Tori Matsuzaka (松坂 桃李, Matsuzaka Tōri; born October 17, 1988) is a Japanese actor and model. He debuted as Takeru…Tori Matsuzaka (松坂 桃李, Matsuzaka Tōri; born October 17, 1988) is a Japanese actor and model. He debuted as Takeru Shiba/Shinken Red in Samurai Sentai Shinkenger. Since then, he has appeared in several television shows and films.
Arfiya Eri (born 16 October 1988), also known by her Turkic name Arfiya Ablat, is a Japanese politician of Uyghur and…Arfiya Eri (born 16 October 1988), also known by her Turkic name Arfiya Ablat, is a Japanese politician of Uyghur and Uzbek descent. She is a member of the House of Representatives for the Liberal Democratic Party.
Kyōhei Kamezawa (亀澤 恭平, Kamezawa Kyōhei; born October 15, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He played…Kyōhei Kamezawa (亀澤 恭平, Kamezawa Kyōhei; born October 15, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Chunichi Dragons for the Nippon Professional Baseball(NPB). On December 2, 2019, he became a free agent.
Ryū Shichinohe (七戸 龍, Shichinohe Ryū; born 14 October 1988 in Okinawa) is a male Japanese judoka. His father, Yasuhiro…Ryū Shichinohe (七戸 龍, Shichinohe Ryū; born 14 October 1988 in Okinawa) is a male Japanese judoka. His father, Yasuhiro Shichinohe, is a former Kyokushin karate national champion and his mother is Belgian. In childhood, he practiced both judo and karate, but at the age of 13, he chose to focus only on judo. In 2011, after graduating from Fukuoka University, he was employed by Kyushu Electric Power. Shichinohe won the silver medal in the heavyweight (+100 kg) division at the 2014 and 2015 World Judo Championships.
Rina Sawayama (澤山 璃奈, Sawayama Rina; born 13 October 1988, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese professional…Rina Sawayama (澤山 璃奈, Sawayama Rina; born 13 October 1988, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese professional figure skater, dancer, actress, gravure idol, TV personality.
Shōya Yamamoto (山本 翔也, Yamamoto Shōya; born October 12, 1988 in Takefu, Fukui) is a Japanese Nippon Professional…Shōya Yamamoto (山本 翔也, Yamamoto Shōya; born October 12, 1988 in Takefu, Fukui) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan's Central League.
Tatsuya Oishi (大石 達也, Ōishi Tatsuya; born October 10, 1988 in Dazaifu, Fukuoka) is a Japanese former professional…Tatsuya Oishi (大石 達也, Ōishi Tatsuya; born October 10, 1988 in Dazaifu, Fukuoka) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher and current coach for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Yuki Yanagita (柳田 悠岐, Yanagita Yūki; born October 9, 1988 in Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan), nicknamed "Gita (ギータ)" and…Yuki Yanagita (柳田 悠岐, Yanagita Yūki; born October 9, 1988 in Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan), nicknamed "Gita (ギータ)" and sometimes condescendingly referred to as "Japan's Mike Trout" in English-speaking reports of baseball in Japan, is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He is an eleven-time All-Star and a two-time Pacific League MVP, earning those honors in 2015 and 2020. Yanagita is recognized as one of the most successful players in NPB since the 21st century, based on his accomplishments both team and individual, including seven Japan Series championships, four-time Japan Series MVP, two-time Pacific League MVP and five-time OPS leader.
Jin Okubo (大久保 陣, Ōkubo Jin; born 8 October 1988) is a Japanese road cyclist, who most recently rode for UCI…Jin Okubo (大久保 陣, Ōkubo Jin; born 8 October 1988) is a Japanese road cyclist, who most recently rode for UCI Continental team Utsunomiya Blitzen.
Naoki Ozawa (小沢直樹, Ozawa Naoki; born 8 October 1988) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a Flanker. He…Naoki Ozawa (小沢直樹, Ozawa Naoki; born 8 October 1988) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a Flanker. He currently plays for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan's domestic Top League.
