Urara Ashikawa (芦川うらら, Ashikawa Urara; born March 8, 2003) is a Japanese former artistic gymnast who represented Japan…Urara Ashikawa (芦川うらら, Ashikawa Urara; born March 8, 2003) is a Japanese former artistic gymnast who represented Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She is the 2021 World Champion on the balance beam.
Kisara Sumiyoshi (Japanese: 住吉 輝紗良; born 8 March 2000) is a Japanese freestyle skier who competes internationally. She…Kisara Sumiyoshi (Japanese: 住吉 輝紗良; born 8 March 2000) is a Japanese freestyle skier who competes internationally. She competed in the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2021, where she placed fourteenth in women's ski moguls.
Sakura Yumoto (湯元 さくら, Yumoto Sakura; born 8 March 1997) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She was part of the silver…Sakura Yumoto (湯元 さくら, Yumoto Sakura; born 8 March 1997) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She was part of the silver medalling team at the 2015 Summer Universiade in Gwangju, South Korea and the bronze medalling team at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon also South Korea.
Jurina Matsui (松井 珠理奈, Matsui Jurina; born March 8, 1997) is a Japanese TV personality, singer, actress, and YouTuber.…Jurina Matsui (松井 珠理奈, Matsui Jurina; born March 8, 1997) is a Japanese TV personality, singer, actress, and YouTuber. She is a former member of Japanese idol girl group SKE48 and former concurrent member of AKB48 (in 2012–2015). She is recognized as SKE48's absolute "ace", having placed in the top 10 in many of AKB48's annual general elections and winning the 2018 election. Matsui debuted with SKE48 in 2008 and was soon appointed as the center position for AKB48's single "Ōgoe Diamond", making her the first sister group member to participate and serve as the choreography center in the group's main single lineup. Matsui graduated from SKE48 in 2021 with her last single "Koiochi Flag". As a solo artist, Matsui has starred in many supporting roles and had her first leading role in horror TV drama Death Cash (2016). She released her self-written first solo album Privacy on October 5, 2019. After her graduation, Matsui is active as a TV personality and occasionally involves in sports events, especially pro-wrestling.
Katsuhisa Inamori (稲森克尚, Inamori Katsuhisa; born 8 March 1994 in Hirakata, Osaka) is a former Japanese footballer who…Katsuhisa Inamori (稲森克尚, Inamori Katsuhisa; born 8 March 1994 in Hirakata, Osaka) is a former Japanese footballer who plays for Grulla Morioka.
Rui Machida (町田瑠唯; born 8 March 1993) is a Japanese basketball player who plays for the Fujitsu Red Wave of the Women's…Rui Machida (町田瑠唯; born 8 March 1993) is a Japanese basketball player who plays for the Fujitsu Red Wave of the Women's Japan Basketball League (WJBL). She represented Japan in the women's tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics and at the women's tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal. At the 2020 Summer Olympics, she set an Olympic record with 18 assists in Japan's 87–71 semifinals win against France.
Yusuke Okada (岡田佑介, Okada Yūsuke; born March 8, 1993) is a Japanese professional wrestler who works for DDT…Yusuke Okada (岡田佑介, Okada Yūsuke; born March 8, 1993) is a Japanese professional wrestler who works for DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), where he is a member of the Burning stable.
Kodo Nakano (中野 亨道, Nakano Kodo; born March 8, 1993) is a Filipino judoka who participated at the 81 kg event at the…Kodo Nakano (中野 亨道, Nakano Kodo; born March 8, 1993) is a Filipino judoka who participated at the 81 kg event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He has also participated at the 2013 World Judo Championship in Rio de Janeiro and the 2013 Southeast Asian Games. Nakano won a bronze at the -81 kg event at the Southeast Asia Judo Championships in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. Nakano was born to a Japanese businessman from Tokyo who has a Filipina wife.
Toru Shishime (志々目 徹, Shishime Toru; born 8 March 1992 in Miyazaki) is a male Japanese judoka. He started judo at the…Toru Shishime (志々目 徹, Shishime Toru; born 8 March 1992 in Miyazaki) is a male Japanese judoka. He started judo at the age of 4. His favorite technique is Uchi Mata. In 2009, he won the gold medal in the -55 kg weight class at the World Judo Championships Juniors in Paris. In 2010, he won the gold medal in the -60 kg weight class at the World Judo Championships Juniors in Agadir. In 2015, he won the bronze medal in the Extra-lightweight (60 kg) division at the 2015 World Judo Championships.
