Kaito Kuwahara (桑原 海人, Kuwahara Kaito; born 5 October 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a left-back…
Kaito Kuwahara (桑原 海人, Kuwahara Kaito; born 5 October 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a left-back for Renofa Yamaguchi FC.
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Sena Tomita (冨田 せな, Tomita Sena; born 5 October 1999) is a Japanese snowboarder. She competed in the 2018 Winter…
Sena Tomita (冨田 せな, Tomita Sena; born 5 October 1999) is a Japanese snowboarder. She competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics, and the 2022 Winter Olympics, where she won the bronze medal in the halfpipe event.
Yushi Tanaka (田中 湧士, Tanaka Yūshi; born 5 October 1999) is a Japanese badminton player who competes in the men's…
Yushi Tanaka (田中 湧士, Tanaka Yūshi; born 5 October 1999) is a Japanese badminton player who competes in the men's singles event. He achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 17. Hailing from Kikuchi, Kumamoto, he is a member of the Japan national team and plays for the NTT East Badminton Team since graduating from Nihon University in April 2022. In 2024, Tanaka won his first BWF World Tour title at the Super 300 Orléans Masters. He subsequently won two additional Super 300 titles, the 2024 U.S. Open and the 2026 Swiss Open, and finished as the runner-up at the 2025 Australian Open (Super 500). Representing Japan, Tanaka was part of the squad that won the country's first men's team gold medal at the 2026 Asia Team Championships. Domestically, he is a two-time men's singles champion at the All Japan Championships, winning the title in 2021 and 2024.
Keita Yoshioka (喜岡 佳太, Yoshioka Keita; born 5 October 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender…
Keita Yoshioka (喜岡 佳太, Yoshioka Keita; born 5 October 1997) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Renofa Yamaguchi.
Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi (住吉 ジェラニ レショーン, Sumiyoshi Jerani Reshōn; ; born October 5, 1997) is an American soccer player…
Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi (住吉 ジェラニ レショーン, Sumiyoshi Jerani Reshōn; ; born October 5, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a center-back for J1 League club Shimizu S-Pulse.
Yoshio Koizumi (小泉 佳穂, Koizumi Yoshio; born 5 October 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an…
Yoshio Koizumi (小泉 佳穂, Koizumi Yoshio; born 5 October 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for J1 League club Kashiwa Reysol.
🎓 Aoyama Gakuin University🏫 Maebashi Ikuei High School📅 Born October 5🎂 Born 1996📍 From Gunma Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
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Kotori Shigemoto (重本 ことり, Shigemoro Kotori; born 5 October 1996, in Tokushima Prefecture) is a Japanese tarento…
Kotori Shigemoto (重本 ことり, Shigemoro Kotori; born 5 October 1996, in Tokushima Prefecture) is a Japanese tarento, fashion model, singer and voice actress. She is a former member and leader of Dream5. She is nicknamed Kotori (ことり). She is currently represented with Gold.
Tsukasa Yoshida (芳田 司, Yoshida Tsukasa; born 5 October 1995) is a Japanese retired judoka. Yoshida won a bronze medal…
Tsukasa Yoshida (芳田 司, Yoshida Tsukasa; born 5 October 1995) is a Japanese retired judoka. Yoshida won a bronze medal in the women's 57 kg competition, and silver medal in mixed team at the 2020 Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan.
Ai Watanabe (née Hyugaji; born 5 October 1994) is a former Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the…
Ai Watanabe (née Hyugaji; born 5 October 1994) is a former Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Kazuki Nishiya (西谷 和希, Nishiya Kazuki; born October 5, 1993) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tochigi City…
Kazuki Nishiya (西谷 和希, Nishiya Kazuki; born October 5, 1993) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tochigi City FC.
Yuki Nishiya (西谷 優希, Nishiya Yūki; born October 5, 1993) is a Japanese football player for Zweigen Kanazawa.
Wakamotoharu Minato (若元春 港) (born October 5, 1993 as Minato Onami (大波 港, Ōnami Minato)) is a Japanese professional sumo…
Wakamotoharu Minato (若元春 港) (born October 5, 1993 as Minato Onami (大波 港, Ōnami Minato)) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Fukushima. He wrestles for the Arashio stable, where he is a stable mate of his brothers Wakatakakage and Wakatakamoto. His highest rank to date has been sekiwake.
Hiroki Okuda (奥田 裕貴, Okuda Hiroki; born October 5, 1992) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tegevajaro…
Hiroki Okuda (奥田 裕貴, Okuda Hiroki; born October 5, 1992) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tegevajaro Miyazaki.
