Rina Kishi (Japanese: 岸 里奈; born 23 September 2007) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She competed at the 2023 World…Rina Kishi (Japanese: 岸 里奈; born 23 September 2007) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. She competed at the 2023 World Championships and finished 11th in the all-around. She represented Japan at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Wataru Tanaka (田中 渉, Tanaka Wataru; born 23 September 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder…Wataru Tanaka (田中 渉, Tanaka Wataru; born 23 September 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Kagoshima United.
Ai Ogawa (born 23 September 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for WE League club…Ai Ogawa (born 23 September 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for WE League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina.
Kensei Nakashima (中島 賢星, Nakashima Kensei, born 23 September 1996 in Saga, Japan) is a Japanese football player who…Kensei Nakashima (中島 賢星, Nakashima Kensei, born 23 September 1996 in Saga, Japan) is a Japanese football player who plays as a midfielder for Renofa Yamaguchi FC.
Rikuto Hirose (広瀬 陸斗, Hirose Rikuto; born 23 September 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for J1…Rikuto Hirose (広瀬 陸斗, Hirose Rikuto; born 23 September 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for J1 League club Kashima Antlers. He previously played for J2 League sides Mito Hollyhock and Tokushima Vortis. His father Osamu is a former professional footballer.
Aimi Kobayashi (小林 愛実, Kobayashi Aimi; born September 23, 1995) is a Japanese classical pianist. She was a finalist at…Aimi Kobayashi (小林 愛実, Kobayashi Aimi; born September 23, 1995) is a Japanese classical pianist. She was a finalist at the XVII International Chopin Piano Competition and won 4th prize at the subsequent XVIII International Chopin Piano Competition.
Keiya Nakami (中美 慶哉, Nakami Keiya; born September 23, 1991) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Matsumoto…Keiya Nakami (中美 慶哉, Nakami Keiya; born September 23, 1991) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Matsumoto Yamaga FC.
Daiki Kobayashi (Japanese: 小林 大紀, Hepburn: Kobayashi Daiki; born 23 September 1991) is a Japanese voice actor and…Daiki Kobayashi (Japanese: 小林 大紀, Hepburn: Kobayashi Daiki; born 23 September 1991) is a Japanese voice actor and singer from Toyonaka, affiliated with 81 Produce. He is known for starring as Saki Mizushima in The Idolmaster SideM, Niko in Nanbaka, Steve Kanamori in 100% Pascal-sensei, Subaru Hoshiyomi in Future Card Buddyfight Ace, Invisible Stalker/Perm Stripe in Egumi Legacy, and the titular main character of Kinokoinu: Mushroom Pup.
Aki Asakura (Japanese: 朝倉 あき, Hepburn: Asakura Aki) is a Japanese actress. She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture.…Aki Asakura (Japanese: 朝倉 あき, Hepburn: Asakura Aki) is a Japanese actress. She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Currently belongs to Japan Music Entertainment. She has appeared in many of Japan's national television series NHK taiga drama and asadora, and is also known for voicing the main character Princess Kaguya in the Studio Ghibli film The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.
Yohei Kagiya (鍵谷 陽平, Kagiya Yōhei) (born September 9, 1990) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He…Yohei Kagiya (鍵谷 陽平, Kagiya Yōhei) (born September 9, 1990) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Yomiuri Giants. He debuted in 2013 for the Fighters.
Kosuke Taketomi (武富 孝介, born September 23, 1990) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2 League club…Kosuke Taketomi (武富 孝介, born September 23, 1990) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2 League club Ventforet Kofu.
Yuki Oshitani (押谷 祐樹, Oshitani Yūki; born September 23, 1989 in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka) is a Japanese football player…Yuki Oshitani (押谷 祐樹, Oshitani Yūki; born September 23, 1989 in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka) is a Japanese football player currently playing for Fukui United.
