Sara Saito (斎藤咲良, Saitō Sara; born 3 October 2006) is a Japanese tennis player. She has a career-high singles ranking…Sara Saito (斎藤咲良, Saitō Sara; born 3 October 2006) is a Japanese tennis player. She has a career-high singles ranking of 159 WTA, achieved on 16 December 2024. On 20 April 2026, she peaked at No. 215 in the WTA doubles rankings.
Sakura Endō (遠藤 さくら, Endō Sakura; born 3 October 2001) is a Japanese singer, actress, and model. She is a fourth…Sakura Endō (遠藤 さくら, Endō Sakura; born 3 October 2001) is a Japanese singer, actress, and model. She is a fourth generation member of the idol girl group Nogizaka46.
Juri Takahashi (高橋 朱里, Takahashi Juri; born 3 October 1997 in Ibaraki Prefecture), also known mononymously as Juri…Juri Takahashi (高橋 朱里, Takahashi Juri; born 3 October 1997 in Ibaraki Prefecture), also known mononymously as Juri (Korean: 쥬리; Japanese: ジュリ), is a Japanese singer based in South Korea. She is a former member of South Korean girl group Rocket Punch and Japanese girl group AKB48.
Keishō Amiya (網谷 圭将, Amiya Keishō; born October 3, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player, who is currently a…Keishō Amiya (網谷 圭将, Amiya Keishō; born October 3, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player, who is currently a free agent. He previously played catcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Masaru Fujii (藤井 聖, Fujii Masaru; born October 3, 1996) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku…Masaru Fujii (藤井 聖, Fujii Masaru; born October 3, 1996) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Kosuke Kinoshita (木下 康介, Kinoshita Kōsuke; born 3 October 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for…Kosuke Kinoshita (木下 康介, Kinoshita Kōsuke; born 3 October 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Shimizu S-Pulse. He became the first football player from Japan to play in Allsvenskan, the highest league in Sweden.
Aki Takajō (高城 亜樹, Takajō Aki; born October 3, 1991), is a Japanese tarento who is a former member of the idol groups…Aki Takajō (高城 亜樹, Takajō Aki; born October 3, 1991), is a Japanese tarento who is a former member of the idol groups AKB48 and JKT48. She auditioned for AKB48's sixth generation and was promoted to member of Team A. Her talent agency is Horipro (she was previously affiliated with Watanabe Entertainment and Is.Field) and was one of the charter members to support JKT48. She is also a former member of the sub-unit French Kiss.
Shokei Kin (金正奎, Kim Jung-gyu; born 3 October 1991) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays in the…Shokei Kin (金正奎, Kim Jung-gyu; born 3 October 1991) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays in the flanker position. He currently plays for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby and the NTT Communications Shining Arcs in Japan's domestic Top League.
Minami Iju (伊集南, Iju Minami; born October 3, 1990) is a Japanese former basketball player who played for Denso Iris of…Minami Iju (伊集南, Iju Minami; born October 3, 1990) is a Japanese former basketball player who played for Denso Iris of the Women's Japan Basketball League . She also played for Japan women's national 3x3 team.
Erika Kasahara (笠原 江梨香, Kasahara Erika; born October 3, 1990) is a female Japanese taekwondo practitioner, born in…Erika Kasahara (笠原 江梨香, Kasahara Erika; born October 3, 1990) is a female Japanese taekwondo practitioner, born in Daito. She won the silver medal in the women's flyweight (-49 kg) class at the 2010 Asian Taekwondo Championships held in Astana, Kazakhstan. She competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals, where she lost to eventual gold medallist Wu Jingyu.
Taku Ishihara (石原 卓, Ishihara Taku; born October 3, 1992) is a former Japanese football player. He had previously…Taku Ishihara (石原 卓, Ishihara Taku; born October 3, 1992) is a former Japanese football player. He had previously played for the J2 League team Tokushima Vortis. Ishihira is a midfielder who plays an attacking role from the wings with left-footed shots and crosses. He dominates the left side with his technique and good physical strength. In July 2014, he was loaned to fourth tier Regionalliga Nordost club TSG Neustrelitz for the upcoming season.