Yuki Hasegawa (長谷川 勇基, Hasegawa Yuki; born October 5, 1992 in Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese wheelchair…
Yuki Hasegawa (長谷川 勇基, Hasegawa Yuki; born October 5, 1992 in Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese wheelchair rugby player who currently plays for Société Générale Securities and the Japanese national team.
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Takahiro Ogihara (扇原 貴宏, Ōgihara Takahiro; born 5 October 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive…
Takahiro Ogihara (扇原 貴宏, Ōgihara Takahiro; born 5 October 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Vissel Kobe in the J1 League.
🏫 Rissho Gakuen Osaka Ritsumeikan High School📅 Born October 5🎂 Born 1991📍 From Osaka Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
Mako Komuro (小室 眞子, Komuro Mako; born 23 October 1991), formerly Princess Mako of Akishino (眞子内親王, Mako Naishinnō), is…
Mako Komuro (小室 眞子, Komuro Mako; born 23 October 1991), formerly Princess Mako of Akishino (眞子内親王, Mako Naishinnō), is a Japanese art historian and a former member of the Japanese imperial family. She is the eldest child of Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko, niece of Emperor Naruhito, and granddaughter of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and his wife, Empress Emerita Michiko. In October 2021, upon her marriage to a commoner, Princess Mako formally lost her title, as required by the Imperial Household Law.
Itsuki Yamada (山田 樹, Yamada Itsuki; born October 5, 1990) is a Japanese footballer. He is a defender whose primary…
Itsuki Yamada (山田 樹, Yamada Itsuki; born October 5, 1990) is a Japanese footballer. He is a defender whose primary position is a left back, who can also play as a centre back.
Yuika Sugasawa (菅澤 優衣香, Sugasawa Yuika; born October 5, 1990) is a Japanese women's professional footballer who plays…
Yuika Sugasawa (菅澤 優衣香, Sugasawa Yuika; born October 5, 1990) is a Japanese women's professional footballer who plays as a forward for Urawa Reds. She also plays for Japan national team.
Heiichiro Ito (伊藤 平一郎, Itō Heiichirō; born 5 October 1990) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as…
Heiichiro Ito (伊藤 平一郎, Itō Heiichirō; born 5 October 1990) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a prop. He currently plays for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby and Yamaha Júbilo in Japan's domestic Top League.
🎓 Waseda University🏫 Oita Maizuru High School📅 Born October 5🎂 Born 1990📍 From Oita Prefecture💼 Rugby
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Daiki Umei (梅井 大輝, Umei Daiki; born October 5, 1989) is a Japanese football player for SC Sagamihara.
Tetsurō Itodani (糸谷 哲郎, Itodani Tetsurō; born October 5, 1988) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 9-dan…
Tetsurō Itodani (糸谷 哲郎, Itodani Tetsurō; born October 5, 1988) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 9-dan and former Ryūō title holder. He is also an executive director of the Japan Shogi Association.
Yuji Kimura (木村 祐志, Kimura Yūji; born 5 October 1987 in Minato, Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a…
Yuji Kimura (木村 祐志, Kimura Yūji; born 5 October 1987 in Minato, Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J3 League club Kagoshima United FC.
Yutaro Abe (阿部 祐大朗, Abe Yūtarō; born October 5, 1984) is a former Japanese football player.
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Hisato Matsumoto (松本 尚人, Matsumoto Hisato; born October 5, 1984 in Mito, Ibaraki) is a Japanese swimmer, who…
Hisato Matsumoto (松本 尚人, Matsumoto Hisato; born October 5, 1984 in Mito, Ibaraki) is a Japanese swimmer, who specialized in freestyle events. He represented his nation Japan at the 2008 Summer Olympics, placing himself in the fourteenth position as a member of the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay team. Matsumoto is a kinesiology graduate, with a minor degree in humanities, at Nihon University in Tokyo. Matsumoto competed as a member of the Japanese team in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Despite missing out the individual spot in the 200 m freestyle, he managed to place third at the Olympic trials in Tokyo (1:48.97) to earn a selection on the relay team. Teaming with Yasunori Mononobe, Yoshihiro Okumura, and Sho Uchida in heat one, Matsumoto swam the anchor leg to close the race with a split of 1:48.62, but the Japanese team had to settle for seventh place and fourteenth overall in 7:10.31.
Hiroyuki Hayashi (林 祐征, Hayashi Hiroyuki; born October 5, 1983) is a Japanese former football player.
