Kenta Imamiya (今宮 健太, Imamiya Kenta; born July 15, 1991) is a Japanese professional baseball shortstop for the Fukuoka…Kenta Imamiya (今宮 健太, Imamiya Kenta; born July 15, 1991) is a Japanese professional baseball shortstop for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has also played for the Japan national team. He is the Pacific League record holder for sacrifice bunts. He is a six-time NPB All-Star and has won seven Japan Series championships with the Hawks.
Yuya Nagayoshi (永吉佑也, Nagayoshi Yuya; born July 14, 1991) is a Japanese professional basketball player for Rizing…Yuya Nagayoshi (永吉佑也, Nagayoshi Yuya; born July 14, 1991) is a Japanese professional basketball player for Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka of the B.League in Japan. The Japanese Olympic Committee penalized Nagayoshi and three players for buying sex in Jakarta and sent them back home on August 20, 2018. They have been suspended from official competition for one year.
Naeko Maeda (born 12 July 1991) is a Japanese judoka. Maeda is the gold medalist of the 2017 Judo Grand Prix Hohhot in…Naeko Maeda (born 12 July 1991) is a Japanese judoka. Maeda is the gold medalist of the 2017 Judo Grand Prix Hohhot in the –70 kg category.
Chiyoarashi Yoshinobu (Japanese: 千代嵐 慶喜, romanized: chiyoarashi yoshinobu; born July 12, 1991, as Watanabe Yoshinobu)…Chiyoarashi Yoshinobu (Japanese: 千代嵐 慶喜, romanized: chiyoarashi yoshinobu; born July 12, 1991, as Watanabe Yoshinobu) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Chiba Prefecture who wrestled for Kokonoe stable. He debuted in March 2007, and reached his highest rank of jūryō 10 in November 2011. He retired in January 2024.
Kentaro Sakaguchi (Japanese: 坂口 健太郎, Hepburn: Sakaguchi Kentarō; born July 11, 1991) is a Japanese actor and model. He…Kentaro Sakaguchi (Japanese: 坂口 健太郎, Hepburn: Sakaguchi Kentarō; born July 11, 1991) is a Japanese actor and model. He debuted as a model in Men's Non-no magazine in 2010, and as an actor under Tristone Entertainment in 2014. He first gained recognition for starring in the television series Signal (2018) and its 2021 film Signal the Movie. Sakaguchi attained further prominence for the films The Last 10 Years (2022) and Side by Side (2023), as well as dramas What Comes After Love (2024) and Beyond Goodbye (2024).
Toshiki Ishikawa (石川 俊輝 | born 10 July 1991) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.…Toshiki Ishikawa (石川 俊輝 | born 10 July 1991) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the assistant coach of RB Omiya Ardija's under-15 team. He has played for Shonan Bellmare, RB Omiya Ardija and Ventforet Kofu.
Daishōmaru Shōgo (Japanese: 大翔丸 翔伍; born 10 July 1991 as Shōgo Kawabata (川端 翔伍)) is a Japanese former professional sumo…Daishōmaru Shōgo (Japanese: 大翔丸 翔伍; born 10 July 1991 as Shōgo Kawabata (川端 翔伍)) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Hirano-ku, Osaka. He made his debut in March 2014 at an elevated rank known as makushita tsukedashi and wrestled for Oitekaze stable. Daishōmaru retired in July 2026.
Iori Katsura (桂 依央利, Katsura Iori; born July 9, 1991) is a professional Japanese baseball catcher. He last played…Iori Katsura (桂 依央利, Katsura Iori; born July 9, 1991) is a professional Japanese baseball catcher. He last played professionally for the Chunichi Dragons.
Takuro Uehara (上原 拓郎, Uehara Takuro; born July 8, 1991) is a Japanese football player for Taiwan Football Premier…Takuro Uehara (上原 拓郎, Uehara Takuro; born July 8, 1991) is a Japanese football player for Taiwan Football Premier League club Taichung Futuro.
