Kotaro Togashi (Japanese: 富樫 虎太郎, Hepburn: Togashi Kotarō; born 4 October 2011) is a Japanese motorcycle racer who…Kotaro Togashi (Japanese: 富樫 虎太郎, Hepburn: Togashi Kotarō; born 4 October 2011) is a Japanese motorcycle racer who competes in the Moto4 Asia Cup and the J-GP3 class of the All Japan Road Race Championship. He is the 2023 FIM MiniGP World Series runner-up of the 160cc class. Togashi is mentored by Shinya Nakano and has been part of his development program 56Racing since 2022.
Yoyoka Soma (Japanese: 相馬世世歌), known mononymously as YOYOKA (よよか), is a Japanese drummer from Ishikari. In 2018, at age…Yoyoka Soma (Japanese: 相馬世世歌), known mononymously as YOYOKA (よよか), is a Japanese drummer from Ishikari. In 2018, at age 8, she gained international attention for an online video in which she covered Led Zeppelin's "Good Times Bad Times", which was uploaded to Vimeo as her entry for the 2018 Hit Like a Girl contest. As of October 2019, the video has 3.2 million views and David Grohl, Ian Paice, and Robert Plant all praised the video and her drumming capabilities. She has stated that John Bonham, Chris Coleman, and Benny Greb are her favorite drummers and Rage Against the Machine her favorite band.
Rui Araki (荒木 琉偉, Araki Rui; born 14 October 2007) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for…Rui Araki (荒木 琉偉, Araki Rui; born 14 October 2007) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J1 League club Gamba Osaka.
Rina Kishi (Japanese: 岸 里奈; born 23 September 2007) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She competed at the 2023 World…Rina Kishi (Japanese: 岸 里奈; born 23 September 2007) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She competed at the 2023 World Championships and finished 11th in the all-around. She represented Japan at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Ryūnosuke Satō (佐藤 龍之介, Satō Ryūnosuke; born 16 October 2006) is a Japanese footballer who plays as an attacking…Ryūnosuke Satō (佐藤 龍之介, Satō Ryūnosuke; born 16 October 2006) is a Japanese footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for La Liga club Valencia, and the Japan national team.
Sara Saito (斎藤咲良, Saitō Sara; born 3 October 2006) is a Japanese tennis player. She has a career-high singles ranking…Sara Saito (斎藤咲良, Saitō Sara; born 3 October 2006) is a Japanese tennis player. She has a career-high singles ranking of 159 WTA, achieved on 16 December 2024. On 20 April 2026, she peaked at No. 215 in the WTA doubles rankings.
Taiga Hasegawa (長谷川 帝勝, Hasegawa Taiga; born 23 October 2005) is a Japanese snowboarder. He represented Japan at the…Taiga Hasegawa (長谷川 帝勝, Hasegawa Taiga; born 23 October 2005) is a Japanese snowboarder. He represented Japan at the 2026 Winter Olympics and won a silver medal in slopestyle.
Maya Taguchi (田口 真彩, Taguchi Maya; born 9 October 2005) is a Japanese badminton player. A left-handed player, she is…Maya Taguchi (田口 真彩, Taguchi Maya; born 9 October 2005) is a Japanese badminton player. A left-handed player, she is the 2023 BWF World Junior Champion in the girls' doubles event. In her senior career, Taguchi won her first BWF World Tour title at the 2025 Malaysia Super 100 in the mixed doubles. She graduated from Yanai Commercial & Technical High School and joined the ACT SAIKYO badminton team on 1 April 2024.
Anri Kawamura (born 15 October 2004) is a Japanese freestyle skier specializing in moguls. She started competing…Anri Kawamura (born 15 October 2004) is a Japanese freestyle skier specializing in moguls. She started competing internationally in December 2019. Kawamura won three World Cup races in the 2021-22 season and qualified for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Kawamura was leading the moguls standings in the 2021–22 season at the start of the Olympics, after 7 of 8 races. As of mid-January 2022, at the age of 17, she achieved 10 podium finishes in 23 career starts. At the 2022 Olympics, she qualified for Final C (the medal round), but only finished fifth.
