Shino Matsuda (松田 詩野, Matsuda Shino; born 13 August 2002) is a Japanese surfer. She competed in the 2024 Summer…
Shino Matsuda (松田 詩野, Matsuda Shino; born 13 August 2002) is a Japanese surfer. She competed in the 2024 Summer Olympics in the Women's shortboard event reaching round 3.
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Famous People from Chigasaki, Kanagawa
Chigasaki, Kanagawa: 37 people
Sōsuke Shibata (柴田 壮介, Shibata Sōsuke; born May 26, 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2…
Sōsuke Shibata (柴田 壮介, Shibata Sōsuke; born May 26, 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2 League club Iwaki FC.
Ryō Nemoto (根本 凌, Nemoto Ryō; born 3 February 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for Mito…
Ryō Nemoto (根本 凌, Nemoto Ryō; born 3 February 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for Mito HollyHock.
Yuji Aida (born 4 July 1999) is a Japanese judoka. He is the bronze medallist of the 2019 Judo Grand Slam Osaka in the…
Yuji Aida (born 4 July 1999) is a Japanese judoka. He is the bronze medallist of the 2019 Judo Grand Slam Osaka in the -66 kg category.
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Mina Sato (born 7 December 1998) is a Japanese track cyclist. She won a medal at the 2021 UCI Track Cycling World…
Mina Sato (born 7 December 1998) is a Japanese track cyclist. She won a medal at the 2021 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.
🏫 Chigasaki High School📅 Born December 7🎂 Born 1998📍 From Chigasaki, Kanagawa💼 Keirin (Bicycle Racing)💼 Cycling
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Tani Yuuki (たにゆうき, Tani Yuuki; born November 9, 1998) is a Japanese male singer-songwriter from Chigasaki, Kanagawa.
Shōnanzakura Sōta (Japanese: 勝南桜 聡太; born 16 July 1998 as Shōta Hattori (服部 祥多)) is a Japanese former sumo wrestler…
Shōnanzakura Sōta (Japanese: 勝南桜 聡太; born 16 July 1998 as Shōta Hattori (服部 祥多)) is a Japanese former sumo wrestler from Chigasaki, Kanagawa. He made his professional debut in September 2015 and was first known as Hattorizakura Futoshi (服部桜 太志). He retired after the July 2021 tournament at the age of 23. His highest rank was jonokuchi 9. He was notable for having an exceptionally poor record in sumo, having won only 3 of his 238 career bouts, and set an all-time record of 104 consecutive losses. At times he was criticized for appearing to make deliberate attempts to lose and thus avoid competing. He was a member of Shikihide stable, which is well known for taking on any aspiring wrestler regardless of ability.
Kenta Chatani (茶谷 健太, Chatani Kenta; born January 16, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball Infielders for the…
Kenta Chatani (茶谷 健太, Chatani Kenta; born January 16, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball Infielders for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball.
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Fuma Shirasaka (白坂 楓馬, Shirasaka Fuma; born 5 December 1996) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J3…
Fuma Shirasaka (白坂 楓馬, Shirasaka Fuma; born 5 December 1996) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J3 League club Ehime FC.
Hiroya Kiyomoto (清本 宙矢, Kiyomoto Hiroya; born 12 August 1996) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a…
Hiroya Kiyomoto (清本 宙矢, Kiyomoto Hiroya; born 12 August 1996) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Lithuanian side FK Šilas.
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Kano Omata (小俣 夏乃, Omata Kano; born 24 July 1996) is a Japanese competitor in synchronized swimming.
🎓 Kokushikan University🏫 Asao High School📅 Born July 24🎂 Born 1996📍 From Chigasaki, Kanagawa💼 Competitive Swimming・Swimming
Kotaro Yoshino (吉野コータロー, Yoshino Kōtarō; born July 19, 1994) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Active…
Kotaro Yoshino (吉野コータロー, Yoshino Kōtarō; born July 19, 1994) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Active Advance Pro Wrestling, where he is a former 2AW Tag Team Champion. He is known for his appearances in various Japanese professional wrestling promotions, including Big Japan Pro Wrestling.
