Kohta Arakawa (Japanese: 荒川 晃大, Hepburn: Arakawa Kōta; born 15 November 2002) is a Japanese motorcycle racer who…Kohta Arakawa (Japanese: 荒川 晃大, Hepburn: Arakawa Kōta; born 15 November 2002) is a Japanese motorcycle racer who competes in the ST1000 class of the All Japan Road Race Championship for Astemo Pro Honda SI Racing. He is not related to the racing driver Rin Arakawa. Arakawa is the 2022 All Japan Road Race Championship ST600 champion. He has competed in the Asia Road Racing Championship as a wildcard in 2022 and 2023, and is a double race winner of the same championship.
Reira Ushio (汐 れいら, Ushio Reira; born February 9, 2002) is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Tokyo who is…Reira Ushio (汐 れいら, Ushio Reira; born February 9, 2002) is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Tokyo who is affiliated with ENS Entertainment. Originally starting her career as a street performer, she made her professional debut in 2021 with the release of the digital single "Sayonara City". She gained attention after her song "Sentimental Kiss", which was used as background music in the Abema reality series Who is a Wolf?, went viral on social media. Her songs have also been used in anime series such as Food for the Soul and The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity.
Kotaro Daigo (Japanese: 醍醐 虎汰朗, Hepburn: Daigo Kotarō; born 1 September 2000) is a Japanese actor affiliated with…Kotaro Daigo (Japanese: 醍醐 虎汰朗, Hepburn: Daigo Kotarō; born 1 September 2000) is a Japanese actor affiliated with A-Light. He had a leading role for the film Weathering with You.
Ryo Takahashi (高橋 亮, Takahashi Ryō; born 11 July 2000) is a Japanese football player currently playing as a defender…Ryo Takahashi (高橋 亮, Takahashi Ryō; born 11 July 2000) is a Japanese football player currently playing as a defender for Langwarrin SC.
Shintaro Kato (加藤慎太郎, Kato Shintaro; born 18 October 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for…Shintaro Kato (加藤慎太郎, Kato Shintaro; born 18 October 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Vanraure Hachinohe.
Teppei Nagoe (Japanese: 名越 哲平, Hepburn: Nagoe Teppei; born 5 September 1997) is a Japanese former motorcycle racer. He…Teppei Nagoe (Japanese: 名越 哲平, Hepburn: Nagoe Teppei; born 5 September 1997) is a Japanese former motorcycle racer. He was the All Japan Road Race J-GP2 class champion in 2019, and later competed in the premier JSB1000 class between 2021 and 2025. Nagoe won the 2024 Suzuka 8 Hours alongside Takumi Takahashi and Johann Zarco. He also competed in three Grands Prix of the Moto2 World Championship in 2019. He was the first rider to be selected for Shinya Nakano's 56Racing development program.
Kenta Suga (須賀 健太, Suga Kenta; born October 19, 1994, in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is represented…Kenta Suga (須賀 健太, Suga Kenta; born October 19, 1994, in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency, Central Group, then Horipro.
Masahiro Yanagida (柳田 将洋, Yanagida Masahiro; born (1992-07-06)6 July 1992) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He is…Masahiro Yanagida (柳田 将洋, Yanagida Masahiro; born (1992-07-06)6 July 1992) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He is a member of the Japan men's national volleyball team, playing Outside Hitter. At the club level he plays for the Tokyo Great Bears. Yanagida captained the senior national team from 2018 to 2021.
Masahiro Nishino (西野 真弘, Nishino Masahiro; born August 2, 1990 in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Masahiro Nishino (西野 真弘, Nishino Masahiro; born August 2, 1990 in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Orix Buffaloes.
Yutaka Otsuka (大塚 豊, Ōtsuka Yutaka) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on December 20, 1987, in…Yutaka Otsuka (大塚 豊, Ōtsuka Yutaka) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on December 20, 1987, in Tokyo, Japan. He is currently playing for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of the NPB.
