Maya Hijikata (土方 麻椰, Hijikata Maya; born April 13, 2004) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a striker…Maya Hijikata (土方 麻椰, Hijikata Maya; born April 13, 2004) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Women's Super League club Aston Villa and the Japan national team.
Tajon Akira Jacobs (Japanese: ジェイコブス 晶, born April 13, 2004) is a Japanese basketball player for the Fordham Rams of…Tajon Akira Jacobs (Japanese: ジェイコブス 晶, born April 13, 2004) is a Japanese basketball player for the Fordham Rams of the Atlantic 10 Conference. He was a member of the Japanese men's basketball team at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Wakana Okuma (大熊 和奏, Ōkuma Wakana, born April 13, 2001) is a Japanese voice actress and singer currently affiliated…Wakana Okuma (大熊 和奏, Ōkuma Wakana, born April 13, 2001) is a Japanese voice actress and singer currently affiliated with Ken Production. She is best-known for her role as Shiki Wakana, member of fictional idol group Liella! in the Love Live! Superstar!! media franchise. In late 2024, she launched her solo music project under the name Spileben.
Yūta Matsumura (松村 優太, Matsumura Yūta; born 13 April 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger…Yūta Matsumura (松村 優太, Matsumura Yūta; born 13 April 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for J1 League club Kashima Antlers.
Kodai Dohi (土肥 航大, Dohi Kōdai; born 13 April 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking…Kodai Dohi (土肥 航大, Dohi Kōdai; born 13 April 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Jurong.
Taiyo Namazuta (鯰田 太陽, Namazuta Taiyo; born 13 April 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder…Taiyo Namazuta (鯰田 太陽, Namazuta Taiyo; born 13 April 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Kamatamare Sanuki as a designated special player.
Gakuto Wakabayashi (若林 楽人, Wakabayashi Gakuto; born April 13, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for…Gakuto Wakabayashi (若林 楽人, Wakabayashi Gakuto; born April 13, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Yomiuri Giants.
Kakeru Funaki (舩木 翔, Funaki Kakeru; born April 13, 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left back…Kakeru Funaki (舩木 翔, Funaki Kakeru; born April 13, 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left back for J1 League club, Albirex Niigata.
Keisuke Kurokawa (黒川 圭介, Kurokawa Keisuke; born 13 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer who plays for D.C. United in…Keisuke Kurokawa (黒川 圭介, Kurokawa Keisuke; born 13 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer who plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. His regular playing position is a left back.
Yuto Hiratsuka (平塚 悠知, Hiratsuka Yūto; born 13 April 1996) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2…Yuto Hiratsuka (平塚 悠知, Hiratsuka Yūto; born 13 April 1996) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2 League club Ventforet Kofu.
Taishin Minamide (南出大伸, Minamide Taishin, born 13 April 1996) is a Japanese marathon swimmer. He competed in the 2020…Taishin Minamide (南出大伸, Minamide Taishin, born 13 April 1996) is a Japanese marathon swimmer. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Himeka Nakamoto (中元 日芽香, Nakamoto Himeka; born April 13, 1996) is a Japanese mental health counselor, radio host…Himeka Nakamoto (中元 日芽香, Nakamoto Himeka; born April 13, 1996) is a Japanese mental health counselor, radio host, author, and former idol. She was a first-generation member of the idol group Nogizaka46.
Yosuke Akiyama (秋山 陽介, Akiyama Yosuke; born April 13, 1995) is a Japanese football player who currently join for…Yosuke Akiyama (秋山 陽介, Akiyama Yosuke; born April 13, 1995) is a Japanese football player who currently join for Rockdale Ilinden in 2027 National Premier Leagues NSW Men's in Australia.
Masahiro Narita (成田 正弘, Narita Masahiro; born April 13, 1994) is a Japanese former professional basketball player who…Masahiro Narita (成田 正弘, Narita Masahiro; born April 13, 1994) is a Japanese former professional basketball player who last played for the Akita Northern Happinets of the B.League in Japan. He also played college basketball for Takushoku University.
Shinsaburō Tawata (多和田 真三郎, Tawata Shinsaburō; born April 13, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is…Shinsaburō Tawata (多和田 真三郎, Tawata Shinsaburō; born April 13, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Luciano Fernando (born April 13, 1992) is a Brazilian former professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Nippon…Luciano Fernando (born April 13, 1992) is a Brazilian former professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. He has also played for the Brazil national team. In 2017, he joined the Venados de Mazatlán in Mexico, becoming the first Brazilian player in Mexican Pacific League history.
