Tomoyuki Matsushita (Japanese: 松下知之, Hepburn: Matsushita Tomoyuki); born 1 August 2005) is a Japanese swimmer. He…Tomoyuki Matsushita (Japanese: 松下知之, Hepburn: Matsushita Tomoyuki); born 1 August 2005) is a Japanese swimmer. He competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics and won the silver medal in the 400m individual medley event.
Remina Yoshimoto is a Japanese freestyle wrestler. She won the gold medal in the women's 50 kg event at the 2021 World…Remina Yoshimoto is a Japanese freestyle wrestler. She won the gold medal in the women's 50 kg event at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships held in Oslo, Norway.
Yoshiki Torikai (鳥海 芳樹, Torikai Yoshiki; born 1 August 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder…Yoshiki Torikai (鳥海 芳樹, Torikai Yoshiki; born 1 August 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for J1 League club Mito HollyHock.
Koto Abe (阿部 航斗, Abe Kōto; born 1 August 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for J1 League…Koto Abe (阿部 航斗, Abe Kōto; born 1 August 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for J1 League club Cerezo Osaka, on loan from Júbilo Iwata.
Arisa Igarashi (五十嵐 有紗, Igarashi Arisa; née Higashino (東野); born 1 August 1996) is a Japanese badminton player. She won…Arisa Igarashi (五十嵐 有紗, Igarashi Arisa; née Higashino (東野); born 1 August 1996) is a Japanese badminton player. She won bronze in the mixed team event at the Asian Junior Championships in 2013 and 2014, and competed at the 2014 World Junior Championships, winning two bronzes in the mixed doubles and team event. Higashino won her maiden Super 1000 tournament at the 2018 and 2021 All England Open in the mixed doubles event, partnering with Yuta Watanabe, and had also won 2 consecutive bronze medals in mixed doubles at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics.
Hiroyuki Mae (前 寛之, Mae Hiroyuki; born 1 August 1995 in Sapporo) is a Japanese footballer who play as a Midfielder and…Hiroyuki Mae (前 寛之, Mae Hiroyuki; born 1 August 1995 in Sapporo) is a Japanese footballer who play as a Midfielder and set to play for Machida Zelvia from 2025. His older brother Takayuki is also a professional footballer currently playing for J2 League club, JEF United Chiba.
This is a list of J.League designated special players, picked by J.League clubs from universities and high schools all…This is a list of J.League designated special players, picked by J.League clubs from universities and high schools all over Japan.
Seiji Uebayashi (上林 誠知, Uebayashi Seiji; born August 1, 1995) is a Japanese profesisonal baseball outfielder for the…Seiji Uebayashi (上林 誠知, Uebayashi Seiji; born August 1, 1995) is a Japanese profesisonal baseball outfielder for the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Funa Tonaki (渡名喜 風南 Tonaki Fūna, born 1 August 1995) is a Japanese retired judoka. She won a silver medal in Women's…Funa Tonaki (渡名喜 風南 Tonaki Fūna, born 1 August 1995) is a Japanese retired judoka. She won a silver medal in Women's Judo 48 kg, at the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan.
Kota Futaki (二木 康太, born August 1, 1995) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines in…Kota Futaki (二木 康太, born August 1, 1995) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Risa Sugimoto (杉本 梨沙, Sugimoto Risa; born 1 August 1994) is a Japanese female professional squash player who represents…Risa Sugimoto (杉本 梨沙, Sugimoto Risa; born 1 August 1994) is a Japanese female professional squash player who represents Japan women's national squash team internationally. She achieved her career-highest PSA ranking of World No. 127 in January 2018 during the 2017-18 PSA World Tour.
Sayaka Hirota (廣田 彩花, Hirota Sayaka; born 1 August 1994) is a Japanese badminton player affiliated with Gifu Bluvic…Sayaka Hirota (廣田 彩花, Hirota Sayaka; born 1 August 1994) is a Japanese badminton player affiliated with Gifu Bluvic team. She and her partner Yuki Fukushima won the 2017 Most Improved Player of the Year award. Hirota and Fukushima were ranked world No. 1 at the BWF World Ranking on 21 June 2018.
Asuka Kudo (工藤 阿須加, Kudō Asuka; born August 1, 1991 in Saitama Prefecture) is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Tokyo…Asuka Kudo (工藤 阿須加, Kudō Asuka; born August 1, 1991 in Saitama Prefecture) is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Tokyo Gakkan High School and Tokyo University of Agriculture. He is represented by Papado.
Yuki Yamamura (山村 佑樹, Yamamura Yūki; born August 1, 1990) is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Tochigi…Yuki Yamamura (山村 佑樹, Yamamura Yūki; born August 1, 1990) is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Tochigi City FC.