Yasuo Namekawa (滑川康男, Namekawa Yasuo; born 23 March 1987), better known by his stage name Kangnam, is a South…Yasuo Namekawa (滑川康男, Namekawa Yasuo; born 23 March 1987), better known by his stage name Kangnam, is a South Korean-Japanese singer, YouTuber, and television personality who was the vocalist and oldest member of the South Korean hip-hop group M.I.B. He made his first recording in South Korea with the single "Say My Name" just before becoming a member of M.I.B.
Misako Uno (宇野実彩子, Uno Misako; born July 16, 1986) is a Japanese Tarento, artist, actress, essayist and talent agent…Misako Uno (宇野実彩子, Uno Misako; born July 16, 1986) is a Japanese Tarento, artist, actress, essayist and talent agent best known as a lead vocalist and dancer of the performing arts group AAA. She is also the Middle manager of Avex Group, advertising manager of SHUFU TO SEIKATSU SHA (主婦と生活社) and public fasting Consultant of Japan Enzyme Hydrogen Medical Beauty Society (日本酵素・水素医療美容学会). Her feature film debut as an actress was in the 2006 Hollywood horror film, The Grudge 2, as Miyuki.
Yuki Goto (後藤 祐樹, Gotō Yūki; born July 10, 1986) is a Japanese YouTuber, politician, and former singer. In 2000, while…Yuki Goto (後藤 祐樹, Gotō Yūki; born July 10, 1986) is a Japanese YouTuber, politician, and former singer. In 2000, while he was in middle school, he joined the group EE Jump as their lead rapper under the stage name Yuki (ユウキ; stylized as YUKI). He is the younger brother of singer and former Morning Musume member Maki Goto. Throughout the 2000s, Goto was involved in several scandals, two of which led to EE Jump's disbandment and his retirement from music. In 2007, he was arrested for theft and was sentenced to five and half years in prison. After being released in 2013, Goto made minor media appearances before joining YouTube in 2021 and signing a contract with Excelling to handle his entertainment activities. In addition to Goto's YouTube activities, he was elected as a member of the Yachimata City Council in 2023.
Kazuya Kamenashi (亀梨 和也, Kamenashi Kazuya; born February 23, 1986) is a Japanese singer, actor, host, producer and…Kazuya Kamenashi (亀梨 和也, Kamenashi Kazuya; born February 23, 1986) is a Japanese singer, actor, host, producer and magazine model. Born and raised in Edogawa, Tokyo. He joined the Japanese talent agency, Johnny & Associates at the age of 12. Former member of KAT-TUN under Starto Entertainment. He was drafted as a member and co-lead vocalist of the popular J-pop group KAT-TUN in 2001. He is also one half of the temporary group, Shūji to Akira, whose only single "Seishun Amigo" became the best-selling single of 2005 in Japan. Individually, he is a popular actor who has played the lead role in several television dramas. Kamenashi announced that he would leave Starto in March 2025, when his contract expired.
Yuta Ozawa (小澤 雄太, Ozawa Yūta; born 8 October 1985) is a Japanese actor who is a member of the theatre company Gekidan…Yuta Ozawa (小澤 雄太, Ozawa Yūta; born 8 October 1985) is a Japanese actor who is a member of the theatre company Gekidan Exile. Born in Edogawa, Tokyo, he is represented by LDH Japan.
Sakura Miyajima (宮島 咲良, Miyajima Sakura; born 9 November 1983) is a Japanese tarento, free announcer, and singer.…Sakura Miyajima (宮島 咲良, Miyajima Sakura; born 9 November 1983) is a Japanese tarento, free announcer, and singer. Miyajima is represented with Watanabe Entertainment. She graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Ryōgoku High School and Kyoritsu Women's University.
