Masashi Sugawara (菅原 正志; (born July 14, 1962 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese voice actor who voiced Vigoro in Skies of…Masashi Sugawara (菅原 正志; (born July 14, 1962 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese voice actor who voiced Vigoro in Skies of Arcadia, Jean Valjean in Les Misérables: Shōjo Cosette, and George Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Maha Harada (原田 マハ, Harada Maha; born 1962) is a Japanese writer and filmmaker. She has won the Japan Love Story Grand…Maha Harada (原田 マハ, Harada Maha; born 1962) is a Japanese writer and filmmaker. She has won the Japan Love Story Grand Prize, the Yamamoto Shūgorō Prize, and the Nitta Jiro Literature Prize, she has been nominated multiple times for the Naoki Prize, and several of her novels have been adapted for film and television.
Fumiya Fujii (藤井 フミヤ, Fujii Fumiya; born July 11, 1962) is a Japanese musician, actor and former lead singer of The…Fumiya Fujii (藤井 フミヤ, Fujii Fumiya; born July 11, 1962) is a Japanese musician, actor and former lead singer of The Checkers born in Kurume. His younger brother is Naoyuki Fujii, a musician and former sax player for The Checkers. His eldest son is Fuji TV announcer Kōki Fujii. He formerly belonged to Yamaha Music Foundation and Three Star Pro (both during the Checkers era), and now he is part of a private agency, FFM Co.
Yasuo Fujii (藤井 康雄, Fujii Yasuo; born July 7, 1962 in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) is a former Nippon Professional…Yasuo Fujii (藤井 康雄, Fujii Yasuo; born July 7, 1962 in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball outfielder.
Kenya Akiba (秋葉 賢也, Akiba Ken'ya; born 3 July 1962) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member…Kenya Akiba (秋葉 賢也, Akiba Ken'ya; born 3 July 1962) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Miyagi Prefecture, he attended Chuo University as an undergraduate and received his master's degree from Tohoku University. He was elected to the first of his three terms in the assembly of Miyagi Prefecture in 1995 and then to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2005.
Misugisato Kōji (born 1 July 1962 as Kōji Okamoto) is a former sumo wrestler from Shiga Prefecture, Japan. He made his…Misugisato Kōji (born 1 July 1962 as Kōji Okamoto) is a former sumo wrestler from Shiga Prefecture, Japan. He made his professional debut in 1979, and his highest rank was komusubi which he reached in 1989. He earned six gold stars for defeating yokozuna and one special prize for Fighting Spirit. He retired in 1998 and became an elder of the Japan Sumo Association before leaving the sumo world in 2006.
Keiko Matsui (松居 慶子, Matsui Keiko; born 26 July 1961, as Keiko Doi) is a Japanese keyboardist and composer…Keiko Matsui (松居 慶子, Matsui Keiko; born 26 July 1961, as Keiko Doi) is a Japanese keyboardist and composer, specializing in smooth jazz and New-age music.
Rimi Yokota (横田 利美, Yokota Rimi) (born July 25, 1961) is a Japanese professional wrestler and later wrestling trainer…Rimi Yokota (横田 利美, Yokota Rimi) (born July 25, 1961) is a Japanese professional wrestler and later wrestling trainer, who wrestled under the name Jaguar Yokota (ジャガー横田). She is currently signed to World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana, where she is the leader of the CRYSIS stable. Yokota is widely considered one of the greatest female wrestlers of all time, and during her heyday in the early 1980s, was considered one of the best wrestlers in the world, irrespective of gender.
Hiroyuki Kitazume (北爪 宏幸, Kitazume Hiroyuki; born July 24, 1961 in Tokyo) is a Japanese animator, manga artist and…Hiroyuki Kitazume (北爪 宏幸, Kitazume Hiroyuki; born July 24, 1961 in Tokyo) is a Japanese animator, manga artist and illustrator. He is often noted for his work with anime studio Sunrise. Helen McCarthy in 500 Essential Anime Movies commented that he "shot to fame" in 1985 as an animation director on the Zeta Gundam TV series.
Mikio Tōma (當眞 美喜男, Tōma Mikio; born July 21, 1961), known professionally as Kenji Haga (羽賀 研二, Haga Kenji), is a…Mikio Tōma (當眞 美喜男, Tōma Mikio; born July 21, 1961), known professionally as Kenji Haga (羽賀 研二, Haga Kenji), is a Japanese television personality, actor and businessman. Haga was born in USCAR to an American father and a Japanese mother. His relationship with Anna Umemiya during 1994-97 made headlines. he married in 2006 but divorce in 2015 after having two daughters. On June 30, 2007, Haga was arrested along with four others including former world champion professional boxer Jiro Watanabe, actor Ginji Yoshikawa[jp], and two affiliates of the Yamaguchi-gumi syndicate; one Toshikazu Kawakita and the other unidentified. The group were arrested over allegedly blackmailing a real estate agent in Osaka into forgiving 400 million yen's worth of Haga's debt. On February 10, 2026, Okinawa Prefectural Police arrested Haga on suspicion of sexual assault which occurred in March, 2025.