Daichi Hashimoto (橋本 大地, Hashimoto Daichi; born April 13, 1992) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is currently…Daichi Hashimoto (橋本 大地, Hashimoto Daichi; born April 13, 1992) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is currently signed to Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW), where he performs in the Strong BJ division. In BJW, Hashimoto is a two-time BJW World Strong Heavyweight Champion and three-time BJW Tag Team Champion. He is the son of Shinya Hashimoto and started his career in his father's Pro Wrestling Zero1 (Zero1) promotion.
Sakura Tsukagoshi (塚越 さくら, Tsukagoshi Sakura; born 13 April 1991) is a Japanese professional racing cyclist. She rode…Sakura Tsukagoshi (塚越 さくら, Tsukagoshi Sakura; born 13 April 1991) is a Japanese professional racing cyclist. She rode at the 2015 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. She also competed at the 2014 Asian Games.
Chihana Hara (原 千華, Hara Chihana; born April 13, 1989) is a Japanese former rhythmic gymnast who competed in group…Chihana Hara (原 千華, Hara Chihana; born April 13, 1989) is a Japanese former rhythmic gymnast who competed in group events. She represented her nation at international competitions. She participated at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She also competed at world championships, including at the 2007 and 2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.
Tsubasa Aizawa (會澤 翼, Aizawa Tsubasa; born April 13, 1988 in Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese professional…Tsubasa Aizawa (會澤 翼, Aizawa Tsubasa; born April 13, 1988 in Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. He was selected 2018 NPB All-Star game.
Hirotaka Koishi (小石 博孝, Koishi Hirotaka; born April 13, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Hirotaka Koishi (小石 博孝, Koishi Hirotaka; born April 13, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Takashi Amano (天野 貴史, Amano Takashi; born April 13, 1986 in Yokohama, Kanagawa) is a Japanese football player who…Takashi Amano (天野 貴史, Amano Takashi; born April 13, 1986 in Yokohama, Kanagawa) is a Japanese football player who currently plays for the J3 League team Nagano Parceiro.
Shochi Niiyama (新井山 祥智, Niiyama Shochi; born 13 April 1985) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder…Shochi Niiyama (新井山 祥智, Niiyama Shochi; born 13 April 1985) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Vanraure Hachinohe.
Shigeru Kaga (加賀 繁, Kaga Shigeru; born April 13, 1985 in Niiza, Saitama, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…Shigeru Kaga (加賀 繁, Kaga Shigeru; born April 13, 1985 in Niiza, Saitama, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Tomohiro Saitō (齋藤 智裕, Saitō Tomohiro; born 13 April 1984), known professionally as Hiro Mizushima (水嶋 ヒロ, Mizushima…Tomohiro Saitō (齋藤 智裕, Saitō Tomohiro; born 13 April 1984), known professionally as Hiro Mizushima (水嶋 ヒロ, Mizushima Hiro), is a Japanese actor, creative director, and writer. He appeared in a number of Japanese TV dramas, including Mei-chan no Shitsuji, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e and Zettai Kareshi. Additionally, he was well known as the protagonist Souji Tendo in the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Kabuto. Mizushima serves as the co-producer, co-screenwriter and leading actor for the latest film Black Butler which is the live-action film adaptation of the popular manga. His birth name "Tomohiro Saito" is being credited as co-producer in the film. Under his pen name Satoshi Saitō (齋藤 智, Saitō Satoshi), he wrote his first novel, Kagerou, which was chosen as the winner of the 5th Popular Publishing Grand Prize for Fiction and was published in 2010.
Chiharu Watanabe (渡辺 千春, Watanabe Chiharu) is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known for his ring name Kanjyuro…Chiharu Watanabe (渡辺 千春, Watanabe Chiharu) is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known for his ring name Kanjyuro Matsuyama (松山 勘十郎, Matsuyama Kanjūrō). He has worked in Toryumon and Michinoku Pro Wrestling, but is more famous for his long career in Osaka Pro Wrestling. Along with Kikutaro and Stalker Ichikawa, he is considered one of the greatest three comedy wrestlers in Japan.
Hiroatsu Takahashi (高橋 弘篤, Takahashi Hiroatsu; born 13 April 1984) is a Japanese skeleton racer. He is a participant at…Hiroatsu Takahashi (高橋 弘篤, Takahashi Hiroatsu; born 13 April 1984) is a Japanese skeleton racer. He is a participant at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Kentaro Takada (高田 健太郎, Takada Kentarō; born April 13, 1983) is a retired Japanese football player who is currently the…Kentaro Takada (高田 健太郎, Takada Kentarō; born April 13, 1983) is a retired Japanese football player who is currently the technical director for the Atlanta United RDS program Atlanta, Georgia.
Yoshihito Fujita (藤田 祥史, Fujita Yoshihito; born 13 April 1983) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Japanese club…Yoshihito Fujita (藤田 祥史, Fujita Yoshihito; born 13 April 1983) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Japanese club Cento Cuore Harima FC.