Asami Kitagawa (北川 麻美, Kitagawa Asami) (born October 3, 1987) is a Japanese Olympic and Nation Record holding swimmer.…Asami Kitagawa (北川 麻美, Kitagawa Asami) (born October 3, 1987) is a Japanese Olympic and Nation Record holding swimmer. She swam for Japan at the 2008 Olympics.
Yutaro Takahashi (高橋 祐太郎, Takahashi Yūtarō; born October 3, 1987) is a former Japanese football player. His elder…Yutaro Takahashi (高橋 祐太郎, Takahashi Yūtarō; born October 3, 1987) is a former Japanese football player. His elder brother Daisuke is also a former Japanese footballer.
Bkub Okawa (Japanese: 大川ぶくぶ, Hepburn: Ōkawa Bukubu; born October 3, 1986) is a Japanese illustrator and manga artist.…Bkub Okawa (Japanese: 大川ぶくぶ, Hepburn: Ōkawa Bukubu; born October 3, 1986) is a Japanese illustrator and manga artist. With his work consisting of 4-panel comics, Okawa debuted professionally in 2008 with the manga series Super Elegant and rose to popularity with his 2014 series Pop Team Epic. Okawa is also a regular contributing artist for the Ensemble Stars! media franchise.
Tomoyuki Arata (荒田 智之, Arata Tomoyuki; born October 3, 1985 in Shizuoka) is a former Japanese footballer who last…Tomoyuki Arata (荒田 智之, Arata Tomoyuki; born October 3, 1985 in Shizuoka) is a former Japanese footballer who last played for Japanese club Nagano Parceiro. He was named J2's Rookie of the Year for 2008.
Takanobu Komiyama (小宮山 尊信; born 3 October 1984 in Chiba, Japan) is a former Japanese football player who last played…Takanobu Komiyama (小宮山 尊信; born 3 October 1984 in Chiba, Japan) is a former Japanese football player who last played for J2 League team Yokohama FC.
Hiroki Suzuki (鈴木 裕樹, Suzuki Hiroki; born October 3, 1983) is a Japanese actor from Kitakami, Iwate. He is best known…Hiroki Suzuki (鈴木 裕樹, Suzuki Hiroki; born October 3, 1983) is a Japanese actor from Kitakami, Iwate. He is best known for his roles as Shuichiro Oishi in The Prince of Tennis (musical series, Tenimyu, live film adaptation), and as Jyan Kandou (Geki Red) in the tokusatsu television series, Juken Sentai Gekiranger. He is also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, D-Boys, which perform in various skit-like performances.
Naoya Kondo (近藤 直也, Kondo Naoya; born 3 October 1983) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…Naoya Kondo (近藤 直也, Kondo Naoya; born 3 October 1983) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender for Kashiwa Reysol, JEF United Chiba and Tokyo Verdy. He also made one appearance for the Japan national football team.
Manta Aisora (Japanese: 逢空万太) (3 October 1981 in Sapporo) is a Japanese writer. He is best known for the series…Manta Aisora (Japanese: 逢空万太) (3 October 1981 in Sapporo) is a Japanese writer. He is best known for the series Haiyore! Nyaruko-san which was adapted into anime. In 2012 he was awarded the 1st Prize awarded by GA Bunko for Yumemiru mama ni machi itari (夢見 る ま ま に 待 ち い た り) for one of the novels in the Haiyore! Nyaruko-san series.
Aminishiki Ryūji (born October 3, 1978, as Ryūji Suginomori) is a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and the oyakata of the…Aminishiki Ryūji (born October 3, 1978, as Ryūji Suginomori) is a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and the oyakata of the Ajigawa stable. He made his professional debut in 1997 and reached the top makuuchi division in 2000. He earned twelve special prizes and won eight kinboshi or gold stars for defeating yokozuna. He was twice runner-up in a tournament. The highest rank he reached was sekiwake. After more than 22 years as an active wrestler he retired in July 2019 at the age of 40. He is in the all-time top ten for a number of sumo records, including most career wins, most top division appearances and most tournaments ranked in the top division. He wrestled for Isegahama stable.
