Miyuu Sugawara (Japanese: 菅原 美優, Sugawara Miyuu; born December 22, 1999) is a Japanese kickboxer, who competed in the…Miyuu Sugawara (Japanese: 菅原 美優, Sugawara Miyuu; born December 22, 1999) is a Japanese kickboxer, who competed in the atomweight divisions of K-1 and Krush, where she was the Krush Atomweight champion and the K-1 Atomweight champion.
Taito Gunji (Japanese: 軍司 泰斗, Taito Gunji; born January 17, 1999) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the…Taito Gunji (Japanese: 軍司 泰斗, Taito Gunji; born January 17, 1999) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the featherweight division of K-1. He is the former featherweight champion. A professional competitor since 2015, Gunji is the 2022 K-1 Featherweight World Grand Prix winner, the former Krush Bantamweight champion, and a two-time Krush Super Bantamweight title challenger. As of January 2023, he is ranked as the best bantamweight (-58 kg) and ninth best pound for pound kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kick and the best super flyweight (-58 kg) and tenth best pound for pound kickboxer by Combat Press, who have ranked him in the top ten since August 2021.
Tomoaki Ōkubo (大久保 智明, Ōkubo Tomoaki; born 23 July 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a winger for J1…Tomoaki Ōkubo (大久保 智明, Ōkubo Tomoaki; born 23 July 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a winger for J1 League club Kashiwa Reysol.
Sari Fujimura (Japanese: 藤村 沙里, Hepburn: Fujimura Sari; born March 31, 1996) better known by the ring name Sareee, is a…Sari Fujimura (Japanese: 藤村 沙里, Hepburn: Fujimura Sari; born March 31, 1996) better known by the ring name Sareee, is a Japanese joshi professional wrestler. She is primarily performing in Japan as a freelancer. She is also the head producer and booker of Sareee-ISM, a promotion of self-produced shows. Fujimura is known for her work in promotions such as Dream Star Fighting Marigold, JWP Joshi Puroresu, Pro Wrestling Wave, Seadlinnng, Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling, World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana, World Wonder Ring Stardom, and WWE. In Marigold, she was the inaugural Marigold World Champion. She is also a former Beyond the Sea Single Champion, Beyond the Sea Tag Team Champion, IWGP Women's Champion, JWP Junior Champion, Princess of Pro-Wrestling Champion, Sendai Girls World Champion, WWWD World Champion, and WWWD Tag Team Champion. Fujimura made her debut in April 2011 at the age of 15. She worked for World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana for six years, before transferring to Seadlinnng in February 2017. After leaving Seadlinnng in September, she returned to Diana, where she competed until January 2020. She then signed with WWE in 2020 and performed for the NXT brand under the ring name Sarray from 2021 to 2023. After her tenure in WWE, she returned to Japan working as a freelancer. In late 2023, she signed with American promotion Sukeban until March 31, 2026
Kento Yamazaki (山﨑賢人, Yamazaki Kento; born September 7, 1994) is a Japanese actor and model. He is best known for…Kento Yamazaki (山﨑賢人, Yamazaki Kento; born September 7, 1994) is a Japanese actor and model. He is best known for starring in manga adaptations, including the films Another (film) (2012), Jinx!!! (2013), L DK (2014), Orange (2015), Your Lie in April (2016), JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter I (2017), Psychic Kusuo: The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (2017), Kingdom (2019), and television series Death Note (2015) and Alice in Borderland (2020–2025). His other notable works include Kiss That Kills (2018) and Good Doctor (2018). Yamazaki is under the Japanese talent agency Stardust Promotion.
