哲平, Chikaishi Teppei; born 31 January 1989) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Vanraure Hachinohe.
Daisuke Nakajima (中嶋 大祐, Nakajima Daisuke; born January 29, 1989) is a Japanese airline pilot and retired racing…Daisuke Nakajima (中嶋 大祐, Nakajima Daisuke; born January 29, 1989) is a Japanese airline pilot and retired racing driver. He is the son of Satoru Nakajima and the younger brother of Kazuki Nakajima, both of whom have driven in Formula One.
Megumi Tachimoto (田知本 愛, Tachimoto Megumi; born 27 January 1989) is a Japanese female former judoka. She won a bronze…Megumi Tachimoto (田知本 愛, Tachimoto Megumi; born 27 January 1989) is a Japanese female former judoka. She won a bronze medal in the Openweight division at the 2010 World Judo Championships.
Yukari Tomizawa (富澤 友加里, Tomizawa Yukari; born January 26, 1989, in Tokyo, Japan), better known as Yukari Kabutomushi…Yukari Tomizawa (富澤 友加里, Tomizawa Yukari; born January 26, 1989, in Tokyo, Japan), better known as Yukari Kabutomushi (カブトムシ ゆかり, Kabutomushi Yukari), is a Japanese actress who was last represented by the talent agency, Oscar Promotion.
Jun Sonoda (薗田 淳, Sonoda Jun; born 23 January 1989) is a former Japanese football player who last played for Blaublitz…Jun Sonoda (薗田 淳, Sonoda Jun; born 23 January 1989) is a former Japanese football player who last played for Blaublitz Akita.
Yuki Matsumoto (松本 祐樹, Matsumoto Yūki; born January 22, 1989) is a Japanese football player. He plays for FC Maruyasu…Yuki Matsumoto (松本 祐樹, Matsumoto Yūki; born January 22, 1989) is a Japanese football player. He plays for FC Maruyasu Okazaki.
Yatsunori Shimaya (島屋 八徳, Shimaya Yatsunori; born 3 April 1990) is a Japanese footballer who plays as an attacking…Yatsunori Shimaya (島屋 八徳, Shimaya Yatsunori; born 3 April 1990) is a Japanese footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for SONIO Takamatsu.
Akira Akao (赤尾公, Akao Akira; born 15 February 1988 in Kagoshima) is a former Japanese footballer who last featured for…Akira Akao (赤尾公, Akao Akira; born 15 February 1988 in Kagoshima) is a former Japanese footballer who last featured for Kagoshima United FC.
Mio Shirai (紫雷 美央, Shirai Mio; born February 14, 1988) is a Japanese professional wrestling referee and professional…Mio Shirai (紫雷 美央, Shirai Mio; born February 14, 1988) is a Japanese professional wrestling referee and professional wrestler. She started her career in March 2007, working alongside her sister Io Shirai on the Japanese independent circuit for promotions such as Ice Ribbon, JWP Joshi Puroresu and Pro Wrestling Wave. In June 2010, the Shirais came together with fellow freelancer Kana to form the Triple Tails stable as part of which they began working most notably for Smash. After Io left the stable the following year, Mio and Kana continued working together as the tag team Triple Tails.S. Shirai remained a freelancer until January 2014, when she signed a four-way contract with Ice Ribbon, Oz Academy, Pro Wrestling Wave and Union Pro Wrestling. She retired from professional wrestling due to neck injuries in September 2015 at the age of 27, after which she started working as a referee. She wrestled sporadically in the early 2020s, and in 2024, worked 15 matches in various promotions, while still signed as a referee to Ice Ribbon. In 2025, she became a freelancer, breaking from Ice Ribbon to concentrate more on wrestling.
Takuto Iguchi (井口 卓人, Iguchi Takuto; born 13 February 1988) is a Japanese racing driver who currently competes in Super…Takuto Iguchi (井口 卓人, Iguchi Takuto; born 13 February 1988) is a Japanese racing driver who currently competes in Super GT for R&D Sport. Alongside teammate Hideki Yamauchi, he was champion of the 2021 Super GT Series in the GT300 class; he has also previously competed in Formula Nippon and as a factory driver for Toyota.
Saki Watanabe (渡邊沙紀, Watanabe Saki; born February 12, 1988), mononymously known by her ring name Saki (often stylized…Saki Watanabe (渡邊沙紀, Watanabe Saki; born February 12, 1988), mononymously known by her ring name Saki (often stylized in capital letters as SAKI) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer and is best known for her tenure with the Japanese promotions Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Wave.
Nana Eikura (榮倉 奈々, Eikura Nana; born February 12, 1988) is a Japanese actress, model, and occasional radio show host…Nana Eikura (榮倉 奈々, Eikura Nana; born February 12, 1988) is a Japanese actress, model, and occasional radio show host affiliated with Ken-On Group.
