Saori Inagaki (稲垣 早織, Inagaki Saori; born (1990-02-19)19 February 1990) was a Japanese group rhythmic gymnast. She…Saori Inagaki (稲垣 早織, Inagaki Saori; born (1990-02-19)19 February 1990) was a Japanese group rhythmic gymnast. She represents her nation at international competitions. She participated at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She also competed at world championships, including at the 2007 and 2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. At the 2011 Summer Universiade in Shenzhen, China, Inagaki secured three bronze medals in rhythmic gymnastics
Yutaka Kobayashi (小林 豊, Kobayashi Yutaka; born March 19, 1989) is a Japanese actor and singer formally affiliated with…Yutaka Kobayashi (小林 豊, Kobayashi Yutaka; born March 19, 1989) is a Japanese actor and singer formally affiliated with Fortune Entertainment. He was the oldest member of the boy group Boys and Men, designated by his color yellow-green. He is best known for his role as the character, Kaito Kumon/Kamen Rider Baron, from the Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider Gaim.
Kenji Yamada (山田 賢二, Yamada Kenji; born 15 March 1989) is a Japanese former footballer who last played as a goalkeeper…Kenji Yamada (山田 賢二, Yamada Kenji; born 15 March 1989) is a Japanese former footballer who last played as a goalkeeper and currently goalkeeper coach of Renofa Yamaguchi from 2024.
Yoshitoki Ōima (大今 良時, Ōima Yoshitoki; born March 15, 1989) is a Japanese manga artist and writer, best known for her…Yoshitoki Ōima (大今 良時, Ōima Yoshitoki; born March 15, 1989) is a Japanese manga artist and writer, best known for her manga series A Silent Voice and To Your Eternity.
Ryōhei Yamazaki (山崎 亮平, Yamazaki Ryōhei; born 14 March 1989) is a Japanese former footballer who played for notable…Ryōhei Yamazaki (山崎 亮平, Yamazaki Ryōhei; born 14 March 1989) is a Japanese former footballer who played for notable teams such as Jubilo Iwata and Kashiwa Reysol. He is also an Asian Games Gold Medallist.
Yutaka Yamada (やまだ 豊, Yamada Yutaka; born March 14, 1989) is a Japanese composer, arranger, and orchestrator based in…Yutaka Yamada (やまだ 豊, Yamada Yutaka; born March 14, 1989) is a Japanese composer, arranger, and orchestrator based in Los Angeles. He is best known for composing musical scores for Tokyo Ghoul and Vinland Saga.
Rina Yamashita (山下りな, Yamashita Rina) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer and is best…Rina Yamashita (山下りな, Yamashita Rina) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer and is best known for her time in Pro Wrestling Wave. She also appears in World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a part of Mi Vida Loca. In ChocoPro she is a former ChocoPro Super Asia Champion.
Masayoshi Nakatani (中谷 正義, Nakatani Masayoshi, born March 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional boxer. He held the OPBF…Masayoshi Nakatani (中谷 正義, Nakatani Masayoshi, born March 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional boxer. He held the OPBF lightweight title between 2014 and 2019, and won the WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title in 2020.
Kosuke Kanamaru (金丸晃輔, Kanamaru Kōsuke; born March 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Saga…Kosuke Kanamaru (金丸晃輔, Kanamaru Kōsuke; born March 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Saga Ballooners of the B.League.
Satomi Misumi (三隅 理美, Misumi Satomi; born March 7, 1989) is a Japanese pop singer. She also goes under the names Satomi…Satomi Misumi (三隅 理美, Misumi Satomi; born March 7, 1989) is a Japanese pop singer. She also goes under the names Satomi and Satton. In 2003, she began vocal and dance lessons simultaneously. She had her first live performance at 15 at the MIDEM 2005 International Music Conference where she was discovered by a sports magazine. She debuted in the United Kingdom in 2005 with the song "love shouts" under the hiptones label as the label's first featured artist. On October 24, 2006, Satomi released "Heartbreaker" single in the UK with simultaneous releases in the UK and Japan iTunes stores. The single reached the Top 10 in the R&B and comprehensive charts. She debuted in Japan with the double A-side single "Yesterday/Love to stay" on February 8, 2006. Currently, she is under the Aozora Records Label in Japan.