Kaori Housako (宝迫 香織, Hōsako Kaori; born September 23, 1988) is a Japanese professional wrestler and actress. She is…Kaori Housako (宝迫 香織, Hōsako Kaori; born September 23, 1988) is a Japanese professional wrestler and actress. She is best known for her two tenures in WWE, where she performed under the ring name Kairi Sane (カイリ・セイン, Kairi Sein). From 2012 to 2017, she wrestled for the Japanese promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom under the ring name Kairi Hojo (宝城 カイリ, Hōjō Kairi). Embodying a "Pirate Princess" persona, she became a one-time World of Stardom Champion, a one-time Wonder of Stardom Champion, a three-time Goddesses of Stardom Champion and a five-time Artist of Stardom Champion. She also won the 2015 5Star Grand Prix Tournament and the 2016 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League. In 2017, she signed with WWE, where she adopted the ring name Kairi Sane. She won the inaugural Mae Young Classic tournament the same year, and was then assigned to the NXT brand. She captured the NXT Women's Championship in 2018 and subsequently won the 2018 NXT Year-End Awards for Female Competitor of the Year and for Overall Competitor of the Year. In 2019, she debuted on WWE's main roster, where she became a one-time and the longest reigning WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, along with Asuka as part of the Kabuki Warriors. The team also received 2019 WWE Year-End Award for Women's Tag Team of the Year. In 2020, she returned to Japan to join her husband, and worked as a WWE ambassador and trainer in her native country until December 2021 when her contract expired. After her stint with WWE, she returned to World Wonder Ring Stardom in February 2022 and performed under ring name Kairi (stylized in all caps). She also performed for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) where she was a one-time and inaugural IWGP Women's Champion. She became a free agent in March 2023 and returned to WWE at Crown Jewel 2023 until her release in April 2026.
Ryo Kimura (木村 了, Kimura Ryō; born September 23, 1988) is a Japanese actor who debuted in 2002. His first movie was…Ryo Kimura (木村 了, Kimura Ryō; born September 23, 1988) is a Japanese actor who debuted in 2002. His first movie was Moonlight Jellyfish, in which he co-starred with Tatsuya Fujiwara. He played the role of Michio, a mentally challenged 15-year-old boy diagnosed with an incurable skin disease called XP (Xeroderma Pigmentosum).
Naomichi Donoue (堂上 直倫, born September 23, 1988, in Japan) is a coach and former Japanese professional baseball player…Naomichi Donoue (堂上 直倫, born September 23, 1988, in Japan) is a coach and former Japanese professional baseball player for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He was a utility infielder and has played at various positions including short stop, third base and second base.
Yū Kobayashi (小林 悠, Kobayashi Yū; born 23 September 1987) is a Japanese football player currently playing for Kawasaki…Yū Kobayashi (小林 悠, Kobayashi Yū; born 23 September 1987) is a Japanese football player currently playing for Kawasaki Frontale and the Japan national team.
Kimikaze Toshiji (皇風 俊司) (born 23 September 1986 as Toshiji Naoe) is a former professional sumo wrestler from Chōfu…Kimikaze Toshiji (皇風 俊司) (born 23 September 1986 as Toshiji Naoe) is a former professional sumo wrestler from Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan. His highest rank was maegashira 13. He won the jūryō championship in March 2012.
Hidenori Ishii (石井 秀典, Ishii Hidenori; born 23 September 1985 in Chiba) is a Japanese footballer who plays for…Hidenori Ishii (石井 秀典, Ishii Hidenori; born 23 September 1985 in Chiba) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Tokushima Vortis.
Eri Natori (名取 英理, Natori Eri; born 23 September 1985) is a Japanese speed skater. She competed in the women's 3000…Eri Natori (名取 英理, Natori Eri; born 23 September 1985) is a Japanese speed skater. She competed in the women's 3000 metres at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Nahomi Kawasumi (川澄 奈穂美, Kawasumi Nahomi; born 23 September 1985) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays…Nahomi Kawasumi (川澄 奈穂美, Kawasumi Nahomi; born 23 September 1985) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays either as a midfielder or forward for WE League club Albirex Niigata. She had represented the Japan national team in the 2011 and 2015 FIFA World Cups, winning the 2011 edition of the tournament and finish as runner-up in the 2015 edition. She had also won silver at the 2012 London Olympics. During the 2011 World Cup, she scored two goals—including a lob at 35 yards away against Sweden during the semifinals—helping Japan eventually win the tournament for the first time in its history.