Ryota Ishikawa (石川 龍太, Ishikawa Ryota; born 11 February 1988) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a…Ryota Ishikawa (石川 龍太, Ishikawa Ryota; born 11 February 1988) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a midfielder.
Tetsuro Shimizu (清水 徹郎, Shimizu Tetsurō; born February 10, 1988) is a Japanese curler from Sapporo. He competed at the…Tetsuro Shimizu (清水 徹郎, Shimizu Tetsurō; born February 10, 1988) is a Japanese curler from Sapporo. He competed at the 2015 Ford World Men's Curling Championship in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, as vice-skip for the Japanese team, which placed sixth in the tournament.
Yuya Fukui (福井 優也, Fukui Yuya; born February 8, 1988 in Aida District, Okayama, Japan) is a former professional…Yuya Fukui (福井 優也, Fukui Yuya; born February 8, 1988 in Aida District, Okayama, Japan) is a former professional Japanese baseball player.
Koki Eto (江藤 光喜, Etō Kōki; born February 8, 1988) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to…Koki Eto (江藤 光喜, Etō Kōki; born February 8, 1988) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2019. He held the WBA interim flyweight title in 2013 and challenged for the WBC super-flyweight title in 2015. Koki is the oldest of the three Eto brothers. His twin brother Taiki and their younger brother Shingo are all professional boxers.
Nozomi Sasaki (佐々木 希, Sasaki Nozomi; born February 8, 1988 in Akita City, Japan), previously known simply as Nozomi…Nozomi Sasaki (佐々木 希, Sasaki Nozomi; born February 8, 1988 in Akita City, Japan), previously known simply as Nozomi during her fashion modeling career, is a Japanese actress, glamour model, tarento, YouTuber, singer, and professional fashion model. After working as a fashion model for nearly 7 years, she has become famous as a gravure idol and main ringside commentator / spokesperson for the mixed martial arts competition Dream Fighting Championships and the kickboxing competition K-1 World Max since 2009. Since late 2008 she has released eight photobooks and three DVDs, and has also made countless appearances on television, magazines, and ads unrelated to fashion / cosmetic, including ones for Coca-Cola's green tea products, Suntory's 3 soft drink products, So-net, Willcom, Fujifilm, Kao, Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. and Seiko's Tisse brand line created for and dedicated to her. She has also endorsed an accessory brand, Cotton Cloud, since June 2010 when it was created for her and its first flag shop opened in Harajuku. In 2010, she started her music career, debuting with the single "Kamu to Funyan" (噛むとフニャン) which featured rapper Astro and was used in the tie-in commercials for Lotte Fit's Chewing Gum. Sasaki's debut album Nozomi Collection was released on April 18, 2012.
Ryuki Kozawa (小澤 竜己, Kozawa Ryūki; born February 6, 1988) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…Ryuki Kozawa (小澤 竜己, Kozawa Ryūki; born February 6, 1988) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward. Kozawa played for FC Tokyo in the J1 League in 2006–2007, and Pattaya United in the Thai Premier League between 2008 and 2010.
Yohei Fujita (藤田 洋平, Fujita Yōhei; born February 6, 1988), better known by his ring name Yo-Hey (stylised in all…Yohei Fujita (藤田 洋平, Fujita Yōhei; born February 6, 1988), better known by his ring name Yo-Hey (stylised in all capital letters), is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Pro Wrestling Noah (Noah), where he is a member of Team 2000X. He is currently in his 8th GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship reign alongside Jun Masaoka. Fujita started his career in Dragon Gate (DG) under the ring name Ryoma (stylised in all capitals); his ring name being a tribute to former Japanese movement leader Sakamoto Ryōma. In 2009, Fujita left Dragon Gate due to an animal abuse scandal, and took an extended hiatus from professional wrestling until he returned in 2011 for Smash. He later wrestled for Wrestling New Classic (WNC) until 2013 when he left to become a freelancer, before signing with Noah in September 2017.
Tsuyoshi Sato (佐藤健, Satō Tsuyoshi; born 5 February 1988 in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa) is a former Japanese footballer who…Tsuyoshi Sato (佐藤健, Satō Tsuyoshi; born 5 February 1988 in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa) is a former Japanese footballer who last played for SC Sagamihara.
Masahiro Higashide (東出 昌大, Higashide Masahiro; born February 1, 1988) is a Japanese actor and model. In 2012, he…Masahiro Higashide (東出 昌大, Higashide Masahiro; born February 1, 1988) is a Japanese actor and model. In 2012, he debuted as an actor in The Kirishima Thing.
