Zento Uno (宇野 禅斗, Uno Zento; born 20 November 2003) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for…Zento Uno (宇野 禅斗, Uno Zento; born 20 November 2003) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach and the Japan national team.
Mana Sasaki (佐々木真菜, Sasaki Mana; born 2 September 1997) is a visually impaired Japanese para athlete who competes in…Mana Sasaki (佐々木真菜, Sasaki Mana; born 2 September 1997) is a visually impaired Japanese para athlete who competes in T13 sprint events. She represented Japan at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Paralympics.
Jun Yamashita (山下 潤, Yamashita Jun; born 23 August 1997) is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's 200 metres…Jun Yamashita (山下 潤, Yamashita Jun; born 23 August 1997) is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's 200 metres event at the 2019 World Athletics Championships.
Ami Miura (三浦 亜美, Miura Ami; born March 20, 1997), better known by her ring name Ami Sohrei (壮麗 亜美, Sōrei Ami), is a…Ami Miura (三浦 亜美, Miura Ami; born March 20, 1997), better known by her ring name Ami Sohrei (壮麗 亜美, Sōrei Ami), is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a member of God's Eye and a former Future of Stardom Champion. Sohrei is a former one-time Future of Stardom Champion and one-time Goddesses of Stardom Champion.
Wakatakakage Atsushi (Japanese: 若隆景 渥; born December 6, 1994 as Atsushi Onami (大波 渥, Ōnami Atsushi)) is a Japanese…Wakatakakage Atsushi (Japanese: 若隆景 渥; born December 6, 1994 as Atsushi Onami (大波 渥, Ōnami Atsushi)) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Fukushima. He made his debut in March 2017 and reached the top makuuchi division in November 2019. He wrestles for Arashio stable, where he is a stablemate of his older brothers Wakatakamoto and Wakamotoharu. His highest rank has been sekiwake. He won his first top division championship in March 2022 and his first kinboshi in March 2026, followed by a second makuuchi championship in May 2026. For his career Wakatakakage has collected one Outstanding Performance prize and seven Technique prizes. Wakatakakage sat out for several tournaments in 2023 while recovering from reconstructive knee surgery.
Kohei Yamashita (山下 航平, Yamashita Kōhei; born 6 September 1994) is a Japanese triple jumper. He competed at the 2016…Kohei Yamashita (山下 航平, Yamashita Kōhei; born 6 September 1994) is a Japanese triple jumper. He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the men's triple jump event; his result of 15.71 meters in the qualifying round did not qualify him for the final.
Wakamotoharu Minato (若元春 港) (born October 5, 1993 as Minato Onami (大波 港, Ōnami Minato)) is a Japanese professional sumo…Wakamotoharu Minato (若元春 港) (born October 5, 1993 as Minato Onami (大波 港, Ōnami Minato)) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Fukushima. He wrestles for the Arashio stable, where he is a stable mate of his brothers Wakatakakage and Wakatakamoto. His highest rank to date has been sekiwake.
Izumi Kato (加藤 和, Katō Izumi; born 24 March 1990, in Fukushima) is a Japanese swimmer. She swam at the 2012 Summer…Izumi Kato (加藤 和, Katō Izumi; born 24 March 1990, in Fukushima) is a Japanese swimmer. She swam at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 200 m individual medley.
Katsumi Yusa (遊佐 克美, Yusa Katsumi; born August 2, 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder…Katsumi Yusa (遊佐 克美, Yusa Katsumi; born August 2, 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Primeiro Fukushima.
Kenya Kasahara (笠原 謙哉, born 15 May 1988) is a Japanese handball player and a member of the Japanese national team. He…Kenya Kasahara (笠原 謙哉, born 15 May 1988) is a Japanese handball player and a member of the Japanese national team. He represented Japan at the 2019 World Men's Handball Championship and at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Rui Tokisaki (時崎 塁, Tokisaki Rui; born October 30, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. His brother is Yu…Rui Tokisaki (時崎 塁, Tokisaki Rui; born October 30, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. His brother is Yu Tokisaki
Yu Tokisaki (時崎 悠, Tokisaki Yu; born June 15, 1979) is a former Japanese football player and coach His brother Rui…Yu Tokisaki (時崎 悠, Tokisaki Yu; born June 15, 1979) is a former Japanese football player and coach His brother Rui Tokisaki is also a former footballer.