Masaaki Akaike (赤池 誠章, Akaike Masaaki; born 19 July 1961) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who…Masaaki Akaike (赤池 誠章, Akaike Masaaki; born 19 July 1961) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who served as a member of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature).
Takeshi Oki (大木 武, Ōki Takeshi; born July 16, 1961) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He is the current…Takeshi Oki (大木 武, Ōki Takeshi; born July 16, 1961) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He is the current manager of Ehime FC.
Toyohito Ikeda (池田豊人, Ikeda Toyohito; born 15 July 1961) is a Japanese politician. He currently serves as governor of…Toyohito Ikeda (池田豊人, Ikeda Toyohito; born 15 July 1961) is a Japanese politician. He currently serves as governor of Kagawa Prefecture since 2022.
For the wrestler, see Keiko Saito (wrestler). Keiko Saito (斉藤 慶子, Saitō Keiko; born 14 July 1961) is a Japanese actress…For the wrestler, see Keiko Saito (wrestler). Keiko Saito (斉藤 慶子, Saitō Keiko; born 14 July 1961) is a Japanese actress and tarento.
Takahisa Takahara (born 12 July 1961) is a Japanese businessman, the CEO of Unicharm. Takahisa Takahara was born in the…Takahisa Takahara (born 12 July 1961) is a Japanese businessman, the CEO of Unicharm. Takahisa Takahara was born in the family of Keiichiro Takahara, the founder of diaper making company Unicharm which releases the brands Moony and MamyPoko. In 2001, Takahisa Takahara was appointed CEO of the company. More than half of Unicharm's revenues come from outside of Japan, mainly from other Asian countries. Takahisa Takahara made the 2022 Forbes Billionaires List with an estimated wealth of $6.4 billion and occupied the 398th position.
Masaaki Mori (森 正明, Mori Masaaki; born July 12, 1961) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Masaaki Mori (森 正明, Mori Masaaki; born July 12, 1961) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Sakiko Nozawa (野沢 咲子, Nozawa Sakiko; born 12 July 1961) is a Japanese gymnast. She competed in six events at the 1976…Sakiko Nozawa (野沢 咲子, Nozawa Sakiko; born 12 July 1961) is a Japanese gymnast. She competed in six events at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Mikiko Miki (三輝みきこ, Miki Mikiko; born on July 9, 1960) is a Japanese actress. Perhaps her best-known role is as…Mikiko Miki (三輝みきこ, Miki Mikiko; born on July 9, 1960) is a Japanese actress. Perhaps her best-known role is as Commander Aya Odagiri (a.k.a. "Chokan") in the Super Sentai series Chōjin Sentai Jetman. She also starred in Gosei Sentai Dairanger as the mother of Ko/Kiba Ranger.
Kinoarashi Kazutoshi (born 9 July 1961 as Kazutoshi Ishiyama) is a former sumo wrestler from Yūbari, Hokkaidō, Japan.…Kinoarashi Kazutoshi (born 9 July 1961 as Kazutoshi Ishiyama) is a former sumo wrestler from Yūbari, Hokkaidō, Japan. He joined professional sumo in 1977 and reached the top makuuchi division in 1982. His highest rank was maegashira 2. He fell to the sandanme division through injury before staging a successful comeback to the top division in 1987. He retired in 1991.
Kōki Mitani (三谷 幸喜, Mitani Kōki; born July 8, 1961) is a Japanese playwright, screenwriter, actor and film director. He…Kōki Mitani (三谷 幸喜, Mitani Kōki; born July 8, 1961) is a Japanese playwright, screenwriter, actor and film director. He was named after Taihō Kōki, the youngest sumo wrestler to become yokozuna. He studied dramatics at Nihon University. He has been described by The Japan Times as "far and away the nation's best-known dramatist". In an attempt to add his own character to his movies, his directorial approach follows a "one scene = one shot" system, whereby he pans the camera around as opposed to cutting. He claims this comes from his experience in theatre, where there are no cuts. Mitani does not use a computer.
Tatsuya Ito (伊藤 達也, Itō Tatsuya; born 6 July 1961) is a member of the House of Representatives in the National Diet of…Tatsuya Ito (伊藤 達也, Itō Tatsuya; born 6 July 1961) is a member of the House of Representatives in the National Diet of Japan, representing multiple electoral districts of Tokyo since 1993. Born in Tokyo, Ito graduated from Faculty of Law, Keio-Gijuku University and joined Matsushita Institute of Government and Management in 1984. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1993. In 2004, he was appointed the Minister of State for Financial Services in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.