Kyohei Sakaguchi (坂口 恭平, Sakaguchi Kyōhei; born 13 April 1978) is a Japanese artist and architect who was born in…Kyohei Sakaguchi (坂口 恭平, Sakaguchi Kyōhei; born 13 April 1978) is a Japanese artist and architect who was born in Kumamoto. He graduated from Waseda University's department of architecture in 2001. He is most known for his Zero Yen Project, which involves studying structures built at no cost, such as shanties made by the homeless. The Zero Yen Project involved building dwellings after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant meltdowns following the March 2011 earthquake, and subsequent tsunami that devastated the Tohuku region. In response to the disaster, he created a suicide help line using his personal cell phone. Later he studied provisional dwellings made from scrap wood, discarded cardboard boxes and other scavenged materials. In 2004 is photographic book Zero Yen House was published. In 2013 his book, Build Your Own Independent Nation, was published. In 2014, he wrote a novel, Genjitsu Dasshutsuron (Thesis on Escaping Reality). In 2020 his book Kurushii Toki wa Denwa Shite (Call Me When You're in Pain) was published. Sakaguchi's work has been exhibited at the Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, the Trax Gallery in Yamanashi Prefecture, the Vancouver Art Gallery, as well as exhibitions in Nairobi, Berkeley, California, Philadelphia, Tokyo, the Walter Phillips Gallery at Banff Centre, Canada, Museo Desafinado / Casa Endeble in Mexico City, among other international venues
Hirokazu Ueno (上野 裕和, Ueno Hirokazu; April 13, 1977) is a Japanese retired professional shogi player who achieved the…Hirokazu Ueno (上野 裕和, Ueno Hirokazu; April 13, 1977) is a Japanese retired professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 6-dan, and a former executive director of the Japan Shogi Association (JSA).
Nami Miyazaki (Japanese: 宮崎奈美; born April 13, 1976) is a field hockey international goalkeeper from Japan, who was a…Nami Miyazaki (Japanese: 宮崎奈美; born April 13, 1976) is a field hockey international goalkeeper from Japan, who was a member of the national women's team that competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
Koji Yoshimura (吉村 光示, Yoshimura Kōji; born April 13, 1976) is a former Japanese football player. His younger brother…Koji Yoshimura (吉村 光示, Yoshimura Kōji; born April 13, 1976) is a former Japanese football player. His younger brother Keiji is also a former footballer.
Megumu Yoshida (吉田 恵, Yoshida Megumi; born April 13, 1973) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He is the…Megumu Yoshida (吉田 恵, Yoshida Megumi; born April 13, 1973) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He is the currently assistant manager of J1 League club Avispa Fukuoka.
Wakanojō Munehiko (born 13 April 1973 as Munehiko Aka) is a former sumo wrestler from Naha, Okinawa, Japan. He made his…Wakanojō Munehiko (born 13 April 1973 as Munehiko Aka) is a former sumo wrestler from Naha, Okinawa, Japan. He made his professional debut in January 1992, and reached the top division in September 1997. His highest rank was maegashira 6. He retired in May 2004 due to diabetes, which he had been dealing with since the age of 18 and had seen him fall from the top division all the way down to the second lowest jonidan division. After retirement he became an office worker. He needed a kidney transplant in 2006 and his mother was the donor, which was featured in Tokyo Broadcasting System Television's The Friday in January 2018. He appeared in another edition of the program in June 2018, working alongside fellow ex-sumo wrestlers Wakatoba and Wakatenro, in care for the elderly (including making chankonabe).
Seiichi Oba (大場 清悦, Ōba Seiichi; born April 13, 1973) is a Japanese professional basketball executive and former…Seiichi Oba (大場 清悦, Ōba Seiichi; born April 13, 1973) is a Japanese professional basketball executive and former player, currently serving as the general manager of the Akita Northern Happinets of the Japanese B.League.
Kensuke Onishi (大西健介, Onishi Kensuke; born 13 April 1971) is a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House…Kensuke Onishi (大西健介, Onishi Kensuke; born 13 April 1971) is a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2026. From 2004 to 2009, he served as secretary to Sumio Mabuchi.
