Kentaro Sato (佐藤 賢太郎, Satō Kentarō; born 12 May 1981), aka Ken-P, is a composer, conductor, orchestrator, and clinician…
Kentaro Sato (佐藤 賢太郎, Satō Kentarō; born 12 May 1981), aka Ken-P, is a composer, conductor, orchestrator, and clinician of media music (film, TV, and game) and concert music (Symphonic and Choral). He is also an accomplished lyricist and voice-over artist. His works have been broadcast, performed, and recorded in North and South America, Asia, and Europe by well-known groups including the London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. In 2005, he was appointed a resident composer/assistant conductor of the Torrance Symphony. He is also a frequent guest conductor and lecturer for various workshops and reading sessions on choral music and composition/orchestration around the world. Sato was born in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan, known as the city of music and instruments. He holds a Master of Music in Conducting (choral emphasis) with Distinction and a Bachelor of Music in Media and Commercial Writing from California State University, Northridge (CSUN). In addition to his degree in Music, he also holds degree in Cinema from Santa Monica College.
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Mitsugu Yamamoto (山本光, Yamamoto Hikaru; born 12 May 1981) is a Japanese rugby union player who played as a prop or…
Mitsugu Yamamoto (山本光, Yamamoto Hikaru; born 12 May 1981) is a Japanese rugby union player who played as a prop or hooker. He's currently playing for Coca-Cola Red Sparks in Japan's domestic Top League. He was named in the Japan squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, but withdrew from the tournament due to injury. He made a further 10 appearances for Japan in his career, scoring three tries.
Daisuke Matsui (松井 大輔, Matsui Daisuke; born 11 May 1981) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…
Daisuke Matsui (松井 大輔, Matsui Daisuke; born 11 May 1981) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He previously played for the Japan national team. His former wife is Japanese actress Rosa Kato.
Toru Chishima (千島 徹, Chishima Tōru; born May 11, 1981) is a former Japanese football player.
Tomoko Nagai (永井 奉子, Nagai Tomoko; born May 5, 1981) is a Japanese swimmer who won a bronze medal in the 4 × 200 m…
Tomoko Nagai (永井 奉子, Nagai Tomoko; born May 5, 1981) is a Japanese swimmer who won a bronze medal in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships. Her team finished in fifth place, but the Australian and US squads were disqualified. She also competed in three events at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Her best achievement was fifth place in the 4 × 100 m medley relay.
Mamoru Kishida (岸田 護, Kishida Mamoru; born May 10, 1981) is a Japanese former professional baseball starting pitcher…
Mamoru Kishida (岸田 護, Kishida Mamoru; born May 10, 1981) is a Japanese former professional baseball starting pitcher who currently serves as the manager for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for Orix from 2006 to 2019.
Kazuyuki Morisaki (森﨑 和幸, Morisaki Kazuyuki; born 9 May 1981) is a Japanese former football player. His twin brother…
Kazuyuki Morisaki (森﨑 和幸, Morisaki Kazuyuki; born 9 May 1981) is a Japanese former football player. His twin brother Koji Morisaki is also a footballer.
Koji Morisaki (森﨑 浩司, Morisaki Kōji; born May 9, 1981) is a former Japanese football player. His twin brother Kazuyuki…
Koji Morisaki (森﨑 浩司, Morisaki Kōji; born May 9, 1981) is a former Japanese football player. His twin brother Kazuyuki Morisaki is also a footballer.
Tomoko Yamashita (Japanese: ヤマシタ トモコ, Hepburn: Yamashita Tomoko; born May 9, 1981) is a Japanese manga artist.
Kim Myung-hwi (born 8 May 1981) is a Zainichi Korean football manager and former player who is a manager.
Yuki Fuji (冨士 祐樹, Fuji Yūki; born May 7, 1981 in Fujimi, Saitama) is a Japanese football player for Suzuka Unlimited FC.