Kenichi Ogawa (尾川 堅一, Ogawa Ken'ichi; born February 1, 1988) is a Japanese professional boxer who held the…Kenichi Ogawa (尾川 堅一, Ogawa Ken'ichi; born February 1, 1988) is a Japanese professional boxer who held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-featherweight title from 2021 to 2022.
Sotokanda Icchome (外神田いっちょめ), formerly known as Bakusute Sotokanda Icchome (バクステ外神田一丁目), is a Japanese idol girl group…Sotokanda Icchome (外神田いっちょめ), formerly known as Bakusute Sotokanda Icchome (バクステ外神田一丁目), is a Japanese idol girl group established in December 2011. Their singles "Baitofaitaa" and "Otomegokoro no kagi/The kagayakeru" reached the third place on the weekly Oricon Singles Chart.
Sohji Izumi (和泉 崇司, Izumi Sôji; born February 1, 1988 in Hiroshima) is a Japanese actor. Izumi was born in Hiroshima…Sohji Izumi (和泉 崇司, Izumi Sôji; born February 1, 1988 in Hiroshima) is a Japanese actor. Izumi was born in Hiroshima, Japan in 1988. He competed in javelin throwing in high school, placing 4th in Hiroshima prefecture and 8th in Chugoku Area. While studying at the University of Central Arkansas, he broke the school record and received an athletic scholarship. He participated in the United States Army ROTC program and received basic military training. He also completed the Emergency Medical Technician training at the local fire station, and Advanced Life-support training at the Tokyo Fire Department. Izumi began acting in 2012 after completing graduate school. He is best known for his roles as Carlito in the drama Angel Heart, a sequel to City Hunter by Tsukasa Hojo.
Lien Chen-ling (Chinese: 連珍羚; born 31 January 1988) is a Taiwanese retired judoka. She competed at the 2016 Summer…Lien Chen-ling (Chinese: 連珍羚; born 31 January 1988) is a Taiwanese retired judoka. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's 57 kg event, in which she lost the bronze medal match to Kaori Matsumoto. Judo World rank 7th in -57 kg in Female Seniors. Lien also competed in the women's 57 kg event at the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan. Lien announced her retirement from competition in October 2024 and became a coach to a Japanese judo club sponsored by Komatsu Limited.
Akihiro Mayama (真山 明大, Mayama Akihiro; born 31 January 1988, in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He is…Akihiro Mayama (真山 明大, Mayama Akihiro; born 31 January 1988, in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He is currently a freelancer.
Ryujiro Ueda (植田 龍仁朗, Ueda Ryūjirō; born January 29, 1988, in Kadoma, Osaka) is a Japanese former football player who…Ryujiro Ueda (植田 龍仁朗, Ueda Ryūjirō; born January 29, 1988, in Kadoma, Osaka) is a Japanese former football player who last played for Roasso Kumamoto.
Shogo Sakai (酒井 省吾, Sakai Shōgo; born September 23, 1960) is a Japanese composer who primarily works on video games. He…Shogo Sakai (酒井 省吾, Sakai Shōgo; born September 23, 1960) is a Japanese composer who primarily works on video games. He is best known for composing for Mother 3, as well as various Kirby and Super Smash Bros. games. Currently a freelance composer, he was employed at Data East from 1987 to 1996 and HAL Laboratory from 1996 to 2023.
Yukiyo Mine (峰 幸代, Mine Yukiyo; born 26 January 1988 in Fukuoka) is a Japanese softball player who plays as a catcher.…Yukiyo Mine (峰 幸代, Mine Yukiyo; born 26 January 1988 in Fukuoka) is a Japanese softball player who plays as a catcher. She won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Tomomi Tanaka (田中 智美, Tanaka Tomomi; born 25 January 1988) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specialises in the…Tomomi Tanaka (田中 智美, Tanaka Tomomi; born 25 January 1988) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon. She competed in the women's marathon event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Takarafuji Daisuke (Japanese: 宝富士 大輔; born February 18, 1987 as Daisuke Sugiyama (杉山 大輔, Sugiyama Daisuke)) is a former…Takarafuji Daisuke (Japanese: 宝富士 大輔; born February 18, 1987 as Daisuke Sugiyama (杉山 大輔, Sugiyama Daisuke)) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He made his professional debut in January 2009, reaching the top makuuchi division in July 2011. He wrestled for the Isegahama Stable. The highest rank he reached was sekiwake. He did not miss a bout in his career.
Maria Kamiyama (神山 まりあ, Kamiyama Maria; born 17 February 1987 in Tokyo) is a Japanese model and beauty pageant…Maria Kamiyama (神山 まりあ, Kamiyama Maria; born 17 February 1987 in Tokyo) is a Japanese model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Japan 2011 and then represented Japan at Miss Universe 2011. Born in Tokyo, she was a sales clerk before running in the pageant.