Kei Toume (冬目 景, Tōme Kei; born April 13) is a Japanese manga artist. Kei Toume studied at the Tama Art University in…Kei Toume (冬目 景, Tōme Kei; born April 13) is a Japanese manga artist. Kei Toume studied at the Tama Art University in Tokyo. Her first manga, Rokujō gekijō, was published in Comic Burger magazine in 1992. The manga won her the Shiki prize in a contest held by Kodansha in 1993. A year later, her follow-up manga Mannequin also won a prize. She started the series Lament of the Lamb in Comic Burger in 1996. After the disappearance of this magazine, the manga was continued in Comic Birz. This series ran for six years and was adapted into a radio play, an anime and a live action film. In 1997, she began Sing "Yesterday" for Me manga. In addition, Toume contributes to a lot of fanzines and specialized magazines, and is also active in video games and films. Her manga Kurogane and Lament of the Lamb have been translated into English by Del Rey Manga and Tokyopop respectively.
Yukihiro Nishizaki (西崎 幸広, Nishizaki Yukihiro; born April 13, 1964 in Otsu, Shiga) is a retired Japanese professional…Yukihiro Nishizaki (西崎 幸広, Nishizaki Yukihiro; born April 13, 1964 in Otsu, Shiga) is a retired Japanese professional pitcher.
Kazuhiko Ushijima (牛島 和彦, Ushijima Kazuhiko; born April 13, 1961 in Kawai, Nara, Japan) is a former Nippon Professional…Kazuhiko Ushijima (牛島 和彦, Ushijima Kazuhiko; born April 13, 1961 in Kawai, Nara, Japan) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher.
Hisako Manda (萬田 久子, Manda Hisako; born April 13, 1958, in Osaka) is a Japanese actress. She represented Japan at Miss…Hisako Manda (萬田 久子, Manda Hisako; born April 13, 1958, in Osaka) is a Japanese actress. She represented Japan at Miss Universe 1978 in Acapulco, Mexico, but did not advance to the semifinals.
Yuko Moriguchi (Japanese: 森口祐子, born 13 April 1955) is a Japanese professional golfer who played on the LPGA of Japan…Yuko Moriguchi (Japanese: 森口祐子, born 13 April 1955) is a Japanese professional golfer who played on the LPGA of Japan Tour and the LPGA Tour. Moriguchi won 41 times on the LPGA of Japan Tour between 1978 and 1994 and one of those events, the 1987 Mazda Japan Classic, was an LPGA Tour co-sanctioned tournament. Moriguchi won the LPGA qualifying school tournament in January 1981 and played sparingly on the LPGA Tour from 1981 to 1983. Her 1987 win was as a non-member.
Hideki Saijō (西城 秀樹, Saijō Hideki; originally Tatsuo Kimoto (木本 龍雄, Kimoto Tatsuo); April 13, 1955 – May 16, 2018) was…Hideki Saijō (西城 秀樹, Saijō Hideki; originally Tatsuo Kimoto (木本 龍雄, Kimoto Tatsuo); April 13, 1955 – May 16, 2018) was a Japanese singer, composer, actor, drummer, voice actor, and television and radio show host. Due to his numerous pioneering achievements throughout Asia in the 1970s and 1980s, he is considered an icon amongst Shōwa era idols. With on-stage vivacity and highly acclaimed vocals as his defining trademarks, Saijō quickly came to dominate the Japanese charts of the 1970s. He was consistently promoted as part of the Shin-Gosanke (新御三家, "New Big Three") idol trio alongside two other soloists who debuted around the same time: Goro Noguchi and Hiromi Go. Almost seven years into his career, his 28th single "YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)" (a Japanese cover of the Village People song of the same name) became a social phenomenon in Japan, selling over 1.8 million copies.
Emiko Kaminuma (上沼 恵美子, Kaminuma Emiko; born 13 April 1955, in Fukura (now Minamiawaji), Mihara District, Hyōgo) is a…Emiko Kaminuma (上沼 恵美子, Kaminuma Emiko; born 13 April 1955, in Fukura (now Minamiawaji), Mihara District, Hyōgo) is a Japanese comedian, singer, television presenter, YouTuber, and radio personality. Her maiden name is Hashimoto (橋本). Kaminuma is one of the leading broadcast personalities in the Kansai region. She has often appeared in Kansai local programs, and has garnered high ratings since the late 1990s. She is married with two children. Kaminuma's husband is Shinpei Kaminuma, a Kansai Telecasting Corporation (KTV) television director, producer, executive director, and production director, as well as Media Pulpo (KTV's subsidiary) representative director and chairman. Kaminuma is represented by her agency, Kaminuma Jimusho. She dropped out of Empire Girls High School Owada School (now Osaka International Waseda High School).
Shun'ichi Suzuki (鈴木 俊一, Suzuki Shun'ichi; born 13 April 1953) is a Japanese politician who has served as…Shun'ichi Suzuki (鈴木 俊一, Suzuki Shun'ichi; born 13 April 1953) is a Japanese politician who has served as Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party since 2025 and previously served as minister of finance from 2021 to October 2024. He sits in the House of Representatives as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.