Keizo Kawashima (川島 慶三, Kawashima Keizō; born October 5, 1983) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He plays…
Keizo Kawashima (川島 慶三, Kawashima Keizō; born October 5, 1983) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He plays infielder for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
Taku Inokuchi (猪口拓, Inokuchi Taku; born 5 October 1982) is a former Japanese rugby union player who played as a hooker.…
Taku Inokuchi (猪口拓, Inokuchi Taku; born 5 October 1982) is a former Japanese rugby union player who played as a hooker. He spent his whole career playing for Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan's domestic Top League, playing over 10 times. He was named as a backup player for Japan for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, making two appearances in the tournament. He made a further 5 appearances for Japan, scoring a try.
Kitataiki Akeyoshi (北太樹 明義, born 5 October 1982) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Machida City…
Kitataiki Akeyoshi (北太樹 明義, born 5 October 1982) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Machida City, Tokyo, Japan. Making his debut in March 1998, he reached the top division for the first time in September 2008, returning in January 2010. He won two second division jūryō championships in his career. His highest rank was maegashira 2. He retired in January 2018 and became an elder of the Japan Sumo Association under the name of Onogawa.
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Natsuki Koyata (古谷田 奈月, Koyata Natsuki; born 1981) is a Japanese writer. She has won the Mishima Yukio Prize, the Japan…
Natsuki Koyata (古谷田 奈月, Koyata Natsuki; born 1981) is a Japanese writer. She has won the Mishima Yukio Prize, the Japan Fantasy Novel Award, and the Oda Sakunosuke Prize.
🎓 Nishogakusha University🏫 NHK Gakuen High School📅 Born October 5🎂 Born 1981📍 From Abiko, Chiba💼 Writer・Novelist
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Kazuya Tsutsui (筒井 和也, Tsutsui Kazuya; born October 5, 1981) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher for the…
Kazuya Tsutsui (筒井 和也, Tsutsui Kazuya; born October 5, 1981) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played from 2004 to 2005 and from 2007 to 2016.
🎓 Aichi Gakuin University🏫 Matsuyama Kita High School📅 Born October 5🎂 Born 1981📍 From Iyo, Ehime💼 Baseball
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Kenta Kifuji (木藤 健太, Kifuji Kenta; born October 5, 1981) is a former Japanese football player.
Naoki Nakahigashi (中東 直己, Nakahigashi Naoki; born October 5, 1981 in Kure, Hiroshima, Japan) is a professional Japanese…
Naoki Nakahigashi (中東 直己, Nakahigashi Naoki; born October 5, 1981 in Kure, Hiroshima, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Yuta Tabuse (田臥 勇太, Tabuse Yūta; born October 5, 1980) is a Japanese professional basketball player for Utsunomiya Brex…
Yuta Tabuse (田臥 勇太, Tabuse Yūta; born October 5, 1980) is a Japanese professional basketball player for Utsunomiya Brex of the B.League. A point guard, Tabuse is 1.75 metres (5 ft 9 in) and 75 kilograms (165 lb). He was the first Japanese-born player to appear in a National Basketball Association (NBA) game. Tabuse has enjoyed popularity in Japan since his high school playing days, when he led his school to three straight national championships, and has been referred to as "the Michael Jordan of Japan" for his celebrity status.
🏫 Noshiro Science and Technology High School📅 Born October 5🎂 Born 1980📍 From Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Kentaro Yoshida (吉田 賢太郎, Yoshida Kentarō; born October 5, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. He is the current…
Kentaro Yoshida (吉田 賢太郎, Yoshida Kentarō; born October 5, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. He is the current assistant manager of Vegalta Sendai.
Kataller Toyama (カターレ富山, Katāre Toyama) is a football club based in Toyama, Capital of Toyama Prefecture. The club…
Kataller Toyama (カターレ富山, Katāre Toyama) is a football club based in Toyama, Capital of Toyama Prefecture. The club currently play in J2 League after promotion from J3 in 2024, Japanese second tier of professional football.
Naoki Naruo (鳴尾 直軌, Naruo Naoki; born October 5, 1974) is a former Japanese football player and manager.
🎓 Iwate University🏫 Morioka Municipal High School📅 Born October 5🎂 Born 1974📍 From Iwaizumi, Iwate💼 Football (Soccer)
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Yasuo Nagaike (永池 恭男, Nagaike Yasuo; born October 5, 1973 in Kasuga, Fukuoka, Japan) is a former professional Japanese…
Yasuo Nagaike (永池 恭男, Nagaike Yasuo; born October 5, 1973 in Kasuga, Fukuoka, Japan) is a former professional Japanese baseball player.
