Hiroki Nishimura (西村 大輝, Nishimura Hiroki; born 20 October 1994, in Tokyo) is a Japanese former cyclist, who now works…Hiroki Nishimura (西村 大輝, Nishimura Hiroki; born 20 October 1994, in Tokyo) is a Japanese former cyclist, who now works as a directeur sportif for UCI Continental team Astemo Utsunomiya Blitzen. In May 2019, he was named in the startlist for the 2019 Giro d'Italia. On the first stage, he finished outside the time limit and had to leave the race.
Sota Mino (Japanese: 三野 草太, Mino Sota; born 20 October 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Sota Mino (Japanese: 三野 草太, Mino Sota; born 20 October 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga I club UTA Arad.
Kenta Suga (須賀 健太, Suga Kenta; born October 19, 1994, in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is represented…Kenta Suga (須賀 健太, Suga Kenta; born October 19, 1994, in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency, Central Group, then Horipro.
Kaito Chida (千田 海人, Chida Kaito; born October 17, 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre…Kaito Chida (千田 海人, Chida Kaito; born October 17, 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back for J1 League club Kashima Antlers.
Minori Kishi (born 14 October 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for WE League club…Minori Kishi (born 14 October 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for WE League club Chifure AS Elfen Saitama.
Nana Seino (清野 菜名, Seino Nana; born October 14, 1994) is a Japanese actress. She has played Sunmi in Tokyo Tribe…Nana Seino (清野 菜名, Seino Nana; born October 14, 1994) is a Japanese actress. She has played Sunmi in Tokyo Tribe, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi in the TV Asahi adaptation of Kuroyanagi's autobiography Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window, and Yuko Komiya in the 98th NHK asadora Half Blue Sky, among numerous other TV and film roles.
Yuta Watanabe (渡邊 雄太, Watanabe Yūta; born October 13, 1994) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Chiba…Yuta Watanabe (渡邊 雄太, Watanabe Yūta; born October 13, 1994) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Chiba Jets Funabashi of the B.League. He played college basketball in the United States for the George Washington Colonials (now Revolutionaries), becoming the first Japanese-born student athlete to secure an NCAA Division I basketball scholarship. He was named Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. He has also represented the Japan national team, helping them win the bronze medal at the 2013 East Asia Basketball Championship. Before moving to the collegiate level, Watanabe attended Jinsei Gakuen High School in Zentsūji, Kagawa. He later transferred to St. Thomas More Preparatory School in Oakdale, Connecticut in 2013. Watanabe rose to fame in his high school program, and was one of their most valuable players in the National Prep School Invitational as a senior in 2014. In college, he became the fourth-ever Japanese-born Division I basketball player.
Hinako Sano (佐野 ひなこ, Sano Hinako; born October 13, 1994, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress, model, and gravure…Hinako Sano (佐野 ひなこ, Sano Hinako; born October 13, 1994, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress, model, and gravure idol who is affiliated with Horipro.
Takahito Otsuka (大塚 尚仁, Ōtsuka Takahito; born October 13, 1994, in Yame, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese…Takahito Otsuka (大塚 尚仁, Ōtsuka Takahito; born October 13, 1994, in Yame, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NBP). He played for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in 2015 and 2016.
Mizuho Kataoka (片岡瑞帆, born 11 October 1994 ) is a Japanese women's rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the…Mizuho Kataoka (片岡瑞帆, born 11 October 1994 ) is a Japanese women's rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Koki Niwa (丹羽 孝希, Niwa Kōki; born 10 October 1994) is a Japanese male table tennis player. He is the gold medalist at…Koki Niwa (丹羽 孝希, Niwa Kōki; born 10 October 1994) is a Japanese male table tennis player. He is the gold medalist at the 2010 Youth Olympics and he won the World Junior Table Tennis Championships in 2010 (doubles) and 2011 (singles). On 21 April 2012, he defeated Ma Long of China, World Rank no 1, which he became the first player qualified for 2012 Olympics from the Asian Olympic Qualifiers. Since 2012, he has been playing for the German Team TTC matec Frickenhausen. He also won the 2014 Russian Open singles title.
