Fuka Suga (菅 楓華, Suga Fuka) (born 17 May 2005) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of Japan Tour…Fuka Suga (菅 楓華, Suga Fuka) (born 17 May 2005) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of Japan Tour where she has one win.
Yura Kono (甲野 裕頼, Kōno Yūra; born 18 August 2003), known as YURA is a Japanese kickboxer. He is the reigning RISE Super…Yura Kono (甲野 裕頼, Kōno Yūra; born 18 August 2003), known as YURA is a Japanese kickboxer. He is the reigning RISE Super Lightweight Champion. As of April 2026, he was the #10 ranked -67.5 kg kickboxer in the world according to Beyond Kickboxing.
Haruka Shimada (Japanese: 島田 知佳, Shimada Haruka; born 21 October 1996) is a Japanese kickboxer, who competed in the…Haruka Shimada (Japanese: 島田 知佳, Shimada Haruka; born 21 October 1996) is a Japanese kickboxer, who competed in the atomweight division of RISE, where she is the current RISE atomweight champion. As of June 2025, she is ranked as the eighth-best women's atomweight kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.
Saki Nagamine (永峰 咲希, Nagamine Saki) (born 28 April 1995) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of…Saki Nagamine (永峰 咲希, Nagamine Saki) (born 28 April 1995) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of Japan Tour where she has four wins.
Joshiro Maruyama (丸山 城志郎, Maruyama Jōshirō; born 11 August 1993) is a Japanese retired judoka. He is famous for his…Joshiro Maruyama (丸山 城志郎, Maruyama Jōshirō; born 11 August 1993) is a Japanese retired judoka. He is famous for his signature uchi-mata technique. Maruyama won a gold medal at the 2019 World Judo Championships & 2021 World Judo Championships. Maruyama had a fierce rivalry with fellow Japanese -66 kg competitor, Hifumi Abe. The two fought in a highly anticipated and specially organized match to decide which player would be Japan's representative in the weight category for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The match ran almost twenty minutes into golden score, at which point Abe defeated Maruyama with an ouchi-gari, scoring waza-ari and ending the match.
Shota Takeda (武田 翔太, Takeda Shota; born April 3, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the SSG Landers…Shota Takeda (武田 翔太, Takeda Shota; born April 3, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the SSG Landers of the KBO League. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Tomohiro Hamada (浜田 智博, Hamada Tomohiro; born October 1, 1992 in Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Tomohiro Hamada (浜田 智博, Hamada Tomohiro; born October 1, 1992 in Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He most recently played pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons. He is currently a free agent.
Hiroki Yokoyama (横山 弘樹, Yokoyama Hiroki; born March 12, 1992) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Hiroki Yokoyama (横山 弘樹, Yokoyama Hiroki; born March 12, 1992) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Chisato Kiyoyama (born 24 July 1991) is a Japanese sprint hurdler. She won the silver medal in the 60 metres hurdles at…Chisato Kiyoyama (born 24 July 1991) is a Japanese sprint hurdler. She won the silver medal in the 60 metres hurdles at the 2026 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships.
Hotate Shinkawa (新川 帆立, Shinkawa Hotate; born (1991-02-21)February 21, 1991) is a Japanese writer, lawyer, and former…Hotate Shinkawa (新川 帆立, Shinkawa Hotate; born (1991-02-21)February 21, 1991) is a Japanese writer, lawyer, and former professional mahjong player. Her first mystery novel, My Ex-Boyfriend's Last Will and Testament, won the This Mystery is Amazing! Grand Prize and was adapted for television by Fuji TV. Her followup novel, Guardian of the Market, was also adapted for television.
Haku Ri (李博, Ri Haku; born 27 December 1990), also known as Lee Haku, is a Japanese volleyball player, a member of the…Haku Ri (李博, Ri Haku; born 27 December 1990), also known as Lee Haku, is a Japanese volleyball player, a member of the Japan men's national volleyball team and Toray Arrows in V.League division 1.
Satoshi Kukino (久木野 聡, Kukino Satoshi; born 16 April 1987 in Miyazaki, Miyazaki) is a retired Japanese football player…Satoshi Kukino (久木野 聡, Kukino Satoshi; born 16 April 1987 in Miyazaki, Miyazaki) is a retired Japanese football player who played for F.C. Machida Zelvia.
Saeko Dokyu (道休 紗栄子, Dōkyū Saeko; born 16 November 1986) is a Japanese actress, who has had a number of supporting…Saeko Dokyu (道休 紗栄子, Dōkyū Saeko; born 16 November 1986) is a Japanese actress, who has had a number of supporting roles in films and television dramas.
Makoto Nishimoto (Japanese: 西本 誠, Hepburn: Nishimoto Makoto; born August 14, 1986), also known as "Super Crazy-kun"…Makoto Nishimoto (Japanese: 西本 誠, Hepburn: Nishimoto Makoto; born August 14, 1986), also known as "Super Crazy-kun" (スーパークレイジー君, Sūpā Kureijī-kun) is a former Japanese politician. He was elected as city councillor of Toda, Saitama in 2021, but later the city election commission overturned his win due to a violation of the Japanese Public Offices Election Law in 2022. He was then elected as city councilor of Miyazaki City in 2023. He resigned after being arrested for sexually assaulting a female acquaintance in September 2023. He was charged with sexual assault in May 2024.