Ryō Takeuchi (竹内 涼, Takeuchi Ryō; born 8 March 1991) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive…Ryō Takeuchi (竹内 涼, Takeuchi Ryō; born 8 March 1991) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder and captain for J1 League club, Fagiano Okayama.
Yūichirō Umehara (梅原 裕一郎, Umehara Yū'ichirō; born March 8, 1991) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Arts Vision.…Yūichirō Umehara (梅原 裕一郎, Umehara Yū'ichirō; born March 8, 1991) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Arts Vision. He is best known for his roles in Goblin Slayer as the titular protagonist, Ensemble Stars! as Keito Hasumi, Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious as Seiya Ryuuguuin, Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! as En Yufuin, Master Detective Archives: Rain Code as Vivia Twilight, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans as Eugene Sevenstark, Jugram Haschwalth in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Kaikou as Siegfried Kircheis, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean as Weather Report, Black Clover as Mars, and Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative as Zoltan Akkanen. At the 10th Seiyu Awards, he won the Best Rookie Actors Award for his roles as Kurō Hazama in Young Black Jack and Wakasa in Merman in My Tub. Umehara is the vocalist and guitarist of pop rock band Sir Vanity, a band he formed with Yoshiki Nakajima and two other musicians.
Yayoi Matsumoto (松本 弥生, Matsumoto Yayoi; born March 8, 1990 in Shizuoka, Shizuoka) is a Japanese swimmer. At the 2012…Yayoi Matsumoto (松本 弥生, Matsumoto Yayoi; born March 8, 1990 in Shizuoka, Shizuoka) is a Japanese swimmer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed for the national team in the Women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay, finishing in 7th place in the final. She also competed in the women's 50m freestyle, finishing with a time of 25.73 seconds in 35th place in the heats, and the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, she competed in the 50 m freestyle, finishing in 43rd, and was part of the Japanese women's 4 × 100 m freestyle team.
Masayoshi Nakatani (中谷 正義, Nakatani Masayoshi, born March 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional boxer. He held the OPBF…Masayoshi Nakatani (中谷 正義, Nakatani Masayoshi, born March 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional boxer. He held the OPBF lightweight title between 2014 and 2019, and won the WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title in 2020.
Kosuke Kanamaru (金丸晃輔, Kanamaru Kōsuke; born March 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Saga…Kosuke Kanamaru (金丸晃輔, Kanamaru Kōsuke; born March 8, 1989) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Saga Ballooners of the B.League.
Rei Nishiyama (西山 麗, Nishiyama Rei; born 8 March 1984 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa) is a Japanese softball player who won the…Rei Nishiyama (西山 麗, Nishiyama Rei; born 8 March 1984 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa) is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Eri Yamada (山田 恵里, Yamada Eri; born 8 March 1984) is a Japanese former softball player who won the gold medal at the…Eri Yamada (山田 恵里, Yamada Eri; born 8 March 1984) is a Japanese former softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2020 Summer Olympics. At Beijing, Yamada hit .344 in the tournament while belting two home runs and driving in five for Japan. In the gold medal game she went 2-3, including a solo shot off Cat Osterman.
Yoshihisa Hirano (平野 佳寿, Hirano Yoshihisa) (born March 8, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the…Yoshihisa Hirano (平野 佳寿, Hirano Yoshihisa) (born March 8, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners. Hirano is a right-handed pitcher with a three-quarters delivery. As a reliever, he throws a fastball topping out at mid-90s and a forkball as his primary pitches.
Norimasa Fujisawa (藤澤 ノリマサ, Fujisawa Norimasa; born March 8, 1983 in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese singer and…Norimasa Fujisawa (藤澤 ノリマサ, Fujisawa Norimasa; born March 8, 1983 in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese singer and composer. He is known for his works in the style of pop opera, fusing pop music and operatic singing in one song.
Yuko Mizuno (水野 裕子, Mizuno Yūko; born March 8, 1982 in Bisai, Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese entertainer, actress, and…Yuko Mizuno (水野 裕子, Mizuno Yūko; born March 8, 1982 in Bisai, Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese entertainer, actress, and sportscaster represented by Sony Music Artists.
