Shuhei Mizoguchi (溝口修平, Mizoguchi Shuhei; born 13 February 2004) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Shuhei Mizoguchi (溝口修平, Mizoguchi Shuhei; born 13 February 2004) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left back for J1 League club Tokyo Verdy, on loan from Kashima Antlers.
Kokona "Cocona" Sakurai (櫻井 心那, Sakurai Kokona) (born 13 February 2004) is a Japanese professional golfer and is of the…Kokona "Cocona" Sakurai (櫻井 心那, Sakurai Kokona) (born 13 February 2004) is a Japanese professional golfer and is of the Diamond Generation (2003 school year generation) of women's golf. She plays on the LPGA Tour, under the registered name of Cocona Sakurai, and the LPGA of Japan Tour (JLPGA), where she has five wins. She holds the record for most wins in a season (five in 2022) for the LPGA of Japan StepUp Tour,
Yuto Kide (木出 雄斗, Kide Yuto; born 13 February 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for…Yuto Kide (木出 雄斗, Kide Yuto; born 13 February 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Kagoshima United.
Katsuaki Endo (遠藤 功章, Endo Katsuaki; born 13 February 1997) is a Japanese Greco-Roman wrestler. He won the gold medal…Katsuaki Endo (遠藤 功章, Endo Katsuaki; born 13 February 1997) is a Japanese Greco-Roman wrestler. He won the gold medal in the 2022 Asian Games. He defeated Meirzhan Shermakhanbet of Kazakhstan in his gold medal match.
Ren Ayabe (綾部蓮, Ayabe Ren) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). He…Ren Ayabe (綾部蓮, Ayabe Ren) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). He is also makes appearances for Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out (JTO) and on the Japanese independent scene promotions.
Kazumasa Sakai (坂井一将, Sakai Kazumasa; born 13 February 1990) is a Japanese badminton player who is single specialist.…Kazumasa Sakai (坂井一将, Sakai Kazumasa; born 13 February 1990) is a Japanese badminton player who is single specialist. He represented Japan and won a silver medal at the 2017 Indonesia Open.
Ryō Katō (加藤 諒, Katō Ryō; born 13 February 1990 in Shizuoka, Shizuoka) is a Japanese actor and tarento. He graduated…Ryō Katō (加藤 諒, Katō Ryō; born 13 February 1990 in Shizuoka, Shizuoka) is a Japanese actor and tarento. He graduated from the Department of Moving Images and Performing Arts in the Faculty of Art and Communication at Tama Art University. He is represented with Cube.
Takuto Iguchi (井口 卓人, Iguchi Takuto; born 13 February 1988) is a Japanese racing driver who currently competes in Super…Takuto Iguchi (井口 卓人, Iguchi Takuto; born 13 February 1988) is a Japanese racing driver who currently competes in Super GT for R&D Sport. Alongside teammate Hideki Yamauchi, he was champion of the 2021 Super GT Series in the GT300 class; he has also previously competed in Formula Nippon and as a factory driver for Toyota.
Yusuke Kato (加藤 友介, Katō Yūsuke; born 13 February 1986) is a Japanese former football midfielder who last played for…Yusuke Kato (加藤 友介, Katō Yūsuke; born 13 February 1986) is a Japanese former football midfielder who last played for Muktijoddha Sangsad KC in Bangladesh. Kato is the second Japanese player to play in Argentina's top division football league after Naohiro Takahara. At the age of 14, he went to Argentina to learn football, and after graduating from high school, went to Argentina again to play football. He is the first Japanese football player to play in the first division (Primera Division) after promoting from the U-20 in Argentina. Antonio Mohamed, the manager of that time, said, “Kato is my son. He has a great scoring ability.” The manager Osvaldo Ardiles said, “He can definitely play well in J League.” The teammates who have played together so far are Javier Pastore, Dani Osvaldo, Joaquín Larrivey and Mario Bolatti. When he played in Thailand, he played under Sven-Göran Eriksson and was said, “I assure that Kato’s ability to play in Thailand’s top team.”
Yusaku Obata (小幡優作, Obata Yusaku, born February 13, 1984) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently a freelancer.…Yusaku Obata (小幡優作, Obata Yusaku, born February 13, 1984) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently a freelancer. He's best known for his time in Pro Wrestling Zero1 (ZERO1), where is a former World Heavyweight Champion, a former two-time NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Champion, a former NWA United National Heavyweight Champion, the winner of the 2013 and 2016 Furinkazan and the 2016 Fire Festival. He is also known for his work in Apache Pro Wrestling Army, where he was a former WEW Tag Team Champion alongside HIROKI. Obata was originally trained by Kaientai Dojo and left the promotion in 2006. After leaving K-Dojo, Obata had much better success after signing with ZERO1 in 2012.