Rui Ōsako (大迫 塁, Ōsako Rui; born 13 October 2004) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for…Rui Ōsako (大迫 塁, Ōsako Rui; born 13 October 2004) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Tochigi SC.
Rino Matsuike ( REE-noh mat-soo-EE-kay; Japanese: 松生 理乃, IPA: [matsɯꜜike ɾiꜜno]; born October 10, 2004) is a Japanese…Rino Matsuike ( REE-noh mat-soo-EE-kay; Japanese: 松生 理乃, IPA: [matsɯꜜike ɾiꜜno]; born October 10, 2004) is a Japanese figure skater. She is a five-time ISU Grand Prix medalist (two silver, three bronze) and finished fifth at the 2022 Four Continents Championships, winning a small bronze medal for her free skate. She is also the 2022 International Challenge Cup champion. On the junior level, she is the 2020–21 Japanese junior national champion and the 2019 JGP Latvia bronze medalist.
Kamen Rider Revice (仮面ライダーリバイス, Kamen Raidā Ribaisu) is a Japanese tokusatsu drama and the 32nd entry of Toei Company's…Kamen Rider Revice (仮面ライダーリバイス, Kamen Raidā Ribaisu) is a Japanese tokusatsu drama and the 32nd entry of Toei Company's Kamen Rider metaseries. It is the third series to debut during the Reiwa period and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the franchise. The series premiered on September 5, 2021, joining Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger and later, Avataro Sentai Donbrothers in the Super Hero Time line-up following Kamen Rider Saber's finale. The series concluded on August 18, 2022, and was succeeded by Kamen Rider Geats. The series revolves around animals/dinosaurs/insects/birds/prehistoric creatures and demons. It also centered on the theme of deal with the devil, first introduced by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Faust, as well as motifs of genetic memory.
Yurika Oka (岡優里佳, Oka Yurika) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently performing the Japanese promotion Sendai…Yurika Oka (岡優里佳, Oka Yurika) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently performing the Japanese promotion Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling where she is a former Sendai Girls Junior Champion.
Kō Matsukawa (松川虎生, Matsukawa Kou; born October 20, 2003) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Chiba…Kō Matsukawa (松川虎生, Matsukawa Kou; born October 20, 2003) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Yūsei Yashiki (屋敷 優成, Yashiki Yūsei; born 18 October 2003) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for…Yūsei Yashiki (屋敷 優成, Yashiki Yūsei; born 18 October 2003) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for FC Gifu, on loan from Oita Trinita. Yashiki became the youngest ever player to debut for Oita Trinita, and has continued to play for the club since then, becoming a full member of the first team. After suffering an ACL injury in July 2023, he returned a year later in September 2024 and helped Oita Trinita avoid relegation.
Keihan Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋 慶帆; Persian: کیهان تاکاهاشی; born 13 October 2003) is a Japanese volleyball player who…Keihan Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋 慶帆; Persian: کیهان تاکاهاشی; born 13 October 2003) is a Japanese volleyball player who currently plays for JTEKT Stings and the Japan men's national volleyball team.
Fatoumanana Nishi (西 ファトゥマ七南, Nishi Fatōmanana) is a Japanese basketball player who plays for the Toyota Boshoku…Fatoumanana Nishi (西 ファトゥマ七南, Nishi Fatōmanana) is a Japanese basketball player who plays for the Toyota Boshoku Sunshine Rabbits. She is also a 3x3 player.
Hidemasa Koda (甲田 英將, Koda Hidemasa; born 2 October 2003), also known as Hide, is a Japanese footballer currently…Hidemasa Koda (甲田 英將, Koda Hidemasa; born 2 October 2003), also known as Hide, is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for J1 League club Nagoya Grampus.
Anton Burns (バーンズ アントン, Bānzu Anton; born October 1, 2003) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for…Anton Burns (バーンズ アントン, Bānzu Anton; born October 1, 2003) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for J3 League club Gainare Tottori, on loan from J1 League club FC Machida Zelvia.
Kodai Sano (佐野 航大, Sano Kōdai; born 25 September 2003) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder…Kodai Sano (佐野 航大, Sano Kōdai; born 25 September 2003) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club PSV and the Japan national team.