Takanori Iwata (岩田 剛典, Iwata Takanori; born March 6, 1989, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese dancer and…Takanori Iwata (岩田 剛典, Iwata Takanori; born March 6, 1989, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese dancer and actor. He performs with the J-pop groups Sandaime J Soul Brothers and Exile. As a member of Sandaime J Soul Brothers, he has received the Japan Record Awards twice. He earned his first leading role as an actor in the film Shokubutsu Zukan ("Evergreen Love") in 2016, which won him the "Newcomer of the Year Award" at the 40th Japan Academy Film Prize. Since then, he has appeared in many more television dramas and films. In 2019, he starred as Junichi Wakamiya, the Japanese version of Dr. Watson, in Fuji TV's drama Sherlock: Untold Stories. On September 15, 2021, he debuted as a singer with the single "Korekara". Takanori Iwata is a graduate of Keio University. His nickname is Gun-chan (がんちゃん, Gan-chan).
Kensuke Nagai (永井 謙佑, Nagai Kensuke; born 5 March 1989) is a Japanese football player who plays as a striker for J1…Kensuke Nagai (永井 謙佑, Nagai Kensuke; born 5 March 1989) is a Japanese football player who plays as a striker for J1 League club Nagoya Grampus.
Nana Fujimoto (藤本 那菜, Fujimoto Nana; born 3 March 1989 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese professional ice…Nana Fujimoto (藤本 那菜, Fujimoto Nana; born 3 March 1989 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese professional ice hockey goaltender who most recently played for Färjestad BK of the Damettan. A member of the Japanese national team, Fujimoto was previously a starting goaltender for the New York Riveters of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL).
Shūichi Gonda (権田 修一, Gonda Shūichi; born 3 March 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper…Shūichi Gonda (権田 修一, Gonda Shūichi; born 3 March 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J1 League club Vissel Kobe. He also represented the Japan national team at the 2014 and 2022 FIFA World cup.
Kazuki Arinaga (有永一生, Arinaga, Kazuki; March 3, 1989) is a Japanese football player, who plays for Iwate Grulla Morioka…Kazuki Arinaga (有永一生, Arinaga, Kazuki; March 3, 1989) is a Japanese football player, who plays for Iwate Grulla Morioka as a defender.
Alisa (亜里沙, Arisa; born 2 March 1989, in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese former gravure idol and actress. She…Alisa (亜里沙, Arisa; born 2 March 1989, in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese former gravure idol and actress. She was represented with Suns Entertainment.
Kasumi Nishihara (西原 加純, Nishihara Kasumi; born 1 March 1989) is a Japanese athlete specialising in the long-distance…Kasumi Nishihara (西原 加純, Nishihara Kasumi; born 1 March 1989) is a Japanese athlete specialising in the long-distance events. She won two medals at the 2009 Summer Universiade – the gold in the 10,000 metres and the silver in the 5000 metres.
Uchu Tomita (born 28 February 1989) is a Japanese para swimmer who represented Japan at the 2020 and 2024 Summer…Uchu Tomita (born 28 February 1989) is a Japanese para swimmer who represented Japan at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Paralympics.
Takahiko Kozuka (小塚 崇彦, Kozuka Takahiko; born February 27, 1989) is a former competitive Japanese figure skater. He is…Takahiko Kozuka (小塚 崇彦, Kozuka Takahiko; born February 27, 1989) is a former competitive Japanese figure skater. He is the 2011 World silver medalist, a two-time Grand Prix Final medalist, a two-time Four Continents medalist, and the 2010–11 Japanese national champion. He is also the 2006 World Junior champion and the 2005–06 JGP Final champion.
Kento Miyahara (宮原 健斗, Miyahara Kento; born February 27, 1989) is a Japanese professional wrestler, signed to All Japan…Kento Miyahara (宮原 健斗, Miyahara Kento; born February 27, 1989) is a Japanese professional wrestler, signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he is the current seven-time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. He was trained by Kensuke Sasaki and started his career in his Kensuke Office promotion in February 2008, before joining AJPW in January 2014. He won his first title, the All Asia Tag Team Championship, in August 2014. He has also held AJPW's World Tag Team Championship. In February 2016, Miyahara won AJPW's top title, the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship, becoming the youngest winner of the title in the process until March 20, 2024, when Yuma Anzai break his record at 24 years. He has since won the title five more times and is tied with Toshiaki Kawada for the most title defenses with ten. Currently regarded as the ace of the promotion, he is known for his charismatic and energetic demeanor in his matches and segments, with him adding brash and anti-authority rhetoric within his later years as the "Best of the Best".
Yuhimaru Mimura (三村勇飛丸, Mimura Yuhimaru; born 27 February 1989) is a Japanese international rugby union player who…Yuhimaru Mimura (三村勇飛丸, Mimura Yuhimaru; born 27 February 1989) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a loose forward. He currently plays for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby and Yamaha Júbilo in Japan's domestic Top League.