Mizuto Hirota (Japanese: 廣田瑞人, Hirota Mizuto; born May 5, 1981) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing…
Mizuto Hirota (Japanese: 廣田瑞人, Hirota Mizuto; born May 5, 1981) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Rizin Fighting Federation. A professional competitor since 2005, he appeared in the Japanese MMA event Dynamite!! 2009 event and has also competed for Ultimate Fighting Championship, Shooto, and Strikeforce.
Takahiro Ushiyama (born 1 May 1981) is a Japanese speed skater. He competed in four events at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Akitoshi Tamura (born May 31, 1980) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed almost exclusively in the Shooto…
Akitoshi Tamura (born May 31, 1980) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed almost exclusively in the Shooto organization, before making his debut in 2008 at the WEC 37. In 2007, he was the lightweight champion of Shooto. He was once ranked as the #5 Bantamweight in the world by the MMAWeekly Worldwide Ranking System. Tamura is a freestyle fighter. In 2004, Tamura became the first foreigner to beat a Burmese Lethwei fighter in an official match.
Mika Katsumura (勝村 美香, Katsumura Mika; born May 31, 1980, in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan) is a former Japanese…
Mika Katsumura (勝村 美香, Katsumura Mika; born May 31, 1980, in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan) is a former Japanese actress. She played the role of Yuri/Time Pink in the 2000 Super Sentai series Mirai Sentai Timeranger.
Ryōgo Narita (Japanese: 成田 良悟, Hepburn: Narita Ryōgo; born May 30, 1980) is a Japanese light novelist and manga writer.…
Ryōgo Narita (Japanese: 成田 良悟, Hepburn: Narita Ryōgo; born May 30, 1980) is a Japanese light novelist and manga writer. He won the Gold Prize in the 9th Dengeki Novel Prize for Baccano!, which was made into an anime television series in 2007. His series Durarara!! was also made into two anime television series, one airing January 2010 and the second in January 2015.
Seiji Kaneko (金古 聖司, Seiji Kaneko; born May 27, 1980) is a Japanese former football player.
Tomohisa Yuge (弓削智久, Yuge Tomohisa; born 25 May 1980) is a Japanese actor who has had roles in numerous TV Asahi…
Tomohisa Yuge (弓削智久, Yuge Tomohisa; born 25 May 1980) is a Japanese actor who has had roles in numerous TV Asahi Tokusatsu shows, including Kamen Rider Ryuki and Kamen Rider Kabuto, as well as a number of films.
Rena Tanaka (田中 麗奈, Tanaka Rena; born 22 May 1980) is a Japanese actress. In 1999, she won the Japanese Academy Award…
Rena Tanaka (田中 麗奈, Tanaka Rena; born 22 May 1980) is a Japanese actress. In 1999, she won the Japanese Academy Award for "Best Newcomer" for her performance in Give It All; in 2001, she received a "Best Actress" nomination for First Love.
Yuki Kohara (Japanese: 小原 裕貴, Hepburn: Kohara Yūki; born 21 May 1980) is a Japanese former singer, actor, and idol…
Yuki Kohara (Japanese: 小原 裕貴, Hepburn: Kohara Yūki; born 21 May 1980) is a Japanese former singer, actor, and idol whose career lasted from 1991 to 2000. He was a member of Johnny's Junior until 15 October 2000.
Chinatsu Mori (森 千夏, Mori Chinatsu) (May 20, 1980 in Edogawa, Tokyo – August 9, 2006 in Tokyo) was a Japanese shot…
Chinatsu Mori (森 千夏, Mori Chinatsu) (May 20, 1980 in Edogawa, Tokyo – August 9, 2006 in Tokyo) was a Japanese shot putter. Her personal best throw is 18.22 metres, achieved in April 2004 in Hamamatsu. This is the current Japanese record. She won the silver medal at the 2000 Asian Championships and the bronze medal at the 2003 Asian Championships. In addition she competed at the 2003 World Championships and the 2004 Olympic Games without reaching the final round. Mori died of appendix cancer on August 9, 2006, aged 26.
