Rinto Hanashiro (花城 琳斗, Hanashiro Rinto; born 12 September 2005) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…
Rinto Hanashiro (花城 琳斗, Hanashiro Rinto; born 12 September 2005) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for German fifth-tier Hessenliga team Eintracht Frankfurt II.
Japanese people database × places of origin
Famous People from Okinawa(city), Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa(city), Okinawa Prefecture: 16 people
Justin Toshiki Kinjo (金城 ジャスティン 俊樹, Kinjō Jasutin Toshiki; 22 February 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who…
Justin Toshiki Kinjo (金城 ジャスティン 俊樹, Kinjō Jasutin Toshiki; 22 February 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a Midfielder and currently play for J3 League club, SC Sagamihara.
🌐 Wikipedia in other languages:Japanese (ja) ↗Chinese (zh) ↗Korean (ko) ↗Spanish (es) ↗German (de) ↗
Michiko Tōyama (當山美智子, born March 30, 1996 in Okinawa, Japan), also known as Michi, is a Japanese J-pop singer.…
Michiko Tōyama (當山美智子, born March 30, 1996 in Okinawa, Japan), also known as Michi, is a Japanese J-pop singer. Produced by Elements Garden, Michi began her career with her debut single, "Cry for the Truth/Secret Sky", which served as the opening and ending theme songs to the anime television series Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers. Her second single "Checkmate!?" peaked at #51, and was used as the opening song to Dagashi Kashi. Her third single, "Realistic!", was used as the first ending theme to the anime Kuromukuro. She released her first album called "Sprint for the Dreams" on September 21, 2016. Michi was a guest at the 2016 Anime Expo and was a guest at Otakon 2016. Her song "I4U" was used as the ending theme to the 2017 anime television series Tsugumomo. Her song "Soranetarium" (ソラネタリウム) was used as the opening theme to the 2018 anime television series The Girl in Twilight.
Rino Higa (ヒガ リノ, Higa Rino; born May 11, 1992 in Okinawa) is a Japanese gravure idol, television and film actress…
Rino Higa (ヒガ リノ, Higa Rino; born May 11, 1992 in Okinawa) is a Japanese gravure idol, television and film actress, singer and voice actress. She debuted in 2009 and is affiliated with Sony Music Artists, which distributes and sells her records.
🏫 Futenma High School📅 Born May 11🎂 Born 1992📍 From Okinawa(city), Okinawa Prefecture💼 Actress💼 TV Personality💼 Idol
🌐 Wikipedia in other languages:Japanese (ja) ↗
Arata Kinjo is a Japanese karateka. He is a two-time gold medalist at the World Karate Championships in the men's team…
Arata Kinjo is a Japanese karateka. He is a two-time gold medalist at the World Karate Championships in the men's team kata event, alongside Ryo Kiyuna and Takuya Uemura. He is also a six-time gold medalist in this event at the Asian Karate Championships.
🎓 International University of Japan🏫 Mirai Koka High School📅 Born November 22🎂 Born 1991📍 From Okinawa(city), Okinawa Prefecture💼 Karate Practitioner
🌐 Wikipedia in other languages:Japanese (ja) ↗
Ryo Kiyuna (喜友名諒, Kiyuna Ryō, born 12 July 1990) is an Okinawan karateka. He won the gold medal in the men's kata event…
Ryo Kiyuna (喜友名諒, Kiyuna Ryō, born 12 July 1990) is an Okinawan karateka. He won the gold medal in the men's kata event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He is also a four-time gold medalist in the men's kata event at the World Karate Championships and a two-time gold medalist in the men's team kata event, alongside Arata Kinjo and Takuya Uemura. He has also won multiple gold medals in both the individual and team kata events at the Asian Karate Championships.
🎓 International University of Japan🏫 Konan High School📅 Born July 12🎂 Born 1990📍 From Okinawa(city), Okinawa Prefecture💼 Karate Practitioner
🌐 Wikipedia in other languages:Japanese (ja) ↗Chinese (zh) ↗Spanish (es) ↗Portuguese (pt) ↗Italian (it) ↗French (fr) ↗German (de) ↗Ukrainian (uk) ↗
Seishika Kishimoto (岸本 聖紫瑠, Seishika Kishimoto; born 22 February 1990), known professionally as Cecil Kishimoto (岸本…
Seishika Kishimoto (岸本 聖紫瑠, Seishika Kishimoto; born 22 February 1990), known professionally as Cecil Kishimoto (岸本 セシル), is a Japanese model.
🌐 Wikipedia in other languages:Japanese (ja) ↗
Keisaku Itokazu (糸数 敬作, born November 7, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Japan's Nippon…
Keisaku Itokazu (糸数 敬作, born November 7, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters from 2009 to 2012.
🎓 Asia University🏫 Chubu Commercial High School📅 Born November 7🎂 Born 1984📍 From Okinawa(city), Okinawa Prefecture💼 Baseball💼 Company President・Entrepreneur
🌐 Wikipedia in other languages:Japanese (ja) ↗
Yasumichi Uchima (内間 安路, Uchima Yasumichi; born September 10, 1984) is a former Japanese football player.