Tomoaki Hamatsu (浜津 智明, Hamatsu Tomoaki; born 3 August 1975), better known as Nasubi (なすび, "Eggplant"), is a Japanese…Tomoaki Hamatsu (浜津 智明, Hamatsu Tomoaki; born 3 August 1975), better known as Nasubi (なすび, "Eggplant"), is a Japanese comedian and media personality. Hamatsu is best known for appearing on the controversial reality television show Susunu! Denpa Shōnen.
Kouji Shishido (宍戸 幸之, Shishido Kōji; born February 2, 1972) is a Japanese professional wrestler who competes for…Kouji Shishido (宍戸 幸之, Shishido Kōji; born February 2, 1972) is a Japanese professional wrestler who competes for Dragon Gate.
Mikiko Hagiwara (萩原 美樹子, Hagiwara Mikiko; born April 17, 1970) is a Japanese former professional basketball player. She…Mikiko Hagiwara (萩原 美樹子, Hagiwara Mikiko; born April 17, 1970) is a Japanese former professional basketball player. She won a silver medal with the Japan women's national basketball team at the 1994 Asian Games. Hagiwara also competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics, where Japan's team came in seventh place. Hagiwara would also play in the WNBA for one year from June 1997 to July 1998. Hagiwara was drafted by the Sacramento Monarchs with the 14th pick in the WNBA Elite Draft. Her WNBA debut took place on June 21, 1997 in a 73 - 61 win over the Utah Starzz where she recorded 3 points in 16 minutes of playing time. She was traded to the Phoenix Mercury on July 31, 1997 and played 12 games for them, averaging 2.8 points and 1.2 rebounds. She remained with the Mercury partially for the 1998 season, playing 10 games for them between June 26 - July 20, 1998 but played significantly fewer minutes (5.9 minutes per game) and averaged 2.2 points. Hagiwara was waived by the Mercury on July 31, 1998 (exactly one year after being traded to the team) and would never play in the WNBA afterwards. Her final WNBA game was played on July 20, 1998 in a 88 - 67 win over her former team, the Sacramento Monarchs. Hagiwara recorded two points and no other stats in her final game.
Asako Takakura (高倉 麻子, Takakura Asako; born 19 April 1968), also known as Asako Takakura-Takemoto or Asako Takemoto due…Asako Takakura (高倉 麻子, Takakura Asako; born 19 April 1968), also known as Asako Takakura-Takemoto or Asako Takemoto due to her marriage, is a Japanese football manager and former player. She played for Japan national team. She is a former manager of the Japan national team. Her husband is former footballer Kazuhiko Takemoto.
Yukihide Matsuno (松野行秀, Matsuno Yukihide), better known by his ring name Gorgeous Matsuno (ゴージャス松野, Gōjasu Matsuno), is…Yukihide Matsuno (松野行秀, Matsuno Yukihide), better known by his ring name Gorgeous Matsuno (ゴージャス松野, Gōjasu Matsuno), is a Japanese professional wrestler who works for the wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT).
Eriko Watanabe (born December 27, 1958) is a Japanese jurist who has served as an associate Justice of the Supreme…Eriko Watanabe (born December 27, 1958) is a Japanese jurist who has served as an associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Japan since 2021.
Tomiko Okazaki (岡崎 トミ子, Okazaki Tomiko; 16 February 1944 – 19 March 2017) was a Japanese politician of the Democratic…Tomiko Okazaki (岡崎 トミ子, Okazaki Tomiko; 16 February 1944 – 19 March 2017) was a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature).
Takeyuki Kanda (神田 武幸, Kanda Takeyuki; August 8, 1943 – July 27, 1996) was an anime director for Sunrise who was known…Takeyuki Kanda (神田 武幸, Kanda Takeyuki; August 8, 1943 – July 27, 1996) was an anime director for Sunrise who was known for directing Vifam, The Ultraman anime, Kiko Senki Dragonar and the first six episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team. He was a close friend and coworker of Ryosuke Takahashi. On July 27, 1996, Kanda suddenly died. Umanosuke Iida took over for the remaining episodes of The 08th MS Team. The final episode of The 08th MS Team, the movie Miller's Report and the first episode of Ginga Hyōryū Vifam 13 were all dedicated in his loving memory.