Akiko Noma (野間 亜紀子, born February 13, 1980), best known as Akko, was the bassist, back-up vocalist, and lyricist of…Akiko Noma (野間 亜紀子, born February 13, 1980), best known as Akko, was the bassist, back-up vocalist, and lyricist of GO!GO!7188. She has also released two solo albums under her maiden name Akiko Hamada (浜田 亜紀子). She sings, writes lyrics, and composes music. After getting married in October 2006, she changed her surname from Hamada to Noma (野間).
Takuya Mikami (三上 卓哉, Mikami Takuya; born February 13, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. His older brother…Takuya Mikami (三上 卓哉, Mikami Takuya; born February 13, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. His older brother Kazuyoshi is also a former football player.
Yoko Kondo (近藤 陽子, Kondō Yōko; born February 13, 1979) is a Japanese ice hockey player, and is considered one of her…Yoko Kondo (近藤 陽子, Kondō Yōko; born February 13, 1979) is a Japanese ice hockey player, and is considered one of her country's best defenseman. She is the only player to qualify for both the 1998 and 2014 Winter Olympics. Kondo was the oldest player on the 2014 team, for which she switched to the forward position.
Naoyuki Ohmura (大村 直之, born February 13, 1976, in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo) is a professional baseball player for the Orix…Naoyuki Ohmura (大村 直之, born February 13, 1976, in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo) is a professional baseball player for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Masaki Maki (真木 将樹, born February 13, 1976, in Kitakyushu) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in…Masaki Maki (真木 将樹, born February 13, 1976, in Kitakyushu) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played with the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1998 to 2001. He also played for the Calgary Outlaws in the Canadian Baseball League in 2003.
Satoshi Umemura (梅村 聡, Umemura Satoshi; born 1975) is a Japanese politician of the Japan Innovation Party, who served…Satoshi Umemura (梅村 聡, Umemura Satoshi; born 1975) is a Japanese politician of the Japan Innovation Party, who served as a member of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Sakai, Osaka and graduate of Osaka University, he was elected for the first time in 2007.
Hiroyuki Miura (三浦 弘行, Miura Hiroyuki; born February 13, 1974) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 9-dan.…Hiroyuki Miura (三浦 弘行, Miura Hiroyuki; born February 13, 1974) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 9-dan. He is a former Kisei title holder and became the first active Class A professional to lose to a computer when he lost to the GPS Shogi program in April 2013. In October 2016, he was falsely accused of cheating in the 29th Ryūō challenger controversy, which resulted in him losing the chance to play for the Ryūō title. A third-party investigative panel was convened and eventually cleared Miura of all charges. The panel's findings led to the resignation of the Japan Shogi Association's president as well as the dismissal of several board members.
Hollywood Zakoshisyoh (ハリウッドザコシショウ, Hariuddo Zakoshishō; born 13 February 1974) is a Japanese comedian from Shimizu-shi…Hollywood Zakoshisyoh (ハリウッドザコシショウ, Hariuddo Zakoshishō; born 13 February 1974) is a Japanese comedian from Shimizu-shi (now Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka), Shizuoka Prefecture who has appeared in many television variety shows, as well as television dramas, radio and web series. His real name is Shigeki Nakazawa (中澤 滋紀, Nakazawa Shigeki). After going through Yoshimoto Kogyo and Watanabe Entertainment, he currently belongs to the SMA NEET Project. His stage name during his kombi years was Zakoshisyoh (ザコシショウ, Zakoshishō; There was also the notation "Zako Shishō" (ザコ師匠; Zako Master)). He is nicknamed "Zakoshi," (ザコシ) "Zakoshisyoh". Martial artist Shinya Aoki is his cousin. His stage name was derived from the fact that Hulk Hogan was identifying himself as Hollywood Hulk Hogan at the time when nWo was formed.
Daisuke Ikeda (池田 大輔, Ikeda Daisuke; born February 13, 1968) is a Japanese professional wrestler who is currently…Daisuke Ikeda (池田 大輔, Ikeda Daisuke; born February 13, 1968) is a Japanese professional wrestler who is currently wrestling in the Independent circuit in Japan. Since debuting in 1993, Ikeda has worked for a number of promotions in Japan, including Battlarts, All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling (FMW).