Takashi Uwano (宇和野 貴史, Uwano Takashi; born October 3, 1976) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler most famous for…Takashi Uwano (宇和野 貴史, Uwano Takashi; born October 3, 1976) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler most famous for competing with NJPW (New Japan Pro Wrestling) and Pro Wrestling Zero1. Uwano has a background in the martial art, Judo.
Tomo Iwabuchi (Japanese: 岩渕 友, Hepburn: Iwabuchi Tomo; 3 October 1976, Fukushima Prefecture) is a member of both the…Tomo Iwabuchi (Japanese: 岩渕 友, Hepburn: Iwabuchi Tomo; 3 October 1976, Fukushima Prefecture) is a member of both the Japanese Communist Party and the Japanese House of Councillors. She was elected to her seat in the national proportional representation block in 2016. Iwabuchi is opposed to nuclear reactors in Japan, advocating for their elimination and against their reactivation.
Satoko Ishimine (石嶺 聡子, Ishimine Satoko; born October 3, 1975) is a Japanese female singer-songwriter. She rose to fame…Satoko Ishimine (石嶺 聡子, Ishimine Satoko; born October 3, 1975) is a Japanese female singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in 1992 when she won the grand prix of the 16th annual Nagasaki Singing Festival at the age of 16, which resulted in her receiving a recording contract with Toshiba EMI. After she graduated from high school, Ishimine traveled to Los Angeles, California, to receive voice training and dancing lessons. In November 1994, she released her first single Doyōbi to Pen to Udedokei (Saturday, Pen and Wristwatch). In March 1995, Ishimine won first prize at the 5th NHK's Newcomer Singing Contest. In May, she released a cover version of the renowned song Hana, originally recorded by Shoukichi Kina, for the film Himeyuri no Tō (The Tower of Himeyuri). This, her third single, sold over 500,000 copies. She was selected to participate in the 46th annual NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen with the song at the end of the year.
Claude Maki (真木蔵人, Maki Kurōdo) (born October 3, 1972) is a Japanese surfing and flight champion, actor and hip hop…Claude Maki (真木蔵人, Maki Kurōdo) (born October 3, 1972) is a Japanese surfing and flight champion, actor and hip hop singer, under the stage name A.K.T.I.O.N., from Akasaka, Tokyo. He is the eldest son of actor and singer Mike Maki. His mother is Bibari Maeda (前田 美波里, Maeda Bibari), a Japanese-American actress.
Daigo Matsuura (松浦 大悟, Matsuura Daigo; born October 3, 1969) is a Japanese politician, an independent and former member…Daigo Matsuura (松浦 大悟, Matsuura Daigo; born October 3, 1969) is a Japanese politician, an independent and former member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Hiroshima Prefecture and graduate of Kobe Gakuin University, he served in the House of Councillors between 2007 and 2013. He worked as a newsreader from 1992 to 2006. In October 2017, he came out as gay.
Yuriko Ishida (石田 ゆり子 (石田 百合子), Ishida Yuriko; born October 3, 1969) is a Japanese actress and essayist from Nagoya.…Yuriko Ishida (石田 ゆり子 (石田 百合子), Ishida Yuriko; born October 3, 1969) is a Japanese actress and essayist from Nagoya. She was the Japanese voice of the title character San from the 1997 animated film Princess Mononoke. She is the older sister of Hikari Ishida, also an actress.
Tetsuya (Japanese: テツヤ; born October 3, 1969), formerly known as Tetsu, is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, and…Tetsuya (Japanese: テツヤ; born October 3, 1969), formerly known as Tetsu, is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, best known as bassist and bandleader of the rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel. Formed in 1991, they have sold over 40 million records, making them one of the best-selling music artists in Japan. Tetsuya also performs backing vocals in L'Arc-en-Ciel and has composed many of the band's songs, including "Link", "Ready Steady Go", "Finale", "Driver's High", "Stay Away", "Pieces" and "Good Luck My Way". In 2001, he started a solo career under the name Tetsu69. From 2005 to 2006, Tetsuya was a support member of Morrie's solo project Creature Creature. He formed a L'Arc-en-Ciel cover band named Like-an-Angel in 2023.