Yuichi Kobayashi (小林 雄一, Kobayashi Yūichi; born 25 August 1989 in Itabashi, Tokyo) is a Japanese track and field…Yuichi Kobayashi (小林 雄一, Kobayashi Yūichi; born 25 August 1989 in Itabashi, Tokyo) is a Japanese track and field sprinter who specialises in the 200 metres. He represented his country at two consecutive World Championships, in 2011 and 2013. His mother Sumiko Kobayashi (née Kaibara) is a gold medalist in the 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1979 Asian Championships in Tokyo. She was also the former Japanese record holder in the 200 metres with a time of 24.27 seconds.
Nozomi Sugiura (杉浦 希美, Sugiura Nozomi), known professionally by her birth name Nozomi Tsuji (辻 希美, Tsuji Nozomi) (born…Nozomi Sugiura (杉浦 希美, Sugiura Nozomi), known professionally by her birth name Nozomi Tsuji (辻 希美, Tsuji Nozomi) (born June 17, 1987) is a Japanese media personality, singer, and blogger. In 2000, she began her career as a singer for Japanese girl band Morning Musume. Tsuji later found success with related groups Mini Moni and W. She has participated in the shuffle groups 10-nin Matsuri, Odoru 11, and 11Water, H.P. All Stars, as well as being a member of the Morning Musume splinter group Morning Musume Otomegumi
Toshiya Tojo (東城 利哉, Tōjō Toshiya; born 13 October 1992), commonly known as Toshi, is a Japanese professional…Toshiya Tojo (東城 利哉, Tōjō Toshiya; born 13 October 1992), commonly known as Toshi, is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as forward for Brazilian club Friburguense, on loan from Portuguesa.
Kengo Shimizu (清水 賢吾, Shimizu Kengo; born on November 17, 1983), is a Japanese middleweight kickboxer competing in…Kengo Shimizu (清水 賢吾, Shimizu Kengo; born on November 17, 1983), is a Japanese middleweight kickboxer competing in RISE. He is the former SHOOTBOXING and RISE Heavyweight champion.
Junichi Okayama (岡山 純一, Okayama Jun'ichi; born September 23, 1977, in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan), better known as Jin…Junichi Okayama (岡山 純一, Okayama Jun'ichi; born September 23, 1977, in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan), better known as Jin Shirosaki (城咲 仁, Shirosaki Jin), is a Japanese entertainer and radio personality who is represented by the talent agency, Sun Music. Shirosaki worked at a host club.
Yanwari Kazama (風間やんわり, Kazama Yanwari; June 13, 1977 – October 22, 2013) was a Japanese manga artist. He started…Yanwari Kazama (風間やんわり, Kazama Yanwari; June 13, 1977 – October 22, 2013) was a Japanese manga artist. He started drawing the Taberemasen ("not fit for consumption") yonkoma cartoon in 1995 in the Kodansha-published Young Magazine while still in high school, and continued the series until 2013. Besides publishing in Young Magazine, he also published social satire cartoons in the weekly magazine Friday. He died on October 22, 2013, from liver failure.
Tomio Okamura (岡村 富夫, Okamura Tomio; born 4 July 1972) is a Japanese-born Czech far-right politician and entrepreneur…Tomio Okamura (岡村 富夫, Okamura Tomio; born 4 July 1972) is a Japanese-born Czech far-right politician and entrepreneur, serving as the president of the Chamber of Deputies since November 2025. Okamura was the founder of the political parties Dawn of Direct Democracy and Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD). He has been a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2013. Okamura served in the Senate representing Zlín from 2012 to 2013.
Hiroaki Ogi (小木 博明, Ogi Hiroaki; born 16 August 1971) is a Japanese comedian who has regular appearances in a number of…Hiroaki Ogi (小木 博明, Ogi Hiroaki; born 16 August 1971) is a Japanese comedian who has regular appearances in a number of television shows as well as portraying roles in television drama series. He was born Hiroaki Kogi (小木 博明, Kogi Hiroaki). Ogi is nicknamed Ogi-kun (小木くん), Sense Ogi (センス小木, Sensu Ogi), and Oggy-bun (オギーブン, Ogībun). Some younger entertainers such as Bananaman and Teruyuki Tsuchida called him Ogi-san (小木さん) regardless of whether they are his senior or junior. He is the boke of OgiYahagi, partnered with Ken Yahagi.