Tomoko Nakayama (中山 智子, Nakayama Tomoko; born February 13, 1967), better known as Tomoko Ikuta (生田 智子, Ikuta Tomoko)…Tomoko Nakayama (中山 智子, Nakayama Tomoko; born February 13, 1967), better known as Tomoko Ikuta (生田 智子, Ikuta Tomoko), is a Japanese actress. Her skills are dancing and horseback riding. She is a regular model for Mart. Her husband is footballer Masashi Nakayama.
Tadayuki 'Taddy' Okada (Japanese: 岡田 忠之, Hepburn: Okada Tadayuki; born February 13, 1967) is a Japanese former…Tadayuki 'Taddy' Okada (Japanese: 岡田 忠之, Hepburn: Okada Tadayuki; born February 13, 1967) is a Japanese former professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He was runner-up in the 1994 250cc and in the 1997 500cc World Championship.
Hiromi (ヒロミ; born 13 February 1965, in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese comedian, television presenter, radio…Hiromi (ヒロミ; born 13 February 1965, in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese comedian, television presenter, radio personality, actor, businessman, triathlete, and racing driver. He is the president of Be Company. His full name is Hiromi Kozono (小園 浩己, Kozono Hiromi). While Be Company is from Production Jin Riki-sha, Hiromi is represented with Tanabe Agency and later Production No Title since 2008. His wife is singer Iyo Matsumoto. Hiromi's eldest son is tarento Ryo Kozono.
Kiyotaka Nanbara (南原 清隆, Nanbara Kiyotaka) (born 13 February 1965, in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese…Kiyotaka Nanbara (南原 清隆, Nanbara Kiyotaka) (born 13 February 1965, in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese television host and comedian. He is known as the boke of the manzai duo Ucchan Nanchan with Teruyoshi Uchimura.
Tetsurō Degawa (出川 哲朗, Degawa Tetsurō; born February 13, 1964, in Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa) is a Japanese…Tetsurō Degawa (出川 哲朗, Degawa Tetsurō; born February 13, 1964, in Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa) is a Japanese comedian.
Aiso Haruhi (相曽 晴日, Aiso Haruhi; born February 13, 1964 in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan) is a female Japanese…Aiso Haruhi (相曽 晴日, Aiso Haruhi; born February 13, 1964 in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan) is a female Japanese popular music artist. She has also written songs for Iwao Junko and Iwasaki Hiromi.
Kōzō Arimori (有森 浩三, Arimori Kōzō; February 13, 1963) is a Japanese retired professional shogi player who achieved the…Kōzō Arimori (有森 浩三, Arimori Kōzō; February 13, 1963) is a Japanese retired professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 8-dan.
Yuriko Yamamoto (山本 百合子, Yamamoto Yuriko; born February 13, 1960) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and…Yuriko Yamamoto (山本 百合子, Yamamoto Yuriko; born February 13, 1960) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and narrator from Hino, Tokyo, affiliated with Aoni Production. Her debut role was as the titular character in Hello! Sandybell in 1981. She has voiced many major roles in 1980s series such as Minerva in Transformers: Super-God Masterforce and 1990s anime such as Fight! Iczer One, Gall Force, Saint Seiya, Magical Taruruto-kun, and RG Veda.
Satoshi Mitazono (三反園 訓, Mitazono Satoshi; born 13 February 1958) is a Japanese politician and journalist who is the…Satoshi Mitazono (三反園 訓, Mitazono Satoshi; born 13 February 1958) is a Japanese politician and journalist who is the former governor of Kagoshima Prefecture. He defeated the incumbent Yūichirō Itō at an election held on 10 July 2016.
Katsumi Michihara (道原 かつみ, Michihara Katsumi; born February 13, 1958 in Mihara, Hiroshima) is a Japanese illustrator…Katsumi Michihara (道原 かつみ, Michihara Katsumi; born February 13, 1958 in Mihara, Hiroshima) is a Japanese illustrator and manga artist. She is most notable for creating the manga adaptations of Yoshiki Tanaka light novels, Legend of the Galactic Heroes, as well as illustrating the Tokuma Shoten release of Tytania, and for the yaoi series Ai no Kusabi. She won the 21st Seiun Award for best art in 1990.