Sergio Suzuki (born 9 October 1994) is a Japanese male taekwondo practitioner of Bolivian descent who mainly competes…Sergio Suzuki (born 9 October 1994) is a Japanese male taekwondo practitioner of Bolivian descent who mainly competes in flyweight category. He represented Japan at the 2018 Asian Games and claimed a bronze medal in the men's 58kg flyweight event.
Hiroki Akino (秋野 央樹, Akino Hiroki; born October 8, 1994, in Inzai, Chiba) is a Japanese footballer who plays midfielder…Hiroki Akino (秋野 央樹, Akino Hiroki; born October 8, 1994, in Inzai, Chiba) is a Japanese footballer who plays midfielder and currently play for J1 League club, Avispa Fukuoka.
Kota Kaishi (born 7 October 1994) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a loose-head prop for Kubota Spears…Kota Kaishi (born 7 October 1994) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a loose-head prop for Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay in the Japan Rugby League One.
Ai Watanabe (née Hyugaji; born 5 October 1994) is a former Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the…Ai Watanabe (née Hyugaji; born 5 October 1994) is a former Japanese rugby union player. She competed for Japan at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Kosuke Kinoshita (木下 康介, Kinoshita Kōsuke; born 3 October 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for…Kosuke Kinoshita (木下 康介, Kinoshita Kōsuke; born 3 October 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Shimizu S-Pulse. He became the first football player from Japan to play in Allsvenskan, the highest league in Sweden.
Yuki Inamori (稲森 佑貴, Inamori Yūki; born 2 October 1994) is a Japanese professional golfer. Inamori played on the Japan…Yuki Inamori (稲森 佑貴, Inamori Yūki; born 2 October 1994) is a Japanese professional golfer. Inamori played on the Japan Challenge Tour from 2012 to 2014, winning the 2014 Seven Dreamers Challenge. He has played on the Japan Golf Tour since 2014, winning the 2018 and 2020 Japan Opens.
Masayuki Yamada (山田 将之, Yamada Masayuki; born October 1, 1994) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Fukushima…Masayuki Yamada (山田 将之, Yamada Masayuki; born October 1, 1994) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Fukushima United FC.
Takahide Ikeda (池田 隆英, Ikeda Takahide; born October 1, 1994 in Karatsu, Saga, Japan) is a Japanese professional…Takahide Ikeda (池田 隆英, Ikeda Takahide; born October 1, 1994 in Karatsu, Saga, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Koya Okuda (奥田 晃也, Okuda Koya; born October 1, 1994) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Fukushima United FC…Koya Okuda (奥田 晃也, Okuda Koya; born October 1, 1994) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Fukushima United FC from 2026.
Kai Asakura (朝倉 海, Asakura Kai; born 31 October 1993) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the…Kai Asakura (朝倉 海, Asakura Kai; born 31 October 1993) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He previously competed in Rizin Fighting Federation, where he was the Rizin Bantamweight Champion. A professional since 2012, he also competed for Road Fighting Championship, Fighting Network Rings and DEEP.
Saya Hiyama (Japanese: 檜山沙耶, Hepburn: Hiyama Saya; born October 27, 1993) is a Japanese freelance announcer, former…Saya Hiyama (Japanese: 檜山沙耶, Hepburn: Hiyama Saya; born October 27, 1993) is a Japanese freelance announcer, former weather forecaster and disaster prevention specialist. She previously worked for Weathernews LiVE (WNL) from 2018 to 2024. Hiyama is signed to irodori, LLC.
Naoya Nomura (born October 26, 1993) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling…Naoya Nomura (born October 26, 1993) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is former All Asia Tag Team and World Tag Team Champion. He also has a background in rugby.
Tatsuya Yamaashi (山足 達也, Yamaashi Tatsuya; born October 26, 1993 in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Tatsuya Yamaashi (山足 達也, Yamaashi Tatsuya; born October 26, 1993 in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Yoshinao Kamata (釜田 佳直, born October 26, 1993, in Komatsu, Ishikawa) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for…Yoshinao Kamata (釜田 佳直, born October 26, 1993, in Komatsu, Ishikawa) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Ono Cholhwan (大野哲煥, Ono Cholhwan; born October 25, 1993) is a South Korean football player for J2 League club Kagoshima…Ono Cholhwan (大野哲煥, Ono Cholhwan; born October 25, 1993) is a South Korean football player for J2 League club Kagoshima United.
