Rena Uezono (上薗 恋奈, Uezono Rena; born June 7, 2010) is a Japanese figure skater. She is the 2024 World Junior bronze…Rena Uezono (上薗 恋奈, Uezono Rena; born June 7, 2010) is a Japanese figure skater. She is the 2024 World Junior bronze medalist, the 2023–24 ISU Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist, the 2023 JGP Poland champion, the 2023 JGP Turkey silver medalist, and the 2023–24 Japan Junior bronze medalist.
Kazushi Imafuku (born 21 May 2007) is a Japanese swimmer specializing in distance freestyle. At 17 years old, Imafuku…Kazushi Imafuku (born 21 May 2007) is a Japanese swimmer specializing in distance freestyle. At 17 years old, Imafuku broke the Japanese national record in the 1500 metres freestyle with a time of 14:50.18. The next year, he broke the 800 metres freestyle record at Japan's high school nationals. Despite a stomach illness, he won three silver medals at the 2025 World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships. At the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, Imafuku won silver in the 1500 m freestyle, reclaiming the Japanese record which had been taken by Kaito Tabuchi, lowering it to 14:42.59.
Yuna Araki (荒木 優奈, Araki Yuna) (born 17 June 2005) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of Japan…Yuna Araki (荒木 優奈, Araki Yuna) (born 17 June 2005) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of Japan Tour where she has one win.
Funa Nakayama (中山 楓奈, Nakayama Fūna; born 17 June 2005) is a Japanese skateboarder from Toyama City. Nakayama won a…Funa Nakayama (中山 楓奈, Nakayama Fūna; born 17 June 2005) is a Japanese skateboarder from Toyama City. Nakayama won a bronze medal in the women's street competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan. In January 2023, she became the first Asian woman to be featured on the cover of Thrasher.
Kao Miura (三浦 佳生, Miura Kao; born June 8, 2005) is a Japanese figure skater. He is the 2023 and 2026 Four Continents…Kao Miura (三浦 佳生, Miura Kao; born June 8, 2005) is a Japanese figure skater. He is the 2023 and 2026 Four Continents champion, the 2022 Four Continents bronze medalist, a six-time ISU Grand Prix medalist, and the 2025–26 Japanese national bronze medalist. At the junior level, he is the 2023 World Junior Champion and the 2021–22 Japan junior national champion.
Keisuke Gotō (後藤 啓介, Gotō Keisuke; born 3 June 2005) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for…Keisuke Gotō (後藤 啓介, Gotō Keisuke; born 3 June 2005) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club SC Freiburg and the Japan national team.
Mana Okamura (Japanese: 岡村 真; born 28 May 2005) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She is the 2022 Asian Games balance…Mana Okamura (Japanese: 岡村 真; born 28 May 2005) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She is the 2022 Asian Games balance beam champion and all-around and team silver medalist. She represented Japan at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Yuta Sakai (坂井優太, Yuuta Sakai; born 27 May 2005) is a Japanese professional boxer. As an amateur, Sakai won a gold…Yuta Sakai (坂井優太, Yuuta Sakai; born 27 May 2005) is a Japanese professional boxer. As an amateur, Sakai won a gold medal at the 2022 Youth World Championships.
Kōtarō Uchino (内野 航太郎, Uchino Kōtarō; born 19 June 2004) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for J1…Kōtarō Uchino (内野 航太郎, Uchino Kōtarō; born 19 June 2004) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for J1 League club Mito HollyHock, on loan from Danish Superliga club Brøndby.
Yuta Arai (荒井 悠汰, Arai Yuta; born 13 June 2004) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for J3…Yuta Arai (荒井 悠汰, Arai Yuta; born 13 June 2004) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for J3 League club Renofa Yamaguchi, on loan from FC Tokyo.
Airi Mitsui (三井 愛梨, Mitsui Airi; born 12 June 2004) is a Japanese competitive swimmer. At the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific…Airi Mitsui (三井 愛梨, Mitsui Airi; born 12 June 2004) is a Japanese competitive swimmer. At the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, she won the gold medal in the 200 metre butterfly and silver medals in the 100 metre butterfly and 4×100 metre medley relay. At the 2022 World Short Course Championships, she placed sixth in the final of the 200 metre butterfly.
Taisei Abe (安部 大晴, Abe Taisei; born 7 June 2004) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for 2.…Taisei Abe (安部 大晴, Abe Taisei; born 7 June 2004) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for 2. Bundesliga club Holstein Kiel, on loan from J1 League club V-Varen Nagasaki.