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Japanese: 清成 龍一, Hepburn: Kiyonari Ryūichi; born September 23, 1982 in Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese…Ryuichi Kiyonari (Japanese: 清成 龍一, Hepburn: Kiyonari Ryūichi; born September 23, 1982 in Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese retired Grand Prix motorcycle racer. Kiyonari previously rode a Honda CBR1000RR in the MFJ All-Japan Road Race JSB1000 Championship. He was the 2006, 2007 and 2010 British Superbike champion and enjoys fame and popularity amongst British motorcycle race fans due to his success and personality. He raced for Honda Asia in 2012. Kiyonari won the 2008 Suzuka 8-Hour race, teamed with his former WSBK teammate Carlos Checa.
Hiroka Yaginuma (born September 23, 1981) is a Japanese born professional wrestler. She is best known for her work in…Hiroka Yaginuma (born September 23, 1981) is a Japanese born professional wrestler. She is best known for her work in the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). Yaginuma has worked under the ring names Hiroka Yaginuma and "Raven Hiroka" but is now billed simply as Hiroka. She is a former holder of the CMLL World Women's Championship. Yaginuma is married to Mexican Mini-Estrella Pequeño Damián 666 who also works for CMLL.
Syu (Japanese: シュウ, Hepburn: Shū) is a Japanese musician, best known as the leader and guitarist of the power metal…Syu (Japanese: シュウ, Hepburn: Shū) is a Japanese musician, best known as the leader and guitarist of the power metal band Galneryus. He also performs guitar and lead vocals in Spinalcord (formerly known as Aushvitz) and guitar in Animetal. Under his own name, Syu has released one studio album, one cover album and one instrumental album, each featuring collaborations with many guest musicians. He was voted the Best Guitarist in online music magazine Beeast's music awards four years in a row, from 2015 to 2018. In 2018, readers and professional musicians voted Syu the fourth best guitarist in the history of hard rock and heavy metal in We Rock magazine's "Metal General Election". His work on Galneryus' song "Emotions" was named the 73rd best guitar instrumental by Young Guitar Magazine in 2019.
Hiroshi Sasano (笹野 浩志, Sasano Hiroshi; born 23 September 1978 in Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese middle-distance…Hiroshi Sasano (笹野 浩志, Sasano Hiroshi; born 23 September 1978 in Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese middle-distance runner. He was a three-time Japanese national champion in the 800 metres.
Junichi Okayama (岡山 純一, Okayama Jun'ichi; born September 23, 1977, in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan), better known as Jin…Junichi Okayama (岡山 純一, Okayama Jun'ichi; born September 23, 1977, in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan), better known as Jin Shirosaki (城咲 仁, Shirosaki Jin), is a Japanese entertainer and radio personality who is represented by the talent agency, Sun Music. Shirosaki worked at a host club.
Yoshinobu Kanemaru (金丸義信, Kanemaru Yoshinobu; born September 23, 1976) is a Japanese professional wrestler and…Yoshinobu Kanemaru (金丸義信, Kanemaru Yoshinobu; born September 23, 1976) is a Japanese professional wrestler and backstage producer. He is signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is a member of House of Torture. Trained at the All Japan Pro Wrestling dojo, Kanemaru left the promotion to join Pro Wrestling Noah. Across two stints with Noah, he is a seven-time GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion, a four-time GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, and won the 2009 Global Junior Heavyweight League and the 2009 Nippon TV Cup Jr. Heavyweight Tag League. In NJPW, he is a six-time Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion and won the 2021 Super Junior Tag League. In AJPW, he is a one-time World Junior Heavyweight Champion and a two-time All Asia Tag Team Champion. Stable wise, Kanemaru was a member of the first and third incarnations of AJPW's Burning. He later joined NJPW's Suzuki-gun during an invasion storyline, and remained with the stable until its disbandment in 2022. He was then a member of Just 5 Guys, before turning on the stable to join House of Torture, which was a sub-group of Bullet Club at the time.
Kumiko Sakino (先野久美子 Sakino Kumiko, born September 9, 1975) is a retired Japanese volleyball player who played for…Kumiko Sakino (先野久美子 Sakino Kumiko, born September 9, 1975) is a retired Japanese volleyball player who played for Hisamitsu Springs.
Toshihiro Hattori (服部 年宏, Hattori Toshihiro; born 23 September 1973) is a Japanese professional manager and former…Toshihiro Hattori (服部 年宏, Hattori Toshihiro; born 23 September 1973) is a Japanese professional manager and former footballer who played as a midfielder or defender. He last played for the Japan national team until 2003. He last manager of FC Imabari for 2024 season.