Masayoshi Shintani is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Representatives of Japan. He was a medical…Masayoshi Shintani is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Representatives of Japan. He was a medical doctor before he was elected in 2012, 2014, 2017, and 2021.
Miho Oki (沖美穂, Miho Oki; born 8 March 1974, in Shimizu, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese former women's racing cyclist.…Miho Oki (沖美穂, Miho Oki; born 8 March 1974, in Shimizu, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese former women's racing cyclist. Born in the northern island of Hokkaido, she originally trained to be a speed skater, but switched to cycling when she was 22. She won the first Japanese National Road Race Championships for women held in 1998, a title she ended up winning eleven straight times. From 2002, she became the first Japanese to participate on the women's pro tour in Europe, riding for French, Italian, and Dutch teams. She won the Trophée des Grimpeurs in 2002. She represented Japan at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Summer Olympics. She retired in 2008 and currently serves as an adviser for women's keirin.
Takanori Ōyama (大山 鎬則, Ōyama Takanori; born March 8, 1974) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and playwright from Aichi…Takanori Ōyama (大山 鎬則, Ōyama Takanori; born March 8, 1974) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and playwright from Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He is probably most known for the roles as Kanji Sasahara (Genshiken) and Yasunobu Hattori (Suzuka).
Aya Koyama (小山 亜矢, Koyama Aya; 8 March 1973 – 27 August 2018), better known by her stage name Aliya (亜利弥’), was a…Aya Koyama (小山 亜矢, Koyama Aya; 8 March 1973 – 27 August 2018), better known by her stage name Aliya (亜利弥’), was a Japanese female mixed martial artist and a professional wrestler. She started her career as a pro wrestler in 1996 before starting to compete in mixed martial arts from 2001.
Takashi Watari (Japanese: 亘崇詞; born 8 March 1972) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played…Takashi Watari (Japanese: 亘崇詞; born 8 March 1972) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for Peruvian side Sporting Cristal. After retiring from professional football, he worked as a manager. He has also worked as a translator, and obtained a JFA S Class Coaching License. Watari was born in Okayama but moved to Argentina at a young age.
Kazutoshi Sakurai (桜井 和寿, Sakurai Kazutoshi; born 櫻井 和寿, March 8, 1970, in Tokyo) is a Japanese musician. He composes…Kazutoshi Sakurai (桜井 和寿, Sakurai Kazutoshi; born 櫻井 和寿, March 8, 1970, in Tokyo) is a Japanese musician. He composes and writes almost all of the songs for his band Mr. Children, in addition to writing lyrics and singing for his solo project group Bank Band. In 2006, Sakurai ranked No. 8 in HMV's "Top 30 Best Japanese Singers of All Time" and in 2007 was voted No. 4 as the "ideal father image" by Oricon. Also, in 2009, he was chosen as one of the Young Global Leaders in World Economic Forum. As an entrepreneur, he co-founded AP Bank, where he personally provided 1 million dollars of seed money to launch and fund the nonprofit lending group which finances environmentally friendly projects.
Rui Sakuragi (Japanese: 桜樹ルイ, Hepburn: Sakuragi Rui), is a former Japanese pornographic actress, model and erotic…Rui Sakuragi (Japanese: 桜樹ルイ, Hepburn: Sakuragi Rui), is a former Japanese pornographic actress, model and erotic dancer who has been described as a "real AV [pornographic movie] Queen", the "top Japanese AV idol of the mid-1990s" and the "biggest star" in AV in 1992. She has also appeared widely in mainstream films and videos and on TV.
Mitsuyo Kakuta (角田 光代, Kakuta Mitsuyo, born 8 March 1967) is a Japanese author born in Yokohama. She has been engaged…Mitsuyo Kakuta (角田 光代, Kakuta Mitsuyo, born 8 March 1967) is a Japanese author born in Yokohama. She has been engaged in translating into modern Japanese the 11th-century proto-novel The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu (紫式部).
Hiroko Otsuka (Japanese: 大塚 裕子, Ōtsuka Hiroko, born March 8, 1967, Uwajima, Ehime) is a retired Japanese rhythmic…Hiroko Otsuka (Japanese: 大塚 裕子, Ōtsuka Hiroko, born March 8, 1967, Uwajima, Ehime) is a retired Japanese rhythmic gymnast. She competed for Japan in the individual rhythmic gymnastics all-around competition at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. She tied for 27th place in the qualification round and didn't advance to the final.