Paulo Junichi Tanaka (田中 パウロ 淳一, Tanaka Pauro Junichi; born October 23, 1993) is a Japanese football player who play as…Paulo Junichi Tanaka (田中 パウロ 淳一, Tanaka Pauro Junichi; born October 23, 1993) is a Japanese football player who play as a midfielder and currently play for J2 League club, Tochigi City FC.
Toshiki Sakurai (桜井 俊貴, Sakurai Toshiki; born October 21, 1993 in Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Toshiki Sakurai (桜井 俊貴, Sakurai Toshiki; born October 21, 1993 in Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants.
Rie Matsubara (松原 梨恵, Matsubara Rie; born 21 October 1993) is a Japanese former group rhythmic gymnast. She is a World…Rie Matsubara (松原 梨恵, Matsubara Rie; born 21 October 1993) is a Japanese former group rhythmic gymnast. She is a World champion and a 10-time Asian champion. She is also a three-time Olympian (2012, 2016, 2020).
Taishu Sato (Japanese: 佐藤 大宗, romanized: Satō Taishū, born 20 October 1993) is a Japanese modern pentathlete. He was a…Taishu Sato (Japanese: 佐藤 大宗, romanized: Satō Taishū, born 20 October 1993) is a Japanese modern pentathlete. He was a bronze medalist at the 2022 Asian Games and a silver medalist at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Kento Kumabara (熊原 健人, Kumabara Kento; born October 19, 1993) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He…Kento Kumabara (熊原 健人, Kumabara Kento; born October 19, 1993) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles from 2016 to 2020.
Akitake Okada (岡田 明丈, Okada Akitake; born October 18, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Akitake Okada (岡田 明丈, Okada Akitake; born October 18, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. On November 1, 2018, he was selected Japan national baseball team at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.
Chiaki Tomita (冨田 千愛, Tomita Chiaki, born 18 October 1993) is a Japanese rower. She competed in the women's lightweight…Chiaki Tomita (冨田 千愛, Tomita Chiaki, born 18 October 1993) is a Japanese rower. She competed in the women's lightweight double sculls event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Naoki Matsumoto (松本 直樹, Matsumoto Naoki; born August 7, 1998 in Sakaide, Kagawa, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Naoki Matsumoto (松本 直樹, Matsumoto Naoki; born August 7, 1998 in Sakaide, Kagawa, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays catcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Nami Inamori (稲森 奈見, Inamori Nami; born 15 October 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Inamori is the gold medalist of the 2014…Nami Inamori (稲森 奈見, Inamori Nami; born 15 October 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Inamori is the gold medalist of the 2014 Judo Grand Slam Tokyo in the +78 kg category.
Takanori Nagase (Japanese: 永瀬貴規; born 14 October 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Nagase is a double Olympic champion at…Takanori Nagase (Japanese: 永瀬貴規; born 14 October 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Nagase is a double Olympic champion at under 81 kg, winning gold in both 2020 (2021) and 2024. He won bronze in 2016. His other achievements include the Universiade in Kazan in 2013, the Grand Slam in Tokyo in 2013 and 2014, the All Japan Championships, the IJF Masters in Rabat and the World Judo Championships in 2015. Nagase's favourite technique is uchi mata and is known for his newaza. He is the first and only Japanese judoka to become world champion in the -81 kg weight class. Nagase won the gold medal in the Men's 81 kg event at the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan and at the 2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France.
Masaru Watanabe (渡辺 勝, Watanabe Masaru; born October 14, 1993 in Kōnan-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa), Japan is a professional…Masaru Watanabe (渡辺 勝, Watanabe Masaru; born October 14, 1993 in Kōnan-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa), Japan is a professional Japanese baseball outfielder. He last played for the Chunichi Dragons. On 22 October 2015, Watanabe was selected as the 6th draft pick for the Chunichi Dragons at the development player round of the 2015 NPB Draft and on 27 November signed a development player contract with a ¥2,000,000 moving allowance and a ¥3,000,000 yearly salary. After performing well for the farm team over 3 seasons, Watanabe was upgraded to a fully rostered contract at the end of the 2018 NPB season being presented with the number 31.