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Toshihiko Kuramoto (倉本 寿彦, Kuramoto Toshihiko; born January 7, 1991 in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a professional…
Toshihiko Kuramoto (倉本 寿彦, Kuramoto Toshihiko; born January 7, 1991 in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Shin Tsuchida (born 30 October 1990) is a Japanese politician from the Liberal Democratic Party who has represented…
Shin Tsuchida (born 30 October 1990) is a Japanese politician from the Liberal Democratic Party who has represented Tokyo's 13th district in the House of Representatives since 2021. He is the first member of the National Diet who was born in the Heisei era along with Yuki Baba.
🎓 Kyoto University🏫 Zushi Kaisei High School📅 Born October 30🎂 Born 1990📍 From Chigasaki, Kanagawa💼 Politician・Legislator
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Shoma Kamata (鎌田 翔雅, Kamata Shōma; born 15 June 1989 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kataller…
Shoma Kamata (鎌田 翔雅, Kamata Shōma; born 15 June 1989 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kataller Toyama.
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Fumiyuki Beppu (Japanese: 別府史之; born 10 April 1983) is a Japanese former professional road bicycle racer, who last rode…
Fumiyuki Beppu (Japanese: 別府史之; born 10 April 1983) is a Japanese former professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI WorldTeam EF Education–Nippo. His older brother is the cyclist Takumi Beppu.
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Masumi Mishina (三科 真澄, Mishina Masumi) (born 12 March 1982 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese softball player who won the gold…
Masumi Mishina (三科 真澄, Mishina Masumi) (born 12 March 1982 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Miyuki Yanagita (柳田 美幸, Yanagita Miyuki; born April 11, 1981) is a former Japanese football player. She played for…
Miyuki Yanagita (柳田 美幸, Yanagita Miyuki; born April 11, 1981) is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.
Takumi Beppu (別府匠, Beppu Takumi; born September 9, 1979 in Chigasaki, Kanagawa) is a Japanese former racing cyclist…
Takumi Beppu (別府匠, Beppu Takumi; born September 9, 1979 in Chigasaki, Kanagawa) is a Japanese former racing cyclist, who currently works as a directeur sportif for UCI Continental team Aisan Racing Team. His younger brother Fumiyuki Beppu is also former professional cyclist.
Satoshi Iwabuchi (岩渕 聡, Iwabuchi Satoshi; born October 7, 1975) is a retired professional tennis player from Japan.…
Satoshi Iwabuchi (岩渕 聡, Iwabuchi Satoshi; born October 7, 1975) is a retired professional tennis player from Japan. Iwabuchi won one ATP Tour doubles title in his career, the 2005 Japan Open, where he and Takao Suzuki defeated Simon Aspelin and Todd Perry in straight sets 5–4(3), 5–4(13). As of May 17, 2009, Iwabuchi's highest singles ranking was world number 223, which he reached on October 20, 2003.
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Kentarō Uesugi (上杉 謙太郎, Uesugi Kentarō; born 20 April 1975) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party…
Kentarō Uesugi (上杉 謙太郎, Uesugi Kentarō; born 20 April 1975) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who serves as a member of the House of Representatives.
🎓 Waseda University🏫 Chigasaki Hokuryo High School📅 Born April 20🎂 Born 1975📍 From Chigasaki, Kanagawa💼 Politician・Legislator
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Moomin (むーみん) (born July 13, 1972) and styled as MOOMIN is a Japanese reggae artist. Along with a number of colleagues…
Moomin (むーみん) (born July 13, 1972) and styled as MOOMIN is a Japanese reggae artist. Along with a number of colleagues, he is responsible for the growth and popularity of Japan's reggae scene. He is originally from Chigasaki, Kanagawa, and is married with two children. He works at Overheat Studios, and keeps his real name secret. Moomin first appeared on the reggae scene in 1992, and traveled to Jamaica the following year. His official debut with a record label was in 1997 (under Kioon Records), and since 2003 he has been with Universal Music Group.