Michael Geoffrey Leitch (リーチ マイケル, Rīchi Maikeru; born 7 October 1988) is a New Zealand-born Japanese professional…Michael Geoffrey Leitch (リーチ マイケル, Rīchi Maikeru; born 7 October 1988) is a New Zealand-born Japanese professional rugby union player who plays as a number eight for Japan Rugby League One club Toshiba Brave Lupus. Born in New Zealand, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.
Daisuke Yako (born 7 October 1988) is a retired Japanese male volleyball player. He was a part of the Japan men's…Daisuke Yako (born 7 October 1988) is a retired Japanese male volleyball player. He was a part of the Japan men's national volleyball team. On club level, he only played for JT Thunders.
Maki Horikita (堀北 真希, Horikita Maki; born October 6, 1988) is a Japanese former actress. During her career from 2003…Maki Horikita (堀北 真希, Horikita Maki; born October 6, 1988) is a Japanese former actress. During her career from 2003 until 2017, she starred in numerous Japanese television dramas, television and magazine advertisements, and movies, including roles in Nobuta wo Produce, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e and Doctor Ume.
Tetsurō Itodani (糸谷 哲郎, Itodani Tetsurō; born October 5, 1988) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 9-dan…Tetsurō Itodani (糸谷 哲郎, Itodani Tetsurō; born October 5, 1988) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 9-dan and former Ryūō title holder. He is also an executive director of the Japan Shogi Association.
Taku Ishihara (石原 卓, Ishihara Taku; born October 3, 1992) is a former Japanese football player. He had previously…Taku Ishihara (石原 卓, Ishihara Taku; born October 3, 1992) is a former Japanese football player. He had previously played for the J2 League team Tokushima Vortis. Ishihira is a midfielder who plays an attacking role from the wings with left-footed shots and crosses. He dominates the left side with his technique and good physical strength. In July 2014, he was loaned to fourth tier Regionalliga Nordost club TSG Neustrelitz for the upcoming season.
Tsuyoshi Ueda (上田 剛史, Tsuyoshi Ueda; born July 22, 1988 in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan) is a Zainichi Korean…Tsuyoshi Ueda (上田 剛史, Tsuyoshi Ueda; born July 22, 1988 in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan) is a Zainichi Korean former professional baseball outfielder. An ethnic Korean, his birth name is Hanja: 周剛史. On December 2, 2020, he become free agent.
Makoto Ogawa (小川 麻琴, Ogawa Makoto; born October 29, 1987) is a Japanese singer and actress, best known as a former…Makoto Ogawa (小川 麻琴, Ogawa Makoto; born October 29, 1987) is a Japanese singer and actress, best known as a former member of Japanese girl group Morning Musume. She joined the group in August 2001 along with fellow fifth generation members Ai Takahashi, Risa Niigaki, and Asami Konno. On March 31, 2009, she graduated from Hello! Project with the rest of the Elder Club. Ogawa is currently a member of idol band Dream Morning Musume.
Makoto Sugimoto (杉本 真, Sugimoto Makoto; born October 27, 1987 in Nagano) is a Japanese football player who currently…Makoto Sugimoto (杉本 真, Sugimoto Makoto; born October 27, 1987 in Nagano) is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Vonds Ichihara.
Andrew Durutalo (born October 25, 1987) is a Fijian-raised American-born professional rugby player who plays for the…Andrew Durutalo (born October 25, 1987) is a Fijian-raised American-born professional rugby player who plays for the Seattle Seawolves of Major League Rugby (MLR). He has been capped by the U.S. national sevens team and the United States national rugby union team.
Kyohei Muranaka (村中 恭兵, Muranaka Kyōhei; born October 25, 1987) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the…Kyohei Muranaka (村中 恭兵, Muranaka Kyōhei; born October 25, 1987) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Auckland Tuatara of the Australian Baseball League (ABL). He previously played for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the Nippon Professional Baseball(NPB).
