Yuga Tarumi (垂水優芽, Tarumi Yūga, born 2 November 2000) is a Japanese professional volleyball player and member of the…Yuga Tarumi (垂水優芽, Tarumi Yūga, born 2 November 2000) is a Japanese professional volleyball player and member of the Japan men's national volleyball team.
Junna Sakai (境 純菜 Sakai Junna, born November 2, 2000), better known by her stage name Junna (じゅんな), is a Japanese…Junna Sakai (境 純菜 Sakai Junna, born November 2, 2000), better known by her stage name Junna (じゅんな), is a Japanese singer managed by Cube Inc. and currently signed to SME Records.
Kazuma Nagai (長井 一真, Nagai Kazuma; born 2 November 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender…Kazuma Nagai (長井 一真, Nagai Kazuma; born 2 November 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for J2 League club Blaublitz Akita.
Yohei Komatsu (born 2 November 1997) is a Japanese long-distance runner. In 2019, he competed in the senior men's race…Yohei Komatsu (born 2 November 1997) is a Japanese long-distance runner. In 2019, he competed in the senior men's race at the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships held in Aarhus, Denmark. He finished in 92nd place.
Rei Takahashi (高橋 礼, Takahashi Rei; born November 2, 1995 in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture) is a Japanese professional…Rei Takahashi (高橋 礼, Takahashi Rei; born November 2, 1995 in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Yomiuri Giants.
Yuma Aoyagi (青柳 優馬, Aoyagi Yūma; born November 2, 1995) is a Japanese professional wrestler. As of 2014, he is…Yuma Aoyagi (青柳 優馬, Aoyagi Yūma; born November 2, 1995) is a Japanese professional wrestler. As of 2014, he is currently signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling, but is on suspension due to a car accident. A member of the Zennichi Shin Jidai stable, he is a former Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, a two-time All Asia Tag Team Champion, and a three-time AJPW World Tag Team Champion. He is also the older brother of professional wrestler and fellow AJPW signee Atsuki Aoyagi.
Nanaka Suwa (諏訪 ななか, Suwa Nanaka; born November 2, 1994) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Kawagoe, Saitama.…Nanaka Suwa (諏訪 ななか, Suwa Nanaka; born November 2, 1994) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Kawagoe, Saitama. She is known for her role as Kanan Matsuura from Love Live! Sunshine!!.
Rikimaru Chikada (近田力丸, Chikada Rikimaru; born November 2, 1993) is a Japanese singer, dancer, and choreographer…Rikimaru Chikada (近田力丸, Chikada Rikimaru; born November 2, 1993) is a Japanese singer, dancer, and choreographer, currently based in China. He was a member of the international boy group Into1 after finishing third place in the Chinese survival competition show Produce Camp 2021. He is also the leader of Japanese-Chinese boy group WARPS UP.
Keisuke Kobayashi (小林 慶祐, Kobayashi, Keisuke; born November 2, 1992) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for…Keisuke Kobayashi (小林 慶祐, Kobayashi, Keisuke; born November 2, 1992) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Oisix Niigata Albirex of the Baseball Challenge League (BCL). He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Orix Buffaloes and Hanshin Tigers.
Masaki Ito (伊藤 正樹, Itō Masaki; born 2 November 1988 in Nerima, Tokyo) is a Japanese citizen and trampoline gymnast…Masaki Ito (伊藤 正樹, Itō Masaki; born 2 November 1988 in Nerima, Tokyo) is a Japanese citizen and trampoline gymnast, representing his nation at international competitions. At the age of four Ito began to learn swimming and gymnastics, including artistic gymnastics and trampoline, but by the age of six, following the advice of his instructor, began to focus on the trampoline. He enjoyed the trampoline because it felt like flying. Ito participated at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He competed at world championships, including at the 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Trampoline World Championships. Ito was unable to train for six months in 2013 because of injuries to his wrist, and incurred a back injury in 2015. He reached the final of the men's trampoline at the 2016 Olympics.
