Tadashi Ishimine (伊志嶺 忠, born June 22, 1985, in Nakagami District, Okinawa) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher…Tadashi Ishimine (伊志嶺 忠, born June 22, 1985, in Nakagami District, Okinawa) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Yusuke Hatanaka (畑中 勇介, Hatanaka Yūsuke; born June 21, 1985) is a Japanese former racing cyclist, who competed as a…Yusuke Hatanaka (畑中 勇介, Hatanaka Yūsuke; born June 21, 1985) is a Japanese former racing cyclist, who competed as a professional from 2008 to 2024.
Kazuhiko Chiba (千葉 和彦, Chiba Kazuhiko; born 21 June 1985) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays for J3 League…Kazuhiko Chiba (千葉 和彦, Chiba Kazuhiko; born 21 June 1985) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays for J3 League club FC Ryukyu.
Ryoko Kizaki (Japanese: 木崎 良子; born 21 June 1985) is a Japanese long-distance runner who competes in marathon and half…Ryoko Kizaki (Japanese: 木崎 良子; born 21 June 1985) is a Japanese long-distance runner who competes in marathon and half marathon races. She won the 2011 Yokohama Women's Marathon in a personal best time of 2:26:32 hours. She is a three-time participant at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships and a two-time medallist at the Summer Universiade.
Ai Miyazato (宮里 藍, Miyazato Ai; born 19 June 1985) is a former Japanese professional golfer who competed on the…Ai Miyazato (宮里 藍, Miyazato Ai; born 19 June 1985) is a former Japanese professional golfer who competed on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and the LPGA of Japan Tour (JLPGA). She was the top-ranked golfer in the Women's World Golf Rankings on three occasions in 2010.
Chikashi Masuda (増田 誓志, Masuda Chikashi; born 19 June 1985) is a Japanese former professional football player. He was…Chikashi Masuda (増田 誓志, Masuda Chikashi; born 19 June 1985) is a Japanese former professional football player. He was capped by the Japan national team.
Shinichi Mukai (向 慎一, Mukai Shinichi; born June 15, 1985) is a Japanese football player. He played for Nara Club before…Shinichi Mukai (向 慎一, Mukai Shinichi; born June 15, 1985) is a Japanese football player. He played for Nara Club before retiring in 2022.
Noritaka Tatehana (born 1985 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese shoe designer born into a family that ran a public…Noritaka Tatehana (born 1985 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese shoe designer born into a family that ran a public bathhouse. He studied fine arts, Japanese craft, dyeing, and weaving at the Tokyo University of the Arts. Tatehana has created clothing, including kimono and shoes, and many of his designs are held in the public collections of museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Tatehana handcrafts each step of the manufacturing process of his shoes, all of which are collection pieces. His futuristic shoes, which re-think the notion of "high heels", are unique in both decoration and style, as they are often heel-less platform shoes. His shoes come in a wide variety of colours and patterns, from black to silver, and from fiery red to gold. Tatehana's shoes were included in the V&A Shoes: Pleasure and Pain exhibition in 2015–16. In October and November 2019, the Portland Japanese Garden is showing Tatehana's shoes and other work in his first US exhibition.
Zone (ゾーン) was an all-female rock band started in Sapporo, Japan, in 1997. It started as a dance group and turned into…Zone (ゾーン) was an all-female rock band started in Sapporo, Japan, in 1997. It started as a dance group and turned into an all-female band. Zone has been categorized in a new genre called "bandol" (a portmanteau of the words "band" and "idol"). The band was started and managed by Studio RunTime and its first single, "Good Days", was released by the major record label Sony Records, on February 7, 2001. The group officially disbanded on April 7, 2013, when the last remaining member, Maiko Sakae, held the band's final event. Zone's most famous song is "Secret Base (Kimi ga Kureta Mono)", released on August 8, 2001. It sold about 744,000 copies in Japan.
Shinichi Terada (寺田 紳一, Terada Shinichi; born June 10, 1985) is a Japanese football player who plays for Ococias Kyoto…Shinichi Terada (寺田 紳一, Terada Shinichi; born June 10, 1985) is a Japanese football player who plays for Ococias Kyoto AC.
Tomoki Suzuki (鈴木 智樹, Suzuki Tomoki; born June 8, 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…Tomoki Suzuki (鈴木 智樹, Suzuki Tomoki; born June 8, 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Mayu Ushida (Japanese: 牛田茉友, Hepburn: Ushida Mayu; born 8 June 1985) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of…Mayu Ushida (Japanese: 牛田茉友, Hepburn: Ushida Mayu; born 8 June 1985) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Councillors since 2025. She was a television presenter at NHK from 2009 to 2025, and served as news anchor for the Nichiyō Tōron.
