Katsuya Nagato (永戸 勝也, Nagato Katsuya; born 15 January 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left…Katsuya Nagato (永戸 勝也, Nagato Katsuya; born 15 January 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left back for J1 League club Vissel Kobe.
Nanami Irie (入江 ななみ, Irie Nanami; born 8 January 1995) is a Japanese wrestler who competes in the women's freestyle…Nanami Irie (入江 ななみ, Irie Nanami; born 8 January 1995) is a Japanese wrestler who competes in the women's freestyle category. She claimed silver medal in the women's 55 kg event during the 2019 World Wrestling Championships.
Yuma Oshima (born 7 January 1995) is a Japanese judoka. Oshima is the gold medalist of the 2016 Judo Grand Slam Tyumen…Yuma Oshima (born 7 January 1995) is a Japanese judoka. Oshima is the gold medalist of the 2016 Judo Grand Slam Tyumen in the –60 kg category.
Yukiya Saitoh (齋藤 友貴哉, Saitoh Yukiya; born January 5, 1995 in Higashine, Yamagata, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Yukiya Saitoh (齋藤 友貴哉, Saitoh Yukiya; born January 5, 1995 in Higashine, Yamagata, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Hanshin Tigers.
Shohei Yabiku (屋比久翔平, Yabiku Shōhei; born January 4, 1995) is a Japanese Greco-Roman wrestler. He qualified for the…Shohei Yabiku (屋比久翔平, Yabiku Shōhei; born January 4, 1995) is a Japanese Greco-Roman wrestler. He qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics, having finished runner-up to Akzhol Makhmudov in men's Greco-Roman 77 kg at the 2021 Asian Qualification Tournament in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In the 77 kg event, Yabiku won a bronze medal. He competed in the 77 kg event at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia.
Fuminori Abe (阿部史典, Abe Fuminori) is a Japanese professional wrestler and qualified Buddhist priest, currently working…Fuminori Abe (阿部史典, Abe Fuminori) is a Japanese professional wrestler and qualified Buddhist priest, currently working as a freelancer and is best known for his tenure with the Japanese promotions Pro Wrestling Basara (Basara) and Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW).
Mayu Hamada (濱田 真由, Hamada Mayu; born 31 January 1994) is a Japanese taekwondo practitioner. She participated in the…Mayu Hamada (濱田 真由, Hamada Mayu; born 31 January 1994) is a Japanese taekwondo practitioner. She participated in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.
Suzuko Ogino, (Japanese: 荻野 鈴子; born 31 January 1994) known by her stage name Uryu Hirano (平野 雨龍) and Suzuko Hirano (平野…Suzuko Ogino, (Japanese: 荻野 鈴子; born 31 January 1994) known by her stage name Uryu Hirano (平野 雨龍) and Suzuko Hirano (平野 鈴子) before 2021, is a Japanese right-wing politician, political activist, and former model. She is the representative of the social organization "Uryu-kai". Hirano came to public attention following the 2019 Hong Kong pro-democracy movement and has been described as Japan's leading figure opposing the Extradition Bill to China, Taiwanese media occasionally referring to Hirano as the "Anti-Extradition Goddess." She has been active in advocating for the protection of Uyghur human rights and a review of Japan's immigration policies toward Chinese nationals. Her activities have been reported in media of both Taiwan and Hong Kong. Hirano ran as an independent candidate from the Tokyo constituency in the 2025 Japanese House of Councillors election, becoming the youngest candidate in the race under an anti-immigrant campaign focusing on strengthening restrictions on Chinese immigration and deepening relations with Taiwan and Hong Kong. Although did not reach the vote threshold for being elected, she received 235,411 votes, placing 14th out of 32 candidates and the highest among all independent candidates.
Ai Shishime (志々目 愛, Shishime Ai; born 25 January 1994) is a Japanese retired judoka. She is a two-time gold medalist in…Ai Shishime (志々目 愛, Shishime Ai; born 25 January 1994) is a Japanese retired judoka. She is a two-time gold medalist in the women's 52 kg event at the World Judo Championships.
Enako (Japanese: えなこ; born January 22, 1994) is a Japanese professional cosplayer, voice actress, and singer from…Enako (Japanese: えなこ; born January 22, 1994) is a Japanese professional cosplayer, voice actress, and singer from Nagoya.
Kōhei Suzuki (鈴木 康平, Suzuki Kōhei; born January 21, 1994 in Kamagaya, Chiba, Japan) also known as K-Suzuki is a…Kōhei Suzuki (鈴木 康平, Suzuki Kōhei; born January 21, 1994 in Kamagaya, Chiba, Japan) also known as K-Suzuki is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Masataka Taniguchi (谷口将隆; born 19 January 1994) is a Japanese professional boxer who held the WBO mini-flyweight title…Masataka Taniguchi (谷口将隆; born 19 January 1994) is a Japanese professional boxer who held the WBO mini-flyweight title from 2021 to 2023.