Kyoko Fukada (深田 恭子, Fukada Kyōko; born 2 November 1982) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is represented by the…Kyoko Fukada (深田 恭子, Fukada Kyōko; born 2 November 1982) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is represented by the agency Horipro. She won the award for Best Actress at the Yokohama Film Festival for Kamikaze Girls.
Ai Carina Uemura (植村 愛 カリーナ, Uemura Ai Karīna; born November 2, 1981), known mononymously as Ai (Japanese…Ai Carina Uemura (植村 愛 カリーナ, Uemura Ai Karīna; born November 2, 1981), known mononymously as Ai (Japanese pronunciation: [ai], stylized as AI or A.I. ), is a Japanese-American singer, songwriter, and rapper. Known in Japan as the "Queen of Hip-hop Soul", her 2005 single "Story" went on to become her breakthrough release, becoming one of the best-selling multi-format singles in Japan with over 5 million units sold. A multi-million record selling artist, Ai has released thirteen studio albums and has received various accolades, including two Billboard Japan Music Awards and three Space Shower Music Video Awards. Born in Los Angeles, Ai moved to Kagoshima during her early childhood. Motivated to become a singer, she returned to Los Angeles during her adolescence, attending the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. While in Los Angeles, she performed as part of a gospel choir at a Mary J. Blige concert and appeared as a backup dancer in Janet Jackson's music video, "Go Deep". She briefly joined the Asian girl group SX4 in 1999 until she graduated from high school. After being discovered by BMG in 2000, Ai relocated to Japan and released her debut album, My Name is Ai (2001), to very little commercial success. Signing to Def Jam Japan in 2002, Ai became the first woman signed to the label. She released two studio albums under the label, Original Ai (2003) and 2004 Ai (2004). With the release of her third studio album, Ai rose to mainstream prominence in Japan. Transferring to Island Records, Ai released her fourth studio album, Mic-a-Holic Ai (2005). Its second single "Story" became one of the biggest singles of the 2000s in Japan, peaking at number 8 on the Japanese Oricon singles chart, and was the sixth single in history to receive a triple million digital certification by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). Ai's fifth studio album, What's Goin' On Ai (2006), featured the top-ten singles "Believe" and "I Wanna Know", the former receiving a gold certification from the RIAJ. Her sixth studio album, Don't Stop Ai (2007) saw similar success, which received a gold certification. In 2009, she released her seventh studio album, Viva Ai, which charted in the top ten of the Japanese Oricon albums chart. Ai's greatest hits album, Best Ai (2009), became her first number one album and was certified platinum. In 2010, she released her eighth studio album, The Last Ai, which marked her last release under Island Records. In 2011, Ai left Universal Music Group and signed a global publishing deal with EMI. Her ninth studio album Independent (2012) served as her international debut and first release under EMI Music Japan. To promote the album, Ai toured in Japan and in Los Angeles. Her tenth studio album Moriagaro (2013) marked her first release under EMI Records Japan following EMI Music Japan's absorption into Universal Music Japan as a sublabel. Her second greatest hits album, The Best (2015) peaked at number 3 on the Oricon Albums chart and number 2 on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, later being certified gold by the RIAJ. Its successor, The Feat. Best (2016) charted within the top 30 of both the Japan Hot Albums and Oricon Albums chart. Ai's eleventh studio album, Wa to Yo (2017) experimented with traditional Japanese and electronic sounds. Its second single, "Kira Kira" was nominated for the Grand Prix award and won the Excellent Works Award at the 59th Japan Records Awards. Her fourth greatest hits album Kansha!!!!! – Thank You for 20 Years New and Best (2019) was issued to celebrate her twenty years in the music industry. Further celebrating her twenty-year anniversary, Ai released the extended plays It's All Me, Vol. 1 (2020) and It's All Me, Vol. 2 (2021). Ai's twelfth studio album, Dream (2022), included the single "Aldebaran", the theme song of the Japanese drama, Come Come Everybody. The song received critical acclaim and was Ai's first song in five years to appear on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. Her thirteenth studio album, Respect All (2023), included the singles "Life Goes On", the image song for the Japanese film Haru ni Chiru and "Start Again", which served as an insert song for Nestlé Japan's Kit Kats. Commemorating her 25th anniversary, Ai released 25th the Best – Alive (2025), her fifth greatest hits album.