Hideyuki Ohashi (大橋 秀行, Ōhashi Hideyuki; born March 8, 1965) is a Japanese former professional boxer and two-time…Hideyuki Ohashi (大橋 秀行, Ōhashi Hideyuki; born March 8, 1965) is a Japanese former professional boxer and two-time mini-flyweight world champion having held the World Boxing Council (WBC) mini-flyweight title in 1990 and the World Boxing Association (WBA) mini-flyweight title from 1992 to 1993.
Satoru Akahori (あかほり さとる, Akahori Satoru; born 赤堀 悟) is a Japanese scriptwriter, novelist and manga author. He is known…Satoru Akahori (あかほり さとる, Akahori Satoru; born 赤堀 悟) is a Japanese scriptwriter, novelist and manga author. He is known for NG Knight Ramune & 40 and the Sorcerer Hunters series. His other works include Saber Marionette and Sakura Wars, which come in anime, novel and manga forms.
Yasuharu Sorimachi (反町 康治, Sorimachi Yasuharu; born March 8, 1964) is a Japanese former football player and manager. He…Yasuharu Sorimachi (反町 康治, Sorimachi Yasuharu; born March 8, 1964) is a Japanese former football player and manager. He played for the Japan national team.
Mitsunori Yoshida (吉田 光範, Yoshida Mitsunori; born March 8, 1962) is a former Japanese football player. He played for…Mitsunori Yoshida (吉田 光範, Yoshida Mitsunori; born March 8, 1962) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Tatsuya Egawa (江川 達也, Egawa Tatsuya; born March 8, 1961) is a Japanese manga artist and film director. He is probably…Tatsuya Egawa (江川 達也, Egawa Tatsuya; born March 8, 1961) is a Japanese manga artist and film director. He is probably best known for his Golden Boy manga series, which debuted in 1992. Egawa is known for his drawings of over-the-top facial expressions and for always crediting the staff of his creations, even on the covers (crediting the works to "Egawa and his assistants"). Kōsuke Fujishima, who is known as the creator of Oh My Goddess, was once one of Egawa's assistants.
Makiko Ueda (上田 真基子, Ueda Makiko; March 8, 1959), better known as Maki Ueda (マキ上田, Maki Ueda), is a retired Japanese…Makiko Ueda (上田 真基子, Ueda Makiko; March 8, 1959), better known as Maki Ueda (マキ上田, Maki Ueda), is a retired Japanese professional wrestler. In the 1970s, while wrestling for All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling (AJW), she formed the tag team, the Beauty Pair, with Jackie Sato. Following in the steps of Mach Fumiake, the Beauty Pair was part of an important shift in the culture of Japanese women's wrestling, attracting more female fans by becoming pop icons. In their mainstream success, Satō and Ueda paved the way for the Crush Gals of the 1980s.
Shuichi Shigeno (重野 秀一, Shigeno Shūichi; pen name: しげの 秀一; born March 8, 1958) is a Japanese manga artist famous for…Shuichi Shigeno (重野 秀一, Shigeno Shūichi; pen name: しげの 秀一; born March 8, 1958) is a Japanese manga artist famous for creating Initial D. Shigeno has also created Bari Bari Densetsu, Dopkan, and Tunnel Nuketara Sky Blue ("First Love in Summer"). In 1985, he received the Kodansha Manga Award in shōnen for Bari Bari Densetsu.
Mitsuko Horie (Japanese: 堀江 美都子, Hepburn: Horie Mitsuko; born March 8, 1957) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and…Mitsuko Horie (Japanese: 堀江 美都子, Hepburn: Horie Mitsuko; born March 8, 1957) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Yamato, Kanagawa. She is known as the "Queen of the Anison World" (アニソン界の女王, Anison-kai no Joō). Horie has voiced several characters throughout her career, such as Sailor Galaxia in Sailor Moon Sailor Stars and Remi in the Nippon Animation World Masterpiece Theater series Remi, Nobody's Girl. She is also part of the judging panel at the Animax Anison Grand Prix, with fellow singers Ichirou Mizuki, and Yumi Matsuzawa. As a voice actress, she is contracted to Aoni Production.