Shinzō Kōroki (興梠 慎三, Kōroki Shinzō; born 31 July 1986) is a Japanese former footballer who plays as a striker. He has…Shinzō Kōroki (興梠 慎三, Kōroki Shinzō; born 31 July 1986) is a Japanese former footballer who plays as a striker. He has played for the Japan national team until 2015. Currently is a pundit of the J1 League matches.
Masahiko Inoha (伊野波 雅彦, Inoha Masahiko; born 28 August 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer who plays as…Masahiko Inoha (伊野波 雅彦, Inoha Masahiko; born 28 August 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or full-back.
Chikashi Masuda (増田 誓志, Masuda Chikashi; born 19 June 1985) is a Japanese former professional football player. He was…Chikashi Masuda (増田 誓志, Masuda Chikashi; born 19 June 1985) is a Japanese former professional football player. He was capped by the Japan national team.
Tatsuya Shimozono (下園 辰哉, Shimozono Tatsuya; born November 22, 1984 in Sadowara, Miyazaki, Japan) is a professional…Tatsuya Shimozono (下園 辰哉, Shimozono Tatsuya; born November 22, 1984 in Sadowara, Miyazaki, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Hayato Terahara (寺原 隼人, Terahara Hayato; born October 9, 1983) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher, and…Hayato Terahara (寺原 隼人, Terahara Hayato; born October 9, 1983) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher, and current second squad pitching coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the Hawks, Yokohama BayStars, Orix Buffaloes, and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Yusuke Kawasaki (川崎 雄介, Kawasaki Yūsuke) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on February 17, 1982…Yusuke Kawasaki (川崎 雄介, Kawasaki Yūsuke) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on February 17, 1982, in Miyazaki, Japan. He is currently playing for the Saitama Seibu Lions of the NPB.
Kosei Inoue (井上 康生, Inoue Kōsei; born 15 May 1978) is a Japanese judoka. He won the gold medal in the under 100 kg…Kosei Inoue (井上 康生, Inoue Kōsei; born 15 May 1978) is a Japanese judoka. He won the gold medal in the under 100 kg class at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He is well known for his specialty throws, Uchi Mata (内股, inner thigh throw) and Ōuchi gari (大内刈, major inner reap). He is considered by the Judo community as one of the best competitive judoka. His notable accomplishments include three golds at the World Championships and All Japan Championships (one of four Judokas who have accomplished this). His older brother, Tomokazu Inoue is also judoka and former Asian champion. He is affiliated with Sohgo Security Services (Alsok), a security firm.
Yuji Sakuragi (Japanese: 桜木裕司, Sakuragi Yūji; born July 20, 1977) is a Japanese mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and…Yuji Sakuragi (Japanese: 桜木裕司, Sakuragi Yūji; born July 20, 1977) is a Japanese mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and professional wrestler, currently associated with Real Japan Pro Wrestling (RJPW)'s team Seikendo. He is known for his Kyokushin Karate background and his ability to score KO wins. In MMA, he competed for the Pancrase, M-1 Global, and DEEP promotions. Sakuragi wrestles under the name of Super Tiger, being the second incarnation of the name used by his trainer Satoru Sayama. He has also worked in promotions like All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), Battlarts, Dramatic Dream Team (DDT) and Riki Choshu's Legend The Pro Wrestling.
Shinji Nagatomo (長友 慎治, Nagatomo Shinji; born 22 June 1977) is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party For the…Shinji Nagatomo (長友 慎治, Nagatomo Shinji; born 22 June 1977) is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party For the People, who serves as a member of the House of Representatives.
Masami Taniguchi (谷口雅美 Taniguchi Masami, born September 17, 1976) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for JT…Masami Taniguchi (谷口雅美 Taniguchi Masami, born September 17, 1976) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for JT Marvelous.
Shunsuke Takei (武井 俊輔, Takei Shunsuke; born 29 March 1975) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party…Shunsuke Takei (武井 俊輔, Takei Shunsuke; born 29 March 1975) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who serves as a member of the House of Representatives.
Hideki Todaka (戸高 秀樹, Todaka Hideki; born March 16, 1973 in Miyazaki, Japan) is a former professional boxer who fought…Hideki Todaka (戸高 秀樹, Todaka Hideki; born March 16, 1973 in Miyazaki, Japan) is a former professional boxer who fought in the super flyweight and bantamweight divisions. He is the former WBA super flyweight champion, and former WBA bantamweight interim champion.
Yui Asaka (浅香 唯, Asaka Yui; born December 4, 1969) is a Japanese singer, idol and actress. She debuted with the single…Yui Asaka (浅香 唯, Asaka Yui; born December 4, 1969) is a Japanese singer, idol and actress. She debuted with the single "Natsu Shojo" in 1985 under Warner Music Japan, and made her acting debut with the main role in the third series of Sukeban Deka in 1987.