Takayuki Takaguchi (高口 隆行, born August 23, 1983, in Edogawa, Tokyo) is a Japanese former professional baseball…Takayuki Takaguchi (高口 隆行, born August 23, 1983, in Edogawa, Tokyo) is a Japanese former professional baseball shortstop in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters from 2007 to 2010, the Chiba Lotte Marines in 2011 and for the Yomiuri Giants in 2012 and 2013. He later coached with the Orix Buffaloes in 2020 and 2021.
Hiroomi Iwata (岩田 裕臣, Iwata Hiroomi; born 15 August 1983) is a Japanese motorcycle racer. Within the All Japan Road…Hiroomi Iwata (岩田 裕臣, Iwata Hiroomi; born 15 August 1983) is a Japanese motorcycle racer. Within the All Japan Road Race Championship, he has competed in the GP125 class, where he was champion in 2007, and in the J-GP3 class.
Takeshi Morishima (森嶋 猛, Morishima Takeshi) (born October 15, 1978) is a Japanese former professional wrestler.…Takeshi Morishima (森嶋 猛, Morishima Takeshi) (born October 15, 1978) is a Japanese former professional wrestler. Morishima is best known for his work with Pro Wrestling Noah, where he is a former three-time GHC Heavyweight Champion. He has also performed for Ring of Honor (ROH) in the United States in the past where he was a one-time ROH World Champion.
Takamasa Suga (須賀 貴匡, Suga Takamasa; born 19 October 1977, in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo) is a Japanese actor who had several…Takamasa Suga (須賀 貴匡, Suga Takamasa; born 19 October 1977, in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo) is a Japanese actor who had several lead roles, most prominently as the protagonist Shinji Kido in Kamen Rider Ryuki.
Takashi Hatakeyama (畠山 貴志, Hatakeyama Takashi; born June 18, 1976), better known by his stage name Kreva, is a Japanese…Takashi Hatakeyama (畠山 貴志, Hatakeyama Takashi; born June 18, 1976), better known by his stage name Kreva, is a Japanese rapper and record producer signed with the Burger Inn Records and Pony Canyon's Knife Edge labels. He is a solo artist as well as a member of various hip hop groups, including Kick the Can Crew, By Phar the Dopest with fellow MC Cuezero, and a large ensemble of other Japanese hip hop groups in Funky Grammar Unit. His stage name is derived from the English word "clever".
Yoshiko Tamura (田村 欣子, Tamura Yoshiko; born February 6, 1976) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. Tamura was…Yoshiko Tamura (田村 欣子, Tamura Yoshiko; born February 6, 1976) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. Tamura was trained by the All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling (AJW) promotion, made her debut in September 1994 and worked for the promotion for three years, winning the AJW Junior Championship, before taking part in a mass exodus led by Kyoko Inoue and following her to the newly founded NEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling promotion. Recognized as the "Ace" of NEO, Tamura performed with the promotion from its first event to the last, in the process becoming its most accomplished wrestler, winning the NEO Single and NWA Women's Pacific Championships a record seven times and the NEO Tag Team Championship three times. All in all, Tamura held the NEO Single and NWA Women's Pacific Championships for 2,074 days and successfully defended them 38 times. After being inducted into the NEO Hall of Fame, Tamura ended her sixteen-year career on December 31, 2010, retiring at the end of NEO's final event.
Tamarikidō Hideki (born April 19, 1974) is a former sumo wrestler born in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan. Though born in Japan…Tamarikidō Hideki (born April 19, 1974) is a former sumo wrestler born in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan. Though born in Japan, he is a Zainichi Korean and a member of Mindan. His highest rank was maegashira 8. A former amateur champion, he turned professional in 1997, reaching the top makuuchi division in 2001. He had many injury problems throughout his career, missing over 100 matches, and last fought in makuuchi in 2003. He announced his retirement in January 2010.
Masaaki Taira (平 将明, Taira Masaaki; born 21 February 1967) is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of…Masaaki Taira (平 将明, Taira Masaaki; born 21 February 1967) is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Representatives since 2005.