Peko Nakano (born 10 March 1965) is a Japanese beach volleyball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the…Peko Nakano (born 10 March 1965) is a Japanese beach volleyball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Riku Sanjo (Japanese: 三条 陸, Hepburn: Sanjō Riku; born October 3, 1964) is a Japanese manga writer and screenwriter. He…Riku Sanjo (Japanese: 三条 陸, Hepburn: Sanjō Riku; born October 3, 1964) is a Japanese manga writer and screenwriter. He works as a story writer for manga, anime and live-action film. Sanjo graduated from Meiji University. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1989–1996), which he created with illustrator Koji Inada, is one of the best-selling manga in history with over 47 million copies sold. The two also created Beet the Vandel Buster (2002–2006, 2016–present), which has 4 million copies in print.
Katsuhito Kumagai (born 3 October 1964) is a Japanese alpine skier. He competed in four events at the 1988 Winter…Katsuhito Kumagai (born 3 October 1964) is a Japanese alpine skier. He competed in four events at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Tomoko Hoshino (星野 知子, Hoshino Tomoko; born October 3, 1957 in Nagaoka, Niigata) is a Japanese actress and essayist.…Tomoko Hoshino (星野 知子, Hoshino Tomoko; born October 3, 1957 in Nagaoka, Niigata) is a Japanese actress and essayist. She graduated from Hosei University.
Kentarō Yano (矢野 健太郎, Yano Kentarō; born October 3, 1957) is a Japanese manga artist. He attended Osaka University of…Kentarō Yano (矢野 健太郎, Yano Kentarō; born October 3, 1957) is a Japanese manga artist. He attended Osaka University of Arts, majoring in design in the college of fine arts. In February 1981, Yano made his debut with Kyōka Senshi Armpit, which won the 2nd Seinen Manga Contest.
MIQ (三玖, Miku; born October 3, 1955), previously known as MIO, is a Japanese pop singer and vocal trainer from Minato…MIQ (三玖, Miku; born October 3, 1955), previously known as MIO, is a Japanese pop singer and vocal trainer from Minato, Tokyo. She is known for her performances on the soundtracks of various anime, notably the theme songs of Sunrise's Combat Mecha Xabungle, Aura Battler Dunbine, Heavy Metal L-Gaim, Star Musketeer Bismark and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory. The throaty, soulful timbre of her voice was uncharacteristic of Japanese vocalists of the 1980s (although it has become more commonplace today). MIQ has listed Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, and Chaka Khan as influences on her vocal style. Her vocal delivery was a major reason she was signed to a contract with King Records. She is also fairly fluent in English as is evident by her English renditions of "Dunbine Tobu" and "Time for L-Gaim" and noted by fellow anime theme singer Ichirou Mizuki at ANIME JAPAN FES IN HK 2007 in Hong Kong.
Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi (山口 壯, Yamaguchi Tsuyoshi; born 3 October 1954) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic…Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi (山口 壯, Yamaguchi Tsuyoshi; born 3 October 1954) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party and a member of the House of Representatives. He also served as Minister of the Environment from October 2021 to August 2022.
Yoshikazu Cho (長 義和, Chō Yoshikazu; born 3 October 1953) is a Japanese former cyclist. He competed at the 1972 Summer…Yoshikazu Cho (長 義和, Chō Yoshikazu; born 3 October 1953) is a Japanese former cyclist. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics and 1976 Summer Olympics.