Anri Kawai (河井 案里, Kawai Anri; born 23 September 1973) is a Japanese politician, formerly of the Liberal Democratic…Anri Kawai (河井 案里, Kawai Anri; born 23 September 1973) is a Japanese politician, formerly of the Liberal Democratic Party, and a former member of the House of Councillors in the Diet. Her husband is member of the House of Representatives and former Minister of Justice Katsuyuki Kawai. Born in Nobeoka, Miyazaki and a graduate of Keio University, she served in the assembly of Hiroshima Prefecture for four terms. On 20 January 2021, at the Tokyo District Court, she was convicted of vote-buying in the 2019 House of Councillors election.
Ken Watabe (渡部建, Watabe Ken; born 23 September 1972), is a Japanese comedian and television presenter. He performs…Ken Watabe (渡部建, Watabe Ken; born 23 September 1972), is a Japanese comedian and television presenter. He performs tsukkomi in the comedy duo "Unjash" with his partner Kazuya Kojima. Watabe currently serves as a co-MC with Chisato Moritaka in the Fuji TV program Love Music.
Osamu Nishimura (西村修, Nishimura Osamu; September 23, 1971 – February 28, 2025) was a Japanese professional wrestler.…Osamu Nishimura (西村修, Nishimura Osamu; September 23, 1971 – February 28, 2025) was a Japanese professional wrestler. Nishimura was best known for his time in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and MUGA World Pro Wrestling (MUGA). Outside of pro wrestling, he was also a politician, having served as a member of the Tokyo Bunkyo Ward Assembly as a food education instructor.
Yudai Deguchi (出口 雄大, Deguchi Yūdai; born September 23, 1971) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He…Yudai Deguchi (出口 雄大, Deguchi Yūdai; born September 23, 1971) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants and Fukuoka Daiei Hawks from 1990 to 2005.
Masashi Nakayama (中山 雅史, Nakayama Masashi; born 23 September 1967), nicknamed "Gon" during his playing career, is a…Masashi Nakayama (中山 雅史, Nakayama Masashi; born 23 September 1967), nicknamed "Gon" during his playing career, is a Japanese professional football manager and former player. He was the J.League Most Valuable Player in 1998, J.League Top Scorer in 1998 and 2000, and J.League Best XI in 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002.
Yoshinori Kitase (北瀬 佳範, Kitase Yoshinori; born September 23, 1966) is a Japanese company director, video game producer…Yoshinori Kitase (北瀬 佳範, Kitase Yoshinori; born September 23, 1966) is a Japanese company director, video game producer and former game director working for Square Enix. He is known for directing Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy X, and for producing the Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy VII Remake series. Kitase currently serves as a member of the board of directors at both Square Enix Co, Ltd and Square Enix Holdings as well as the executive officer of Square Enix's Creative Studios 1 and 2 as well as the studio head for the latter. He has also served as the Final Fantasy series brand manager since 2021. He was the head of Square Enix's Creative Business Unit 1 as well as Business Division 1 during their entire respective existences as well as a Corporate Executive. He was also part of the Final Fantasy Committee that was tasked with keeping the franchise's releases and content consistent.
Ijiri Okada (イジリー岡田, Ijirī Okada; born 23 September 1964, in Kita, Tokyo, Japan), born Noboru Okada (岡田 昇, Okada…Ijiri Okada (イジリー岡田, Ijirī Okada; born 23 September 1964, in Kita, Tokyo, Japan), born Noboru Okada (岡田 昇, Okada Noboru) is a Japanese comedian, impressionist, and television host. His hosting credits include Gilgamesh LIGHT, a revival of the 90s show Gilgamesh Night, and the Nogizaka46 variety show NogiBingo! Okada is represented by Horipro. He was married in 2016 in Hawaii.
Koshi Inaba (Japanese: 稲葉浩志, Hepburn: Inaba Kōshi; born September 23, 1964) is a Japanese singer, songwriter and…Koshi Inaba (Japanese: 稲葉浩志, Hepburn: Inaba Kōshi; born September 23, 1964) is a Japanese singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the rock duo B'z, the best-selling music act in their native Japan. He also has a successful solo career, with six studio albums and five singles topping the Japanese music charts. Inaba collaborated with Slash on the latter's 2009 single "Sahara", and with Stevie Salas on the albums Chubby Groove (2017) and Maximum Huavo (2020).