Keizō Kanie (蟹江敬三, Kanie Keizō; October 28, 1944 – March 30, 2014) was a Japanese actor. He won the award for best…Keizō Kanie (蟹江敬三, Kanie Keizō; October 28, 1944 – March 30, 2014) was a Japanese actor. He won the award for best supporting actor at the 1st Yokohama Film Festival for Angel Guts: Red Classroom and Jūkyūsai no Chizu and at the 12th Yokohama Film Festival for Ware ni utsu yoi ari and Boku to, bokura no natsu. He died on March 30, 2014, of stomach cancer at the age of 69.
Iwakaze Kakutaro (born Yoshikazu Okamoto; January 22, 1934 – April 30, 1988) was a sumo wrestler from Edogawa, Tokyo…Iwakaze Kakutaro (born Yoshikazu Okamoto; January 22, 1934 – April 30, 1988) was a sumo wrestler from Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan. He made his professional debut in May 1952 and reached the top division in May 1956. His highest rank was sekiwake. He retired from active competition in September 1965.
Tochinishiki Kiyotaka (Japanese: 栃錦 清隆; February 20, 1925 – January 10, 1990) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler…Tochinishiki Kiyotaka (Japanese: 栃錦 清隆; February 20, 1925 – January 10, 1990) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tokyo. He was the sport's 44th yokozuna. He won ten top division yūshō or tournament championships and was a rival of fellow yokozuna Wakanohana I. He became the head coach of Kasugano stable in 1959 and was head of the Japan Sumo Association from 1974 until 1988.
Erena Ono (小野 恵令奈, Ono Erena; born November 26, 1993), is a former member of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. She…Erena Ono (小野 恵令奈, Ono Erena; born November 26, 1993), is a former member of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. She was in "Team K" and her talent agency was Ohta Production. She was also part of AKB48 subgroups "Honegumi from AKB48", "AKBIdoling !! " and "ICE from AKB48".
Fumiko Orikasa (折笠 富美子, Orikasa Fumiko; born December 27, 1974) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer. She…Fumiko Orikasa (折笠 富美子, Orikasa Fumiko; born December 27, 1974) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer. She voiced Ruki Makino (Rika Nonaka) in Digimon Tamers, Rukia Kuchiki in Bleach, Meyrin Hawke in Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny, Chun-Li in Street Fighter, Kanade Minamino/Cure Rhythm in Suite PreCure, Lotte Yanson in Little Witch Academia, and Riza Hawkeye in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
Yasuyuki Kase (加瀬 康之, Kase Yasuyuki; born March 14, 1971) is a Japanese voice actor. He is best known for Japanese…Yasuyuki Kase (加瀬 康之, Kase Yasuyuki; born March 14, 1971) is a Japanese voice actor. He is best known for Japanese dubbing roles for Ryan Reynolds and Paul Bettany.
Yukimasa Kishino (岸野 幸正, Kishino Yukimasa; born October 21, 1955) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator. He is…Yukimasa Kishino (岸野 幸正, Kishino Yukimasa; born October 21, 1955) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator. He is also active in the theatrical entertainment field and is the chairman of his own theatrical group, Gekidan Kishino Gumi. Some of the members of this group include fellow voice actors Kujira and Masaaki Okura. Among his successful for voicing characters are in Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi series as Cao Cao.