Takashi Sanada (眞田 卓, Sanada Takashi; born June 8, 1985) is a Paralympic tennis player from Japan who won a series of…Takashi Sanada (眞田 卓, Sanada Takashi; born June 8, 1985) is a Paralympic tennis player from Japan who won a series of national championships such as 2011 Osaka Open, Japan Open and Peace Cup (both 2011 and 2012). He also was a winner of international championships such as Taiwan Open and the Gauteng Open in South Africa. He won the 2023 US Open wheelchair doubles with Stéphane Houdet. He competed in wheelchair tennis at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.
Sota Hirayama (平山 相太, Hirayama Sōta; born 6 June 1985) is a Japanese former footballer. He played for Japan national…Sota Hirayama (平山 相太, Hirayama Sōta; born 6 June 1985) is a Japanese former footballer. He played for Japan national team.
Hiroaki Tsutsumi (Japanese: 堤 博明, Hepburn: Tsutsumi Hiroaki; born June 5, 1985) is a Japanese musician and composer…Hiroaki Tsutsumi (Japanese: 堤 博明, Hepburn: Tsutsumi Hiroaki; born June 5, 1985) is a Japanese musician and composer best known for his work on various anime television series. He started his musical career at the age of 14 when he first started playing the guitar. After winning a guitar contest three years later, he decided to become a professional musician and later graduated from Kunitachi College of Music. In 2013, he was given the role of lead composer for the first time with Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation. Since Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation, he has composed many series, including Dr. Stone, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Teasing Master Takagi-san.
Shuhei Takada (髙田 周平, Takada Shuhei; born June 3, 1985 in Hyōgo, Japan) ("Shoo-Hey") is a Japanese left-handed pitcher…Shuhei Takada (髙田 周平, Takada Shuhei; born June 3, 1985 in Hyōgo, Japan) ("Shoo-Hey") is a Japanese left-handed pitcher for the Shinano Grandserows. He previously played for the Soka University, which has advanced to the semifinal of the All Japan University Baseball Championship Series 2005, the Grandserows, and the Hanshin Tigers.
Maya Nakanishi (中西 麻耶, Nakanishi Maya; born 3 June 1985) is a Paralympic athlete from Japan, competing in category T44…Maya Nakanishi (中西 麻耶, Nakanishi Maya; born 3 June 1985) is a Paralympic athlete from Japan, competing in category T44 sprint and long jump events. She was born in Ōsaka, Ōsaka Prefecture, and played soft tennis competitively.
Naoki Miyanishi (宮西 尚生, Miyanishi Naoki; born June 2, 1985 in Nishinomiya, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball…Naoki Miyanishi (宮西 尚生, Miyanishi Naoki; born June 2, 1985 in Nishinomiya, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Miyuki Sawashiro (沢城 みゆき, Sawashiro Miyuki; born June 2, 1985) is a Japanese actress and narrator. She has played voice…Miyuki Sawashiro (沢城 みゆき, Sawashiro Miyuki; born June 2, 1985) is a Japanese actress and narrator. She has played voice roles in a number of Japanese anime/games including Beelzebub, Bishamon in Noragami, Petit Charat/Puchiko in Di Gi Charat, Mint in Galaxy Angel, Sinon in Sword Art Online II, Twilight/Towa Akagi/Cure Scarlet in Go! Princess Precure, Dlanor A. Knox in Umineko: When They Cry, Izuna Hatsuse in No Game, No Life, Amagi in Azur Lane, Celty Sturluson in Durarara!!, Kurapika in Hunter × Hunter, Raiden Mei and Dr. Mei in Honkai Impact 3 and Gun Girl Z, Raiden Shogun/Raiden Ei in Genshin Impact, Acheron in Honkai: Star Rail, Toko Fukawa in Danganronpa, Akane Kurashiki in Zero Escape, Ayane Yano in Kimi ni Todoke, Fujiko Mine in later installments of Lupin the Third, Queen in Mysterious Joker, Jun Sasada in Natsume's Book of Friends, Shinku in Rozen Maiden, Haruka Nanami in Uta no Prince-sama, Kotoha Isone in Yozakura Quartet, Kanbaru Suruga in Bakemonogatari, Saber of Red/Mordred in Fate/Apocrypha, Elizabeth and Chidori in Persona 3, Catherine in Catherine, Ivy Valentine in Soulcalibur, Jolyne Cujoh in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven, Wizard Cookie in Cookie Run: Kingdom, Kirari Momobami in Kakegurui, Ho'olheyak in Arknights and Rosetta in Punishing: Gray Raven.