Hironori Suguro (勝呂 壽統, Suguro Hironori; born September 23, 1963) is a former Japanese professional baseball player. He…Hironori Suguro (勝呂 壽統, Suguro Hironori; born September 23, 1963) is a former Japanese professional baseball player. He was the number 5 draft pick for the Yomiuri Giants in 1987.
Michiru Yamane (Japanese: 山根ミチル, Hepburn: Yamane Michiru; born September 23, 1963) is a Japanese video game composer…Michiru Yamane (Japanese: 山根ミチル, Hepburn: Yamane Michiru; born September 23, 1963) is a Japanese video game composer and pianist. Yamane's musical style draws on baroque, classical and rock traditions, with both Johann Sebastian Bach and Yellow Magic Orchestra as prominent influences. She is best known for her two decades of work at the gaming company Konami, with her compositions for the Castlevania series among her most recognized work. Yamane grew an interest in music at an early age, practicing on the electric organ and piano. She studied composition in college and began working as a composer for Konami in 1988. As a member of the Konami Kukeiha Club, she collaborated with other musicians on many Konami video games. Her breakthrough work came with the Castlevania games Bloodlines (1994) and Symphony of the Night (1997).
Hiroaki Okuno (奥野 浩昭, Okuno Hiroaki; born 23 September 1960) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the…Hiroaki Okuno (奥野 浩昭, Okuno Hiroaki; born 23 September 1960) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Kamui Fujiwara (藤原 カムイ, Fujiwara Kamui; born September 23, 1959 in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese character…Kamui Fujiwara (藤原 カムイ, Fujiwara Kamui; born September 23, 1959 in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese character designer and manga artist. Fujiwara's father was a soldier in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. He graduated from the Kuwasawa Design School. Fujiwara won an honorable mention in 1979 for his debut manga titled Itsu mo no Asa ni in the 18th Tezuka Award along with Toshio Nobe (also an honorable mention) and Tsukasa Hojo, who won the top prize awarded. He was heavily influenced by Katsuhiro Otomo, and a defining feature of his work is the fine attention to detail. His pen name "Kamui" has its origins in the name of the Ainu god of creation, Kamuy, and he has used it since high school. He has had stories published in the manga anthology series Petit Apple Pie.
Carlos Holmes Trujillo García (23 September 1951 – 26 January 2021) was a Colombian dynasty politician, diplomat…Carlos Holmes Trujillo García (23 September 1951 – 26 January 2021) was a Colombian dynasty politician, diplomat, scholar, and attorney who served as minister of defense, foreign affairs, interior, and education. He also served as the mayor of Cali and as ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS), the European Union, and a number of nations.
Kin'ichi Kusumi (久須美欽一, Kusumi Kin'ichi) (born September 23, 1950) is a Japanese actor who has also used the stage name…Kin'ichi Kusumi (久須美欽一, Kusumi Kin'ichi) (born September 23, 1950) is a Japanese actor who has also used the stage name Mamoru Kusumi (久須美護, Kusumi Mamoru). He has appeared in tokusatsu kaiju productions (monster movies) and in pink films.
Tsutomu Katsuki (September 23, 1946 – October 13, 2014) was an organic chemist who primarily focused on asymmetric…Tsutomu Katsuki (September 23, 1946 – October 13, 2014) was an organic chemist who primarily focused on asymmetric oxidation reactions utilizing transition metal catalysts.
Takemasa Moriya (守屋武昌, Moriya Takemasa; born 23 September 1944) is a Japanese politician who served as Vice-Minister of…Takemasa Moriya (守屋武昌, Moriya Takemasa; born 23 September 1944) is a Japanese politician who served as Vice-Minister of Defense at the Ministry of Defense between 2003 and August 2007. Moriya was implicated of accepting bribes in the Yamada Yoko Incident, and was compelled to sworn testimony before the National Diet. He was sentenced to 30 months in prison over the scandal.
Kenjiro Matsumoto (松本 健次郎, Matsumoto Kenjirō; born 23 September 1943) is a Japanese former swimmer. He competed in the…Kenjiro Matsumoto (松本 健次郎, Matsumoto Kenjirō; born 23 September 1943) is a Japanese former swimmer. He competed in the men's 200 metre breaststroke at the 1964 Summer Olympics.