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Keiichiro Yamamiya (born July 12, 1972) is a Japanese former professional mixed martial artist. A veteran of 90 fights…
Keiichiro Yamamiya (born July 12, 1972) is a Japanese former professional mixed martial artist. A veteran of 90 fights who began his career in 1996 and last competed in 2015, he fought in the UFC, Pancrase, DEEP, and World Victory Road. He was the inaugural King of Pancrase Light Heavyweight Champion.
🎓 Kokushikan University🏫 Chigasaki High School📅 Born July 12🎂 Born 1972📍 From Chigasaki, Kanagawa💼 Mixed Martial Artist
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Masato Hagiwara (萩原 聖人, Hagiwara Masato; born August 21, 1971) is a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator and…
Masato Hagiwara (萩原 聖人, Hagiwara Masato; born August 21, 1971) is a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator and professional mahjong player.
Kenji Ogiya (Japanese: 扇谷 健司 Oogiya Kenji) is a Japanese association football referee who has refereed in the J-League…
Kenji Ogiya (Japanese: 扇谷 健司 Oogiya Kenji) is a Japanese association football referee who has refereed in the J-League, J. League Division 2 as well as the Polish Ekstraklasa and I liga. He is also an international referee, having officiated two international games since 2007.
Shohei Manabe (Japanese: 真鍋昌平, Hepburn: Manabe Shōhei) is a Japanese manga artist. Writing and drawing gritty seinen…
Shohei Manabe (Japanese: 真鍋昌平, Hepburn: Manabe Shōhei) is a Japanese manga artist. Writing and drawing gritty seinen manga about the Japanese underworld, he is best known for Ushijima the Loan Shark (2004–2019), which won the Shogakukan Manga Award and spawned several films and series.
Hiroshi Miyazawa (宮澤 浩, Miyazawa Hiroshi; born November 22, 1970) is a former Japanese football player and football…
Hiroshi Miyazawa (宮澤 浩, Miyazawa Hiroshi; born November 22, 1970) is a former Japanese football player and football manager. He is currently the assistant manager of Saudi Pro League club Al-Kholood.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Fujisawa Nishi High School📅 Born November 22🎂 Born 1970📍 From Chigasaki, Kanagawa💼 Football (Soccer)
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Kaori Oguri (小栗香織 Oguri Kaori; born 14 September 1970 in Chigasaki, Kanagawa) is a Japanese actress. She first became…
Kaori Oguri (小栗香織 Oguri Kaori; born 14 September 1970 in Chigasaki, Kanagawa) is a Japanese actress. She first became known as a model for Japanese show 11PM, and decided she wanted to be an actress after meeting her then-idol Kaori Momoi at 11PM. She is best known for her role in 1995 film Love Letter. She was also active in Gravure modeling and did nude photoshoots. She was also a singer, and sang songs in genres including bossa nova and Hawaiian music. She stopped singing in 1997, upon which she left the spotlight, but in 2023 returned to singing with love song "Yorisotte". She released a photobook in 2024 sharing photos from her late teens and twenties. As of 2026, she was producing a gravure project focused on older women. Models included First Summer Uika, Miyuu Yamamoto, and Ayako Fuji.
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Masahiro 'Masa' Yamamoto (山本昌 (Yamamoto Masa), real name: 山本昌広 (Yamamoto Masahiro), born August 11, 1965, in Chigasaki…
Masahiro 'Masa' Yamamoto (山本昌 (Yamamoto Masa), real name: 山本昌広 (Yamamoto Masahiro), born August 11, 1965, in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a left-handed, retired Japanese professional baseball pitcher. A screwballer, Yamamoto pitched for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball for 29 years from 1986 to 2015. He is the oldest Japanese pitcher to win a baseball game. With 200+ career victories, he is a member of Meikyukai.
Tetta Sugimoto (杉本 哲太, Sugimoto Tetta; born 21 July 1965) is a Japanese actor.