Takuya Kimura (木村 拓也, Kimura Takuya; April 15, 1972 – April 7, 2010) was a Japanese baseball player for the Yomiuri…Takuya Kimura (木村 拓也, Kimura Takuya; April 15, 1972 – April 7, 2010) was a Japanese baseball player for the Yomiuri Giants. He previously played for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp before being traded to the Giants in 2006. He played for the Giants through the 2009 season before retiring as a player, returning to the Giants for 2010 in a coaching capacity. Kimura was born in Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan. He joined the Nippon-Ham Fighters from outside the amateur draft in 1990 after graduating from high school, and went on to become the leading utility player in Japanese baseball. His solid hitting, speed, and strong arm made him a valuable offensive and defensive player. He played games at every single position except pitcher, catching four games in the 1999 season. He played first base for one game in 1998. He was registered as an outfielder, but played more games in the infield in recent years. In 2004, he was recruited for the Athens Olympics for his skills as a utility player. He had the same name as Takuya Kimura of the popular Japanese pop group, SMAP. He once made an appearance on the television show SMAP×SMAP, hosted by his namesake. On April 2, 2010, at Hiroshima's Mazda Stadium preceding a game against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, Kimura was hitting practice knocks to infielders when he suddenly collapsed and was rushed to hospital in a coma. He was diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage and died in Hiroshima, Japan, on April 7, 2010. He died at age 37.
Shōtarō Iribe (入部 正太朗, Iribe Shōtarō; born 1 August 1989) is a Japanese professional cyclist, who currently rides for…Shōtarō Iribe (入部 正太朗, Iribe Shōtarō; born 1 August 1989) is a Japanese professional cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team Shimano Racing Team. In 2019 he won the Japanese National Road Race Championships. For the 2021 season, he rode for amateur team Yowamushi Pedal Cycling Team.
Rumi Hiiragi (柊 瑠美, Hiiragi Rumi; born August 1, 1987) is a Japanese actress. She is best known for voicing the lead…Rumi Hiiragi (柊 瑠美, Hiiragi Rumi; born August 1, 1987) is a Japanese actress. She is best known for voicing the lead character Chihiro in the Japanese version of the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away (2001).
Takeshi Hasegawa (長谷川 武, Hasegawa Takeshi; born August 1, 1984) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays…Takeshi Hasegawa (長谷川 武, Hasegawa Takeshi; born August 1, 1984) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for the Koshigaya Alphas of the B.League in Japan. He played for Japan national 3x3 team in 2013.
Karim Ryuta Nesmith (ネスミス・竜太・カリム, Nesumisu Ryūta Karimu) or simply Nesmith (stylized as NESMITH) or Exile Nesmith, is a…Karim Ryuta Nesmith (ネスミス・竜太・カリム, Nesumisu Ryūta Karimu) or simply Nesmith (stylized as NESMITH) or Exile Nesmith, is a Japanese singer, dancer and actor who is the vocalist and performer of Exile and Exile The Second. He was also member of J Soul Brothers' second generation Nidaime J Soul Brothers until their migration to Exile in 2009.
Reina Umehara (梅原 玲奈, Umehara Reina; born 1 August 1983) is a Japanese freestyle skier. She competed in the 2018 Winter…Reina Umehara (梅原 玲奈, Umehara Reina; born 1 August 1983) is a Japanese freestyle skier. She competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics, in ski cross. She also participated in the 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2017 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships.
Yuki Fukaya (深谷 友基, Fukaya Yūki; born 1 August 1982 in Okazaki, Aichi) is a former Japanese footballer. He last played…Yuki Fukaya (深谷 友基, Fukaya Yūki; born 1 August 1982 in Okazaki, Aichi) is a former Japanese footballer. He last played for Ehime F.C.
Eiji Iwamoto (岩本 英嗣, Iwamoto Eiji; born August 1, 1980) is a Japanese former competitive figure skater. He is the 1999…Eiji Iwamoto (岩本 英嗣, Iwamoto Eiji; born August 1, 1980) is a Japanese former competitive figure skater. He is the 1999 Triglav Trophy champion and competed at the 2000 World Junior Championships, where he placed 24th. He competed in three seasons of the ISU Junior Grand Prix, winning the silver medal at the 1998 event in Mexico. His highest placement at the senior Japanese Championships was 6th. Iwamoto retired from competitive skating following his graduation from university. He now works as a coach and choreographer.