Yugo Shinohara (篠原 祐剛, Shinohara Yūgō; born 2 November 1978) is a Japanese short track speed skater. He competed at the…Yugo Shinohara (篠原 祐剛, Shinohara Yūgō; born 2 November 1978) is a Japanese short track speed skater. He competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Masaru Inada (稲田 勝; born November 2, 1978 in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese skeleton racer who has competed since…Masaru Inada (稲田 勝; born November 2, 1978 in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese skeleton racer who has competed since 1997. He finished 18th in the men's skeleton event at both the 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics. Inada's best finish at the FIBT World Championships was 11th in Nagano in 2003. He is a graduate of Sendai University.
Katsutoshi Tsumagari (津曲 勝利; born November 2, 1975) is a volleyball player from Japan, who plays as a libero for the…Katsutoshi Tsumagari (津曲 勝利; born November 2, 1975) is a volleyball player from Japan, who plays as a libero for the Men's National Team. He was named Best Digger at the 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament, where Japan ended up in second place and qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PR China.
Terufumi Horiuchi (堀内 照文, Horiuchi Terufumi; born November 2, 1972) is a member of the Japanese Communist Party, former…Terufumi Horiuchi (堀内 照文, Horiuchi Terufumi; born November 2, 1972) is a member of the Japanese Communist Party, former serving in the House of Representatives. He was born in the center of the Osaka (the second largest metropolitan area in Japan) in 1972. He graduated from Shumiyoshi High School, and Kobe University in 1991. He was elected to this position in 2014, representing the Kinki region. Horiuchi was critical of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plan to reduce the turnover rate of people giving up their jobs to care for the elderly to zero by improving nursing care as unrealistic. He said that to make Abe's policy work, one would need to increase the wages of those working in nursing care and to give more state funding to facilities.
Tsutomu Isa (伊佐勉, Isa Tsutomu), nicknamed Mu-san, is a Japanese basketball coach who is the head coach of the Kyoto…Tsutomu Isa (伊佐勉, Isa Tsutomu), nicknamed Mu-san, is a Japanese basketball coach who is the head coach of the Kyoto Hannaryz of the B.League.
Koichiro Shima (嶋 浩一郎, Shima Kōichirō; born November 2, 1968) is a Japanese creative director and Co-CEO of the…Koichiro Shima (嶋 浩一郎, Shima Kōichirō; born November 2, 1968) is a Japanese creative director and Co-CEO of the Hakuhodo Kettle.
Yuichi Nakagaichi (中垣内 祐一, Nakagaichi Yuichi; born 2 November 1967) is a professional volleyball coach from Japan.…Yuichi Nakagaichi (中垣内 祐一, Nakagaichi Yuichi; born 2 November 1967) is a professional volleyball coach from Japan. Nakagaichi was a top player for the Japanese men's national volleyball team in the 1990s. Nakagaichi played at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, and he also competed at the 1998 FIVB World Championship in Japan.
Yuichiro Koga (古賀友一郎, Koga Yuichiro; born 2 November 1967) is a Japanese politician serving as state minister of…Yuichiro Koga (古賀友一郎, Koga Yuichiro; born 2 November 1967) is a Japanese politician serving as state minister of economy, trade and industry and state minister of the Cabinet Office since 2024. He has been a member of the House of Councillors since 2013.
Yoshinari Ogawa (小川良成, Ogawa Yoshinari) (born November 2, 1966) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler, best known…Yoshinari Ogawa (小川良成, Ogawa Yoshinari) (born November 2, 1966) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with All Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Noah. He earned the nickname of "Rat Boy" from the English-speaking Puroresu fanbase due to his sneaky, clever in-ring tactics and baiting his opponents into quick pins, as well as the dishevelled, greasy appearance he cultivated during the late-1990s.