Sumio Endo (遠藤 純男, Endō Sumio; born 3 October 1950) is a Japanese judoka, Olympic medalist and world champion. Endo is…Sumio Endo (遠藤 純男, Endō Sumio; born 3 October 1950) is a Japanese judoka, Olympic medalist and world champion. Endo is from Kōriyama, Fukushima. After graduation from Nihon University, He belonged to Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Endo received a bronze medal in the heavyweight class at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. He is world champion from 1975 and from 1979. As of 2008, Endo coaches judo at North Asia University in Akita, Japan. He is also one of the 'Frontier Ambassadors' of his hometown Koriyama City.
Hiroyoshi Nishi (西 博義, Nishi Hiroyoshi; born 3 October 1948) is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a…Hiroyoshi Nishi (西 博義, Nishi Hiroyoshi; born 3 October 1948) is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Arida District, Wakayama he attended University of Tokushima as both an undergraduate and graduate student and taught at a school in Wakayama from 1973 to 1992. In 1993, he was elected for the first time.
Atsuto Suzuki (鈴木 厚人, Suzuki Atsuto; born October 3, 1946, in Niigata Prefecture, Japan) is an experimental particle…Atsuto Suzuki (鈴木 厚人, Suzuki Atsuto; born October 3, 1946, in Niigata Prefecture, Japan) is an experimental particle physicist known for his observations of neutrinos and anti-neutrinos.
Nobuko Kan (菅 伸子, Kan Nobuko; born 3 October 1945) is a Japanese essayist and wife of Naoto Kan, who was the Prime…Nobuko Kan (菅 伸子, Kan Nobuko; born 3 October 1945) is a Japanese essayist and wife of Naoto Kan, who was the Prime Minister of Japan from June 2010 – September 2011.
Hoji Yonekura (米倉 宝二, Yonekura Hōji; born 3 October 1944) is a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's light…Hoji Yonekura (米倉 宝二, Yonekura Hōji; born 3 October 1944) is a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's light welterweight event at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Yohji Yamamoto (山本 耀司, Yamamoto Yōji; born 3 October 1943) is a Japanese fashion designer based in Tokyo and Paris. He…Yohji Yamamoto (山本 耀司, Yamamoto Yōji; born 3 October 1943) is a Japanese fashion designer based in Tokyo and Paris. He is considered a master tailor, alongside those such as Madeleine Vionnet, and is best known for his avant-garde tailoring featuring Japanese design aesthetics. Yamamoto has won notable awards for his contributions to fashion, including the Chevalier/Officier/Commandeur of Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon, the Ordre national du Mérite, the Royal Designer for Industry and the Master of Design award by Fashion Group International.
Jinen Nagase (長勢 甚遠, Nagase Jin'en; born 3 October 1943) is a Japanese politician who formerly served as Minister of…Jinen Nagase (長勢 甚遠, Nagase Jin'en; born 3 October 1943) is a Japanese politician who formerly served as Minister of Justice in the cabinet of Shinzō Abe. He was born in Toyama and obtained his LL.B. from the University of Tokyo. After graduation, he worked in the Ministry of Labour. He resigned from this position in 1988 and was elected to the Diet of Japan in 1990. He served as Parliamentary Vice Minister of Health and Welfare under Tomiichi Murayama, as deputy director of the Liberal Democratic Party, as Parliamentary Vice Minister of Labour under Keizō Obuchi and Yoshirō Mori, as Senior Vice Minister of Justice in the second Mori cabinet and as Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary under Jun'ichirō Koizumi. He was appointed Minister of Justice on 26 September 2006. In 2012, he told lobbyists “The people’s sovereignty, basic human rights, and pacifism ― these three things date to the postwar regime imposed by MacArthur on Japan, therefore we have to get rid of them to make the constitution our own!”
Kazuo Okada (岡田 和生, Okada Kazuo; born 3 October 1942) is a Japanese billionaire businessman and art collector. Okada…Kazuo Okada (岡田 和生, Okada Kazuo; born 3 October 1942) is a Japanese billionaire businessman and art collector. Okada was formerly an executive at Wynn Resorts, and co-founder and former chairman of the Universal Entertainment Corporation, until his ousting in 2017 after allegations of financial mismanagement.