Mari Konno (紺野 麻里, Konno Mari; born 18 May 1980) is a Japanese former basketball player who competed in the 2004 Summer…
Mari Konno (紺野 麻里, Konno Mari; born 18 May 1980) is a Japanese former basketball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Hiroshi Kisanuki (木佐貫 洋, born May 17, 1980) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido…
Hiroshi Kisanuki (木佐貫 洋, born May 17, 1980) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He previously played for the Yomiuri Giants from 2003 to 2009. He won the Central League Rookie of the Year Award in 2003.
Masaaki Koike (小池 正晃, Koike Masaaki; born April 20, 1980 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a professional Japanese…
Masaaki Koike (小池 正晃, Koike Masaaki; born April 20, 1980 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. Koike played outfield and infield for the Chunichi Dragons (2008–2011) and for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars (2012–2013). Koike announced his retirement on October 1, 2013 and his final at-bat, hit a home run. In 2014, the Yokohama DeNA BayStars hired Koike as first team batting coach. On 6 November 2024, it was confirmed Koike had accepted an offer to become a hitting coach for the Chunichi Dragons.
Saori Shimai (島井 咲緒里, Shimai Saori; born May 15, 1980) is a Japanese retired women's professional shogi player who…
Saori Shimai (島井 咲緒里, Shimai Saori; born May 15, 1980) is a Japanese retired women's professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 2-dan. As of July 2023, she is serving as an executive director of Ladies Professional Shogi-players' Association of Japan (LPSA).
Wen Yuju (温又柔) (born 1980) is a Japanese writer of Taiwanese descent. Her name is also romanized as Wen Yourou and On…
Wen Yuju (温又柔) (born 1980) is a Japanese writer of Taiwanese descent. Her name is also romanized as Wen Yourou and On, Yūjū. She was born in Taipei to Taiwanese parents, and moved with her family to Tokyo when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Hosei University in 2006. Her books include Kokyokoraika (2009), Raifuku no ie (2011), Tatta Hitotsu no Watashi no mono dewa nai Namae (2012), and Taiwan umare Nihongo sodachi (2015). She was named as one of the best young Japanese writers by Granta magazine in 2016.
Daisuke Ichikawa (市川 大祐, Ichikawa Daisuke; born May 14, 1980) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played…
Daisuke Ichikawa (市川 大祐, Ichikawa Daisuke; born May 14, 1980) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for the Japan national team.
Hideki Murai (村井 英樹, Murai Hideki; born 14 May 1980) is a Japanese politician who serves as chairman of the Diet…
Hideki Murai (村井 英樹, Murai Hideki; born 14 May 1980) is a Japanese politician who serves as chairman of the Diet Affairs Committee in the Liberal Democratic Party since 2026. He was Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary from 2023 to 2024. He has represented Saitama 1st district in the House of Representatives since 2012. Born in Saitama Prefecture and educated at the University of Tokyo, Murai was an official in the Ministry of Finance before entering politics.
Maho Nonami (野波麻帆 Nonami Maho born 13 May 1980 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress, best known for her role in the…
Maho Nonami (野波麻帆 Nonami Maho born 13 May 1980 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress, best known for her role in the critically acclaimed 2LDK.
Kensaku Abe (阿部 謙作, Kensaku Abe; born May 13, 1980) is a former Japanese football player.
Kohei Yamamichi (山道 高平, Yamamichi Kohei; born May 11, 1980) is a former Japanese football player.
Mayumi Kita (喜多 真裕美, Kita Mayumi; née Kawasaki (川崎), born 10 May 1980) is a Japanese race walker from Ibaraki…
Mayumi Kita (喜多 真裕美, Kita Mayumi; née Kawasaki (川崎), born 10 May 1980) is a Japanese race walker from Ibaraki Prefecture. She represented her country in the 20 km race walk at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. Her personal best time for the 20 km race walk is 1:28:49 hours. A three-time Asian Race Walk Champion, she is a former national record holder and the second fastest Japanese race walker after Masumi Fuchise. Kawasaki has competed at the World Championships in Athletics on four occasions, with her best finish being tenth in 2007.