Yusaku Toyoshima (豊嶋 邑作, Toyoshima Yūsaku; born July 6, 1991, in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki) is a Japanese football player…Yusaku Toyoshima (豊嶋 邑作, Toyoshima Yūsaku; born July 6, 1991, in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki) is a Japanese football player for Tochigi Uva FC.
Tomomi Itano (板野 友美, Itano Tomomi; born July 3, 1991) is a Japanese performing artist, actress, model and entrepreneur.…Tomomi Itano (板野 友美, Itano Tomomi; born July 3, 1991) is a Japanese performing artist, actress, model and entrepreneur. Nicknamed Tomochin (ともちん), she is best known as a former member of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. In 2011, she debuted solo with a single titled "Dear J", which was followed the same year by "Fui ni" (number 1 in Japan), and later by "10nen Go no Kimi e" (2012) and "1%" (2013).
Wataru Yazawa (矢澤 航, Yazawa Wataru; born 2 July 1991 in Yokohama) is a Japanese track and field athlete who specialises…Wataru Yazawa (矢澤 航, Yazawa Wataru; born 2 July 1991 in Yokohama) is a Japanese track and field athlete who specialises in the 110 metres hurdles. He won the Bronze medal at the Asian Championships in Pune at the 110 m hurdles. His personal best is 13.47 seconds, set in Tottori on 5 June 2016.
Jun Ichimori (一森 純, Ichimori Jun; born July 2, 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J1 League…Jun Ichimori (一森 純, Ichimori Jun; born July 2, 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J1 League club Gamba Osaka.
Kaho (夏帆; born June 30, 1991, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress. Kaho has won multiple Japanese entertainment…Kaho (夏帆; born June 30, 1991, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress. Kaho has won multiple Japanese entertainment industry awards, including a Hochi Film Award, a Nikkan Sports Film Award, and a Japan Academy Prize.
Masataka Nomura (野村政孝, Nomura, Masataka; born 29 June 1991 in Setagaya) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Roasso…Masataka Nomura (野村政孝, Nomura, Masataka; born 29 June 1991 in Setagaya) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Roasso Kumamoto.
Natsumi Kon (昆 夏美, Kon Natsumi; born 28 June 1991) is a Japanese musical actress and singer. She is best known for…Natsumi Kon (昆 夏美, Kon Natsumi; born 28 June 1991) is a Japanese musical actress and singer. She is best known for playing Juliette in the musical Roméo et Juliette, which made her professional debut and is recognised as "new-generation diva of the musical world".
Aoi Furukawa (古川あおい, Furukawa Aoi; born 27 June 1991) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…Aoi Furukawa (古川あおい, Furukawa Aoi; born 27 June 1991) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2026. He is the son of Yasushi Furukawa. On 16 September 2026 he was appointed the Secretary-General of Team Mirai.
Shōta Iizuka (飯塚 翔太, Iizuka Shōta; born 25 June 1991) is a Japanese sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres. Iizuka…Shōta Iizuka (飯塚 翔太, Iizuka Shōta; born 25 June 1991) is a Japanese sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres. Iizuka started to compete in track and field after winning a local 100 metre competition when he was in third grade; the coach of a local club scouted his performance in this race and brought him to join his track and field club. He attended Fujieda Meisei High School and then Chuo University, where he studied law. At the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics, Iizuka won the 200 metres title with a time of 20.67 seconds, making him the first Japanese male sprinter to win a medal in the event. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Iizuka won a silver medal in the 4 × 100 metres relay. He has won a total of eight medals (three gold, four silver, one bronze) in international athletics competitions.
Ryōhei Arai (新井涼平, Arai Ryōhei; born 23 June 1991) is a Japanese athlete specialising in the javelin throw. He…Ryōhei Arai (新井涼平, Arai Ryōhei; born 23 June 1991) is a Japanese athlete specialising in the javelin throw. He represented his country at the 2015 World Championships finishing ninth. In addition, he won the silver at the 2014 Asian Games. His personal best in the event is 86.83 metres set in Isahaya in 2014.
