Miyu Okamoto (Japanese: 岡本 美優, born 23 April 2001) is a Japanese basketball player who plays as a power forward for the…Miyu Okamoto (Japanese: 岡本 美優, born 23 April 2001) is a Japanese basketball player who plays as a power forward for the Toyota Antelopes in the W League. She previously played for Tokyo Healthcare University and Sakuragaoka High School. Okamoto has represented Japan in international basketball, winning silver medals at the 2023 Summer World University Games and the 2026 Asian Games.
Daiki Sato (佐藤 大樹, Sato Daiki; born 23 April 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for Júbilo…Daiki Sato (佐藤 大樹, Sato Daiki; born 23 April 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for Júbilo Iwata.
Haruki Saruta (猿田 遥己, Saruta Haruki; born 23 April 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for…Haruki Saruta (猿田 遥己, Saruta Haruki; born 23 April 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for Kashiwa Reysol.
Ikkei Nitta (Japanese: 新田一景; born 23 April 1998) is a Japanese water polo player who plays as a centre back. He…Ikkei Nitta (Japanese: 新田一景; born 23 April 1998) is a Japanese water polo player who plays as a centre back. He represents Japan internationally and competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics. He won gold medals with Japan at the 2022 Asian Games and 2026 Asian Games.
Masaki Oya (大宅 真樹, born 23 April 1995) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He plays for Japan men's national…Masaki Oya (大宅 真樹, born 23 April 1995) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He plays for Japan men's national volleyball team and the Suntory Sunbirds in V.League 1, where he has served as captain since 2020–21 season. He was formerly the Japan U-23 national team's captain.
Kazuki Higa (Japanese: 比嘉一貴, born 23 April 1995) is a Japanese professional golfer. He has won eight times on the Japan…Kazuki Higa (Japanese: 比嘉一貴, born 23 April 1995) is a Japanese professional golfer. He has won eight times on the Japan Golf Tour, as well as topping the money list in 2022. In 2025, he won the Asian Tour Order of Merit.
Tomofumi Fujiyama (藤山 智史, Fujiyama Tomofumi; born April 23, 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder…Tomofumi Fujiyama (藤山 智史, Fujiyama Tomofumi; born April 23, 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2 League club Blaublitz Akita.
Yusuke Matsuda (松田 悠佑, Matsuda Yusuke; born April 23, 1991) is a Japanese football player. He plays for MIO Biwako…Yusuke Matsuda (松田 悠佑, Matsuda Yusuke; born April 23, 1991) is a Japanese football player. He plays for MIO Biwako Shiga. Kosuke Matsuda is his brother.
Ryo Hirai (平井 諒, Hirai Ryō; born April 23, 1991) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He…Ryo Hirai (平井 諒, Hirai Ryō; born April 23, 1991) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Yutaro Hara (原 裕太郎, Hara Yūtarō; born 23 April 1990 in Hikawa, Shimane) is a Japanese footballer. He currently plays…Yutaro Hara (原 裕太郎, Hara Yūtarō; born 23 April 1990 in Hikawa, Shimane) is a Japanese footballer. He currently plays for Roasso Kumamoto.
Hikaru Ito (伊藤 光, Itō Hikaru; born April 23, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Tohoku Rakuten…Hikaru Ito (伊藤 光, Itō Hikaru; born April 23, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Orix Buffaloes and Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Ko Shimozuru (下水流 昂, Shimozuru Ko; born April 23, 1988) is a former professional Japanese baseball player. He was an…Ko Shimozuru (下水流 昂, Shimozuru Ko; born April 23, 1988) is a former professional Japanese baseball player. He was an outfielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Tatsushi Masuda (増田 達至, Masuda Tatsushi; born April 23, 1988 in Hyōgo, Hyōgo, Japan) is a former Japanese professional…Tatsushi Masuda (増田 達至, Masuda Tatsushi; born April 23, 1988 in Hyōgo, Hyōgo, Japan) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He previous plays for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Sharla Katalin Hinskens (born April 23, 1986), also known as Sharmeleon ("evolved" from Sharmander upon receiving…Sharla Katalin Hinskens (born April 23, 1986), also known as Sharmeleon ("evolved" from Sharmander upon receiving 500,000 subscribers in March 2020) and Sharla in Japan, is a Canadian YouTuber who has been vlogging about her experiences in Japan since 2011.