Takashi Kogure (小暮卓史, Kogure Takashi; born 1 August 1980) is a Japanese racing driver who currently competes in Super…Takashi Kogure (小暮卓史, Kogure Takashi; born 1 August 1980) is a Japanese racing driver who currently competes in Super GT, driving the No. 88 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2 for JLOC in the GT300 class. He is the reigning champion of Super GT's GT300 class alongside teammate Yuya Motojima. He previously competed in Super GT's flagship GT500 class, winning the championship in 2010 alongside Loïc Duval, making him one of only three drivers in Super GT history to win championship titles in both classes. He also competed in Super Formula (known as Formula Nippon until 2013) for fifteen seasons between 2003 and 2017.
Shinsuke Ogura (小椋 真介, Ogura Shinsuke; born 1 August 1980, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken) is a Japanese baseball player. He has…Shinsuke Ogura (小椋 真介, Ogura Shinsuke; born 1 August 1980, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken) is a Japanese baseball player. He has been with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks since 1999, and plays as pitcher, wearing number 16.
Megumi Ikeda (池田 めぐみ, Ikeda Megumi; born 1 August 1979) (née Harada) is a Japanese former fencer. She competed in the…Megumi Ikeda (池田 めぐみ, Ikeda Megumi; born 1 August 1979) (née Harada) is a Japanese former fencer. She competed in the women's individual épée events at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. At the end of October 2025, it was announced that Ikeda would be one of the winners of the HEROs AWARD, along Hakuhō Shō. The prize is delivered by the Nippon Foundation and aimed at recognizing athletes who promote social action through sport. for her contributions to her home prefecture.
Naofumi Yamamoto (山本 尚史, Yamamoto Naofumi; born August 1, 1977) is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by…Naofumi Yamamoto (山本 尚史, Yamamoto Naofumi; born August 1, 1977) is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Yoshi Tatsu. Yamamoto started his professional wrestling career under his real name in October 2002 with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he remained until 2007, when he signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). In 2009, Yamamoto left WWE's developmental territory to join the promotion's main roster under the ring name Yoshi Tatsu (ヨシ・タツ, Yoshi Tatsu). After his release from WWE in June 2014, Yamamoto returned to NJPW the following October, performing under the tweaked ring name Yoshitatsu (ヨシタツ, Yoshitatsu). Following his departure from NJPW in late 2017, Yamamoto became a freelancer, and started working most notably for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), who he signed full time for between 2020 and 2023.
Miki Itakura (Japanese: 板倉 美紀; born August 1, 1975, in Ishikawa, Japan) is a retired Japanese female race walker. She…Miki Itakura (Japanese: 板倉 美紀; born August 1, 1975, in Ishikawa, Japan) is a retired Japanese female race walker. She competed for Japan at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Yuko Kawakami (川上 優子, Kawakami Yūko; born 1 August 1975 in Kumamoto) is a retired Japanese long-distance runner. She…Yuko Kawakami (川上 優子, Kawakami Yūko; born 1 August 1975 in Kumamoto) is a retired Japanese long-distance runner. She finished fifteenth in 5000 metres at the 1997 World Championships. In 10,000 metres she finished seventh at the 1996 Summer Olympics, won the bronze medal at the East Asian Games and the gold medal at the 1998 Asian Games, finished twelfth at the 1999 World Championships and tenth at the 2000 Summer Olympics. She also finished 36th at the 1995 World Cross Country Championships, and fourth with the Japanese team.
Satoshi Watanabe (渡辺 聡, Watanabe Satoshi; born August 1, 1975) is a Japanese beach volleyball player who won a gold…Satoshi Watanabe (渡辺 聡, Watanabe Satoshi; born August 1, 1975) is a Japanese beach volleyball player who won a gold medal at the 2002 Asian Games.
Noriko Ishigaki (born Noriko Ogawa on August 1, 1974, in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese politician who has…Noriko Ishigaki (born Noriko Ogawa on August 1, 1974, in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Councillors of Japan since 2019. She represents the Miyagi at-large district and is a member of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan.
Nako Hirasawa (平澤 奈古, Hirasawa Nako; born 1 August 1972) is a Japanese Paralympic archer. Hirasawa began archery in…Nako Hirasawa (平澤 奈古, Hirasawa Nako; born 1 August 1972) is a Japanese Paralympic archer. Hirasawa began archery in 1996 and she made her international debut in 2003. She completed at the Paralympic Games in 2004, where she won a bronze medal in the individual W1/W2 event, and in 2016.
Mika Yokota (横田 美香, Yokota Mika; born 1 August 1971) is a Japanese politician and former civil servant serving as…Mika Yokota (横田 美香, Yokota Mika; born 1 August 1971) is a Japanese politician and former civil servant serving as Governor of Hiroshima since November 2025. She previously served as Vice Governor of Toyama Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture, and held senior positions in Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Cabinet Secretariat. She is the first woman elected Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture and the first female governor in the Chūgoku region.