Saki Hiwatari (日渡 早紀, Hiwatari Saki; born July 5, 1961) is a Japanese manga artist best known for her science fiction…Saki Hiwatari (日渡 早紀, Hiwatari Saki; born July 5, 1961) is a Japanese manga artist best known for her science fiction series Please Save My Earth and its sequels, which she has worked on for most of her career.
Eiko Matsumura (松村栄子; born July 3, 1961) is a Japanese novelist. She is best known for her novel Abaton (至高聖所(アバトーン))…Eiko Matsumura (松村栄子; born July 3, 1961) is a Japanese novelist. She is best known for her novel Abaton (至高聖所(アバトーン)) which won the Akutagawa Prize in 1991.
Shin Misawa (三沢 伸, Misawa Shin) is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He is on general staff at Studio…Shin Misawa (三沢 伸, Misawa Shin) is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He is on general staff at Studio Comet, and handles production and directing jobs.
Enazakura Tooru (born 29 July 1960 as Toru Hayakawa) is a former sumo wrestler from Sakashita, Gifu, Japan. He made his…Enazakura Tooru (born 29 July 1960 as Toru Hayakawa) is a former sumo wrestler from Sakashita, Gifu, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1977 and reached the top division in November 1987. His highest rank was maegashira 1. Upon retirement from active competition in 1994 he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association, leaving in July 1999.
Kamon Iizumi (飯泉 嘉門, Iizumi Kamon; born 29 July 1960) is a Japanese politician and a former governor of Tokushima…Kamon Iizumi (飯泉 嘉門, Iizumi Kamon; born 29 July 1960) is a Japanese politician and a former governor of Tokushima Prefecture. A native of Ikeda, Osaka and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he worked at the Ministry of Home Affairs from 1984. Iizumi was elected as a governor of Tokushima Prefecture in 2003 and served for 5 terms. Iizumi ran for 6th term in 2023, despite LDP officials wanting him to retire. Iizumi ended up third in the elections, receiving 26% of the vote.
Yōichi Takahashi (高橋 陽一, Takahashi Yōichi; born 28 July 1960) is a Japanese cartoonist and manga artist, best known for…Yōichi Takahashi (高橋 陽一, Takahashi Yōichi; born 28 July 1960) is a Japanese cartoonist and manga artist, best known for his work Captain Tsubasa. Takahashi has published art books, manga, novels, and guides, most of which are about Captain Tsubasa. He is also known for his soccer series, Hungry Heart: Wild Striker. He is currently the chairman of Nankatsu SC. Yoichi Takahashi visited FC Barcelona, Tsubasa Oozora's Spanish football club in the manga, on 17 January 2016 as a guest of the club. In 2018, Takahashi received the Honorary Citizen Award from Katsushika for his contributions to the city through his manga.
Katsuo Tokashiki (渡嘉敷 勝男, born July 27, 1960, in Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese former WBA Light flyweight champion. He…Katsuo Tokashiki (渡嘉敷 勝男, born July 27, 1960, in Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese former WBA Light flyweight champion. He currently works as an actor and television persona, and runs his own boxing gym in Tokyo, Japan.
Kō Nakata (Japanese: 中田 考, Hepburn: Nakata Kō; born 1960) is a Japanese Islamic scholar and author. He has written and…Kō Nakata (Japanese: 中田 考, Hepburn: Nakata Kō; born 1960) is a Japanese Islamic scholar and author. He has written and translated dozens of books related to Islam and Islamic studies, as well as a light novel and manga.
Eiichiro Funakoshi (船越 英一郎, 船越 栄一郎, Funakoshi Eiichirō; born 21 July 1960, in Yugawara, Ashigarashimo District…Eiichiro Funakoshi (船越 英一郎, 船越 栄一郎, Funakoshi Eiichirō; born 21 July 1960, in Yugawara, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa) is a Japanese actor, tarento, and presenter. He is represented with Horipro. He graduated from Nihon University Mishima High School and Nihon University College of Arts Film Department (in which he was classmates with Hiroyuki Sanada). His father was Eiji Funakoshi, who was also an actor, and his mother was Yumiko Hasegawa. His great uncle was Kazuo Hasegawa (his wife Shige Iijima was Eiichiro's grandmother and their daughter was Matsu Iijima). His uncle was Ken Mishima (real name: Eitaro Funakoshi). His former wife is actress Kazuyo Matsui, and his current wife was Moeko Matsushita. His mother's great-grandfather was Jiro Iijima, founder of the Iijima Association, who formed a temporary name in railway construction. His sister was Yoko Hirano.
Masaki Doi (土井 真樹, Doi Masaki; born 7 July 1960) is a Japanese politician serving in the House of Representatives in…Masaki Doi (土井 真樹, Doi Masaki; born 7 July 1960) is a Japanese politician serving in the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. A native of Kariya, Aichi and graduate of the University of Tokyo he was elected for the first time in 2005. He also passed the examination for Certified Public Accountant in 1983.