Naomi Watanabe (渡辺 直美, Watanabe Naomi; born 23 October 1987) is a Japanese comedian, actress, and fashion designer. She…Naomi Watanabe (渡辺 直美, Watanabe Naomi; born 23 October 1987) is a Japanese comedian, actress, and fashion designer. She rose to fame in 2008 for her imitation of Beyoncé, after which she was given the title "the Japanese Beyoncé".
Kenji Tomura (戸村 健次, born August 20, 1987) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden…Kenji Tomura (戸村 健次, born August 20, 1987) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Miki Tanaka (田中 美衣, Tanaka Miki; born 20 October 1987 in Nagahama, Shiga) is a Japanese judoka. She won the silver…Miki Tanaka (田中 美衣, Tanaka Miki; born 20 October 1987 in Nagahama, Shiga) is a Japanese judoka. She won the silver medal in the half-middleweight (63 kg) division at the 2010 World Judo Championships. Tanaka was a coach with the company judo team Ryotokuji, and as of January 2017 is part of the coaching staff of the Israeli women's national team.
A.B.C-Z (エー.ビー.シー-ズィー, ee.bii.shii.zii) is a five-member Japanese boy band under Starto Entertainment. The group's…A.B.C-Z (エー.ビー.シー-ズィー, ee.bii.shii.zii) is a five-member Japanese boy band under Starto Entertainment. The group's former name was A.B.C., which stands for Acrobat Boys Club. It was changed to A.B.C-Z after Ryosuke Hashimoto was moved to the group from J.J.Express in 2008. Due to the Japanese pronunciations of their name, the fans usually refer to them as "Ebi". The group was a former Johnny's Jr. unit. They debuted February 1, 2012, with their DVD Za ABC ~5 Stars~.
Yuta Kubo (Japanese: 久保優太, Kubo Yuta; born October 19, 1987) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and former kickboxer…Yuta Kubo (Japanese: 久保優太, Kubo Yuta; born October 19, 1987) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and former kickboxer, currently competing in the featherweight division of Rizin Fighting Federation. As a professional kickboxer, Kubo is the former Krush and K-1 welterweight (-67.5 kg) champion. Kubo was furthermore the 2011 K-1 World MAX Lightweight (-63 kg) Japan Tournament winner, 2013 Krush Welterweight (-67.5 kg) Grand Prix winner, 2013 Glory 65kg Slam Tournament Winner, and the 2017 K-1 World GP Welterweight (-67.5 kg) World Grand Prix Winner. Combat Press ranked him as a top ten featherweight kickboxer in the world between September 2014 and July 2016, as well as between April and July 2020.
Hideto Takahashi (高橋 秀人; born 17 October 1987) is a Japanese football coach and former player who is a youth coach for…Hideto Takahashi (高橋 秀人; born 17 October 1987) is a Japanese football coach and former player who is a youth coach for Auckland United.
Shingo Kawabata (川端 慎吾, Kawabata Shingo; born October 16, 1987) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder.…Shingo Kawabata (川端 慎吾, Kawabata Shingo; born October 16, 1987) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows from 2006 to 2025.
Yuta Arakawa (荒川 雄太, Arakawa Yūta) is a Japanese former professional baseball player who was a catcher in Nippon…Yuta Arakawa (荒川 雄太, Arakawa Yūta) is a Japanese former professional baseball player who was a catcher in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks from 2008–2010 and the Saitama Seibu Lions in 2011 and 2012.
Ryūki Kajita (梶田 隆基, Kajita Ryūki; born October 14, 1987), known professionally as Mafia Kajita (マフィア 梶田), is a…Ryūki Kajita (梶田 隆基, Kajita Ryūki; born October 14, 1987), known professionally as Mafia Kajita (マフィア 梶田), is a Japanese writer, radio personality, actor, and voice actor. Kajita is a writer and radio personality for the Japanese gaming news website 4gamer.