Kenji Fujita (藤田健児, Fujita Kenji, born October 19, 1996) is a Japanese professional boxer. He currently competes in the…Kenji Fujita (藤田健児, Fujita Kenji, born October 19, 1996) is a Japanese professional boxer. He currently competes in the featherweight division where he is the current WBO Asian Pacific featherweight champion.
Shinya Yajima (矢島 慎也; born 18 January 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J3 League club…Shinya Yajima (矢島 慎也; born 18 January 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J3 League club Gainare Tottori. He has previously played for both Urawa Red Diamonds and Fagiano Okayama.
Yūka Kobayashi (小林 優香, Kobayashi Yūka; January 1, 1994) comes from Tosu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. She is a…Yūka Kobayashi (小林 優香, Kobayashi Yūka; January 1, 1994) comes from Tosu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. She is a professional track cyclist.
Shūhei Takahashi (高橋 周平, Takahashi Shūhei; born January 18, 1994 in Fujisawa, Kanagawa) is a Japanese professional…Shūhei Takahashi (高橋 周平, Takahashi Shūhei; born January 18, 1994 in Fujisawa, Kanagawa) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Kazuki Kamizato (神里 和毅, Kamizato Kazuki; born January 17, 1994) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Kazuki Kamizato (神里 和毅, Kamizato Kazuki; born January 17, 1994) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Sayako Ito (伊東 紗冶子, Itō Sayako; born 15 January 1994) is a former Japanese free announcer and tarento. She was…Sayako Ito (伊東 紗冶子, Itō Sayako; born 15 January 1994) is a former Japanese free announcer and tarento. She was represented with Cent Force.
Fumiya Hayakawa (早川 史哉, Hayakawa Fumiya; born 12 January 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for J2…Fumiya Hayakawa (早川 史哉, Hayakawa Fumiya; born 12 January 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for J2 League club Albirex Niigata.
Seigo Kobayashi (小林 成豪, Kobayashi Seigō; born 8 January 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for…Seigo Kobayashi (小林 成豪, Kobayashi Seigō; born 8 January 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Renofa Yamaguchi FC, as a midfielder.
Kosei Wakimoto (脇本晃成, Wakimoto Kōsei; born 8 January 1994 in Hiroshima) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kataller…Kosei Wakimoto (脇本晃成, Wakimoto Kōsei; born 8 January 1994 in Hiroshima) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kataller Toyama.
Kazutomo Iguchi (井口 和朋, Iguchi Kazutomo; born January 7, 1994) is a professional Japanese baseball pitcher who is a…Kazutomo Iguchi (井口 和朋, Iguchi Kazutomo; born January 7, 1994) is a professional Japanese baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Orix Buffaloes.
Chen Chieh-hsien (Chinese: 陳傑憲; pinyin: Chén Jiéxiàn; born January 7, 1994) is a Taiwanese professional baseball…Chen Chieh-hsien (Chinese: 陳傑憲; pinyin: Chén Jiéxiàn; born January 7, 1994) is a Taiwanese professional baseball outfielder and captain for the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).
Otosaka Rousselot Tomo Nicholas (乙坂・ルーセロ・智・ニコラス, Otosaka Tomo; born January 6, 1994) is a Japanese professional…Otosaka Rousselot Tomo Nicholas (乙坂・ルーセロ・智・ニコラス, Otosaka Tomo; born January 6, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and Yomiuri Giants.
Hiroto Goya (呉屋 大翔, Goya Hiroto) is a Japanese football player. He currently plays for JEF United Chiba. He previously…Hiroto Goya (呉屋 大翔, Goya Hiroto) is a Japanese football player. He currently plays for JEF United Chiba. He previously had a loan spell at fellow J2 League side Tokushima Vortis. His regular playing position is forward.
Kōki Yamashita (山下 幸輝, Yamashita Kōki; born January 31, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Kōki Yamashita (山下 幸輝, Yamashita Kōki; born January 31, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Kodai Senga (千賀 滉大, Senga Kōdai; born January 30, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the New York…Kodai Senga (千賀 滉大, Senga Kōdai; born January 30, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023 and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) debut in 2012 for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. He is a three-time NPB All-Star and a one-time MLB All-Star. Internationally, Senga represents the Japanese national team.
Ayano Kaneko (カネコアヤノ, Kaneko Ayano; January 30, 1993), known as Kanekoayano, is a Japanese singer-songwriter and model…Ayano Kaneko (カネコアヤノ, Kaneko Ayano; January 30, 1993), known as Kanekoayano, is a Japanese singer-songwriter and model, regarded as one of the most popular figures in Japanese indie music. She began her career as a solo artist, making her debut with the 2012 album Inzei Seikatsu, and currently works with her band kanekoayano.
Masatoshi Kushibiki (櫛引 政敏, Kushibiki Masatoshi; born 29 January 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays…Masatoshi Kushibiki (櫛引 政敏, Kushibiki Masatoshi; born 29 January 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Reilac Shiga FC.