Shinpei Matsushita (松下 新平, Matsushita Shinpei; born August 18, 1966) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic…Shinpei Matsushita (松下 新平, Matsushita Shinpei; born August 18, 1966) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, and a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature).
Kenji Maruyama (born 21 August 1965) is a Japanese former judoka. He competed in the men's half-lightweight event at…Kenji Maruyama (born 21 August 1965) is a Japanese former judoka. He competed in the men's half-lightweight event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Seiichirō Dōkyū (Japanese: 道休誠一郎 Dōkyū Seiichirō; 1 April 1953 – 3 February 2026) was a Japanese politician. A member…Seiichirō Dōkyū (Japanese: 道休誠一郎 Dōkyū Seiichirō; 1 April 1953 – 3 February 2026) was a Japanese politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2012. Dōkyū died in Miyazaki on 3 February 2026, at the age of 72.
Hiroko Uehara (上原 公子, Uehara Hiroko) is a Japanese centre-left politician and policy consultant. From 1999 to 2007, she…Hiroko Uehara (上原 公子, Uehara Hiroko) is a Japanese centre-left politician and policy consultant. From 1999 to 2007, she served for two terms as mayor of Kunitachi City, becoming the first female mayor in Tokyo. Uehara was born in 1949 in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. After attending Miyazaki prefectural Miyazaki-Ōmiya High School (Miyazaki kenritsu Miyazaki Ōmiya kōtō-gakkō), she graduated from the Faculty of Letters of Hōsei University, but subsequently broke off her postgraduate studies. Later, she became the leader of the female consumer-driven local party Tokyo Seikatsusha Network, part of the national citizens' network movement (also known as "representative/deputy/proxy movement", 代理人運動, dairinin undō), and was elected to the assembly of Kunitachi City. In 1999, Uehara won the mayoral election, ending a two-decade streak of conservative/centre-right mayors. After two terms, she did not stand for re-election (the network movement has rules on assembly member rotation and chief executive term limits). With centre-left support including hers, Hiroshi Sekiguchi was elected to succeed her. In the 2007 regular election, she tried to win a seat in the House of Councillors via the Social Democratic Party list in the proportional district; but she received only 108,636 votes nationwide, making her fourth on the SDP list while the party won only two seats in the proportional election. In the 2016 Tokyo gubernatorial election, Uehara ran a support group for centre-left candidate Shuntarō Torigoe.
Ei-Q (瑛九, Eikyū; April 28, 1911 – March 10, 1960, in English occasionally "Q. Ei" or "Ei Kyu") was a Japanese artist…Ei-Q (瑛九, Eikyū; April 28, 1911 – March 10, 1960, in English occasionally "Q. Ei" or "Ei Kyu") was a Japanese artist who worked in a variety of media, including photography and engraving. He came to the forefront of the Japanese avant-garde with his 1936 collection of photo-dessins, a fusion of photograms and paintings. He also founded several art organizations, including the Democratic Artists Association.
Hiroshi Kuroki (黒木 博, Kuroki Hiroshi; 1907 – 24 December 2001) was a governor of Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan. He was…Hiroshi Kuroki (黒木 博, Kuroki Hiroshi; 1907 – 24 December 2001) was a governor of Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan. He was the 1974 recipient of Ramon Magsaysay Award for administrative originality in modernizing a backward prefecture in a manner congenial to the traditional minded yet attracting the young.
Kohei Murakoso (村社 講平, Murakoso Kōhei; August 29, 1905 – July 8, 1998) was a Japanese runner. He competed at the 1936…Kohei Murakoso (村社 講平, Murakoso Kōhei; August 29, 1905 – July 8, 1998) was a Japanese runner. He competed at the 1936 Olympics in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres events and finished fourth on both occasions. Murakoso graduated from the Chuo University and then worked at Kawasaki Heavy Industries. After World War II he demobilized from the Army and worked as an athletics reporter for Mainichi Shimbun. He also helped prepare the national athletics team to the 1952 Olympics. He died of acute respiratory failure, aged 92.
Shiho Oyama (大山志保, Ōyama Shiho; born 25 May 1977) is a Japanese professional golfer. Oyama plays on the LPGA of Japan…Shiho Oyama (大山志保, Ōyama Shiho; born 25 May 1977) is a Japanese professional golfer. Oyama plays on the LPGA of Japan Tour where she has won 17 times and led the money list in 2006. She played on the LPGA Tour in 2009. Oyama competed for Japan at the 2016 Summer Olympics, finishing 42nd.
Yuri Ebihara (蛯原 友里, Ebihara Yuri) (born 3 October 1979) is a Japanese model and actress. She is a graduate of Kyushu…Yuri Ebihara (蛯原 友里, Ebihara Yuri) (born 3 October 1979) is a Japanese model and actress. She is a graduate of Kyushu Sangyo University, where she studied fine arts.