Erika Takao (高雄恵利加, Takao Erika; born 12 October 1987) is a retired Japanese tennis player. On 6 November 2006, she…Erika Takao (高雄恵利加, Takao Erika; born 12 October 1987) is a retired Japanese tennis player. On 6 November 2006, she reached her career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 128. On 31 October 2011, she also reached her highest doubles ranking of No. 270. In 2013, after Japanese national championships, and after ten years playing on the ITF Women's Circuit, Takao announced her retirement.
Isamu Fujisawa (藤澤 勇, Fujisawa Isamu; born 12 October 1987, in Nakano) is a Japanese racewalker. He competed in the 20…Isamu Fujisawa (藤澤 勇, Fujisawa Isamu; born 12 October 1987, in Nakano) is a Japanese racewalker. He competed in the 20 km walk at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where he placed 18th. He was also part of Japan's 20 km team at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He competed at the 2009 and 2015 World Championships.
Ryuji Wakatake (若竹 竜士, Wakatake Ryūji) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on October 10, 1987, in…Ryuji Wakatake (若竹 竜士, Wakatake Ryūji) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on October 10, 1987, in Toyonaka, Osaka. He is currently playing for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of the NPB. He formerly played for the Hanshin Tigers, from 2007 to 2011.
Asami Yoshida (吉田 亜沙美 born October 9, 1987) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the JX-Eneos Sunflowers of…Asami Yoshida (吉田 亜沙美 born October 9, 1987) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the JX-Eneos Sunflowers of the Women's Japan Basketball League (WJBL).
Ryota Imanari (今成 亮太, born October 6, 1987, in Fujimi, Saitama) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder in…Ryota Imanari (今成 亮太, born October 6, 1987, in Fujimi, Saitama) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2008, 2010, and 2011, and for the Hanshin Tigers from 2012 to 2016.
Yuji Kimura (木村 祐志, Kimura Yūji; born 5 October 1987 in Minato, Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a…Yuji Kimura (木村 祐志, Kimura Yūji; born 5 October 1987 in Minato, Tokyo) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J3 League club Kagoshima United FC.
Yoshihide Sasaki (佐々木 喜英, Sasaki Yoshihide; born October 4, 1987 in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor and singer. He made his…Yoshihide Sasaki (佐々木 喜英, Sasaki Yoshihide; born October 4, 1987 in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor and singer. He made his first acting appearance in 2003 and has since been involved in many productions, mostly in theater. He is best known for his role as Kuranosuke Shiraishi in Musical: The Prince of Tennis. In addition to acting, Sasaki debuted as a singer in 2010 with the extended play Spark. From 2012 to 2013, he was part of the project boy band 3Peace Lovers.
Atomu Tanaka (田中 亜土夢, Tanaka Atomu; born 4 October 1987), nicknamed Atom, is a Japanese professional footballer who…Atomu Tanaka (田中 亜土夢, Tanaka Atomu; born 4 October 1987), nicknamed Atom, is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ykkösliiga club KTP. He was a participant at 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada and scored 1 goal in 3 appearances.
Eri Murakawa (村川 絵梨, Murakawa Eri; born 4 October 1987) is a Japanese actress associated with Amuse, Inc. She attended…Eri Murakawa (村川 絵梨, Murakawa Eri; born 4 October 1987) is a Japanese actress associated with Amuse, Inc. She attended Omiya Junior High School and Hinode High School.
Asami Kitagawa (北川 麻美, Kitagawa Asami) (born October 3, 1987) is a Japanese Olympic and Nation Record holding swimmer.…Asami Kitagawa (北川 麻美, Kitagawa Asami) (born October 3, 1987) is a Japanese Olympic and Nation Record holding swimmer. She swam for Japan at the 2008 Olympics.
Yutaro Takahashi (高橋 祐太郎, Takahashi Yūtarō; born October 3, 1987) is a former Japanese football player. His elder…Yutaro Takahashi (高橋 祐太郎, Takahashi Yūtarō; born October 3, 1987) is a former Japanese football player. His elder brother Daisuke is also a former Japanese footballer.