Kazuaki Mawatari (馬渡 和彰, Mawatari, Kazuaki; born 23 June 1991 in Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a full…Kazuaki Mawatari (馬渡 和彰, Mawatari, Kazuaki; born 23 June 1991 in Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a full back for J3 League club Matsumoto Yamaga. He has played Since 2014 and has scored 17 goals. He is ranked #23 of 25 in Urawa Red Diamonds.
Koji Hachisuka (蜂須賀 孝治, born 20 July 1990) is a Japanese football defender who plays for Blaublitz Akita in the J.…Koji Hachisuka (蜂須賀 孝治, born 20 July 1990) is a Japanese football defender who plays for Blaublitz Akita in the J. League.
Natsuko Yokosawa (横澤 夏子, Yokosawa Natsuko; born 20 July 1990) is a Japanese actress and comedian from Itoigawa…Natsuko Yokosawa (横澤 夏子, Yokosawa Natsuko; born 20 July 1990) is a Japanese actress and comedian from Itoigawa, Niigata. She is represented with Yoshimoto Creative Agency in Tokyo from Yoshimoto Kogyo. She graduated from NSC in Tokyo. She is equally synchronised with comedy duos Matenrō and Dennis.
Keigo Higashi (東 慶悟, Higashi Keigo; born 20 July 1990) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as an…Keigo Higashi (東 慶悟, Higashi Keigo; born 20 July 1990) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. In a career spanning 18 years, Higashi played for Oita Trinita, Omiya Ardija and most notably made over 400 appearances for FC Tokyo.
Kosuke Okanishi (岡西宏祐, Okanishi, Kosuke; born 17 July 1990) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Kosuke Okanishi (岡西宏祐, Okanishi, Kosuke; born 17 July 1990) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Fujieda MYFC.
Diana Akemi Darenogare Fukuzumi (ダレノガレ 明美, Darenogare Akemi; born 16 July 1990) is a Japanese Brazilian fashion model…Diana Akemi Darenogare Fukuzumi (ダレノガレ 明美, Darenogare Akemi; born 16 July 1990) is a Japanese Brazilian fashion model and tarento who has appeared in a number of television programmes and magazine issues.
Sumire Matsubara (松原 すみれ, Matsubara Sumire; born July 15, 1990, in Tokyo), better known mononymously as Sumire (すみれ)…Sumire Matsubara (松原 すみれ, Matsubara Sumire; born July 15, 1990, in Tokyo), better known mononymously as Sumire (すみれ), is a Japanese actress, singer and fashion model.
Ryo Kiyuna (喜友名諒, Kiyuna Ryō, born 12 July 1990) is an Okinawan karateka. He won the gold medal in the men's kata event…Ryo Kiyuna (喜友名諒, Kiyuna Ryō, born 12 July 1990) is an Okinawan karateka. He won the gold medal in the men's kata event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He is also a four-time gold medalist in the men's kata event at the World Karate Championships and a two-time gold medalist in the men's team kata event, alongside Arata Kinjo and Takuya Uemura. He has also won multiple gold medals in both the individual and team kata events at the Asian Karate Championships.
Tauate Valu Uwe Helu (ヘル ウヴェ, Heru Uvu~e; born 12 July 1990) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a lock…Tauate Valu Uwe Helu (ヘル ウヴェ, Heru Uvu~e; born 12 July 1990) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Japan Rugby League One club Kubota Spears. Born in Tonga, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.
Kyosuke Horie (堀江 恭佑, Horie Kyōsuke; born 11 July 1990) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a…Kyosuke Horie (堀江 恭佑, Horie Kyōsuke; born 11 July 1990) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a loose forward. He currently plays for the Canon Eagles in Japan's domestic Top League.