Norihiro Nishi (西 紀寛, Nishi Norihiro; born May 9, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…
Norihiro Nishi (西 紀寛, Nishi Norihiro; born May 9, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Ryo Shigaki (志垣 良, Shigaki Ryo; born 9 May 1980) is a Japanese professional football manager.
Nagisa Arakaki (新垣 渚, Arakaki Nagisa; born May 9, 1980 in Naha, Okinawa) is a former Japanese professional baseball…
Nagisa Arakaki (新垣 渚, Arakaki Nagisa; born May 9, 1980 in Naha, Okinawa) is a former Japanese professional baseball player. He is currently with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. Despite having one of the best fastballs and sliders of anyone in the league, Arakaki has battled control problems and injuries throughout his career. In 2007, Arakaki set the NPB record for most wild pitches in a season with 21, breaking Kazuhisa Ishii's record. Arakaki was first seen at the 1998 Koshien summer tournament, and caught the eyes of many scouts with his fastball and sharp break on his slider. Despite his team not going far in the tournament, he was scouted by the Orix BlueWave and offered a contract. However, Arakaki turned it down stating that he did not intend to play for Orix. In both 2008 and 2009, Arakaki had been in and out of the lineup due to persistent shoulder problems. From the end of '07 to late '08, the righty did not win a start, a stretch that spanned from September 17, 2007, to August 28, 2008. In the 2008 campaign, Arakaki finished with a 4-6 record and a 4.18 ERA. The 2009 season was far less kind, as the embattled righty went 0-2 with a 7.91 ERA whilst battling shoulder injuries. He did not pitch at the Major League level in 2010 and 2011 due to injury. He finally cracked the Opening Day roster in 2012 for his first action in nearly three years.
Ryo Yoshimoto (吉本 亮, Yoshimoto Ryo; born May 8, 1980) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball infielder, and…
Ryo Yoshimoto (吉本 亮, Yoshimoto Ryo; born May 8, 1980) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball infielder, and current second squad hitting coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Kei Igarashi (五十嵐 圭、born May 7, 1980 in Jōetsu, Niigata, Japan) is a Japanese professional basketball player. He plays…
Kei Igarashi (五十嵐 圭、born May 7, 1980 in Jōetsu, Niigata, Japan) is a Japanese professional basketball player. He plays for the Gunma Crane Thunders of the B.League. He also was a member of the Japan national basketball team, playing for the team in the 2006 FIBA World Championship and both the FIBA Asia Championship 2007 and FIBA Asia Championship 2009. Igarashi averaged 9 points and 3 assists per game for the host Japanese at the 2006 FIBA World Championship. Igarashi scored a team-high 18 points and added three assists in Japan's lone win at the tournament, a 78-61 preliminary round victory over Panama. In his most recent, national team appearance, Igarashi had a team-leading 3.6 assists per game, good for third best overall in the tournament. Despite his performance, Japan stumbled to a disappointing tenth-place finish, its worst ever performance in 24 FIBA Asia Championship appearances. In the 2009-10 season, he entered the month-long winter break averaging 9.3 points and 2.9 assists per game for the Alvark. The popular Igarashi was also named to the JBL All-Star Game as the leading point guard vote-getter for the East.
Noriaki Sanenobu (実信 憲明, Sanenobu Noriaki; born May 7, 1980) is a former Japanese football player and is currently…
Noriaki Sanenobu (実信 憲明, Sanenobu Noriaki; born May 7, 1980) is a former Japanese football player and is currently manager of FC Kagura Shimane
Yukio Makino (牧野 幸雄, Makino Yukio; born May 6, 1980) is a Japanese sailor. He belongs to Toyota Motor East Japan.