Masato Kai (甲斐 優斗, Kai Masato; born 25 September 2003) is a Japanese male volleyball player and an Olympian. He plays…Masato Kai (甲斐 優斗, Kai Masato; born 25 September 2003) is a Japanese male volleyball player and an Olympian. He plays as an outside hitter for the Japan men's national volleyball team and Osaka Bluteon.
Takeru Kitazono (北園 丈琉, Kitazono Takeru; born 21 October 2002) is a Japanese male artistic gymnast. At the 2018 Youth…Takeru Kitazono (北園 丈琉, Kitazono Takeru; born 21 October 2002) is a Japanese male artistic gymnast. At the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he won five gold medals in the all-around, floor, rings, parallel bars, and horizontal bar competitions. He was the first artistic gymnast ever to achieve such a feat in a single Youth Olympic Games. He represented Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics where he won a silver medal in the team event.
Ryoto Kita (Japanese: 来田 涼斗; born October 16, 2002) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Orix…Ryoto Kita (Japanese: 来田 涼斗; born October 16, 2002) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Sōta Nakamura (中村 草太, Sōta Nakamura; born 15 October 2002) is a Japanese footballer who plays as an attacking…Sōta Nakamura (中村 草太, Sōta Nakamura; born 15 October 2002) is a Japanese footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Ligue 1 club Le Havre on loan from Sanfrecce Hiroshima, and the Japan national team.
Moka Kuwagata (桑形 萌花, Kuwagata Moka; born 10 October 2002) is a Japanese judoka who competes in the women's 70 kg…Moka Kuwagata (桑形 萌花, Kuwagata Moka; born 10 October 2002) is a Japanese judoka who competes in the women's 70 kg division. Her specialty is uchimata.
Takumi Itō (伊藤 匠, Itō Takumi; October 10, 2002) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan. He is the current…Takumi Itō (伊藤 匠, Itō Takumi; October 10, 2002) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan. He is the current holder of the Eiō and Ōza titles.
Kokona Iwasaki (岩﨑心南, Iwasaki Kokona; born 8 October 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Kokona Iwasaki (岩﨑心南, Iwasaki Kokona; born 8 October 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Vrouwen Eredivisie club Feyenoord.
Ai Tomioka (冨岡 愛, Tomioka Ai; born 6 October 2002) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. Debuting in 2022 with the single…Ai Tomioka (冨岡 愛, Tomioka Ai; born 6 October 2002) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. Debuting in 2022 with the single "Anata wa Natsumelo", Tomioka experienced commercial success with her 2023 single "Good Bye-bye" and her 2024 single "Koi Suru Wakusei 'Anata' ", which served as a commercial tie-in for the Netflix series Chastity High.
Ryūki Watarai (度会 隆輝, Watarai Ryūki; born October 4, 2002) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the…Ryūki Watarai (度会 隆輝, Watarai Ryūki; born October 4, 2002) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Nana Santa (Japanese: 三田 七南, romanized: Santa Nana; born 2 October 2002) is a Japanese basketball player who plays as a…Nana Santa (Japanese: 三田 七南, romanized: Santa Nana; born 2 October 2002) is a Japanese basketball player who plays as a small forward for ENEOS Sunflowers in the Women's Japan Basketball League. She has represented Japan in international competition, including the FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup and the women's basketball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games, where she won a silver medal.
Yudai Shoji (庄子 雄大, Shōji Yūdai; born October 2, 2002) is a Japanese professional baseball Infielder for the Fukuoka…Yudai Shoji (庄子 雄大, Shōji Yūdai; born October 2, 2002) is a Japanese professional baseball Infielder for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Juri Ito (Japanese: 伊東珠梨; born 2 October 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for…Juri Ito (Japanese: 伊東珠梨; born 2 October 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara and the Japan women's national football team.
Naoki Sutoh (須藤 直輝, Sutoh Naoki; born 1 October 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger and…Naoki Sutoh (須藤 直輝, Sutoh Naoki; born 1 October 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger and currently play for Australian club, Preston Lions in NPL Victoria.