Hirofumi Moriyasu (森安 洋文, Moriyasu Hirofumi; born April 23, 1985) is a former Japanese footballer who played as a…Hirofumi Moriyasu (森安 洋文, Moriyasu Hirofumi; born April 23, 1985) is a former Japanese footballer who played as a defender.
Momoko Hirata (平田 桃子, Hirata Momoko; born 1985) is a Japanese principal dancer for the Birmingham Royal Ballet. She…Momoko Hirata (平田 桃子, Hirata Momoko; born 1985) is a Japanese principal dancer for the Birmingham Royal Ballet. She attended the Reiko Yamamoto Ballet School before enrolling in the Royal Ballet School in the London, England. She won the 2001 Prix de Lausanne and joined the Birmingham Royal Ballet in 2003. She was promoted to First Artist in 2005, Soloist in 2008, and First Soloist in 2010. She briefly danced with the Barcelona Ballet as a principal dancer in 2012, before returning to the Birmingham Royal Ballet where she was promoted to Principal in 2013.
Takashi Shimizu (Japanese: 清水 誉, Hepburn: Shimizu Takashi) is a professional baseball catcher for the Hanshin Tigers in…Takashi Shimizu (Japanese: 清水 誉, Hepburn: Shimizu Takashi) is a professional baseball catcher for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan's Central League.
Akira Watanabe (渡辺 明, Watanabe Akira; born April 23, 1984) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan. He is…Akira Watanabe (渡辺 明, Watanabe Akira; born April 23, 1984) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan. He is a former holder of the Meijin, Kisei, Ōshō, Ōza, Kiō and Ryūō titles. He is also a Lifetime Kiō and a Lifetime Ryūō title holder.
Takuya Fukata (深田 拓也, Fukata Takuya; born April 23, 1983 in Suruga-ku, Shizuoka, Japan) is a former Japanese Nippon…Takuya Fukata (深田 拓也, Fukata Takuya; born April 23, 1983 in Suruga-ku, Shizuoka, Japan) is a former Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher. He played for the Yomiuri Giants in 2007 and 2009.
Hiroaki Ishiura (石浦 宏明, Ishiura Hiroaki; born April 23, 1981) is a Japanese racing driver from Tokyo. He currently…Hiroaki Ishiura (石浦 宏明, Ishiura Hiroaki; born April 23, 1981) is a Japanese racing driver from Tokyo. He currently drives in the Super GT series for Rookie Racing. He was the 2015 and 2017 Super Formula champion, and is known as a fast and strong driver. Ishiura made his Super GT debut in 2006. In 2007, he won the GT300 championship, in the apr MR-S with Kazuya Oshima. In 2008, he started racing in the GT500 class as part of Team Tsuchiya. He went on to join Cerumo after driving for SARD. In 2025, he ended his 18-year run in the GT500 class, finishing third in his final race. However, he is not retiring.
Megu Hirose (廣瀬芽) (born April 23, 1981 in Hyōgo Prefecture) is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the…Megu Hirose (廣瀬芽) (born April 23, 1981 in Hyōgo Prefecture) is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Yōsuke Hiraishi (平石 洋介, Hiraishi Yōsuke; born April 23, 1980 in Kitsuki, Ōita, Japan) is a former Japanese Nippon…Yōsuke Hiraishi (平石 洋介, Hiraishi Yōsuke; born April 23, 1980 in Kitsuki, Ōita, Japan) is a former Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player.
Saori Obata (Japanese: 小畑沙織, Obata Saori; born 23 April 1978) is a former tennis player from Japan. She turned…Saori Obata (Japanese: 小畑沙織, Obata Saori; born 23 April 1978) is a former tennis player from Japan. She turned professional in April 1996, and in February 2004, she achieved a career-high singles ranking of 39, and on the same day, she reached her best doubles ranking of 98.
Naotaro Moriyama (Japanese: 森山直太朗, Hepburn: Moriyama Naotarō; born April 23, 1976) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and…Naotaro Moriyama (Japanese: 森山直太朗, Hepburn: Moriyama Naotarō; born April 23, 1976) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. His mother is Ryōko Moriyama, a well-known folk singer. Moriyama came out with the album "Kawaita Uta wa Sakana no Esa ni Chōdo Ii" in 2002, including the song "Sakura".