Shigetoshi Hasegawa (長谷川 滋利, Hasegawa Shigetoshi; born August 1, 1968) is a retired relief pitcher in Major League…Shigetoshi Hasegawa (長谷川 滋利, Hasegawa Shigetoshi; born August 1, 1968) is a retired relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He achieved the most recognition when he played for the Seattle Mariners from 2002 through 2005. Previously, Hasegawa played with the Anaheim Angels (1997–2001), and before that spent six years with the Orix BlueWave. He bats and throws right-handed.
Koichi Mizushima (水島 宏一, Mizushima Kōichi; born 1 August 1965) is a Japanese former gymnast who competed in the 1988…Koichi Mizushima (水島 宏一, Mizushima Kōichi; born 1 August 1965) is a Japanese former gymnast who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Koichi Wakata (若田 光一, Wakata Kōichi; born 1 August 1963) is a Japanese engineer and an astronaut working for Axiom…Koichi Wakata (若田 光一, Wakata Kōichi; born 1 August 1963) is a Japanese engineer and an astronaut working for Axiom Space. Wakata retired from JAXA in 2024 after a career in spaceflight spanning nearly two decades. He logged over 500 days in space across five missions: three aboard the Space Shuttle, one on the Soyuz, and one on the Crew Dragon. His missions included three long-duration stays on the International Space Station (ISS) and two short-duration flights—one to the ISS and one aboard the Space Shuttle. Notably, during Expedition 39, he became the first Japanese commander of the ISS.
Tsunemi Tsuda (津田 恒実, Tsuda Tsunemi; August 1, 1960 – July 20, 1993) was a Japanese baseball player of the Hiroshima…Tsunemi Tsuda (津田 恒実, Tsuda Tsunemi; August 1, 1960 – July 20, 1993) was a Japanese baseball player of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan's Central League. He was one of the most famous Japanese right-handed pitchers. He was known as the "Stopper of Flame" (炎のストッパー, Honou-no-Stopper) because from his pitching style with the fastball. His nickname was "Tsune-Gon"(ツネゴン). He was born in Shūnan, Yamaguchi. He retired in 1991, and died of brain tumor in 1993, when he was 32 years old. His memorial plate, found at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium, is inscribed with the words "We will never forget about his fastball, smile, courage and bravery". He led his team in two Japan Series and won one title (1984).
Otomo Yoshihide (大友 良英, Ōtomo Yoshihide; born August 1, 1959) is a Japanese composer and multi-instrumentalist. He…Otomo Yoshihide (大友 良英, Ōtomo Yoshihide; born August 1, 1959) is a Japanese composer and multi-instrumentalist. He mainly plays guitar, turntables and electronics. He first came to international prominence in the 1990s as the leader of the experimental rock group Ground Zero, and has since worked in a variety of contexts, ranging from free improvisation to noise, jazz, avant-garde and contemporary classical. He is also a pioneering figure in the EAI-scene, and is featured on important records on labels like Erstwhile Records. He has composed music for many films, television dramas, and commercials. In 2017, Otomo became the 2nd Guest Artistic Director of The Sapporo International Art Festival 2017.
Satoshi Yamaguchi (山口 悟, Yamaguchi Satoshi; born August 1, 1959) is a former Japanese football player. He played for…Satoshi Yamaguchi (山口 悟, Yamaguchi Satoshi; born August 1, 1959) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Ichiro Miyashita (宮下 一郎, Miyashita Ichirō; born 1 August 1958) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party…Ichiro Miyashita (宮下 一郎, Miyashita Ichirō; born 1 August 1958) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Nagoya, Aichi and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he worked at The Sumitomo Bank from 1983 to 1991. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2003. His father is former Health minister Sohei Miyashita. Miyashita was appointed minister of agriculture in the Kishida cabinet in September 2023, but resigned in December due to his faction's involvement in a slush fund scandal. In November 2024, he was appointed chairman of the LDP agriculture and forestry policy research council (総合農林政策調査会). In April 2026, he also became executive vice chairman of the Election Strategy Committee under Yasutoshi Nishimura.
Yoshio Kato (加藤 好男, Katō Yoshio; born August 1, 1957) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Yoshio Kato (加藤 好男, Katō Yoshio; born August 1, 1957) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Hideaki Hara (原 秀章 (Hara Hideaki), born 1 August 1956) is a Japanese former swimmer. He competed in three events at the…Hideaki Hara (原 秀章 (Hara Hideaki), born 1 August 1956) is a Japanese former swimmer. He competed in three events at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Yuichiro Uozumi (魚住 裕一郎, Uozumi Yūichirō; born 1952) is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the…Yuichiro Uozumi (魚住 裕一郎, Uozumi Yūichirō; born 1952) is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kaisō District, Wakayama and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1995 after running unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives in 1993.