Tomoki Muramatsu (村松 知輝, Muramatsu Tomoki; born July 10, 1990) is a Japanese football player. He is currently playing…Tomoki Muramatsu (村松 知輝, Muramatsu Tomoki; born July 10, 1990) is a Japanese football player. He is currently playing for FK Mash'al Mubarek in the Uzbek League.
Chiyonokuni Toshiki (Japanese: 千代の国 憲輝; born 10 July 1990 as Toshiki Sawada (澤田 憲輝, Sawada Toshiki)) is a Japanese…Chiyonokuni Toshiki (Japanese: 千代の国 憲輝; born 10 July 1990 as Toshiki Sawada (澤田 憲輝, Sawada Toshiki)) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Iga, Mie. He made his professional debut in May 2006 and reached the top makuuchi division for the first time in January 2012. He reached the highest rank of maegashira 1, but he has also been restricted by injuries, falling to the sandanme division in 2015. He staged another comeback and then once again had a serious injury in 2019, which sent him down the ranks. He made a final comeback which saw him stagnate in the second half of the jūryō division before his demotion and retirement. He is a member of Kokonoe stable where he is an elder under the name Sanoyama.
Hitomi Saito (斎藤 仁美, Saitō Hitomi; born 9 July 1990) is a Japanese short track speed skater. She competed in the 2018…Hitomi Saito (斎藤 仁美, Saitō Hitomi; born 9 July 1990) is a Japanese short track speed skater. She competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Sosuke Ikematsu (池松 壮亮, Ikematsu Sōsuke) (born July 9, 1990) is a Japanese actor, television, and theatre actor best…Sosuke Ikematsu (池松 壮亮, Ikematsu Sōsuke) (born July 9, 1990) is a Japanese actor, television, and theatre actor best known for his role as Higen, the young nephew of samurai leader Katsumoto, in the 2003 film The Last Samurai.
Daichi Sasaki (佐々木大地, Sasaki Daichi) better known by his ring name Musashi is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is…Daichi Sasaki (佐々木大地, Sasaki Daichi) better known by his ring name Musashi is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to the Japanese promotion Michinoku Pro Wrestling, where he is a former Tohoku Junior Heavyweight Champion and a Tohoku Tag Team Champion. He is also currently competing on the Japanese independent scene.
Sho Endo (遠藤 尚, Endō Shō; born (1990-07-04)July 4, 1990 in Inawashiro, Fukushima) is a Japanese freestyle skier. Endo…Sho Endo (遠藤 尚, Endō Shō; born (1990-07-04)July 4, 1990 in Inawashiro, Fukushima) is a Japanese freestyle skier. Endo competed in moguls, at the 2010 Winter Olympics. He qualified for the moguls final and finished 7th. As of February 2013, his best showing at the World Championships came in 2011, placing 21st, in the moguls event. He made his World Cup debut in December 2007. As of February 2013, he has twice won bronze medals in World Cup moguls events, including his first medal at Åre in 2011/12. His best World Cup finish is 8th, also in 2011/12.
Natsumi Kiyoura (清浦夏実, Kiyoura Natsumi; born July 4, 1990) is a Japanese actress and singer from Chiba. She is…Natsumi Kiyoura (清浦夏実, Kiyoura Natsumi; born July 4, 1990) is a Japanese actress and singer from Chiba. She is represented by the talent agency Oscar Promotion. Her music records have been released under Flying Dog.
Aya Yokoshima (横嶋 彩, Yokoshima Aya; born 3 July 1990) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank Handball Team and…Aya Yokoshima (横嶋 彩, Yokoshima Aya; born 3 July 1990) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank Handball Team and the Japanese national team. She competed at the 2015 World Women's Handball Championship in Denmark.