Arimasa Osawa (大沢在昌, Ōsawa Arimasa; born 8 March 1956) is a Japanese writer of hardboiled fiction and thrillers. He…Arimasa Osawa (大沢在昌, Ōsawa Arimasa; born 8 March 1956) is a Japanese writer of hardboiled fiction and thrillers. He served as the 12th President of the Mystery Writers of Japan from 2005 to 2009.
Ichirō Komatsu (小松 一郎, Komatsu Ichirō; 8 March 1951 – 23 June 2014) was a Japanese diplomat, civil servant and…Ichirō Komatsu (小松 一郎, Komatsu Ichirō; 8 March 1951 – 23 June 2014) was a Japanese diplomat, civil servant and politician.
Mayumi Inaba (稲葉 真弓, Inaba Mayumi; 8 March 1950 – 30 August 2014) was a Japanese writer and poet. She won the Tanizaki…Mayumi Inaba (稲葉 真弓, Inaba Mayumi; 8 March 1950 – 30 August 2014) was a Japanese writer and poet. She won the Tanizaki Prize in 2011 for her memoir To the Peninsula (半島へ). Her short story Asa ga nido kuru (朝が二度くる, Morning Comes Twice a Day) was translated into English by Lawrence Rogers for the collection Tokyo Stories: A Literary Stroll.
Kazuo Kuroda (Japanese: 黒田和生; born 8 March 1949) is a Japanese former football manager and player who last managed…Kazuo Kuroda (Japanese: 黒田和生; born 8 March 1949) is a Japanese former football manager and player who last managed Chinese Taipei.
Fumio Itabashi (板橋 文夫, Itabashi Fumio; born March 8, 1949 in Tochigi) is a Japanese pianist and composer. Itabashi…Fumio Itabashi (板橋 文夫, Itabashi Fumio; born March 8, 1949 in Tochigi) is a Japanese pianist and composer. Itabashi began playing piano when he was eight years old, and studied music formally at Kunitachi College of Music, where he first started playing jazz. In the 1970s he worked with Terumasa Hino, Takeo Moriyama, and Sadao Watanabe, in addition to leading his own small ensembles. In the 1980s he did several international tours as a sideman with Ray Anderson and Elvin Jones, and in the 1990s worked with Leo Etoh in a traditional Japanese percussion ensemble called Wa Daiko. In addition to his work in jazz, Itabashi also works as a film score composer, and has done soundtracks for Chinese and Japanese motion pictures.
Ryuji Yamane (山根 隆治, Yamane Ryūji; 8 March 1948 – 10 December 2022) was a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party…Ryuji Yamane (山根 隆治, Yamane Ryūji; 8 March 1948 – 10 December 2022) was a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature).
Kiyomi Kato (加藤 喜代美, Katō Kiyomi; born March 8, 1948) is a retired Japanese flyweight freestyle wrestler. He won a gold…Kiyomi Kato (加藤 喜代美, Katō Kiyomi; born March 8, 1948) is a retired Japanese flyweight freestyle wrestler. He won a gold medal at the 1972 Olympics and a silver medal at the 1970 Asian Games and placed sixth at the 1971 World Wrestling Championships. Kato lost to Mohammad Ghorbani at the 1970 Asian Games, but took revenge at the 1972 Olympics.
Katsumi Matsumura (松村 勝美, Matsumura Katsumi; born 8 March 1944) is a Japanese former volleyball player and Olympic…Katsumi Matsumura (松村 勝美, Matsumura Katsumi; born 8 March 1944) is a Japanese former volleyball player and Olympic champion. She was a major player to help Japanese women's national volleyball team to dominate the World in 1962-67 by winning 1962 FIVB Women's World Championship, 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games and 1967 FIVB Women's World Championship in row. She also competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Taira Hara (はら たいら, Hara Taira; 8 March 1943 – 10 November 2006) was a Japanese manga artist and tarento born in…Taira Hara (はら たいら, Hara Taira; 8 March 1943 – 10 November 2006) was a Japanese manga artist and tarento born in Tosayamada (now part of Kami), Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. He was a long-time resident of Koishikawa, Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan. He made his professional manga debut in 1963 with his story Shinjuku BB (新宿B·B, Shinjuku Bebe), published in Weekly Manga Times.