Minako Kudo (Japanese: 工藤美奈子, Hepburn: Kudō Minako; July 31, 1967 – November 6, 2005), better known as Minako Honda…Minako Kudo (Japanese: 工藤美奈子, Hepburn: Kudō Minako; July 31, 1967 – November 6, 2005), better known as Minako Honda (Japanese: 本田美奈子, Hepburn: Honda Minako), was a Japanese idol and musical singer. In 1985, she made her debut with the single "Satsui no Vacance". She was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia on January 5, 2005. At 4:38 A.M. on November 6, 2005, Honda died at the Juntendo University Hospital in Bunkyō, Tokyo.
Koichi Oshima (大島 公一, Oshima Koichi; born June 17, 1967) is a retired Japanese professional baseball player from…Koichi Oshima (大島 公一, Oshima Koichi; born June 17, 1967) is a retired Japanese professional baseball player from Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan. He played for the Kintetsu Buffaloes, Orix Buffaloes, and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles during his professional career, and currently works as a minor league hitting coach for the Orix Buffaloes. Oshima was a valuable switch hitter and a solid fielder, winning three Japanese golden glove awards at second base, and two Best Nine awards. He dismissed an offer to work as a coach when the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes and Orix BlueWave merged, and played a season with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles before becoming a coach for the Orix Buffaloes in 2006. He won a bronze medal in the 1992 Summer Olympics before entering the Japanese professional leagues.
Tomoko Nakayama (中山 智子, Nakayama Tomoko; born February 13, 1967), better known as Tomoko Ikuta (生田 智子, Ikuta Tomoko)…Tomoko Nakayama (中山 智子, Nakayama Tomoko; born February 13, 1967), better known as Tomoko Ikuta (生田 智子, Ikuta Tomoko), is a Japanese actress. Her skills are dancing and horseback riding. She is a regular model for Mart. Her husband is footballer Masashi Nakayama.
Junko Mihara (三原 じゅん子, Mihara Junko; born 13 September 1964) is a Japanese politician and former singer, actress, and…Junko Mihara (三原 じゅん子, Mihara Junko; born 13 September 1964) is a Japanese politician and former singer, actress, and racing driver. She is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.
Naomi Chiaki (ちあき なおみ, Chiaki Naomi; born September 17, 1947) is a Japanese singer and actress who worked from the late…Naomi Chiaki (ちあき なおみ, Chiaki Naomi; born September 17, 1947) is a Japanese singer and actress who worked from the late 1960s to the early 1990s. Chiaki made her debut as a singer in 1969, and released her breakthrough single "Yottsu no Onegai" (四つのお願い, [ja]) in the following year. "Kassai" (喝采, [ja]), a song which has been commonly considered her signature song was released in 1972 and gained success, and finally won the 14th Japan Record Award. "Kassai" sold over one million copies by February 1973, and was awarded a gold disc. After marrying the actor Eiji Go in 1978, Chiaki continued her career intermittently until circa 1992. This included contributions to the soundtrack for Elephant Story (featuring the songs "Lullaby of the Land of the Wind" and "African Night"). However, she disappeared from the Japanese entertainment industry after her spouse died of lung cancer. In 2024 on her 55th debut anniversary, all of her 425 songs have become available on streaming and for digital download.
Minori Terada (Japanese: 寺田 農, Hepburn: Terada Minori; November 7, 1942 – March 14, 2024) was a Japanese actor and…Minori Terada (Japanese: 寺田 農, Hepburn: Terada Minori; November 7, 1942 – March 14, 2024) was a Japanese actor and voice artist.