Maki Goto (後藤 真希, Gotō Maki; born September 23, 1985) is a Japanese singer and former actress. Born and raised in…Maki Goto (後藤 真希, Gotō Maki; born September 23, 1985) is a Japanese singer and former actress. Born and raised in Edogawa, Tokyo, Goto began her musical career in 1999 when she joined Morning Musume as the only third generation member. Her first single with the group, "Love Machine", topped the Oricon singles charts and sold over a million copies. Goto was the lead vocalist of the group up until her graduation from the group in 2002. While still a member of Morning Musume, Goto released her debut solo single, "Ai no Bakayarō", in 2001, which topped the Oricon charts. In 2003 she released her debut album, Makking Gold 1, which debuted at number four on the Oricon album charts. In 2007, at her G-Emotion II: How to Use Sexy concert, Goto announced that she was graduating from Hello! Project. In 2008, Goto signed with Avex Group sub-label Rhythm Zone and returned to the music scene at A-nation '08. In 2009, under the stage name Sweet Black feat. Maki Goto, she released her debut mini album Sweet Black. Goto transferred to Avex Trax in 2010 and released her second mini-album, One, which marked her official comeback as a singer.
Makoto Rei (礼 真琴, born 2 December) is a Japanese actress and a former Takarazuka Revue otokoyaku (男役, "male role"). She…Makoto Rei (礼 真琴, born 2 December) is a Japanese actress and a former Takarazuka Revue otokoyaku (男役, "male role"). She was a leading actress of the Star Troupe (Top Star).
Romi Park (朴 璐美, Paku Romi; born January 22, 1972) is a Japanese actress and singer. She graduated from the Toho Gakuen…Romi Park (朴 璐美, Paku Romi; born January 22, 1972) is a Japanese actress and singer. She graduated from the Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music and studied Korean at the Korean Language Institute (한국어학당) in Yonsei University. She won numerous awards, including the Best Actress Award at the 1st Seiyu Awards. Park is known for her roles as tough, calm and mature preteen or teenage boys who are often called prodigies in their fictional universes (for example, Tao Ren, Ken Ichijouji, Tōshirō Hitsugaya, Edward Elric, Kosuke Ueki and Natsume Hyūga). Her female roles also fit the "tough lady/punk girl" archetype (Temari, Nana Osaki and Teresa of the Faint Smile).
Ira Ishida (石田 衣良, Ishida Ira; born March 8, 1960) is a Japanese novelist and TV commentator. After graduating from…Ira Ishida (石田 衣良, Ishida Ira; born March 8, 1960) is a Japanese novelist and TV commentator. After graduating from Seikei University, he worked for a number of different advertising production companies and as a freelance copywriter. In 1997, he published his first short story collection, Ikebukuro West Gate Park, which won the 36th All Yomimono New Mystery Writer's Prize. In 2003, he won the Naoki Prize for 4teen. His novels describe the culture of young people in Japan, particularly young women and otaku without a college education. Many of his works have been adapted for manga and television. As an actor, he made his first appearance in a leading role in the 2006 film Love My Life. Ishida's pen name, Ishida Ira, was derived by splitting his real family name Ishidaira.
Kana Oyama (大山 加奈 Ōyama Kana, born June 19, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Toray Arrows. She…Kana Oyama (大山 加奈 Ōyama Kana, born June 19, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Toray Arrows. She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece wearing the #13 jersey. There, she and the Japan women's national team took fifth place. Oyama played as a wing-spiker. The Toray Arrows announced her retirement on 29 June 2010. While attending Shimokitazawa Seito Gakuen high school, the volleyball team won the high school national championship, with Erika Araki Oyama was selected for the national team for the Olympic games in Beijing, but declined due to lumbago.
Rikako Ikee (池江璃花子, Ikee Rikako; , Japanese: [ikee ɾiꜜkako]; born 4 July 2000) is a Japanese competitive swimmer. She…Rikako Ikee (池江璃花子, Ikee Rikako; , Japanese: [ikee ɾiꜜkako]; born 4 July 2000) is a Japanese competitive swimmer. She is the national record holder in the 50-meter freestyle and the 100-meter butterfly, and the junior world record holder in the 50-meter freestyle and 50-meter butterfly long-course events, and the 50- and 100-meter butterfly, and 100-meter individual medley in short course. At the 2018 Asian Games, Ikee won six gold and two silver medals, also becoming the first female athlete to win the Most Valuable Player award at the Asian Games.