Ota Yamamoto (山本 桜大, Yamamoto Ota; born 4 June 2004), is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder…Ota Yamamoto (山本 桜大, Yamamoto Ota; born 4 June 2004), is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2 League club RB Omiya Ardija, on loan from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig.
Miyu Honda (本田 望結, Honda Miyu; born June 1, 2004) is a Japanese actress, tarento and figure skater from Kyoto…Miyu Honda (本田 望結, Honda Miyu; born June 1, 2004) is a Japanese actress, tarento and figure skater from Kyoto Prefecture. She is represented by Oscar Promotion, having previously been represented by Theatre Academy.
Aoi Itō (Japanese: 伊藤 あおい, Hepburn: Itō Aoi; born 21 May 2004) is a Japanese tennis player. She has been ranked by the…Aoi Itō (Japanese: 伊藤 あおい, Hepburn: Itō Aoi; born 21 May 2004) is a Japanese tennis player. She has been ranked by the WTA as high as No. 82 in singles, achieved on 18 August 2025, and No. 180 in doubles, reached on 16 September 2024. Ito has won one WTA 125 singles title.
Ryo Tanada (棚田 遼, Tanada Ryo; born 19 June 2003) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for J3 League club…Ryo Tanada (棚田 遼, Tanada Ryo; born 19 June 2003) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for J3 League club Gainare Tottori on loan from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Amiyu Ozeki (Japanese: 尾関 彩美悠, Hepburn: Ozeki Amiyu) (born 16 June 2003) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays…Amiyu Ozeki (Japanese: 尾関 彩美悠, Hepburn: Ozeki Amiyu) (born 16 June 2003) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of Japan Tour where she has one win.
Ageha Tanigawa (谷川亜華葉, Tanigawa Ageha, born 15 June 2003) is a Japanese swimmer. She competed in the 2020 Summer…Ageha Tanigawa (谷川亜華葉, Tanigawa Ageha, born 15 June 2003) is a Japanese swimmer. She competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in the 400 m individual medley.
Miki Mukunoki (Japanese: 椋木 美希; born 8 June 2003) is a Japanese judoka who competes in the women's +78 kg weight…Miki Mukunoki (Japanese: 椋木 美希; born 8 June 2003) is a Japanese judoka who competes in the women's +78 kg weight category. She has won medals at the World Judo Juniors Championships and the Summer World University Games, and won the +78 kg event at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. She also won bronze in the individual event and gold in the mixed-team competition at the 2026 Asian Games.
Shintaro Mochizuki (Japanese: 望月 慎太郎, Mochizuki Shintarō, born 2 June 2003) is a Japanese professional tennis player.…Shintaro Mochizuki (Japanese: 望月 慎太郎, Mochizuki Shintarō, born 2 June 2003) is a Japanese professional tennis player. He has an ATP career-high singles ranking of world No. 92 on 10 November 2025 and a doubles ranking of No. 371 achieved on 18 October 2021. He is currently the No. 2 Japanese player. Mochizuki became the first Japanese male player in history to win a Grand Slam boys’ singles title at 2019 Wimbledon. Mochizuki achieved a career-high Junior ITF combined ranking of No. 1 on 15 July 2019.
Tsubaki Miki (三木 つばき, Miki Tsubaki; born 1 June 2003) is a Japanese snowboarder. She represented Japan at the 2022…Tsubaki Miki (三木 つばき, Miki Tsubaki; born 1 June 2003) is a Japanese snowboarder. She represented Japan at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Daiya Kira (吉良大弥, Kira Daiya; born 30 May 2003) is a Japanese professional boxer who has held the World Boxing…Daiya Kira (吉良大弥, Kira Daiya; born 30 May 2003) is a Japanese professional boxer who has held the World Boxing Association (WBA) light flyweight title since September 2026.
Mao Arai (Japanese: 新井 万央, Hepburn: Arai Mao; born 23 May 2003) is a Japanese judoka. She won a gold medal in the mixed…Mao Arai (Japanese: 新井 万央, Hepburn: Arai Mao; born 23 May 2003) is a Japanese judoka. She won a gold medal in the mixed team event at the 2024 World Judo Championships held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She is also a gold and bronze medalist from the 2024 Asian Championships, her older sister, Chizuru is also a former judoka who won gold in the 70 kg division at Tokyo 2020 Olympiad.
Naoki Arizono (有薗 直輝, Arizono Naoki; born May 21, 2003) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Hokkaido…Naoki Arizono (有薗 直輝, Arizono Naoki; born May 21, 2003) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Nippon Professional Baseball.