Takayoshi Noma (野間 峻祥, Noma Takayoshi; born January 28, 1993 in Miki, Hyōgo, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball…Takayoshi Noma (野間 峻祥, Noma Takayoshi; born January 28, 1993 in Miki, Hyōgo, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). On February 27, 2019, he was selected for Japan national baseball team at the 2019 exhibition games against Mexico. He uses Dragostea Din Tei by Moldovan pop group O-Zone as his walk-up song, because "Numa Numa" in the lyrics sounds like "Noma Noma" to Japanese people.
Taro Daniel (ダニエル 太郎, Danieru Tarō; born 27 January 1993) is an American-Japanese professional tennis player. He…Taro Daniel (ダニエル 太郎, Danieru Tarō; born 27 January 1993) is an American-Japanese professional tennis player. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 58 on 15 January 2024. He has won one ATP Tour singles title at the 2018 Istanbul Open, as well as nine ATP Challenger Tour singles titles. He is currently the No. 5 Japanese singles player.
Haruka Hamada (浜田 遥, Hamada Haruka; born 26 January 1993) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder in…Haruka Hamada (浜田 遥, Hamada Haruka; born 26 January 1993) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder in the WE League.
Mitsunori Takaboshi (高星 明誠, Takaboshi Mitsunori; born 24 January 1993) is a Japanese racing driver. In 2017, he was…Mitsunori Takaboshi (高星 明誠, Takaboshi Mitsunori; born 24 January 1993) is a Japanese racing driver. In 2017, he was crowned champion in the Japanese Formula 3 Championship.
Ryota Oshima (大島 僚太, Ōshima Ryōta; born 23 January 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a central…Ryota Oshima (大島 僚太, Ōshima Ryōta; born 23 January 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Kawasaki Frontale.
Tusk (タスク, Tasuku; born January 22, 1993) (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese actor, model, and musician from Tottori…Tusk (タスク, Tasuku; born January 22, 1993) (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese actor, model, and musician from Tottori Prefecture.
Airi Eino (永野 愛理, Eino Airi; born 19 January 1993) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Sendai, affiliated with…Airi Eino (永野 愛理, Eino Airi; born 19 January 1993) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Sendai, affiliated with 81 Produce. She is known for portraying Airi Hayashida in Wake Up, Girls!, Misanaria Bolenan in Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, and Risa Fujiwara in Tamayomi.
Keiichirō Saitō (斎藤 圭一郎, Saitō Keiichirō; born on January 18, 1993) is a Japanese director and key animator, best known…Keiichirō Saitō (斎藤 圭一郎, Saitō Keiichirō; born on January 18, 1993) is a Japanese director and key animator, best known for directing the first season of both Bocchi the Rock! and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.
Miho Yoshikawa (吉川 美穂, Yoshikawa Miho; born 15 January 1993) is a Japanese professional racing cyclist, who last rode…Miho Yoshikawa (吉川 美穂, Yoshikawa Miho; born 15 January 1993) is a Japanese professional racing cyclist, who last rode for UCI Women's Team Bizkaia–Durango. She rode in the women's road race at the 2016 UCI Road World Championships, finishing in 21st place.
Kevin Hareyama (born January 14, 1993) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for Shiga Lakestars of…Kevin Hareyama (born January 14, 1993) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for Shiga Lakestars of the B.League in Japan. He played college basketball for Tokai University.
Mayu Sasaki (佐々木 繭, Sasaki Mayu; born January 12, 1993) is a Japanese former football player who played for WE League…Mayu Sasaki (佐々木 繭, Sasaki Mayu; born January 12, 1993) is a Japanese former football player who played for WE League club Urawa Reds. She has previously played for Japan national team.
Akane Saito (齊藤 あかね, Saitō Akane; born January 12, 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder. She plays…Akane Saito (齊藤 あかね, Saitō Akane; born January 12, 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder. She plays for AC Nagano Parceiro and has previously played for the Japan national team.
Yu Inaba (稲葉 友, Inaba Yū; born January 12, 1993) is a Japanese actor, best known for his role as Go Shijima/Kamen Rider…Yu Inaba (稲葉 友, Inaba Yū; born January 12, 1993) is a Japanese actor, best known for his role as Go Shijima/Kamen Rider Mach in the Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider Drive.
Chiyonoumi Meitaro (Japanese 千代の海 明太郎, born January 11, 1993 as Meitaro Hamamachi) is a Japanese former professional…Chiyonoumi Meitaro (Japanese 千代の海 明太郎, born January 11, 1993 as Meitaro Hamamachi) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Kochi Prefecture. He debuted in May 2015 as a wrestler for Kokonoe stable and reached his highest rank of Juryo 8 in March 2019. He has won three yusho, one in Jonidan, one in Sandanme and one in Jonokuchi.
Keita Kurihara (栗原慶太, Kurihara Keita; born 10 January 1993) is a Japanese professional boxer who held the OPBF…Keita Kurihara (栗原慶太, Kurihara Keita; born 10 January 1993) is a Japanese professional boxer who held the OPBF bantamweight title four times.