Chiharu Ogiwara (荻原 千春, Ogiwara Chiharu; 13 February 1957 – 20 June 2024) was a Japanese boxer. He competed in the…Chiharu Ogiwara (荻原 千春, Ogiwara Chiharu; 13 February 1957 – 20 June 2024) was a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's light middleweight event at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Ogiwara died in Saitama Prefecture on 20 June 2024, at the age of 67.
Akiko Yano (矢野 顕子, Yano Akiko; born Akiko Suzuki (鈴木 顕子, Suzuki Akiko); February 13, 1955) is a Japanese pop and jazz…Akiko Yano (矢野 顕子, Yano Akiko; born Akiko Suzuki (鈴木 顕子, Suzuki Akiko); February 13, 1955) is a Japanese pop and jazz musician and singer. Born in Tokyo, she was raised in Aomori and began her singing career in the mid-1970s. She has been called "one of the major musical talents of the Japanese popular music world". Her vocals and eclectic style have often been compared to her slightly later English contemporary Kate Bush. She has recorded with Yellow Magic Orchestra and its members Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi, as well as with Swing Out Sister, Pat Metheny, The Chieftains, Lyle Mays, members of Little Feat, David Sylvian, Mick Karn, Kenji Omura, Gil Goldstein, Toninho Horta, Mino Cinelu, Jeff Bova, Charlie Haden, Peter Erskine, Anthony Jackson, David Rhodes, Bill Frisell, Thomas Dolby, the band Quruli, Rei Harakami as Yanokami and her daughter Miu Sakamoto.
Kaoru Kurimoto (栗本 薫, Kurimoto Kaoru; February 13, 1953 – May 26, 2009) was the pen name of Sumiyo Imaoka (今岡 純代…Kaoru Kurimoto (栗本 薫, Kurimoto Kaoru; February 13, 1953 – May 26, 2009) was the pen name of Sumiyo Imaoka (今岡 純代, Imaoka Sumiyo), a Japanese novelist. Imaoka also used the pen name Azusa Nakajima (中島 梓, Nakajima Azusa) to write criticism and music. She was known for her record-breaking 130-volume Guin Saga series, which has been translated into English, German, French, Italian and Russian. Her style has been described as being part of the New Wave science fiction movement. Outside of her literary endeavors, she was a playwright, composer, and pianist who performed with her own jazz ensemble, the Azusa Nakajima Trio.
Marcellino Taiji Tani (谷 大二, Tani Taiji; 13 February 1953 – 10 October 2026) was a Japanese Roman Catholic prelate who…Marcellino Taiji Tani (谷 大二, Tani Taiji; 13 February 1953 – 10 October 2026) was a Japanese Roman Catholic prelate who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Saitama from 2000 until his resignation in 2013. He was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Urawa in May 2000 and received episcopal consecration in September of that year.
Keiko Takemiya (竹宮 惠子, Takemiya Keiko; born February 13, 1950) is a Japanese manga artist, professor and university…Keiko Takemiya (竹宮 惠子, Takemiya Keiko; born February 13, 1950) is a Japanese manga artist, professor and university administrator. As part of the Year 24 Group, she was a leading figure in shōjo manga scene in the 1970s creating such manga as Kaze to Ki no Uta, Toward the Terra, Natsu e no Tobira. Additionally she became head of the Faculty of Manga at Kyoto Seika University, and then later became the president of the university.
Eizo Kenmotsu (監物永三, Kenmotsu Eizō; born February 13, 1948) is a former Japanese artistic gymnast, who won seven world…Eizo Kenmotsu (監物永三, Kenmotsu Eizō; born February 13, 1948) is a former Japanese artistic gymnast, who won seven world titles and three Olympic gold medals between 1968 and 1979. In retirement, he became a leading Japanese coach. He also served as sports director of the Nippon Sport Science University and vice president of the Japan Gymnastics Association. In 2006, Kenmotsu was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Kenmotsu was 20 years and 8 months old in October 1968 when he became the youngest Japanese artistic gymnast in history to win an Olympic gold medal after the team event finals at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He held on to that longstanding record for almost 48 years until recently when it was finally broken by Kenzō Shirai, who in August 2016 acquired the honour when only 19 years and 11 months old, at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro–also after the team event finals. Coincidentally, they had both similarly won one other Olympic medal, each an individual event bronze–Kenmotsu on the horizontal bar and Shirai on the vault–at their respective first Olympic Games.