Sasuke Haraguchi (Japanese: 原口沙輔, Hepburn: Haraguchi Sasuke; born May 21, 2003) is a Japanese music producer, composer…Sasuke Haraguchi (Japanese: 原口沙輔, Hepburn: Haraguchi Sasuke; born May 21, 2003) is a Japanese music producer, composer and Vocaloid musician best known for his 2023 song "Hito Mania". He began producing music digitally from a young age, and was noticed by the internet at age fourteen when a recording of him playing the Akai MPC on the streets of Harajuku went viral online. In 2018, he signed a deal with Warner Music Japan and would release J-pop singles under the alias Sasuke until his departure from the label in 2021. In 2023, he rebranded to his full name, and began to produce electronic Vocaloid songs influenced by hyperpop, gaining popularity after submitting his work to the semi-annual event The Vocaloid Collection. Since then, he has produced music for several media properties and released three studio albums, "Acetone" (2023), "Screen II" (2023), and "Isan" (2026).
Shun Okamoto (岡本 駿, Okamoto Shun; extra) born June 12, 2002 in Katsuura, Katsuura District, Tokushima, Japan is a…Shun Okamoto (岡本 駿, Okamoto Shun; extra) born June 12, 2002 in Katsuura, Katsuura District, Tokushima, Japan is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Taika Nakashima (中島 大嘉, Nakashima Taika; born 8 June 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a striker…Taika Nakashima (中島 大嘉, Nakashima Taika; born 8 June 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a striker for J3 League club Thespa Gunma.
Funa Yanase (Japanese: 柳瀬 楓菜, born 6 June 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for…Funa Yanase (Japanese: 柳瀬 楓菜, born 6 June 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina in the WE League and the Japan national team. She won a gold medal with Japan at the 2026 Asian Games.
Miyu Namba (難波 実夢, Nanba Miyu; born 31 May 2002) is a Japanese swimmer. At the Tokyo event of the 2018 FINA Swimming…Miyu Namba (難波 実夢, Nanba Miyu; born 31 May 2002) is a Japanese swimmer. At the Tokyo event of the 2018 FINA Swimming World Cup, Namba won a silver medal in the Women's 400m freestyle, and a bronze medal in the 800m freestyle. In the 2019 World Cup, she took bronze in the 400m freestyle. She placed second in the 800m freestyle at the 2019 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships. In April 2021, Namba qualified to represent Japan at the 400m freestyle and 800m freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics. In the 400m freestyle qualifying competition, Namba was ahead of the field for most of the race, but lost to Waka Kobori with a time of 4:06.36 against Kobori's 4:06.34. Namba won the 800m freestyle qualifying final in 8:26.61, with Kobori second with 8:26.67. At the 2020 Summer Olympics, Namba finished 20th in the 400m freestyle with a time of 4:13.49, and 17th in the 800m freestyle at 8:32.04, and did not qualify for either final.
Issei Mamehara (豆原 一成, Mamehara Issei; born May 30, 2002), is a Japanese singer and actor. He debuted as a member of…Issei Mamehara (豆原 一成, Mamehara Issei; born May 30, 2002), is a Japanese singer and actor. He debuted as a member of the Japanese boy band JO1 in 2020, after placing first in the first season of Produce 101 Japan. He made his debut as an actor in 2021 and played Kamen Rider Chimera in the Kamen Rider Revice films.
Asahi Yokokawa (横川 旦陽, Yokokawa Asahi; born 26 May 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who last played either…Asahi Yokokawa (横川 旦陽, Yokokawa Asahi; born 26 May 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who last played either as a central midfielder or right back for National Premier Leagues Victoria club Heidelberg United.
Seiya Yoshida (吉田 聖弥, Yoshida Seiya; born May 23, 2002 in Karatsu, Saga, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…Seiya Yoshida (吉田 聖弥, Yoshida Seiya; born May 23, 2002 in Karatsu, Saga, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He pitches for the Chunichi Dragons.
Shoki Nagano (長野 星輝, Nagano Shoki; born 22 May 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking…Shoki Nagano (長野 星輝, Nagano Shoki; born 22 May 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for J3 League club FC Osaka.
Jumpei Kawarada (川原田 純平, Kawarada Jumpei; born May 21, 2002) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the…Jumpei Kawarada (川原田 純平, Kawarada Jumpei; born May 21, 2002) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball(NPB).