Hiroshi Kawauchi (川内 博史, Kawauchi Hiroshi; born 2 November 1961) is a Japanese politician of the Constitutional…Hiroshi Kawauchi (川内 博史, Kawauchi Hiroshi; born 2 November 1961) is a Japanese politician of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). He studied at Waseda University.
Kōki Idoki (井戸木鴻樹, Idoki Kōki; born 2 November 1961) is a Japanese professional golfer who has played his whole career…Kōki Idoki (井戸木鴻樹, Idoki Kōki; born 2 November 1961) is a Japanese professional golfer who has played his whole career on the Japan Golf Tour.
David Luke Howell is an American historian specializing in the social, cultural, and economic history of early modern…David Luke Howell is an American historian specializing in the social, cultural, and economic history of early modern Japan. He is the Robert K. and Dale J. Weary Professor of Japanese History at Harvard University, where he holds a joint appointment in the Department of History and the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations. Howell's scholarship focuses on the transformation of social relations, economic life, and identity in Japan from the Tokugawa period (1603–1868) into the modern era. His work is regarded as influential in shifting the historiography of Japan toward regional and translocal perspectives.
Koji Tanaka (田中 孝司, Tanaka Kōji; November 2, 1955 – May 26, 2026) was a Japanese football player and manager. He played…Koji Tanaka (田中 孝司, Tanaka Kōji; November 2, 1955 – May 26, 2026) was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for the Japan national team.
Mitsuru Hirata (平田満, Hirata Mitsuru) is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best actor at the 7th Hochi Film Award…Mitsuru Hirata (平田満, Hirata Mitsuru) is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best actor at the 7th Hochi Film Award and the award for best supporting actor at the 4th Yokohama Film Festival for Fall Guy.
Yoshio Hoshino (星野 好男, Hoshino Yoshio; born 2 November 1950) is a Japanese ice hockey player. He competed in the men's…Yoshio Hoshino (星野 好男, Hoshino Yoshio; born 2 November 1950) is a Japanese ice hockey player. He competed in the men's tournaments at the 1972 Winter Olympics, the 1976 Winter Olympics and the 1980 Winter Olympics.
Goji Sakamoto (坂本 剛二, Sakamoto Gōji; 2 November 1944 – 4 November 2018) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal…Goji Sakamoto (坂本 剛二, Sakamoto Gōji; 2 November 1944 – 4 November 2018) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Iwaki, Fukushima and graduate of Chuo University, he had served in the city assembly of Iwaki since 1972 and in the assembly of Fukushima Prefecture for three terms since 1975. In 1986, he ran unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives. He ran again four years later and was elected for the first time. He died on 4 November 2018 at the age of 74 from heart failure.
Akio Mimura (三村明夫, Mimura Akio; born 2 November 1940) AC is a prominent Japanese businessman notable for his positions…Akio Mimura (三村明夫, Mimura Akio; born 2 November 1940) AC is a prominent Japanese businessman notable for his positions at the head of Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corporation, and as Chairman of the Japan-Australia Business Cooperation Committee, for which the Australian government awarded him their highest civilian award for a foreigner, Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia. Mimura is 19th Chairman of Japan Chamber of Commerce of Industry(JCCI) since 2013, which is the largest small and medium business association with 1,250,000 corporate members in Japan.
Takao Mikami (Japanese: 三上隆雄 Mikami Takao; 2 November 1933 – 9 July 2026) was a Japanese politician. A member of the…Takao Mikami (Japanese: 三上隆雄 Mikami Takao; 2 November 1933 – 9 July 2026) was a Japanese politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the House of Councillors from 1989 to 1995. Mikami died on 9 July 2026, at the age of 92.
