Rei Nakashima (中島 怜, Nakashima Rei; born November 27, 2004) is a Japanese singer who is signed to FlyingDog and E-Stone…Rei Nakashima (中島 怜, Nakashima Rei; born November 27, 2004) is a Japanese singer who is signed to FlyingDog and E-Stone Music. She made her debut in 2023 after winning a nationwide audition held by FlyingDog, with her debut single's title song being used as the opening theme to the second season of the anime television series Sugar Apple Fairy Tale. Her music was also featured in the anime series Train to the End of the World.
Sōta Fujii (藤井 聡太, Fujii Sōta; born July 19, 2002 in Seto, Aichi) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan.…Sōta Fujii (藤井 聡太, Fujii Sōta; born July 19, 2002 in Seto, Aichi) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan. He is the current holder of the Kiō, Kisei, Meijin, Ōi, Ōshō and Ryūō titles, and a former holder of the Eiō and Ōza titles. He is the youngest person to be awarded professional status by the Japan Shogi Association and one of only five players to become professional while still a junior high school student. Since becoming a professional, Fujii has broken a number of professional shogi records including being the youngest player to win a professional shogi tournament, the youngest player to challenge for a major title, the youngest player to win a major title, the youngest player to be a 2-crown title holder, the youngest player to defend a major title, the youngest player to be awarded the rank of 9-dan, the youngest to be a 3-crown title holder, the youngest to be a 4-crown title holder, the youngest to be a 5-crown title holder, the youngest to be a 6-crown title holder, the youngest to be a 7-crown title holder, the youngest to win the Meijin title, the youngest to win the Ōza title and becoming the first 8-crown title holder in professional shogi history. He also won his first 29 games as a professional to set a new record for most consecutive games won, and is also the first player to win all current non-title tournaments open to all professional shogi players in a single shogi year. In July 2024, Fujii at age 21 years and 11 months became the youngest player to satisfy the criteria for becoming a "Lifetime Title Holder" when he qualified for the Lifetime Kisei title. The following month, he also qualified for the Lifetime Ōi title. In November 2025, he qualified for the Lifetime Ryūō title. In 2025, Fujii became the first player to earn more than JPY 200 million in a single year.
Shumpei Naruse (成瀬 竣平, Naruse Shunpei; born 17 January 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a right back for…Shumpei Naruse (成瀬 竣平, Naruse Shunpei; born 17 January 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a right back for Nankatsu SC.
Miyabi Oba (大庭 雅, Ōba Miyabi; born August 8, 1995) is a Japanese figure skater. She is the 2014 Cup of Nice silver…Miyabi Oba (大庭 雅, Ōba Miyabi; born August 8, 1995) is a Japanese figure skater. She is the 2014 Cup of Nice silver medalist, 2014 Gardena Spring Trophy silver medalist, and 2013 Triglav Trophy silver medalist. At the Junior level, she is the 2012 JGP Germany silver medalist, 2013 JGP Estonia bronze medalist, and the 2010 Japanese Junior national bronze medalist.
Takeshi Kawamoto (川本武史, Kawamoto Takeshi, born 19 February 1995) is a Japanese swimmer. He competed in the men's 50…Takeshi Kawamoto (川本武史, Kawamoto Takeshi, born 19 February 1995) is a Japanese swimmer. He competed in the men's 50 metre butterfly event at the 2018 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m), in Hangzhou, China.
Ryota Isomura (磯村 亮太, Isomura Ryōta; born 16 March 1991) is a Japanese former football player. He last played for…Ryota Isomura (磯村 亮太, Isomura Ryōta; born 16 March 1991) is a Japanese former football player. He last played for Tochigi SC.
Hayata Ito (伊藤 隼太, Itō Hayata; born May 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder. He has played in…Hayata Ito (伊藤 隼太, Itō Hayata; born May 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.
Kenta Izuka (猪塚 健太, Izuka Kenta; born 8 October 1986) is a Japanese actor and television personality associated with…Kenta Izuka (猪塚 健太, Izuka Kenta; born 8 October 1986) is a Japanese actor and television personality associated with Amuse Inc. He is known for roles in Musical: The Prince of Tennis, Kyō Kara Ore Wa!!, and Shônen/Call Boy (2018), the television adaptation of Pornographer (2018)
Shintaro Yamada (Japanese: 山田 進太郎, Hepburn: Yamada Shintarō; born 1977/1978) is a Japanese businessman, and the…Shintaro Yamada (Japanese: 山田 進太郎, Hepburn: Yamada Shintarō; born 1977/1978) is a Japanese businessman, and the founder, CEO and one-third owner of the online marketplace Mercari.
Asaka Seto (瀬戸 朝香, Seto Asaka) also known as Megumi Ieda, is a Japanese actress who works at Foster Management. She won…Asaka Seto (瀬戸 朝香, Seto Asaka) also known as Megumi Ieda, is a Japanese actress who works at Foster Management. She won the award for Best Actress at the 24th Yokohama Film Festival for Travail. She is married to Yoshihiko Inohara of the band V6.
Mari Sano (Aichi, Seto, b. 17 June 1968) is a Japanese artist and composer working in multiple media, including the…Mari Sano (Aichi, Seto, b. 17 June 1968) is a Japanese artist and composer working in multiple media, including the charango, the ocarina, percussion and photography. She lives in Mexico and Argentina. She produced three albums From Beginning (1996), Latin Park (1999) and Friendship Musical (2008). Her compositions have received awards and cultural recognition in music, photography and performance.
Kayoko Fukuoka (福岡 加余子, Fukuoka Kayoko; born 1 August 1949) is a Japanese former professional tennis player. Fukuoka, a…Kayoko Fukuoka (福岡 加余子, Fukuoka Kayoko; born 1 August 1949) is a Japanese former professional tennis player. Fukuoka, a two-time French Open quarter-finalist in doubles, featured in 16 Federation Cup ties for Japan as a doubles specialist and won a total of 12 matches. At the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran, Fukuoka partnered with Toshiko Sade to win the women's doubles event. She was also a silver medalist at the 1973 University Games.
Nobuhiko Hasegawa (長谷川 信彦, Hasegawa Nobuhiko; March 5, 1947 – November 7, 2005) was one of the best table tennis…Nobuhiko Hasegawa (長谷川 信彦, Hasegawa Nobuhiko; March 5, 1947 – November 7, 2005) was one of the best table tennis players worldwide from 1966 to 1974.
Taizo Kawamoto (川本 泰三, Kawamoto Taizō; January 17, 1914 – September 20, 1985) was a Japanese football player and…Taizo Kawamoto (川本 泰三, Kawamoto Taizō; January 17, 1914 – September 20, 1985) was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for and later managed the Japan national team.
Jiro Nakano (中野 二郎 = Nakano Jirō) (10 April 1902 – 10 June 2000) was a Japanese composer, conductor and arranger from…Jiro Nakano (中野 二郎 = Nakano Jirō) (10 April 1902 – 10 June 2000) was a Japanese composer, conductor and arranger from Aichi Prefecture. He composed works for solo guitar, solo mandolin and Mandolin orchestra.
Hajime Katō (加藤土師萌, Katō Hajime) (March 7, 1900 – September 25, 1968) was a Japanese potter. He was named a Living…Hajime Katō (加藤土師萌, Katō Hajime) (March 7, 1900 – September 25, 1968) was a Japanese potter. He was named a Living National Treasure in 1961.