Akihiro Nishimura (西村 明宏, Nishimura Akihiro; born 16 July 1960) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic…Akihiro Nishimura (西村 明宏, Nishimura Akihiro; born 16 July 1960) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party and a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
Kyoko Ishida (石田 京子, Ishida Kyōko; born 12 July 1960) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984…Kyoko Ishida (石田 京子, Ishida Kyōko; born 12 July 1960) is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In 1984, she was a member of the Japanese team that won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.
Tomoyuki Kajino (梶野 智幸, Kajino Tomoyuki; born July 11, 1960) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Tomoyuki Kajino (梶野 智幸, Kajino Tomoyuki; born July 11, 1960) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. His brother Satoshi Kajino is also former footballer.
Yūko Asano (浅野 ゆう子, Asano Yūko; born 9 July 1960) is a Japanese actress and singer. She won the award for best actress…Yūko Asano (浅野 ゆう子, Asano Yūko; born 9 July 1960) is a Japanese actress and singer. She won the award for best actress at the 19th Japan Academy Prize for Kura. She was born in Kobe. Her biggest hit was "Sexy Bus Stop" released in 1976. It reached the No. 12 position on the Oricon chart list.
Shigenori Omori (大森 重宜, Ōmori Shigenori; born 9 July 1960) is a Japanese sprinter. He competed in the men's 4 × 400…Shigenori Omori (大森 重宜, Ōmori Shigenori; born 9 July 1960) is a Japanese sprinter. He competed in the men's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Omori finished third behind James King in the 400 metres hurdles event at the British 1982 AAA Championships.
Ōsama (王様, Ōsama; born Ōsama Jirō (王様 治郎, Ousama Jirou)) is a Japanese musician and guitarist. He is from Nishinomiya…Ōsama (王様, Ōsama; born Ōsama Jirō (王様 治郎, Ousama Jirou)) is a Japanese musician and guitarist. He is from Nishinomiya in Hyōgo Prefecture.
Asahifuji Seiya (旭富士 正也; born Seiya Suginomori (杉野森 正也) on July 6, 1960) is a Japanese former professional sumo…Asahifuji Seiya (旭富士 正也; born Seiya Suginomori (杉野森 正也) on July 6, 1960) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Aomori. He joined professional sumo in 1981, reaching the top makuuchi division just two years later. He reached the second highest rank of ōzeki in 1987 and became the 63rd yokozuna in the history of the sport in 1990 at the age of 30. He won four tournaments and was a runner-up on nine other occasions. He retired in 1992 and was the stablemaster of Isegahama stable from 1993 until 2025. As a coach he has produced two yokozuna, Harumafuji and Terunofuji.
Taku Etō (Japanese: 江藤 拓, Hepburn: Etō Taku; born July 1, 1960) is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of…Taku Etō (Japanese: 江藤 拓, Hepburn: Etō Taku; born July 1, 1960) is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2003. He previously served as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and again in the Cabinet of Shigeru Ishiba.
Katsuo Hirata (平田 勝男, Hirata Katsuo; born July 31, 1959) is a former professional baseball player from Matsuura…Katsuo Hirata (平田 勝男, Hirata Katsuo; born July 31, 1959) is a former professional baseball player from Matsuura, Nagasaki, Japan.
Hiroshi Soejima (副島 博志, Soejima Hiroshi; born July 26, 1959) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He…Hiroshi Soejima (副島 博志, Soejima Hiroshi; born July 26, 1959) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
Yoshio Sakamoto (Japanese: 坂本 賀勇, Hepburn: Sakamoto Yoshio; born July 23, 1959) is a Japanese video game designer…Yoshio Sakamoto (Japanese: 坂本 賀勇, Hepburn: Sakamoto Yoshio; born July 23, 1959) is a Japanese video game designer, director, and producer. He is a Senior officer at Nintendo EPD. He has worked at Nintendo since 1982. He has directed several games in the Metroid series and worked on series such as Rhythm Heaven, Tomodachi Life and WarioWare. He is one of the most prominent members of Nintendo's former Research and Development 1 division, along with Gunpei Yokoi and Toru Osawa.
Akio Kuwazawa (桑沢 秋雄, Kuwazawa Akio; born 22 July 1959) is a Japanese former cyclist. He competed in the team pursuit…Akio Kuwazawa (桑沢 秋雄, Kuwazawa Akio; born 22 July 1959) is a Japanese former cyclist. He competed in the team pursuit and the points race events at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Shinichi Yokoyama (横山 信一, Yokoyama Shin'ichi; born July 21, 1959) is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House…Shinichi Yokoyama (横山 信一, Yokoyama Shin'ichi; born July 21, 1959) is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Councillors of Japan.