Shigeru Onishi (Japanese: 大西茂, Onishi Shigeru, November 2, 1928 – December 2, 1994) was a Japanese visual artist.…Shigeru Onishi (Japanese: 大西茂, Onishi Shigeru, November 2, 1928 – December 2, 1994) was a Japanese visual artist. Onishi produced photography-based work and abstract ink paintings. Michel Tapié introduced Onishi's calligraphic works to Europe with works by the Gutai group artists in the context of the Art Informel movement. These calligraphic works used the sumi method that Japanese painters traditionally use from ink made from soot or oil and animal glue. He started his artistic career as photographer in 1950 and gradually shifted to abstract ink painting. Although he was a self-educated photographer, he was very familiar with various photographic and photo development techniques. He worked with multiple exposure, development processing with brushes and sponges, discoloration using developing agents, film processing, color tone manipulation using temperature, and other methods. These techniques would often achieve experimental results.
Kinhide Tokudaiji (徳大寺 公英, Tokudaiji Kinhide; born 2 November 1919), also known as Kimihide Tokudaiji, is a Japanese…Kinhide Tokudaiji (徳大寺 公英, Tokudaiji Kinhide; born 2 November 1919), also known as Kimihide Tokudaiji, is a Japanese art critic and aristocrat who was the head of the Tokudaiji family.
Kon Sasaki (佐々木 崑, Sasaki Kon; born 1918) died March 27, 2009, was an award-winning Japanese photographer. He was a…Kon Sasaki (佐々木 崑, Sasaki Kon; born 1918) died March 27, 2009, was an award-winning Japanese photographer. He was a rare apprentice to legendary post-war photographer Ihei Kimura.
Heiichi Sugiyama (Japanese: 杉山 平一, Hepburn: Sugiyama Heiichi; 2 November 1914 – 19 May 2012) was a Japanese poet, film…Heiichi Sugiyama (Japanese: 杉山 平一, Hepburn: Sugiyama Heiichi; 2 November 1914 – 19 May 2012) was a Japanese poet, film critic, and film theorist.
Toshihiko Sasano (佐々野利彦, Sasano Toshihiko; born 2 November 1911, date of death unknown) was a Japanese gymnast. He…Toshihiko Sasano (佐々野利彦, Sasano Toshihiko; born 2 November 1911, date of death unknown) was a Japanese gymnast. He competed in Gymnastics at the 1932 Summer Olympics including the men's floor, parallel bars and rings.
Hu Feng (Chinese: 胡风; pinyin: Hú Fēng, November 2, 1902 – June 8, 1985) was a Chinese Marxist writer, poet and literary…Hu Feng (Chinese: 胡风; pinyin: Hú Fēng, November 2, 1902 – June 8, 1985) was a Chinese Marxist writer, poet and literary theorist. He was a prominent member of the League of Left-Wing Writers. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Hu Feng became a member of the First National People's Congress of China, but was then heavily persecuted as the chief of the Hu Feng Counter-revolutionary Clique (Chinese: 胡风反革命集团). The persecution became a massive political purge. He was first rehabilitated in 1980 and fully rehabilitated, posthumously, in 1988.
Baron Masayuki Matsuda (Japanese: 松田正之; 2 November 1892 – 2 May 1976) was a Japanese politician who was Governor of the…Baron Masayuki Matsuda (Japanese: 松田正之; 2 November 1892 – 2 May 1976) was a Japanese politician who was Governor of the South Seas Mandate from 1932 to 1933. He was a graduate of Kyoto Imperial University and a relative of politician Yoriyasu Arima.
Nishinoumi Kajirō III (Japanese: 西ノ海 嘉治郎; November 2, 1890 – July 28, 1933) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler.…Nishinoumi Kajirō III (Japanese: 西ノ海 嘉治郎; November 2, 1890 – July 28, 1933) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 30th yokozuna.
Takeshi Imamura (Japanese: 今村武志; 2 November 1880 – 21 August 1960) was Director of the Karafuto Agency (1932–1938) and…Takeshi Imamura (Japanese: 今村武志; 2 November 1880 – 21 August 1960) was Director of the Karafuto Agency (1932–1938) and Mayor of Sendai (1942–1946). He was a graduate of the University of Tokyo and Tohoku University. He was a member of the Korean History Compilation Committee.