Megumi Murakami (村上めぐみ, born 14 September 1985) is a Japanese beach volleyball player. She competed in the 2020 Summer…Megumi Murakami (村上めぐみ, born 14 September 1985) is a Japanese beach volleyball player. She competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Natsumi Tokoda (床田夏美, Tokoda Natsumi) better known by her ring name Natsumi Showzuki (翔月なつみ, Shōzuki Natsumi), and…Natsumi Tokoda (床田夏美, Tokoda Natsumi) better known by her ring name Natsumi Showzuki (翔月なつみ, Shōzuki Natsumi), and previously known as Natsumi Sumikawa (澄川菜摘, Sumikawa Natsumi), is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Dream Star Fighting Marigold, where she is one-third of the current inaugural Marigold 3D trio champions in her first reign. Sumikawa is also known for her tenure with World Wonder Ring Stardom where she is a former Goddesses of Stardom Champion and Actwres girl'Z where she is a former AWG Single Champion.
Mayu Kuroda (黒田 真由, Kuroda Mayu; born February 20, 1989 in Aichi) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She is an uneven bars…Mayu Kuroda (黒田 真由, Kuroda Mayu; born February 20, 1989 in Aichi) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She is an uneven bars specialist, and placed 4th in that event at both the 2005 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and 2006 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. She was named to the 2008 Japanese Olympic Team and placed 5th in the team competition.
Tomomi Abiko (我孫子 智美, Abiko Tomomi; born 17 March 1988) is a Japanese track and field athlete who competes in the pole…Tomomi Abiko (我孫子 智美, Abiko Tomomi; born 17 March 1988) is a Japanese track and field athlete who competes in the pole vault. She won at the 2012 Japan Championships. She is Japanese record holder in the Women's pole vault. She competed in the Women's pole vault at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Aki Deguchi (出口 陽, Deguchi Aki; born 14 March 1988), also known as Aki, is a Japanese singer, as a solo artist and…Aki Deguchi (出口 陽, Deguchi Aki; born 14 March 1988), also known as Aki, is a Japanese singer, as a solo artist and former member of the Japanese idol J-pop group SKE48.
Bruno Hirata Kaimoti (born March 13, 1988) is a Brazilian baseball catcher. He plays for the Toshiba club in the…Bruno Hirata Kaimoti (born March 13, 1988) is a Brazilian baseball catcher. He plays for the Toshiba club in the Japanese Industrial League. He represented Brazil at the 2008 Americas Baseball Cup and the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
Hikaru Ozawa (小澤 光, Ozawa Hikaru; born March 9, 1988 in Kanagawa) is a former Japanese football player who last…Hikaru Ozawa (小澤 光, Ozawa Hikaru; born March 9, 1988 in Kanagawa) is a former Japanese football player who last featured for YSCC Yokohama.
Ueki Imaoka (今岡植, Imaoka Ueki; born 5 March 1988) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…Ueki Imaoka (今岡植, Imaoka Ueki; born 5 March 1988) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2026. He previously worked at the Ministry of Finance.
Yoshihiko Hosoda (細田 善彦, Hosoda Yoshihiko) (born March 4, 1988) is a Japanese actor from Tokyo who has starred the…Yoshihiko Hosoda (細田 善彦, Hosoda Yoshihiko) (born March 4, 1988) is a Japanese actor from Tokyo who has starred the movies Detroit Metal City (2008) and Ooku (2010). He was once affiliated to the talent agency Stardust Promotion under his stage name Yoshihiko Hosoda (though his first name is written in hiragana Hosoda Yoshihiko (細田 よしひこ)), but left in October 2013. He is currently affiliated with Alpha Agency under his real name.
Hitomi Niiya (新谷 仁美, Niiya Hitomi; born 26 February 1988) is a Japanese professional long-distance runner who competes…Hitomi Niiya (新谷 仁美, Niiya Hitomi; born 26 February 1988) is a Japanese professional long-distance runner who competes in track, cross country running and marathon races. Niiya competed for Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She is a two-time silver medallist at the Asian Athletics Championships and has represented Japan three times at the World Athletics Championships (2011, 2013, 2019). She represents Team Toyota Industries in national competition. She formed part of the Japanese junior team at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships from 2004 to 2006, helping them to team medals each time. She also won a bronze medal over 5000 metres at the 2005 World Youth Championships. Niiya won the 2007 Tokyo Marathon at the age of eighteen in her debut over the marathon distance. Her best for the event is 2:30:58 hours. She has also had success in ekiden relay running, having represented Japan at the Yokohama International Women's Ekiden and helped Toyota Industries to their first team title domestically. She is the Japanese record holder in the half marathon (1:06:38) set during a win at the Houston Half Marathon.
