Rin Yoshida (吉田 鈴, Yoshida Rin) (born 21 February 2004) is a Japanese professional golfer. She has two wins on the LPGA…Rin Yoshida (吉田 鈴, Yoshida Rin) (born 21 February 2004) is a Japanese professional golfer. She has two wins on the LPGA of Japan Tour.
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).
Tatsuomi Hamada (濱田 龍臣, Hamada Tatsuomi; born August 27, 2000) is a Japanese actor represented by TakeOff and Four…Tatsuomi Hamada (濱田 龍臣, Hamada Tatsuomi; born August 27, 2000) is a Japanese actor represented by TakeOff and Four Springs. As a child actor, Hamada played the role of Sakamoto Ryōma as a child in Ryōmaden and Hiroshi Ichikawa in Kaibutsu-kun. He won the 2010 Gold Dream Award in October 2010.
Yuri Yoshida (吉田優利, Yoshida Yuri) (born 17 April 2000) is a Japanese professional golfer and LPGA Tour player. She won…Yuri Yoshida (吉田優利, Yoshida Yuri) (born 17 April 2000) is a Japanese professional golfer and LPGA Tour player. She won four times on the LPGA of Japan Tour.
Kayō Yasutoki (Japanese: 嘉陽 快宗; born 14 July 1999 as Kayō Yasumune) is a professional sumo wrestler from Naha City…Kayō Yasutoki (Japanese: 嘉陽 快宗; born 14 July 1999 as Kayō Yasumune) is a professional sumo wrestler from Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Although he is currently affiliated with the Nakamura stable, at the time of his debut he was affiliated with the Nishonoseki stable.
Kansei Matsuzawa (松澤寛政, Matsuzawa Kansei; born 8 January 1999), nicknamed "The Tokyo Toe", is a Japanese American…Kansei Matsuzawa (松澤寛政, Matsuzawa Kansei; born 8 January 1999), nicknamed "The Tokyo Toe", is a Japanese American football kicker for Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Hocking Hawks and Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and was signed by the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
Hayate Shirowa (城和 隼颯, Shirowa Hayate; born 25 August 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Hayate Shirowa (城和 隼颯, Shirowa Hayate; born 25 August 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Montedio Yamagata.
Akira Fantini (ファンティーニ 燦, Fantini Akira; born 24 May 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Akira Fantini (ファンティーニ 燦, Fantini Akira; born 24 May 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Kyoto Sanga FC.
Takumi Mase (真瀬 拓海, Mase Takumi; born 3 May 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for J1…Takumi Mase (真瀬 拓海, Mase Takumi; born 3 May 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for J1 League club Mito HollyHock.
Fugo Segawa (世川 楓悟, Segawa Fūgo; born 7 July 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for…Fugo Segawa (世川 楓悟, Segawa Fūgo; born 7 July 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for TSS Rovers in League1 British Columbia.
Naho Miyoshi (三好 南穂, Miyoshi Naho; born December 21, 1993) is a Japanese former professional basketball player. Miyoshi…Naho Miyoshi (三好 南穂, Miyoshi Naho; born December 21, 1993) is a Japanese former professional basketball player. Miyoshi played 10 seasons in the Women's Japan Basketball League (WJBL) for the Chanson V-Magic and Toyota Antelopes. She represented Japan in the women's tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics, and at the 2020 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal.
Ikki Arai (新井 一耀, Arai Ikki; born November 8, 1993) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays for V-Varen Nagasaki…Ikki Arai (新井 一耀, Arai Ikki; born November 8, 1993) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays for V-Varen Nagasaki as a centre back.
Ryosuke Hashimoto (橋本 良亮, Hashimoto Ryōsuke; born July 15, 1993 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer…Ryosuke Hashimoto (橋本 良亮, Hashimoto Ryōsuke; born July 15, 1993 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer managed by the male idol talent agency Johnny and Associates. He is a member of the boyband A.B.C-Z.
Hidetoshi Miyuki (三幸 秀稔, Miyuki Hidetoshi; born May 23, 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Hidetoshi Miyuki (三幸 秀稔, Miyuki Hidetoshi; born May 23, 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for K League 2 club Chungbuk Cheongju.
Hina Iwasaki (岩崎比菜, Iwasaki Hina; born 27 March 1993) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…Hina Iwasaki (岩崎比菜, Iwasaki Hina; born 27 March 1993) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2026. She previously served as CEO of a management consulting firm.