Hiromitsu Kanehara (Japanese: 金原弘光, Kanehara Hiromitsu; born Kim Wang-hong on October 5, 1970 in Owariasahi, Aichi) is…
Hiromitsu Kanehara (Japanese: 金原弘光, Kanehara Hiromitsu; born Kim Wang-hong on October 5, 1970 in Owariasahi, Aichi) is a former Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler of Korean descent. A professional MMA competitor from 1998 until 2012, he found success in Fighting Network RINGS, gaining notable victories over Valentijn Overeem, Alexandre Ferreira, former King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Champion Jeremy Horn, former RINGS Light-Heavyweight Champion Masayuki Naruse and former UFC Middleweight Champion Dave Menne. He later competed for PRIDE Fighting Championships, DEEP, Pancrase and K-1 HERO'S to mixed success. Kanehara also once competed in professional kickboxing. Kanehara initially started his career as a professional wrestler and competed mostly in shoot style wrestling with UWF International and its successor Kingdom. He later made appearances for Pro Wrestling Zero1 and Real Japan Pro Wrestling before retiring in 2020.
🏫 Seto High School📅 Born October 5🎂 Born 1970📍 From Owariasahi, Aichi Prefecture💼 Wrestler💼 Mixed Martial Artist
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Masashi Fujimoto (藤本 政志, Fujimoto Masashi; born 1963) is a Japanese actor, singer, musician, and entertainer who lives…
Masashi Fujimoto (藤本 政志, Fujimoto Masashi; born 1963) is a Japanese actor, singer, musician, and entertainer who lives in London, UK. He was born in Hiroshima in 1963, and graduated in music from Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo in 1985. He joined Nikikai Opera in 1988. He moved to Italy in 1992, then to the UK in 1995. Fujimoto's most high-profile role was as the MC, Mr Banzai, in the Channel 4 and Fox show Banzai. In 2007, he appeared in the BBC Two comedy series Roman's Empire as Mr Hokkasawa. He is the voice of Mr Okatami in the game Party Game: Mr. Okatami's Winning Post released in November 2007 for the PlayStation 2. He appeared in the music video for the song "Watch Out" by Alex Gaudino feat. Shena as a referee. In 2020 he appeared in the episode "Fish" (Series 1, Episode 4) of Diane Morgan's short comedy Mandy.
Takumi Mori (born 5 October 1963) is a Japanese wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 68 kg at the 1992 Summer…
Takumi Mori (born 5 October 1963) is a Japanese wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 68 kg at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Kotogaume Tsuyoshi (born 5 October 1963 as Satoru Kitayama) is a former sumo wrestler from Yatsuo, Nei District, Toyama…
Kotogaume Tsuyoshi (born 5 October 1963 as Satoru Kitayama) is a former sumo wrestler from Yatsuo, Nei District, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. He joined sumo in 1979 and made the top makuuchi division in 1985. His highest rank was sekiwake, which he held on twelve occasions. After his retirement in 1997 he worked as a coach at Sadogatake stable until 2007.
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Eiichi Sato (佐藤 栄一, Satō Eiichi; born 5 October 1961) is the mayor of Utsunomiya, Tochigi in Japan. A graduate of Meiji…
Eiichi Sato (佐藤 栄一, Satō Eiichi; born 5 October 1961) is the mayor of Utsunomiya, Tochigi in Japan. A graduate of Meiji University, he has been serving his first term of mayor since 29 November 2004.
🎓 Meiji University🏫 Utsunomiya Minami High School📅 Born October 5🎂 Born 1961📍 From Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture💼 Politician・Legislator💼 Company President・Entrepreneur
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Hitomi Kuroki (Japanese: 黒木 瞳; born October 5, 1960) is a Japanese actress and film director. She was born in Fukuoka…
Hitomi Kuroki (Japanese: 黒木 瞳; born October 5, 1960) is a Japanese actress and film director. She was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in what was formerly called Kurogi in Yame District (now incorporated into Yame City). Her stage name derives from her hometown of Kuroki, and writer Hiroyuki Itsuki who was an alumnus of her Middle School came up with this full stage name.。 Kuroki was a member of the Takarazuka Revue, belonging to the Moon Troupe (Tsuki-gumi). Kuroki was the voice of Helen Parr/Elastigirl/Mrs. Incredible in the Japanese dub of The Incredibles. She won the award for best actress at the 22nd Hochi Film Award for Lost Paradise (1997).
Kohei Otsuka (大塚 耕平, Ōtsuka Kōhei; 5 October 1959 – 2 March 2026) was a Japanese politician. He was a leader of the…
Kohei Otsuka (大塚 耕平, Ōtsuka Kōhei; 5 October 1959 – 2 March 2026) was a Japanese politician. He was a leader of the Democratic Party for the People (DPP) and the Democratic Party (DP). A native of Nagoya, Aichi, he attended Waseda University and received a Ph.D. in fiscal and monetary policies and reforms. Afterwards, he worked at the Bank of Japan from 1983 to 2000 before being elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2001.