Ryomei Tanaka (田中亮明, Tanaka Ryōmei, born 13 October 1993) is a Japanese boxer. He won bronze medals flyweight division…Ryomei Tanaka (田中亮明, Tanaka Ryōmei, born 13 October 1993) is a Japanese boxer. He won bronze medals flyweight division in the men's flyweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics. His younger brother, Kosei is a former WBO triple world champion.
Kyle Reyes (born 10 October 1993) is a Canadian judoka who competes in the men's 100 kg category. Reyes was born in…Kyle Reyes (born 10 October 1993) is a Canadian judoka who competes in the men's 100 kg category. Reyes was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Reyes won the gold medal the 2013 World Junior Championships in Ljubljana, became the first Canadian judoka to win a World Junior Championships gold medal. In June 2016, he was named to Canada's Olympic team. While born in Brampton, he was raised in Toronto.
Masato Yuzawa (湯澤 聖人, Yuzawa Masato; born 10 October 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a right back for J1…Masato Yuzawa (湯澤 聖人, Yuzawa Masato; born 10 October 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a right back for J1 League club Avispa Fukuoka.
Yasuhiro Yamamoto (山本泰寛; born October 10, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He plays infielder for the…Yasuhiro Yamamoto (山本泰寛; born October 10, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He plays infielder for the Chunichi Dragons.
Yūsuke Kinoshita (木下雄介, Kinoshita Yūsuke; 10 October 1993 – 3 August 2021) was a Japanese professional baseball player.…Yūsuke Kinoshita (木下雄介, Kinoshita Yūsuke; 10 October 1993 – 3 August 2021) was a Japanese professional baseball player. He was a pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball. Kinoshita began his professional career in 2015 with the Tokushima Indigo Socks of the Shikoku Island League Plus. In June 2016, Kinoshita played for a team of All-Stars from that league which visited the United States and played against teams from the Can-Am League and the Cuban National Team. On 20 October 2016, Kinoshita was selected as the 1st round development draft pick by the Chunichi Dragons at the 2016 NPB Draft and on 9 November signed a provisional contract with a ¥2,000,000 sign-on bonus and a ¥3,000,000 yearly salary. On 23 March 2018, Kinoshita was upgraded to a fully rostered contract and presented with the number 98. Kinoshita collapsed due to cardiopulmonary arrest on 6 July 2021, during rehabilitation training on his right shoulder at Nagoya Stadium and was rushed to the hospital, where he was put on a ventilator. He died without regaining consciousness on 3 August 2021. There was some media speculation that his death was connected to his having received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine eight days prior to his collapse, but no such causal link has been established.
Nako Motohashi (本橋 菜子, Motohashi Nako; born 10 October 1993) is a Japanese basketball player for Haneda Vickies and the…Nako Motohashi (本橋 菜子, Motohashi Nako; born 10 October 1993) is a Japanese basketball player for Haneda Vickies and the Japanese national team. and at the 2020 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal.
Keiko Tsuji (辻 恵子, Tsuji Keiko; born October 9, 1993), is a Japanese teacher, model and beauty pageant titleholder who…Keiko Tsuji (辻 恵子, Tsuji Keiko; born October 9, 1993), is a Japanese teacher, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Japan 2014 and represented Japan in Miss Universe 2014.
Nanami Ohta (大田ななみ, Ōta Nanami; born October 8, 1993) is a Japanese actress. Ohta is known for her role as Hitoe…Nanami Ohta (大田ななみ, Ōta Nanami; born October 8, 1993) is a Japanese actress. Ohta is known for her role as Hitoe Takeuchi in the film Battle Royale II: Requiem. Ohta also filled a minor role in the film Battle Royale: Special Version as one of Mitsuko Souma's childhood friends. Ohta is one of many actresses who starred as Chibiusa in the Sailor Moon musical.
Ryuji Sawakami (澤上 竜二, Sawakami Ryuji; born 8 October 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for…Ryuji Sawakami (澤上 竜二, Sawakami Ryuji; born 8 October 1993) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Vanraure Hachinohe.
Miyuki Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋美夕紀; born 7 October 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward…Miyuki Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋美夕紀; born 7 October 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for WE League club Chifure AS Elfen Saitama.