Kento Sakuyama (Japanese: 作山憲斗, romanized: Sakuyama Kento; born 3 July 1990) is a Japanese ski jumper. At the 2008…Kento Sakuyama (Japanese: 作山憲斗, romanized: Sakuyama Kento; born 3 July 1990) is a Japanese ski jumper. At the 2008 Junior World Ski Championships he finished fifth in the team competition, and at the 2009 Junior World Ski Championships he finished sixth in the team competition. He made his Continental Cup debut in December 2007, his best result being a tenth place from Zakopane in February 2009. He made his World Cup debut in January 2010 in Sapporo, collecting his first World Cup points with a 21st place.
Ryo Shinzato (新里 亮, Shinzato Ryō; born 2 July 1990 in Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese football player who plays for…Ryo Shinzato (新里 亮, Shinzato Ryō; born 2 July 1990 in Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese football player who plays for Chiangmai United in Thai League 2.
The Japanese idol girl group AKB48 has many members who have left the group for various reasons such as focusing on…The Japanese idol girl group AKB48 has many members who have left the group for various reasons such as focusing on solo careers. Some members have left to help launch AKB48's sister groups. The member lineup often changes as when girls get older, they graduate from the group, and are replaced by members promoted from the trainees. Others have dropped out of the group without any graduation. Yuki Usami was the first member to graduate from the group on March 31, 2006. Alumnae are presented with the years in which they were on the AKB48 rosters. The list does not include the AKB48 sister group members who were not part of AKB48 proper but might have participated on their singles, events and albums. It also does not include the girls who were exclusively temporary, such as Baito AKB48, unless notable.
Tomomi Kawata (born 30 June 1998) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. She…Tomomi Kawata (born 30 June 1998) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2019 World Women's Handball Championship.
Tomotaka Okamoto (岡本 知剛, Okamoto Tomotaka; born 29 June 1990 in Onomichi, Hiroshima) is a Japanese football player…Tomotaka Okamoto (岡本 知剛, Okamoto Tomotaka; born 29 June 1990 in Onomichi, Hiroshima) is a Japanese football player currently playing for Roasso Kumamoto.
Kei Inoo (伊野尾 慧, Inoo Kei; born June 22, 1990) is a Japanese singer, actor, and member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He is under…Kei Inoo (伊野尾 慧, Inoo Kei; born June 22, 1990) is a Japanese singer, actor, and member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He is under the management of Starto Entertainment. He was born in Saitama Prefecture. On September 23, 2001, he entered Johnny & Associates as a trainee. He later became a member of the Johnny's Jr. group J.J. Express. In 2007, he debuted as a member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He graduated from Meiji University with a degree in architecture in 2013. He plays the keyboard during the group's live shows.
Hiroshi Urano (浦野 博司, Urano Hiroshi; born July 22, 1989) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He has…Hiroshi Urano (浦野 博司, Urano Hiroshi; born July 22, 1989) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in his entire career with the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Takumi Hasegawa (長谷川 技, Hasegawa Takumi; born July 21, 1989) is a Japanese professional basketball player the Kawasaki…Takumi Hasegawa (長谷川 技, Hasegawa Takumi; born July 21, 1989) is a Japanese professional basketball player the Kawasaki Brave Thunders of the Japanese B.League.
Asahishō Kōta (Japanese: 旭日松 広太; born July 21, 1989 as Kōta Matsushima (松嶋 広太)) is a retired Japanese professional sumo…Asahishō Kōta (Japanese: 旭日松 広太; born July 21, 1989 as Kōta Matsushima (松嶋 広太)) is a retired Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Noda, Chiba. He made his professional debut in March 2005, reaching the top makuuchi division in September 2012. He has fought in the top division in four tournaments and his highest rank has been maegashira 11. Originally from Ōshima stable, he most recently wrestled for Tomozuna stable. He was demoted from the jūryō division to the makushita division in 2017.
Toshinori Asanuma (浅沼 寿紀, Asanuma Toshinori; born 21 July 1989) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He…Toshinori Asanuma (浅沼 寿紀, Asanuma Toshinori; born 21 July 1989) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He was drafted in 2007 by the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, but did not make his professional debut until 2013. He had 2 runs in 2013,