Nanae Suzuki (Japanese: 鈴木菜々江, Suzuki Nanae; born 12 May 1992) is a Japanese former professional boxer who held the WBO…Nanae Suzuki (Japanese: 鈴木菜々江, Suzuki Nanae; born 12 May 1992) is a Japanese former professional boxer who held the WBO atomweight title from 25 February 2022 to 1 September 2022. At the regional level, Suzuki held the Japanese atomweight title from 2018 to 2019.
Ryo Miyake (三宅 諒, Miyake Ryō; born 24 December 1990) is a Japanese fencer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed in…Ryo Miyake (三宅 諒, Miyake Ryō; born 24 December 1990) is a Japanese fencer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed in the Men's foil, but was defeated in the second round. He won a silver medal in the team foil event. During the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Miyake worked as a deliveryman for Uber Eats.
Tomoki Imai (今井 智基, Imai Tomoki; born November 29, 1990) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender…Tomoki Imai (今井 智基, Imai Tomoki; born November 29, 1990) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender, most recently for Machida Zelvia.
Toshio Shimakawa (島川 俊郎, Shimakawa Toshio; born 28 May 1990) is a Japanese professional footballer who is currently…Toshio Shimakawa (島川 俊郎, Shimakawa Toshio; born 28 May 1990) is a Japanese professional footballer who is currently playing for SC Sagamihara, as a defensive midfielder or a centre back.
Tatsushi Koyanagi (小柳 達司, born February 7, 1990) is a Japanese football player who plays as a defender for J3 League…Tatsushi Koyanagi (小柳 達司, born February 7, 1990) is a Japanese football player who plays as a defender for J3 League club Thespa Gunma.
Takafumi Otsuka Japanese: 大塚隆史 (born August 22, 1986) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the…Takafumi Otsuka Japanese: 大塚隆史 (born August 22, 1986) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2006, Otsuka is a two-time DEEP Bantamweight Champion and a one-time DEEP Featherweight Champion.
Tsuyoshi Hakkaku (八角 剛史, Hakkaku Tsuyoshi; born 20 April 1985 in Ichikawa, Chiba) is a former Japanese footballer who…Tsuyoshi Hakkaku (八角 剛史, Hakkaku Tsuyoshi; born 20 April 1985 in Ichikawa, Chiba) is a former Japanese footballer who last played for Giravanz Kitakyushu.
Masahiro Takanashi (高梨 将弘, Takanashi Masahiro; born January 22, 1983) is a Japanese professional wrestler, also known…Masahiro Takanashi (高梨 将弘, Takanashi Masahiro; born January 22, 1983) is a Japanese professional wrestler, also known by the ring name Masa Takanashi (マサ高梨). Takanashi was trained by Dramatic Dream Team (DDT) and has worked for the promotion since his debut in September 2003, becoming a one-time KO-D Openweight Champion, a two-time KO-D Tag Team Champion, a seven-time KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Champion, a two-time DDT Extreme Champion, an 18-time Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion and a one-time UWA World Trios Champion. Takanashi is also known for his work in women's wrestling promotion Ice Ribbon, where he performed under the ring name Ribbon Takanashi (リボン高梨, Ribon Takanashi) and became a one-time International Ribbon Tag Team and Triangle Ribbon Champion.
Kenji Haneda (羽田 憲司, Haneda Kenji; born December 1, 1981) is a former Japanese football player he is the current…Kenji Haneda (羽田 憲司, Haneda Kenji; born December 1, 1981) is a former Japanese football player he is the current assistant coach of Japan U23.
Yuki Abe (阿部 勇樹, Abe Yūki; born 6 September 1981) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…Yuki Abe (阿部 勇樹, Abe Yūki; born 6 September 1981) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He played 53 times for Japan between 2005 and 2011 and was a member of the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad.
Hideomi Yamamoto (山本 英臣, Yamamoto Hideomi; born June 26, 1980) is a Japanese football player who plays for Ventforet…Hideomi Yamamoto (山本 英臣, Yamamoto Hideomi; born June 26, 1980) is a Japanese football player who plays for Ventforet Kofu.
Takahiko Sato (佐藤 隆彦, Satō Takahiko; born August 9, 1978, in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan), also known as G. G. Sato, is a…Takahiko Sato (佐藤 隆彦, Satō Takahiko; born August 9, 1978, in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan), also known as G. G. Sato, is a former professional player for the Philadelphia Phillies organization, Saitama Seibu Lions, Chiba Lotte Marines, and Fortitudo Baseball Bologna.