Cha Katō (加藤 茶, Katō Cha; born 1 March 1943), also known as Kato-chan, is a Japanese comedian and actor. His real name…Cha Katō (加藤 茶, Katō Cha; born 1 March 1943), also known as Kato-chan, is a Japanese comedian and actor. His real name is Hideyuki Katō (加藤英文). Cha is one of the members of The Drifters and plays drums. His work with Ken Shimura, another Drifter, is well known in Japan.
Katsuji Watanabe (渡辺 勝治, Watanabe Katsuji; 11 March 1940 – 7 February 2021) was a Japanese boxer. He competed in the…Katsuji Watanabe (渡辺 勝治, Watanabe Katsuji; 11 March 1940 – 7 February 2021) was a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's light welterweight event at the 1960 Summer Olympics. At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, he lost to Piero Brandi of Italy in the Round of 32. He died on 7 February 2021.
Hiroshi Osada (長田弘, 1939–2015) was a Japanese poet and author known for his contributions to contemporary literature…Hiroshi Osada (長田弘, 1939–2015) was a Japanese poet and author known for his contributions to contemporary literature and children's literature.
Shun-ichi Iwasaki (岩崎 俊一, Iwasaki Shun’ichi; 3 August 1926 – 25 July 2025) was a Japanese engineer. He was professor at…Shun-ichi Iwasaki (岩崎 俊一, Iwasaki Shun’ichi; 3 August 1926 – 25 July 2025) was a Japanese engineer. He was professor at Tohoku University and then became president and of Tohoku Institute of Technology. He was also a professor at Lanzhou University (China). Iwasaki's pioneering work on perpendicular magnetic recording has been integral to the development of modern hard disk drives.
Hidetoki Takahashi (高橋 英辰, Takahashi Hidetoki; April 11, 1916 – February 5, 2000) was a Japanese football player and…Hidetoki Takahashi (高橋 英辰, Takahashi Hidetoki; April 11, 1916 – February 5, 2000) was a Japanese football player and manager. He managed Japan national team.
Yūji Koseki (古関 裕而, Koseki Yūji; August 11, 1909 – August 18, 1989) was a Japanese ryūkōka, gunka, march, fight song…Yūji Koseki (古関 裕而, Koseki Yūji; August 11, 1909 – August 18, 1989) was a Japanese ryūkōka, gunka, march, fight song and film score composer. His real name was also Yūji Koseki, but its kanji was 古關 勇治. For his contributions in music to baseball, he was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024.
Nahoko Takada (Japanese: 高田なほ子, romanized: Takada Nahoko; née Watanabee, 18 January 1905 – 19 May 1991) was a Japanese…Nahoko Takada (Japanese: 高田なほ子, romanized: Takada Nahoko; née Watanabee, 18 January 1905 – 19 May 1991) was a Japanese educator, trade unionist, politician, socialist and peace activist.
Zembei Horikiri (堀切 善兵衛; 4 May 1882 – 25 November 1946) was a Japanese politician and economist who served as Speaker…Zembei Horikiri (堀切 善兵衛; 4 May 1882 – 25 November 1946) was a Japanese politician and economist who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1929 to 1930 and Ambassador to Italy from 1940 to 1942. He belonged to the Rikken Seiyukai party, and held several ranks in the Japanese imperial court. While ambassador, he worked to foster cooperation among the Tripartite Pact powers alongside Hiroshi Oshima, Japan's Ambassador to Germany. His brother, Zenjirō Horikiri, served as Minister for Home Affairs under Prime Minister Kijūrō Shidehara. In 1946, Horikiri died at home in Iizaka aged 64.
Hikari Senga (Japanese: 千賀 光莉, Hepburn: Senga Hikaru; born 13 August 1999) is a Japanese voice actress from Fukushima…Hikari Senga (Japanese: 千賀 光莉, Hepburn: Senga Hikaru; born 13 August 1999) is a Japanese voice actress from Fukushima, affiliated with First Wind Production. She is starring as Anna Akechi/Cure Answer in Star Detective Precure! and Kuroe Akaishi in Kaiju Girl Caramelise.