Mami Tamura (たむら まみ, Tamura Mami; born 23 April 1976) is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of…Mami Tamura (たむら まみ, Tamura Mami; born 23 April 1976) is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Councillors of Japan.
Itsuki Toyama (外山 斎, Toyama Itsuki; born 1976) is a Japanese politician, an independent and member of the House of…Itsuki Toyama (外山 斎, Toyama Itsuki; born 1976) is a Japanese politician, an independent and member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). He was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2007 after running unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives in 2005.
Mari Okada (Japanese: 岡田 麿里, Hepburn: Okada Mari; born 23 April 1976) is a Japanese screenwriter, director, and manga…Mari Okada (Japanese: 岡田 麿里, Hepburn: Okada Mari; born 23 April 1976) is a Japanese screenwriter, director, and manga artist. She is one of the most prolific writers currently working in the anime industry. She won the 16th Animation Kobe Award. Among her credits, Okada is best known for her writing and producing work on acclaimed anime series and films, including Toradora!, Anohana, Gosick, The Pet Girl of Sakurasou, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, and her original manga series and its anime adaptation O Maidens in Your Savage Season.
Takeshi Kozai (小齋 武志, Kozai Takeshi; 23 April 1974 – November 8, 2006) was a Japanese judoka. He was born in Fukuoka…Takeshi Kozai (小齋 武志, Kozai Takeshi; 23 April 1974 – November 8, 2006) was a Japanese judoka. He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture. He entered the Japan Highway Public Corporation after graduating from Fukuoka University, and won the Men's -95 kg category silver medal at the Asian Championships in 1995. He became famous when he defeated Fedor Emelianenko at the Russian judo championships held in 1998. On November 8, 2006, he died due to myocardial infarction.
Osamu Shitara (設楽 統, Shitara Osamu; born 23 April 1973) is a Japanese comedian, actor, voice actor and television…Osamu Shitara (設楽 統, Shitara Osamu; born 23 April 1973) is a Japanese comedian, actor, voice actor and television presenter. He performs boke (he does not entirely do boke he is known for doing tsukkomi) and tells stories in the comedy duo Bananaman. His partner is Yūki Himura. He is also a former Seibu Railway employee.
Haruna Hosoya (細谷 はるな, Hosoya Haruna; born April 23, 1973 in Kawanishi, Hyōgo) is an athlete from Japan. She competes…Haruna Hosoya (細谷 はるな, Hosoya Haruna; born April 23, 1973 in Kawanishi, Hyōgo) is an athlete from Japan. She competes in the triathlon. Hosoya competed at the first Olympic triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics. She did not finish the competition.
Yutaka Nakamura (中村 豊, Nakamura Yutaka; born April 23, 1973 in Sakai, Osaka) is a retired Japanese professional…Yutaka Nakamura (中村 豊, Nakamura Yutaka; born April 23, 1973 in Sakai, Osaka) is a retired Japanese professional outfielder.
Izam (stylized as IZAM, born 23 April 1972, in Fuchū, Tokyo) is a Japanese musician, tarento, and actor. His real name…Izam (stylized as IZAM, born 23 April 1972, in Fuchū, Tokyo) is a Japanese musician, tarento, and actor. His real name is Yoshikazu Hine (日根 良和, Hine Yoshikazu). He is best known as the singer of the visual kei rock band Shazna. He graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Matsugatani High School. He is represented with Sun Music Production. He is the president of the Benibara Usagi-dan.
Shigetoshi Hasebe (長谷部 茂利, Hasebe Shigetoshi; born April 23, 1971) is a former Japanese football player and manager, he…Shigetoshi Hasebe (長谷部 茂利, Hasebe Shigetoshi; born April 23, 1971) is a former Japanese football player and manager, he is the currently manager of J1 League club Kawasaki Frontale.
Sadawo Abe (阿部 サダヲ, Abe Sadawo; born Abe Takashi (阿部 隆史); April 23, 1970) is a Japanese actor, stage actor, and…Sadawo Abe (阿部 サダヲ, Abe Sadawo; born Abe Takashi (阿部 隆史); April 23, 1970) is a Japanese actor, stage actor, and musician from Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture. He started his acting career after joining a theater company/talent agency, Otona Keikaku, in around 1992 and gained his popularity after the drama series Team Medical Dragon and as being the lead singer of the Japanese comedy rock band Group Tamashii. His stage name is a pun on notorious geisha Sada Abe. Abe was nominated for best actor in the 31st Japanese Academy Award for Maiko Haaaan!!!.