Kazuo Okada (岡田 和生, Okada Kazuo; born 3 October 1942) is a Japanese billionaire businessman and art collector. Okada…Kazuo Okada (岡田 和生, Okada Kazuo; born 3 October 1942) is a Japanese billionaire businessman and art collector. Okada was formerly an executive at Wynn Resorts, and co-founder and former chairman of the Universal Entertainment Corporation, until his ousting in 2017 after allegations of financial mismanagement.
Anna Ishii (石井 杏奈, Ishii Anna; born July 11, 1998) is a Japanese dancer, actress and model. She is a former member of…Anna Ishii (石井 杏奈, Ishii Anna; born July 11, 1998) is a Japanese dancer, actress and model. She is a former member of E-girls and represented by LDH.
Maaya Sakamoto (坂本 真綾, Sakamoto Maaya; born March 31, 1980) is a Japanese actress and singer. She made her debut as a…Maaya Sakamoto (坂本 真綾, Sakamoto Maaya; born March 31, 1980) is a Japanese actress and singer. She made her debut as a voice actress in 1992 as the voice of Chifuru in the anime Little Twins, and became known as the voice of Hitomi Kanzaki in The Vision of Escaflowne. Other major anime roles include Shinobu Oshino in Monogatari, Haruhi Fujioka in Ouran High School Host Club, Shiki Ryōgi in The Garden of Sinners, Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler, Crona in Soul Eater, Leila Malcal in Code Geass: Akito the Exiled, Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Merlin in The Seven Deadly Sins, Eto in Tokyo Ghoul, and Echidna in Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World. In video games, she has voiced Aerith Gainsborough in the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII series, Aigis in Persona 3, Lightning in the Final Fantasy XIII games, the adult Sherry Birkin in Resident Evil, and Maki Harukawa in Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. In the Japanese-dubbed versions of international films, Sakamoto has voiced Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars franchise and Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Sakamoto has performed songs in both English and Japanese. She released her debut single, "Yakusoku wa Iranai", in collaboration with Yoko Kanno under Victor Entertainment on April 24, 1996. Her singles "Tune the Rainbow", "Loop", "Ame ga Furu", and "Triangler" have all reached the top 10 Oricon singles chart: "Triangler" in particular charted at number 3 and remained charting for 26 weeks. Her albums have had similar success, with Shōnen Alice and Yūnagi Loop both reaching the top 10 Oricon albums chart; and her album You Can't Catch Me, released on January 12, 2011, became her first release to ever reach number 1. She held a concert at the Nippon Budokan on her 30th birthday.
Ai Shimizu (清水 愛, Shimizu Ai; born March 26, 1981) is a Japanese voice actress and professional wrestler. She has a…Ai Shimizu (清水 愛, Shimizu Ai; born March 26, 1981) is a Japanese voice actress and professional wrestler. She has a career as a singer, signed to Lantis. She has released 14 singles (including joint and character singles) and four albums. She covered Yumi Matsutoya's "Toki o Kakeru Shōjo" as the B-side of her first single "Angel Fish" in 2003. She is known to have a close relationship with Mai Nakahara, having collaborated in eight anime where most of the characters they voiced in together had close connections: DearS, Kage Kara Mamoru!, My-HiME, My-Otome, Please Twins!, Sola, Strawberry Panic! and the Lucky Star drama CD. Shimizu has worked sporadic professional wrestling matches since December 2013.
Noriyuki Asakura (朝倉 紀行 (formerly 浅倉 紀幸), Asakura Noriyuki; born 11 February 1954) is a Japanese composer and vocalist…Noriyuki Asakura (朝倉 紀行 (formerly 浅倉 紀幸), Asakura Noriyuki; born 11 February 1954) is a Japanese composer and vocalist, best known for composing the soundtracks to the anime series Rurouni Kenshin and the video game franchises Tenchu and Way of the Samurai. He is well known for combining traditional Japanese music with elements of rock, jazz, and other world music. He established the music production studio Mega-Alpha in 2003, which composes for various types of media.