Kumiko Nishihara (西原 久美子, Nishihara Kumiko; née Watanabe (渡辺), born April 27, 1965) is a Japanese voice actress from…
Kumiko Nishihara (西原 久美子, Nishihara Kumiko; née Watanabe (渡辺), born April 27, 1965) is a Japanese voice actress from Chigasaki, Kanagawa affiliated with Aoni Production also known for her work on the stage and Iris Chateaubriand from Sakura Wars.
🎓 Wako University🏫 Zama High School📅 Born April 27🎂 Born 1965📍 From Chigasaki, Kanagawa💼 Voice Actor💼 Narrator
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Soichi Noguchi (野口 聡一, Noguchi Sōichi; born 15 April 1965) is a Japanese aeronautical engineer and former JAXA…
Soichi Noguchi (野口 聡一, Noguchi Sōichi; born 15 April 1965) is a Japanese aeronautical engineer and former JAXA astronaut. His first spaceflight was as a mission specialist aboard STS-114 on 26 July 2005 for NASA's first "return to flight" Space Shuttle mission after the Columbia disaster. He was also in space as part of the Soyuz TMA-17 crew and Expedition 22 to the International Space Station (ISS), returning to Earth on 2 June 2010. He is the sixth Japanese astronaut to fly in space, the fifth to fly on the Space Shuttle, and the first to fly on Crew Dragon. His third flight was on board the Dragon 2 capsule for the SpaceX Crew-1 mission which launched successfully on 15 November 2020 and landed on 2 May 2021. This makes him the third astronaut to fly on three different launch systems. He became a part-time lecturer at the graduate school of the University of Tokyo since 2011, a project professor since 2021. As of 2022, he is a project professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Nihon University. He retired from astronaut duty and quit JAXA on 1 June 2022. He assumed the honorary director of CupNoodles Museum since 7 June 2022, the chief executive fellow of the Institute for International Socio-Economic Studies and the advisor of IHI Corporation since 1 July 2022. He is the representative of MiraiSpace Co., Ltd. (合同会社未来圏).
Osamu Kitajima (喜多嶋 修), also known by the pseudonym Justin Heathcliff, is a Japanese musician, producer, composer, and…
Osamu Kitajima (喜多嶋 修), also known by the pseudonym Justin Heathcliff, is a Japanese musician, producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist who is known for new-age music, as well as folk, jazz fusion and electronic music.
Kōkei Tsuruya (弦屋 光渓, Tsuruya Kōkei, born July 1946 in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a contemporary Japanese…
Kōkei Tsuruya (弦屋 光渓, Tsuruya Kōkei, born July 1946 in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a contemporary Japanese woodblock print artist, best known for his Kabuki actor portraits. In 1985, art dealer Robert Sawers referred to him as a modern-day Sharaku because of the expressive quality of his actor prints.
Masami Suzuki (鈴木 真仁, Suzuki Masami; born July 14, 1972) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer from…
Masami Suzuki (鈴木 真仁, Suzuki Masami; born July 14, 1972) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer from Chigasaki. She is famous for voice acting roles such as Kaihime/Princess Kai from Samurai Warriors and Warriors Orochi series both from 3 and 4.
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Kohsuke Toriumi (鳥海 浩輔, Toriumi Kōsuke; born on May 16, 1973) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated to Arts Vision.
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Keisuke Kuwata (Japanese: 桑田 佳祐, Hepburn: Kuwata Keisuke; born February 26, 1956) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and…
Keisuke Kuwata (Japanese: 桑田 佳祐, Hepburn: Kuwata Keisuke; born February 26, 1956) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as frontman of the rock band Southern All Stars. He also has a successful solo career and has worked as a record producer, film composer, and film director. In 2003, Southern All Stars was ranked No. 1 and Kuwata himself was ranked No. 12 on HMV Japan's list of the top 100 Japanese musical acts. In 2014, the Japanese government awarded Kuwata the Medal with Purple Ribbon for his contributions to the arts.
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