Shuichiro Osada (長田 秀一郎, Osada Shuichirō; born May 6, 1980 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a professional Japanese…
Shuichiro Osada (長田 秀一郎, Osada Shuichirō; born May 6, 1980 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Niigata Albirex Baseball Club.
Masashi Oguro (大黒 将志, Ōguro Masashi; born 4 May 1980) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…
Masashi Oguro (大黒 将志, Ōguro Masashi; born 4 May 1980) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward. He made 22 appearances scoring 5 goals for Japan national team between 2005 and 2008.
Yuzo Wada (和田 雄三, Wada Yuzo; born May 2, 1980) is a former Japanese football player.
Takashi Miyake (born 2 May 1980) is a Japanese former international rugby union player. Miyake, a native of Kyoto…
Takashi Miyake (born 2 May 1980) is a Japanese former international rugby union player. Miyake, a native of Kyoto, attended Fushimi Technical High School and was a member of Japan's top-ranked collegiate team during his time at Kanto Gakuin University. He played his rugby for Panasonic Wild Knights. A versatile back, Miyake was capped four times for Japan, debuting against Spain in 2005. He made three appearances as starting fullback in the 2006 Pacific 5 Nations and scored a try against the Junior All Blacks. Miyake announced his retirement from rugby at the end of the 2014–15 Top League season.
Masaharu Yamada (山田 政晴, Yamada Masaharu; born May 1, 1980 in Gunma) is a Japanese weightlifter. He competed in…
Masaharu Yamada (山田 政晴, Yamada Masaharu; born May 1, 1980 in Gunma) is a Japanese weightlifter. He competed in Weightlifting at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 56 kg division finishing ninth, with a new personal best of 259 kg. He beat his previous best by 6 kg. He is 5 ft 1 inches tall and weighs 130 lb.
Yousuke Ichikawa (市川 洋介, Ichikawa Yōsuke; born May 1, 1980 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese…
Yousuke Ichikawa (市川 洋介, Ichikawa Yōsuke; born May 1, 1980 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese former actor and model who is affiliated with Pocket. He graduated from Yokohama National University's University of Electro-Communications.
Keisuke Nemoto (born 31 May 1979) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate. He has won the JKA All-Japan…
Keisuke Nemoto (born 31 May 1979) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate. He has won the JKA All-Japan championships for kumite. He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.
Ryosuke Kijima (木島 良輔, Kijima Ryosuke; born 29 May 1979) is a Japanese former football player. His younger brother…
Ryosuke Kijima (木島 良輔, Kijima Ryosuke; born 29 May 1979) is a Japanese former football player. His younger brother Tetsuya is also a footballer.
Aki Tsuchida (土田 亜希, Tsuchida Aki; born 29 May 1979) is a Japanese ice hockey player. She competed in the women's…
Aki Tsuchida (土田 亜希, Tsuchida Aki; born 29 May 1979) is a Japanese ice hockey player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Yamato Tamura (田村 岳斗, Tamura Yamato; born May 28, 1979) is a Japanese figure skating coach and former competitor. As a…
Yamato Tamura (田村 岳斗, Tamura Yamato; born May 28, 1979) is a Japanese figure skating coach and former competitor. As a single skater, he is a two-time Japanese national champion and represented Japan at the 1998 Winter Olympics, placing 17th.
Ryota Igarashi (五十嵐 亮太, Igarashi Ryōta; born May 28, 1979) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He has…
Ryota Igarashi (五十嵐 亮太, Igarashi Ryōta; born May 28, 1979) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. Igarashi began his career with the Yakult Swallows of NPB in 1999. For Yakult, he was a five-time All-Star. After the 2009 season, Igarashi signed with the New York Mets of MLB as a free agent and pitched for them in 2010 and 2011. He briefly pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees of MLB in 2012.