Ginji Akaminai (赤見内 銀次, Akaminai Ginji; born February 24, 1988), known mononymously as Ginji (銀次), is a former Japanese…Ginji Akaminai (赤見内 銀次, Akaminai Ginji; born February 24, 1988), known mononymously as Ginji (銀次), is a former Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Kohei Kiyama (喜山 康平, Kiyama Kōhei; born 22 February 1988) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Giravanz…Kohei Kiyama (喜山 康平, Kiyama Kōhei; born 22 February 1988) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Giravanz Kitakyushu.
Tomoya Kamiyama (神山 知也, Kamiyama Tomoya; born 21 February 1988 in Tochigi Prefecture) is a Japanese sprinter who…Tomoya Kamiyama (神山 知也, Kamiyama Tomoya; born 21 February 1988 in Tochigi Prefecture) is a Japanese sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres. He competed at the 2007 World Championships reaching the quarterfinals. He also won a bronze medal at the 2007 Universiade.
Hibiki Ōtsuki (Japanese: 大槻 ひびき) is a Japanese AV actress and an idol singer. Active since 2008, Otsuki became one of…Hibiki Ōtsuki (Japanese: 大槻 ひびき) is a Japanese AV actress and an idol singer. Active since 2008, Otsuki became one of the AV industry's most well-known and prolific performers with more than 2100 credited AV appearances. Currently represented by the AV agency T-Powers, she is also a member of the idol group T♡Project.
Mai Miyagi (宮城 舞, Miyagi Mai; born 19 February 1988, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese fashion model and…Mai Miyagi (宮城 舞, Miyagi Mai; born 19 February 1988, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese fashion model and tarento. She is represented with Starray Production. Her activities centred on magazines and runways. She has the nickname "Maipū" (まいぷぅ). After debuting at the gyaru magazine Ranzuki, since 2008 she has been acting as an exclusive model of Jelly for about five years. After becoming an existence called by a signboard model of the same magazine, she moved to ViVi from 2013.
Atsushi Kashimoto (born 19 February 1988) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in…Atsushi Kashimoto (born 19 February 1988) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in the Japan Rugby League One.
Yuya Endo (遠藤 雄弥, Endō Yūya; born March 20, 1987) is a Japanese actor and singer under Meteora. He is best known for…Yuya Endo (遠藤 雄弥, Endō Yūya; born March 20, 1987) is a Japanese actor and singer under Meteora. He is best known for his role as Ryoma Echizen in The Prince of Tennis musical series (commonly known as Tenimyu). He was also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, D-BOYS, which perform in various skit-like performances.
Nao Kakuta (角田 奈穂, Kakuta Nao) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler, known for her time with Tokyo Joshi…Nao Kakuta (角田 奈穂, Kakuta Nao) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler, known for her time with Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW) where she a former Princess Tag Team Champions alongside Hikari Noa and her tenure with Actwres girl'Z.
Miyako Sumiyoshi (住吉 都, Sumiyoshi Miyako; 19 March 1987 – 20 January 2018) was a Japanese speed skater. She competed at…Miyako Sumiyoshi (住吉 都, Sumiyoshi Miyako; 19 March 1987 – 20 January 2018) was a Japanese speed skater. She competed at the 2013 World Sprint Championships in Salt Lake City, where she placed thirteenth. She also placed thirteenth in the sprint combination at the 2014 World Sprint Championships in Nagano. She competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, in the 500 metres (14th) and in the 1000 metres (22nd). On 20 January 2018, she was found dead in her home in Nagano. NHK reported that she seemed to have committed suicide.
Momoko Shibuya (渋谷 桃子, Shibuya Momoko; born 15 March 1987 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese actress. Shibuya…Momoko Shibuya (渋谷 桃子, Shibuya Momoko; born 15 March 1987 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese actress. Shibuya debuted as a model when she was one year old. She has played the role of Minako Aino in the Sailor Moon musicals.
Ayako Suzuki (鈴木 亜弥子, Suzuki Ayako; born 14 March 1987) is a Japanese former para badminton player. She participated at…Ayako Suzuki (鈴木 亜弥子, Suzuki Ayako; born 14 March 1987) is a Japanese former para badminton player. She participated at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in the badminton competition, being awarded the silver medal in the women's singles SU5 event. Suzuki also participated in the women's doubles SL3–SU5 event, being awarded the bronze medal with her teammate, Noriko Ito. Suzuki announced her retirement from para-badminton on 4 September 2022.