Shuto Yamamoto (山本 脩斗, Yamamoto Shūto; born June 1, 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…Shuto Yamamoto (山本 脩斗, Yamamoto Shūto; born June 1, 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a full back or centre back. He played for Japanese top-flight clubs Júbilo Iwata, Kashima Antlers and Shonan Bellmare, making almost 400 career appearances in a career spanning 16 years. He has 1 cap for the Japan national football team.
Yumeka Sano 佐野夢加 (born 1 June 1985 in Masuho, Yamanashi) is a retired Japanese sprinter. She competed for the Japanese…Yumeka Sano 佐野夢加 (born 1 June 1985 in Masuho, Yamanashi) is a retired Japanese sprinter. She competed for the Japanese team in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2012 Summer Olympics; the team placed 15th with a time of 44.25 in Round 1 and did not qualify for the final.
Yu Koshikawa (越川 優, Koshikawa Yū; born June 30, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Voreas Hokkaido in…Yu Koshikawa (越川 優, Koshikawa Yū; born June 30, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Voreas Hokkaido in V.League Division 2. In July 2009, Suntory Sunbirds announced that Koshikawa would move to Pallavolo Padova next season. In July 2012, Suntory Sunbirds announced Koshikawa would join the club in the next season.
Keiji Uezono (上園 啓史, Uezono Keiji; born June 30, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in…Keiji Uezono (上園 啓史, Uezono Keiji; born June 30, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles from 2007 to 2015.
Yudai Kawamura (川村雄大, Kawamura Yūdai; born 29 June 1984) is a Japanese politician who was elected member of the House…Yudai Kawamura (川村雄大, Kawamura Yūdai; born 29 June 1984) is a Japanese politician who was elected member of the House of Councillors in 2025. He previously worked as a gastrointestinal surgeon for 10 years.
Tomohito Shugyo (修行 智仁, Shūgyō Tomohito, born June 29, 1984) is a Japanese football player who plays as a goalkeeper…Tomohito Shugyo (修行 智仁, Shūgyō Tomohito, born June 29, 1984) is a Japanese football player who plays as a goalkeeper for FC Imabari.
Keiji Ohbiki (Japanese:大引 啓次, born June 29, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He…Keiji Ohbiki (Japanese:大引 啓次, born June 29, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He previously played for the Orix Buffaloes, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). On December 2, 2019, he become free agent.
Yuki Maki (巻 佑樹, Maki Yūki; born June 26, 1984) is a Japanese former footballer. He played in the J1 League for Nagoya…Yuki Maki (巻 佑樹, Maki Yūki; born June 26, 1984) is a Japanese former footballer. He played in the J1 League for Nagoya Grampus from 2008 to 2012, and he played in the J2 League for Shonan Bellmare in 2011. He played as a forward and defender. He is also the brother of Japan national team player, Seiichiro Maki and Japan Handball League Omron's European handball Team's Karina Maki.
Emi Tawata (多和田えみ, Tawata Emi), born on June 26, 1984, in Okinawa, is a Japanese singer. Her music is a mix of soul…Emi Tawata (多和田えみ, Tawata Emi), born on June 26, 1984, in Okinawa, is a Japanese singer. Her music is a mix of soul, R&B, jazz, blues and funk.
Hirotoshi Masui (増井 浩俊, born June 25, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was selected for the 2018…Hirotoshi Masui (増井 浩俊, born June 25, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was selected for the 2018 NPB All-Star game.
Yuhei Takai (高井 雄平, Takai Yūhei; born June 25, 1984 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese former professional…Yuhei Takai (高井 雄平, Takai Yūhei; born June 25, 1984 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. Yuhei played a total of 18 years for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. He began his career as a pitcher, and later converted to an outfielder following the 2009 season and changed his registered name. Starting with the 2022 season, he will be a hitting coach with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
Takeshi Matsuda (松田 丈志, Matsuda Takeshi; born June 23, 1984) is a retired Japanese Olympic, Asian and National Record…Takeshi Matsuda (松田 丈志, Matsuda Takeshi; born June 23, 1984) is a retired Japanese Olympic, Asian and National Record holding swimmer. He swam for Japan at the 2004, 2008 Olympics, 2012 Olympics, and 2016 Olympics, winning four medals. At the 2008 Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the men's 200 m butterfly in an Asian Record of 1:52.97; in doing so, he also set the Japanese Record in the event. On November 12, 2011, Matsuda set a new Japanese record (1:49.50) at the FINA World Cup for the short course 200 m butterfly. In doing so, he became just the third swimmer in history to break the 1:50 barrier for the event.