Miki Watanabe (渡邉 美樹, Watanabe Miki; born October 5, 1959) is a Japanese entrepreneur and politician. He founded the…
Miki Watanabe (渡邉 美樹, Watanabe Miki; born October 5, 1959) is a Japanese entrepreneur and politician. He founded the Watami chain of izakaya restaurants and headed the company until 2011, when he resigned to run in the 2011 Tokyo gubernatorial election. Watanabe's run for the governorship of Tokyo was inspired by Michael Bloomberg's mayorship of New York City. Watanabe came in third with 16.8%, losing to incumbent governor Shintaro Ishihara.
Junichi Usui (臼井 淳一, Usui Jun'ichi) (born 5 October 1957) is a retired Japanese long jumper, best known for finishing…
Junichi Usui (臼井 淳一, Usui Jun'ichi) (born 5 October 1957) is a retired Japanese long jumper, best known for finishing seventh at the 1984 Olympic Games. Usui won the British AAA Championships title in the long jump event at the 1982 AAA Championships.
Teruaki Masumoto (増元照明; born October 5, 1955, in Kagoshima Prefecture) is the secretary general of the Japanese…
Teruaki Masumoto (増元照明; born October 5, 1955, in Kagoshima Prefecture) is the secretary general of the Japanese Association of the Families of Victims Kidnapped by North Korea, which advocates for the return of Japanese citizens kidnapped by North Korea and calls for the Japanese government to impose sanctions on the country. His older sister Rumiko is one of the victims. On February 1, 2007, he married actress Yuuko Wakamiya. in May 2012 he testified at North Korean human rights in European Parliament about his sister and other abductees including Megumi Yokota and Yaeko Taguchi.
🎓 Hokkaido University🏫 Kagoshima Gyokuryu High School📅 Born October 5🎂 Born 1955📍 From 鹿児島市池之上町, Kagoshima Prefecture💼 Activist
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Yutaka Nakajima (中島ゆたか, Nakajima Yutaka; 5 October 1952 – 27 November 2025) was a Japanese actress. She appeared in…
Yutaka Nakajima (中島ゆたか, Nakajima Yutaka; 5 October 1952 – 27 November 2025) was a Japanese actress. She appeared in more than 30 films from 1977. Nakajima died from colorectal cancer on 27 November 2025, at the age of 73.
Mari Henmi (辺見 マリ, Henmi Mari; born October 5, 1950) is a Japanese singer, tarento, and actress. She was born in Zushi…
Mari Henmi (辺見 マリ, Henmi Mari; born October 5, 1950) is a Japanese singer, tarento, and actress. She was born in Zushi, Kanagawa and raised in Kyōto.
🏫 Heian Jogakuin High School📅 Born October 5🎂 Born 1950📍 From Zushi, Kanagawa💼 Singer・Vocalist💼 TV Personality💼 Actress
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Takajin Yashiki (やしき たかじん, Yashiki Takajin; real name Takaji Yashiki (家鋪 隆仁, Yashiki Takaji)), often referred to as…
Takajin Yashiki (やしき たかじん, Yashiki Takajin; real name Takaji Yashiki (家鋪 隆仁, Yashiki Takaji)), often referred to as simply Takajin (たかじん), (5 October 1949 – 3 January 2014) was a Japanese singer and television personality. Born in Nishinari-ku, Osaka, Japan, to a Zainichi-issei Korean father Gonzaburou ((unknown surname) 權三郞) and a Japanese mother Mitsuko Yashiki (Japanese: 家鋪光子), he started his singing career in the 1970s in Gion, Kyoto, and then moved to Shimokitazawa, Tokyo in 1980. In 1981, he sang the theme song of the first movie of the Mobile Suit Gundam, Suna no Jūjika and it sold thirteen thousand CDs. He moved back to Osaka in 1982 and had been active mainly in the Kansai region since then. He sang many songs about Osaka such as Yappa Suki Yanen (1986), Osaka Koi Monogatari (1989), Nametonka (1990) and Tokyo (1993). He was popular in Kansai as a frank television presenter. Having made public his dislike of Tokyo, Takajin rarely made appearances on TV stations in Tokyo. He also kept a blacklist of people he wouldn't appear with. His trademark was sunglasses. He wore them because of his taste and glaucoma. In January 2012, he announced that he had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer, and that he would take a leave and concentrate on its treatment. He made a short comeback in 2013, but he died on January 3, 2014. Takajin owned five racehorses between years 1998-2006.