Takayuki Chano (茶野 隆行, Chano Takayuki; born 23 November 1976) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Takayuki Chano (茶野 隆行, Chano Takayuki; born 23 November 1976) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Ryoji Aikawa (相川 亮二, Aikawa Ryōji; born July 11, 1976) is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher who currently…Ryoji Aikawa (相川 亮二, Aikawa Ryōji; born July 11, 1976) is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher who currently serves as the manager for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the BayStars, Tokyo Yakult Swallows, and Yomiuri Giants from 1995 to 2017.
Takayuki Kobayashi (小林 鷹之, Kobayashi Takayuki; born 29 November 1974) is a Japanese politician who has served as…Takayuki Kobayashi (小林 鷹之, Kobayashi Takayuki; born 29 November 1974) is a Japanese politician who has served as Chairman of the Policy Research Council in the Liberal Democratic Party since October 2025. He served as Minister of State for Economic Security from 2021 to 2022.
Masayo Sawada (澤田 雅世, Sawada Masayo), (born July 26, 1974) better known by her stagename Sister MAYO, is a Japanese…Masayo Sawada (澤田 雅世, Sawada Masayo), (born July 26, 1974) better known by her stagename Sister MAYO, is a Japanese singer. She is a member of the Columbia Music Entertainment duo Cyber Nation Network, and a vocalist in Project.R which performs many theme songs for the Super Sentai series, some have reached the top ten in Oricon's charts. Her best-known songs as a soloist have been the opening theme of Haré+Guu and the ending theme of Mahou Sentai Magiranger. She is the younger sister of heavy metal musician Taiji, with whom she was in the rock band Otokaze. After attending vocational school, she got a job at a travel agency. After suffering from a herniated disc, she decided to pursue her dream of being a musician. She released her first single in 1997 under her own name. A producer gave her her stage name when she joined Cyber Nation Network. In appearances, she generally wears a baseball cap. Prior to the release of "Jumon Kōrin ~ Magical Force" (呪文降臨~マジカル・フォース, Jumon Kōrin ~ Majikaru Fōsu; "The Spell Advent ~ Magical Force"), she also wore glasses, out of shyness. Nippon Columbia asked her to take off one or the other, and she decided to keep the cap. In 2020, she started the unit Rainbow☆MAG!C with Hideyuki Takahashi and Natsuo.
Tōki Susumu (born July 4, 1974 as Jun Tamaki) is a former sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. His…Tōki Susumu (born July 4, 1974 as Jun Tamaki) is a former sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was komusubi. He wrestled for Takasago stable and was a sumo coach at two other stables until his retirement in 2023.
Kotoryū Hiroo (born 2 March 1972 as Katsumi Nakano) is a former sumo wrestler from Hyōgo, Japan. He joined professional…Kotoryū Hiroo (born 2 March 1972 as Katsumi Nakano) is a former sumo wrestler from Hyōgo, Japan. He joined professional sumo in 1987, reaching the top division in 1996. He defeated yokozuna three times and earned one Fighting Spirit Prize (kanto-sho). His highest rank was maegashira 1.
Oginishiki Yasutoshi (born 8 July 1971 as Yasutoshi Koiwai) is a former sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture…Oginishiki Yasutoshi (born 8 July 1971 as Yasutoshi Koiwai) is a former sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was komusubi. His father and brother were also sumo wrestlers. He is now a coach at Dewanoumi stable.
Kazuo Takahashi (高橋 和生, Takahashi Kazuo), ring name Yoshiki Takahashi (高橋 義生, Takahashi Yoshiki; born March 13, 1969)…Kazuo Takahashi (高橋 和生, Takahashi Kazuo), ring name Yoshiki Takahashi (高橋 義生, Takahashi Yoshiki; born March 13, 1969), is a Japanese retired mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 1993 until 2013 (and then once again in 2018), he competed for the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, Pancrase, RINGS, K-1 HERO'S, and World Victory Road. He is the former King of Pancrase Heavyweight Champion.
Yukihiro (born November 24, 1968, in Ichikawa, Chiba) is a Japanese musician, best known as drummer of the rock band…Yukihiro (born November 24, 1968, in Ichikawa, Chiba) is a Japanese musician, best known as drummer of the rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel since 1998. He also sings and plays bass for his solo project Acid Android, and drums for the supergroup Petit Brabancon. Before joining L'Arc-en-Ciel he was in the popular visual kei bands Zi:Kill and Die in Cries.