Katsuhito Iwai (岩井 克人, Iwai Katsuhito; born February 13, 1947) is a Japanese economist and critic. He has studied the…Katsuhito Iwai (岩井 克人, Iwai Katsuhito; born February 13, 1947) is a Japanese economist and critic. He has studied the theory of money, macro dynamics, evolutionary economics, philosophy of corporations, fiduciary law, and the history of sociology. His work includes the book, Disequilibrium Dynamics (Yale University Press, 1981), and many articles published in academic journals. He has also written books and articles in newspapers and magazines for the general public on a wide variety of subjects ranging from global capitalism, post-modernity, civil society, money and language to literature and movies. His keen observations and analysis of the works of Shakespeare, Marx, J. S. G. Boggs, and Ihara Saikaku have established him as one of the foremost essayists in Japan.
Yoshikatsu Nakayama (中山 義活, Nakayama Yoshikatsu; born 13 February 1945 in Taitō, Tokyo) is a former Japanese politician…Yoshikatsu Nakayama (中山 義活, Nakayama Yoshikatsu; born 13 February 1945 in Taitō, Tokyo) is a former Japanese politician and member of the House of Representatives for Tokyo 2nd district. He previously served in the House as a member of the Democratic Party of Japan, and now is a member of the Democratic Party for the People.
Katsuaki Watanabe (渡辺 捷昭, Watanabe Katsuaki; born February 13, 1943) is senior advisor at Toyota Motor Corporation. He…Katsuaki Watanabe (渡辺 捷昭, Watanabe Katsuaki; born February 13, 1943) is senior advisor at Toyota Motor Corporation. He was president and CEO of the company before Akio Toyoda assumed those positions on June 23, 2009. Watanabe, who earned a degree in economics from Tokyo's Keio University, joined Toyota upon graduating from that university in 1964. He has gained experience in a broad range of activities at Toyota, primarily in corporate planning and administrative affairs. Watanabe became the general manager of the secretarial division in 1988 and moved to the Corporate Planning division as general manager in 1989. In his work as general manager of the Corporate Planning division, Watanabe participated in charting and articulating a common, long-term vision for Toyota operations around the world. Named to the Board of Directors in 1992, he continued to supervise work in production control, including supervising Toyota's Motomachi Plant, which makes passenger cars. In 1999, Watanabe was appointed senior managing director, after which he assumed the position of executive vice-president in 2001. In June 2005 he became president and CEO of TMC, succeeding Fujio Cho. Watanabe is regarded as having made the key decision to build a manufacturing plant in San Antonio, Texas U.S.A to build full-size pick-up trucks. Watanabe was born in 1942 in Mie Prefecture, Japan, and now lives in Toyota City. He was married and has three daughters. An amateur musician, he sings in a men's choir, and he also likes to play golf and tennis. He was listed as one of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2005 and again in 2007.
Miho Nakayama (中山 美保, Nakayama Miho; 13 February 1938 – 7 February 2017) was a Japanese comedian. Her real name was…Miho Nakayama (中山 美保, Nakayama Miho; 13 February 1938 – 7 February 2017) was a Japanese comedian. Her real name was Mihoko Ishida (石田 美保子, Ishida Mihoko). Nakayama was born in Tokushima, Tokushima. She was represented with Yoshimoto Creative Agency in Osaka.
Masayuki Tanemo (種茂 雅之, Tanemo Masayuki; born February 13, 1938) is a former Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball…Masayuki Tanemo (種茂 雅之, Tanemo Masayuki; born February 13, 1938) is a former Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball catcher. He played for the Toei Flyers from 1961 to 1971 and the Hankyu Braves from 1972 to 1974. He and teammate Masayuki Dobashi split the Japan Series Most Valuable Player Award in 1962.
Hiroshi Ninomiya (二宮 寛, Ninomiya Hiroshi; born February 13, 1937) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He…Hiroshi Ninomiya (二宮 寛, Ninomiya Hiroshi; born February 13, 1937) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. He also managed the Japan national team.
Hiroshi Sakagami (坂上 弘, Sakagami Hiroshi; 13 February 1936 – 16 August 2021) was a noted Japanese author. He was also…Hiroshi Sakagami (坂上 弘, Sakagami Hiroshi; 13 February 1936 – 16 August 2021) was a noted Japanese author. He was also president of the Japan Writers' Association and director of Keio University Press.