Shunsuke Mito (三戸 舜介, Mito Shunsuke; born 28 September 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Shunsuke Mito (三戸 舜介, Mito Shunsuke; born 28 September 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam and the Japan national team.
Yuto Kishina (born October 15, 2001) is a retired Japanese figure skater. He is the 2020 Bavarian Open bronze medalist.…Yuto Kishina (born October 15, 2001) is a retired Japanese figure skater. He is the 2020 Bavarian Open bronze medalist. At the Junior level, he is the 2018 JGP Lithuania bronze medalist, 2018 Challenge Cup silver medalist, and 2017 Coupe du Printemps champion.
Mao Saigo (西郷 真央, Saigo Mao) (born 8 October 2001) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of Japan…Mao Saigo (西郷 真央, Saigo Mao) (born 8 October 2001) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of Japan Tour where she won three of the first five tournaments of the 2022 season, and the LPGA Tour.
Kaiga Murakoshi (村越 凱光, Murakoshi Kaiga; born 7 October 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a…Kaiga Murakoshi (村越 凱光, Murakoshi Kaiga; born 7 October 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for J2 League club Tegevajaro Miyazaki.
Sakura Endō (遠藤 さくら, Endō Sakura; born 3 October 2001) is a Japanese singer, actress, and model. She is a fourth…Sakura Endō (遠藤 さくら, Endō Sakura; born 3 October 2001) is a Japanese singer, actress, and model. She is a fourth generation member of the idol girl group Nogizaka46.
Takeshi Masada (正田 壮史, Masada Takeshi; born October 2, 2001) is a Japanese professional wrestler working for the…Takeshi Masada (正田 壮史, Masada Takeshi; born October 2, 2001) is a Japanese professional wrestler working for the Japanese promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling where he is a former four-time Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion.
Mele Yua Havili Kagawa (born 29 September 2001) is a Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2025…Mele Yua Havili Kagawa (born 29 September 2001) is a Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
This is a list of J.League designated special players, picked by J.League clubs from universities and high schools all…This is a list of J.League designated special players, picked by J.League clubs from universities and high schools all over Japan.
Hideki Nagaoka (長岡 秀樹, Nagaoka Hideki; born September 26, 2001) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the…Hideki Nagaoka (長岡 秀樹, Nagaoka Hideki; born September 26, 2001) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Kenki Imaizumi (born 26 September 2001) is a Japanese sprinter. He is the Japanese and Asian record holder in the 300…Kenki Imaizumi (born 26 September 2001) is a Japanese sprinter. He is the Japanese and Asian record holder in the 300 m. He won the bronze medal at the Asian Athletics Championships in the mixed 4 × 400 m relay. He competed at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Takayuki Takayasu (高安 孝幸, Takayasu Takayuki; born 25 September 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as…Takayuki Takayasu (高安 孝幸, Takayasu Takayuki; born 25 September 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for fifth-tier Kyushu Soccer League club J-Lease.
Mima Ito (伊藤 美誠, Itō Mima; born 21 October 2000) is a Japanese table tennis player. She won a bronze medal in the…Mima Ito (伊藤 美誠, Itō Mima; born 21 October 2000) is a Japanese table tennis player. She won a bronze medal in the Women's Team event at the 2016 Summer Olympics at age 15. At the 2020 Summer Olympics, she won the gold medal with her partner Jun Mizutani in the inaugural mixed doubles event, bronze in women's singles, and silver in the women's team event. Often termed as the 'greatest threat' to Chinese table tennis dominance, Ito Mima has the highest winning rate against Chinese players in the history of women's table tennis. She has a winning record against several top Chinese players, including world champion Liu Shiwen, former world no. 1 Zhu Yuling, and world junior champion Qian Tianyi. Her signature playing style entails lethal shovel serves, fast short-pimpled backhand punches, and flat forehand smashes. In March 2020 at the Qatar Open, Ito Mima recorded a 4–0 win against reigning Olympic champion Ding Ning in the semifinals. Notably, she won the third set 11–0, the first time a non-Chinese player won a set 11–0 against a Chinese player.
Jennifer Nduka (born 18 October 2000) is a Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2025 Women's…Jennifer Nduka (born 18 October 2000) is a Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