Yuka Saso (笹生 優花, Sasō Yūka) (born 20 June 2001) is a Filipino and Japanese professional golfer. Saso was born in the…Yuka Saso (笹生 優花, Sasō Yūka) (born 20 June 2001) is a Filipino and Japanese professional golfer. Saso was born in the Philippines, competing for the country through 2021, having won the first ever gold medal for the Philippines in both women's individual and women's team event in Asian Games golf competitions. As of 2022, she represents Japan.
Haruki Noguchi (埜口遥希, Noguchi Haruki) (June 20, 2001 – August 16, 2023) was a Japanese motorcycle racer riding for SDG…Haruki Noguchi (埜口遥希, Noguchi Haruki) (June 20, 2001 – August 16, 2023) was a Japanese motorcycle racer riding for SDG Honda Racing. Noguchi was a member of MuSASHi RT HARC-PRO. He competed in the All Japan Road Race Championship in 2017 and 2018, placing second in the Asia Talent Cup standings, and in 2019, placing third in the Red Bull Rookies Cup standings. He died at age 22 after he was injured in a road race in Indonesia.
Natsumi Sakai (酒井 夏海, Sakai Natsumi; born 19 June 2001) is a Japanese swimmer. She competed in the women's 100 metre…Natsumi Sakai (酒井 夏海, Sakai Natsumi; born 19 June 2001) is a Japanese swimmer. She competed in the women's 100 metre backstroke event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She qualified to represent Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Kazuki Kurokawa (黒川和樹, born 17 June 2001) is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles event at…Kazuki Kurokawa (黒川和樹, born 17 June 2001) is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Suzuno Higuchi (Japanese: 樋口 鈴乃, romanized: Higuchi Suzuno; born 12 June 2001) is a Japanese professional basketball…Suzuno Higuchi (Japanese: 樋口 鈴乃, romanized: Higuchi Suzuno; born 12 June 2001) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for the Hitachi High-Tech Cougars in the Women's Japan Basketball League. She represented Japan at the 2026 Asian Games, where she won a silver medal in the women's basketball tournament.
Riyo Kawamoto (川本 梨誉, Kawamoto Riyo; born 11 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward or a…Riyo Kawamoto (川本 梨誉, Kawamoto Riyo; born 11 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward or a winger for J3 League club FC Gifu.
Kenji Manangan Nishioka (西岡 健二, Nishioka Kenji; born 9 June 2001) is a Filipino footballer who plays as an attacking…Kenji Manangan Nishioka (西岡 健二, Nishioka Kenji; born 9 June 2001) is a Filipino footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Super League club Isenmulang Kalteng and the Philippines national team.
Takaya Yoshinare (吉馴 空矢, Yoshinare Takaya; born 7 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a right back…Takaya Yoshinare (吉馴 空矢, Yoshinare Takaya; born 7 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a right back for FC Osaka.
Takefusa Kubo (久保 建英, Kubo Takefusa; IPA: [kɯbo takeɸɯsa], born 4 June 2001), nicknamed Take (タケ), is a Japanese…Takefusa Kubo (久保 建英, Kubo Takefusa; IPA: [kɯbo takeɸɯsa], born 4 June 2001), nicknamed Take (タケ), is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a right winger for La Liga club Real Sociedad and the Japan national team. He has been dubbed "Japanese Messi" by Japanese football fans because of his technical ability.
Daisuke Nakashima (中島 大輔, Nakashima Daisuke; born June 4, 2001) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Daisuke Nakashima (中島 大輔, Nakashima Daisuke; born June 4, 2001) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
Yuki Kasahara (笠原 友希, Kasahara Yūki; born June 3, 2001) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the super…Yuki Kasahara (笠原 友希, Kasahara Yūki; born June 3, 2001) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the super featherweight division of Shoot Boxing. A professional competitor since 2017, he is a two-weight Shootboxing champion, having held the Japan Super Featherweight title since 2021, and the Japan Featherweight title between 2020 and 2021. As of July 2022 he was the #6 ranked Bantamweight in the world by Combat Press.
Ten Miyagi (宮城 天, Miyagi Ten; born 2 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a winger for J1 League club…Ten Miyagi (宮城 天, Miyagi Ten; born 2 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a winger for J1 League club Kawasaki Frontale.
Daiki Matsuoka (松岡 大起, Matsuoka Daiki; born 1 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defensive…Daiki Matsuoka (松岡 大起, Matsuoka Daiki; born 1 June 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defensive midfielder for ŠK Slovan Bratislava in the Niké liga.