Motoki Higa (比嘉 幹貴, Higa Motoki; born December 7, 1982) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Orix…
Motoki Higa (比嘉 幹貴, Higa Motoki; born December 7, 1982) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Da Pump (ダパンプ, Da Panpu, stylized in all caps) is a Japanese boy band made up of lead vocalist, Issa Hentona and MCs…
Da Pump (ダパンプ, Da Panpu, stylized in all caps) is a Japanese boy band made up of lead vocalist, Issa Hentona and MCs Ken Okumoto, Yukinari Tamaki and Shinobu Miyara. The band formed as students at Okinawa Actors School in 1996. They made their debut on the Avex Trax subsidiary avex tune under the guidance of producer Akio Togashi on June 11, 1997, with "Feelin' Good - It's Paradise". As one of the few male bands unassociated with Johnny's Entertainment, they were the first to gain major popularity reaching their peak in 2001 with the release of Da Best of Da Pump. On April 7, 2006, Shinobu formally left the band following a hiatus due to a drunk driving incident in 2005. The band went on an unofficial hiatus at the end of 2006. On December 18, 2008, it was announced that Yukinari was leaving the band and that Ken and Issa were actively looking for his replacement. Within hours, their management company announced a brand new Da Pump with seven new members and a new concept as a multimedia entertainment group. The band will start their official comeback on July 15, 2009, with the new single, "Summer Rider" and a tour in the fall. It was announced on December 5, 2009, that Ken Okumoto had left Da Pump to pursue a solo career, leaving Issa the only original member left. Da Pump now consists of Issa, Kenzo, Tomo, Kimi, Yori, and U-Yeah. Da Pump made their comeback in May 2018 with the hit single, "U.S.A.", a song originally written by Italian singer Joe Yellow.
🏫 Misato High School📅 Born December 9🎂 Born 1978📍 From Okinawa(city), Okinawa Prefecture💼 Singer・Vocalist💼 Rapper💼 Dancer💼 Actor
🌐 Wikipedia in other languages:Japanese (ja) ↗
Hirokazu Ueyonabaru (上与那原 寛和, Ueyonabaru Hirokazu; March 22, 1971 – September 26, 2026) was a Japanese Paralympic…
Hirokazu Ueyonabaru (上与那原 寛和, Ueyonabaru Hirokazu; March 22, 1971 – September 26, 2026) was a Japanese Paralympic athlete competing mainly in category T52 long-distance events.
Mikio Tōma (當眞 美喜男, Tōma Mikio; born July 21, 1961), known professionally as Kenji Haga (羽賀 研二, Haga Kenji), is a…
Mikio Tōma (當眞 美喜男, Tōma Mikio; born July 21, 1961), known professionally as Kenji Haga (羽賀 研二, Haga Kenji), is a Japanese television personality, actor and businessman. Haga was born in USCAR to an American father and a Japanese mother. His relationship with Anna Umemiya during 1994-97 made headlines. he married in 2006 but divorce in 2015 after having two daughters. On June 30, 2007, Haga was arrested along with four others including former world champion professional boxer Jiro Watanabe, actor Ginji Yoshikawa[jp], and two affiliates of the Yamaguchi-gumi syndicate; one Toshikazu Kawakita and the other unidentified. The group were arrested over allegedly blackmailing a real estate agent in Osaka into forgiving 400 million yen's worth of Haga's debt. On February 10, 2026, Okinawa Prefectural Police arrested Haga on suspicion of sexual assault which occurred in March, 2025.
📅 Born July 21🎂 Born 1961📍 From Okinawa(city), Okinawa Prefecture💼 TV Personality💼 Actor💼 Voice Actor💼 Company President・Entrepreneur
🌐 Wikipedia in other languages:Japanese (ja) ↗
Katsuo Tokashiki (渡嘉敷 勝男, born July 27, 1960, in Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese former WBA Light flyweight champion. He…
Katsuo Tokashiki (渡嘉敷 勝男, born July 27, 1960, in Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese former WBA Light flyweight champion. He currently works as an actor and television persona, and runs his own boxing gym in Tokyo, Japan.
Hitomi Tohyama (当山 ひとみ, Tōyama Hitomi; born 28 December 1957), also known as Hitomi "Penny" Tohyama, is a Japanese…
Hitomi Tohyama (当山 ひとみ, Tōyama Hitomi; born 28 December 1957), also known as Hitomi "Penny" Tohyama, is a Japanese singer from Okinawa City. Raised in California, where she attended Oakland High School, she released several albums and singers with Nippon Columbia in the 1980s. Her music regained popularity as part of the 21st-century city pop wave.
Hikari Mitsushima (満島 ひかり, Mitsushima Hikari; born 30 November 1985) is a Japanese actress, model and former singer. In…
Hikari Mitsushima (満島 ひかり, Mitsushima Hikari; born 30 November 1985) is a Japanese actress, model and former singer. In 2017 she was the vocalist and dancer in Mondo Grosso's videos for "Labyrinth", which has garnered over 42 million views on YouTube as of December 2025, and "In this World".