Nobuteru Maeda (前田亘輝, Maeda Nobuteru; born April 23, 1965) is a Japanese male singer-songwriter from Atsugi, Kanagawa.…Nobuteru Maeda (前田亘輝, Maeda Nobuteru; born April 23, 1965) is a Japanese male singer-songwriter from Atsugi, Kanagawa. He is signed onto Sony Music Japan. He is also a leader of rock band Tube. He released the hits "Sobani Iruyo" and "Try Boy, Try Girl".
Kim Jong-Song (Korean: 김종성; born 23 April 1964) is a professional football manager and former footballer who was most…Kim Jong-Song (Korean: 김종성; born 23 April 1964) is a professional football manager and former footballer who was most recently the manager of Kamatamare Sanuki. Born in Japan, he represented the North Korea national team and represented them at the 1992 AFC Asian Cup.
Izumi Muto (武藤 泉, Mutō Izumi) born April 1963 in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, is a professor of Tohoku University and…Izumi Muto (武藤 泉, Mutō Izumi) born April 1963 in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, is a professor of Tohoku University and researcher of stainless steel. He is the author of some 200 patents concerning a metallic material and anti-corrosive technology, that have various characteristics including various types of stainless steel. Hideo Muto, who was chair of the Gunma University department of education, is his uncle.
Hajime Mizoguchi (溝口 肇, Mizoguchi Hajime; born April 23, 1960 in Tokyo) is a Japanese cellist and composer. Mizoguchi…Hajime Mizoguchi (溝口 肇, Mizoguchi Hajime; born April 23, 1960 in Tokyo) is a Japanese cellist and composer. Mizoguchi started playing piano at the age of 3, and the cello at the age of 11. From 1978–1985 he attended the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music where he majored in violoncello. In 1986, he released his first album, Half Inch Dessert, being listed as a composer, arranger, and performer. From then on, he has released over 20 albums including motion picture soundtracks.
Michio Takahashi (高橋 道雄, Takahashi Michio; born April 23, 1960) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan.…Michio Takahashi (高橋 道雄, Takahashi Michio; born April 23, 1960) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan. He is a former holder of the Tenth Dan, Ōi, and Kiō titles.
Akihiro Iwashima (岩島 章博, Iwashima Akihiro; born 23 April 1959) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed at…Akihiro Iwashima (岩島 章博, Iwashima Akihiro; born 23 April 1959) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. Iwashima competed at the 1986 Goodwill Games in Moscow and won a bronze medal.
Kenji Kawai (川井 憲次, Kawai Kenji; born April 23, 1957) is a Japanese music composer and arranger. Known as one of the…Kenji Kawai (川井 憲次, Kawai Kenji; born April 23, 1957) is a Japanese music composer and arranger. Known as one of the biggest names in the soundtrack world, he has worked on a wide range of mixed media productions, including anime, TV shows, films, video games and ice shows. Among his credits are Toei's: Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever, Tsui Hark's Seven Swords and Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon; Wilson Yip's Ip Man; Mamoru Oshii's films: The Red Spectacles, StrayDog: Kerberos Panzer Cops, Ghost in the Shell, Mobile Police Patlabor and Assault Girls. He also worked on the OVA and TV anime adaptations of: Vampire Princess Miyu, The Sky Crawlers and Avalon; the anime adaptations of Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma ½ and Maison Ikkoku; the live-action adaptation of Gantz and Hideo Nakata's films: Ring, Ring 2, Chaos, Dark Water and Kaidan. His nephew, Hidehiro Kawai, is a bassist in Fox Capture Plan, an instrumental band.
Hiroshi Kimura (木村宏, Kimura Hiroshi) is a former chairman of Japan Tobacco, a Nikkei 225 company. In 1976, Kimura…Hiroshi Kimura (木村宏, Kimura Hiroshi) is a former chairman of Japan Tobacco, a Nikkei 225 company. In 1976, Kimura started working for the Japan Tobacco & Salt Public Corporation (current name 'Japan Tobacco'). He became the president for this company on June 23, 2006. Mitsuomi Koizumi became the president of this company in June 2012, and became chairman.