Sayaka Fukita (吹田 早哉佳, Fukita Sayaka; born 23 June 1984) is a Japanese actress from Toyama, Toyama who has acted in…Sayaka Fukita (吹田 早哉佳, Fukita Sayaka; born 23 June 1984) is a Japanese actress from Toyama, Toyama who has acted in feature films, television series, radio shows and theater productions.
Kota Asai (浅井 康太, Asai Kōta; born 22 June 1984) is a Japanese male track cyclist, riding for the national team. He…Kota Asai (浅井 康太, Asai Kōta; born 22 June 1984) is a Japanese male track cyclist, riding for the national team. He competed at the 2010 and 2011 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. He is also a professional keirin cyclist.
Shingo Takeyama (武山 真吾, Takeyama Shingo; born June 22, 1984 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan) is a retired professional Japanese…Shingo Takeyama (武山 真吾, Takeyama Shingo; born June 22, 1984 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan) is a retired professional Japanese baseball player. He played catcher for the Yokohama BayStars, Saitama Seibu Lions and Chunichi Dragons.
Shō Kiryūin (鬼龍院翔, Kiryūin Shō; born June 20, 1984) is a Japanese singer and songwriter. He is the lead singer of the…Shō Kiryūin (鬼龍院翔, Kiryūin Shō; born June 20, 1984) is a Japanese singer and songwriter. He is the lead singer of the Japanese "visual kei air band" Golden Bomber. He also writes, composes and co-arranges all the songs for the band. He plays multiple instruments including guitar, bass guitar and drums, and dabbles in piano and violin. He is the voice provider for the VoiSona vocal synthesizer, KIRUNE.
Keisuke Hayasaka (早坂 圭介, born June 19, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played with the…Keisuke Hayasaka (早坂 圭介, born June 19, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Nippon Professional Baseball in 2003 and from 2006 to 2014.
Yuki Nakashima (中島 裕希, Nakashima Yūki; born June 16, 1984) is a Japanese football player who plays for J2 League club…Yuki Nakashima (中島 裕希, Nakashima Yūki; born June 16, 1984) is a Japanese football player who plays for J2 League club Kataller Toyama.
Emiri Miyasaka (宮坂 絵美里, Miyasaka Emiri) (born June 16, 1984) is a Japanese actress, model, dancer and beauty pageant…Emiri Miyasaka (宮坂 絵美里, Miyasaka Emiri) (born June 16, 1984) is a Japanese actress, model, dancer and beauty pageant titleholder. She competed in the Miss Universe 2009 pageant on August 23, 2009, held in the Bahamas.
Yuki Yoshimura (吉村 裕基, Yoshimura Yūki; born June 14, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He played…Yuki Yoshimura (吉村 裕基, Yoshimura Yūki; born June 14, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He played for the Yokohama/Yokohama DeNA BayStars, and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 2003 to 2018. On April 17, 2019, Yoshimura signed with Twins Oosterhout of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse. He hit .270 with two home runs in 32 games in the Netherlands.
Masaru Miyauchi (宮内 優, Miyauchi Masaru; born June 13, 1984 in Otofuke, Hokkaido) is a Japanese bobsledder who has…Masaru Miyauchi (宮内 優, Miyauchi Masaru; born June 13, 1984 in Otofuke, Hokkaido) is a Japanese bobsledder who has competed since 2009. He finished 21st in the four-man event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Miyauchi's best World Cup finish was 25th in a four-man event at Park City, Utah in November 2009.
Masatsukasa Kōshin (born 7 June 1984 as Masahito Ono) is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori Prefecture, Japan. His…Masatsukasa Kōshin (born 7 June 1984 as Masahito Ono) is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was maegashira 8. He was forced to retire in April 2011 after an investigation by the Japan Sumo Association found him guilty of match-fixing.
Shu Abe (阿部 嵩, Abe Shū; born June 7, 1984) is a former Japanese football player. He generally plays from a central…Shu Abe (阿部 嵩, Abe Shū; born June 7, 1984) is a former Japanese football player. He generally plays from a central position as a defensively minded midfielder.
Tetsuya Makita (牧田 哲也, Makita Tetsuya; born June 7, 1984) is a Japanese actor, best known for the role of Takeshi…Tetsuya Makita (牧田 哲也, Makita Tetsuya; born June 7, 1984) is a Japanese actor, best known for the role of Takeshi Momoshiro of the fourth generation Seigaku cast in The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu. Makita was a member of the acting unit D-Boys, produced by Watanabe Entertainment.
Tomoya Inzen (隠善 智也, Inzen Tomoya; born June 5, 1984 in Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball…Tomoya Inzen (隠善 智也, Inzen Tomoya; born June 5, 1984 in Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Central League.