Kyokugōzan Kazuyasu (born 18 September 1968 as Taizan Kimura) is a former sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan. He…Kyokugōzan Kazuyasu (born 18 September 1968 as Taizan Kimura) is a former sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1984, and reached the top division in November 1989. His highest rank was maegashira 9. He left the sumo world upon retirement in September 1996.
Oginohana Akikazu (born 18 November 1967 as Akikazu Koiwai) is a former sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan. He…Oginohana Akikazu (born 18 November 1967 as Akikazu Koiwai) is a former sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan. He made his professional debut in July 1983, and reached the top division in January 1990. His highest rank was maegashira 2. He retired in July 1998. He is the son of former sekiwake Oginohana Masaaki and the elder brother of former komusubi Oginishiki. Since 2014 he has been the head of the Dewanoumi stable.
Taiji Sawada (Japanese: 沢田 泰司, Hepburn: Sawada Taiji; July 12, 1966 – July 17, 2011), also known mononymously as Taiji…Taiji Sawada (Japanese: 沢田 泰司, Hepburn: Sawada Taiji; July 12, 1966 – July 17, 2011), also known mononymously as Taiji, was a Japanese musician and songwriter. He is best known as bassist of the rock band X from 1986 to 1992. The band rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, credited as founders of the Japanese visual kei movement. After leaving X in January 1992, Taiji went on to work with many other recording acts, including Loudness and D.T.R. In July 2011, Taiji was arrested in Saipan for a violent outburst that took place on the flight there. Facing federal charges, he attempted suicide by hanging in his jail cell, which left him brain dead. Taiji died in a hospital on July 11 after his family decided to turn off his life support. In 2018, readers and professional musicians voted him the best bassist in the history of hard rock and heavy metal in We Rock magazine's "Metal General Election".
Edo Harumi (エド・はるみ; born 14 May 1964, in Tokyo) is a Japanese comedian, actress and graduate student. Edo Harumi is…Edo Harumi (エド・はるみ; born 14 May 1964, in Tokyo) is a Japanese comedian, actress and graduate student. Edo Harumi is represented with Yoshimoto Kogyo in Tokyo (also known as Tokyo Yoshimoto, a subsidiary of Yoshimoto Creative Agency). She spent her childhood in Ibaraki Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture and Tokyo. Edo Harumi graduated from Meiji University Faculty of Literature Department of Literature Department of Drama Studies. She is known in variety programmes as -gū (○○グゥ〜).
Kōji Ishikawa (石川 浩二, Ishikawa Kōji; pen name: いしかわ こうじ, born October 4, 1963) is a Japanese children's book author and…Kōji Ishikawa (石川 浩二, Ishikawa Kōji; pen name: いしかわ こうじ, born October 4, 1963) is a Japanese children's book author and illustrator. His work includes advertisements, magazine illustration, web, character design and book design. In recent years he has made children's books. He lives in Tokyo with his wife and two children.
Dai Shimamura (August 11, 1960 – August 30, 2023) was a Japanese politician who was a member of the House of…Dai Shimamura (August 11, 1960 – August 30, 2023) was a Japanese politician who was a member of the House of Councillors.
Yūko Andō (安藤 優子, Andō Yūko; born 19 November 1958) is a Japanese television presenter and news anchor. She has headed…Yūko Andō (安藤 優子, Andō Yūko; born 19 November 1958) is a Japanese television presenter and news anchor. She has headed Fuji Television's Super News evening news programme alongside Tetsuo Suda since April 2000.
Kiyotaka Mitsugi (三ツ木 清隆, Mitsugi Kiyotaka; born May 30, 1953) is a Japanese actor and singer. His career has centered…Kiyotaka Mitsugi (三ツ木 清隆, Mitsugi Kiyotaka; born May 30, 1953) is a Japanese actor and singer. His career has centered on television, in the genres of tokusatsu and jidaigeki.
Michio Hoshino (星野 道夫, Hoshino Michio; September 27, 1952 – August 8, 1996) was a Japanese-born nature photographer. He…Michio Hoshino (星野 道夫, Hoshino Michio; September 27, 1952 – August 8, 1996) was a Japanese-born nature photographer. He originally hailed from Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture. Considered one of the most accomplished nature photographers of his era and compared to Ansel Adams, Hoshino specialized in photographing Alaskan wildlife until he was killed by a brown bear while on assignment in Kurilskoye Lake, Russia, in 1996.