Akira Nakamura (中村 晃, born November 5, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Fukuoka SoftBank…Akira Nakamura (中村 晃, born November 5, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Masataka Iryo (井領 雅貴, Iryō Masataka; born November 4, 1989 in Yotsukaido, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese professional…Masataka Iryo (井領 雅貴, Iryō Masataka; born November 4, 1989 in Yotsukaido, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder. He is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Yuya Oda (小田 裕也, Oda Yuya; born November 4, 1989) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in…Yuya Oda (小田 裕也, Oda Yuya; born November 4, 1989) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 2015 to 2024 for the Orix Buffaloes.
Nice Girl Project! (NICE GIRL プロジェクト!), often shortened to NGP, was a Japanese idol musical collective formed by Tanabe…Nice Girl Project! (NICE GIRL プロジェクト!), often shortened to NGP, was a Japanese idol musical collective formed by Tanabe Agency, Space Craft Group, Up-Front Group, and TNX. The project was created by Tsunku and launched on October 15, 2007. Nice Girl Project! began its full-time activities in April 2008. Before its disbandment, the project's roster consisted of groups The Possible, Canary Club; soloists Tokky and Mana Ogawa; and the trainee group, Nice Girl Project! Kenshusei. The project also consisted of groups Nice Girl Mu (ナイスガールμ), GTT Club (GTT倶楽部), and MM Gakuen Gasshoubu (MM学園 合唱部); and soloists Kafumio (何文櫻), Peach (Momoko Otsuka), and Karen Kato prior to their disbandment or departure. Nice Girl Project! was dropped as an act in 2015 and all information and social media was removed from TNX's official website. In the same year, one of their flagship groups, The Possible, was renamed "Ciao Bella Cinquetti" and transferred to Up-Front Works.
Takuya Seguchi (瀬口拓弥, Seguchi, Takuya; born 30 November 1988 in Okayama) is a Japanese former professional footballer…Takuya Seguchi (瀬口拓弥, Seguchi, Takuya; born 30 November 1988 in Okayama) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. In a career spanning 13 years, he played over 100 games for Kamatamare Sanuki before going on to play for Tokushima Vortis and Albirex Niigata. Following his contract expiring at the end of the 2023 season and his subsequent retirement, Seguchi was hired as a coach at Albirex Niigata.
Eir Aoi (Japanese: 藍井 エイル, Hepburn: Aoi Eiru; born November 30, 1988) is a Japanese singer from Sapporo, Hokkaido…Eir Aoi (Japanese: 藍井 エイル, Hepburn: Aoi Eiru; born November 30, 1988) is a Japanese singer from Sapporo, Hokkaido, signed to Sacra Music. After being discovered through the Japanese video sharing website Niconico, Aoi made her major debut in 2011 with the release of her first single "Memoria", which was used as the first ending theme to the 2011 anime television series Fate/Zero. Aoi's music has been featured in various anime television series such as Sword Art Online, Classroom of the Elite, Kill la Kill, and The Heroic Legend of Arslan, as well as other television programs such as Rank Okoku. She has performed at various anime conventions in Asia, Europe, North and South America. She has cited her interest in anime, as well as artists such as Evanescence, Slipknot, and Do As Infinity, as influences in her career. In October 2016, following prolonged bouts of poor health, she announced an indefinite hiatus from musical activities following a two-day concert at the Nippon Budokan in November 2016. In February 2018, it was announced that she would resume her activities later that year.
Ryuichi Kawakami (河上隆一, Kawakami Ryūichi) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to Gleat and is best…Ryuichi Kawakami (河上隆一, Kawakami Ryūichi) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to Gleat and is best known for his tenure with the Japanese promotions Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW) and DDT Pro Wrestling (DDT).
Hiroki Fujiharu (藤春 廣輝, Fujiharu Hiroki; born November 28, 1988) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a left back…Hiroki Fujiharu (藤春 廣輝, Fujiharu Hiroki; born November 28, 1988) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a left back for FC Ryukyu in J3 League.
Shinjiro Atae (與 真司郎, Atae Shinjirō; born November 26, 1988) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, and model. He…Shinjiro Atae (與 真司郎, Atae Shinjirō; born November 26, 1988) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, and model. He debuted as a member of the co-ed group AAA in 2005. Early on in his career, Atae starred in television and film projects including the live-action adaptations of Psychic Detective Yakumo, Delicious Gakuin, Teiō, Guardian Angel, and Ramune. In 2016, Atae released music solo, beginning with the song "Reunited", and later released his first solo album, This Is Who I Am, as a limited release in 2018. He is also an exclusive model in the magazines Junon and Duet.
Shu Kurata (倉田 秋, Kurata Shū; born November 26, 1988) is a Japanese international football player currently playing for…Shu Kurata (倉田 秋, Kurata Shū; born November 26, 1988) is a Japanese international football player currently playing for Gamba Osaka in the J1 League. His regular playing position is an attacking midfielder or a winger.
Kei Takase (髙瀬 慧, Takase Kei; born 25 November 1988 in Shizuoka) is a Japanese sprinter. He competed in 200 metres at…Kei Takase (髙瀬 慧, Takase Kei; born 25 November 1988 in Shizuoka) is a Japanese sprinter. He competed in 200 metres at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, and was part of the Japanese 4 × 400 m team. He also competed in the 2013 World Championships in Athletics, held in Moscow. More recently he took part in 100 metres races in various meetings, clocking 10.09 into a slight headwind in Kawasaki in May 2015, performing well enough to represent Japan in the 100 m at the 2015 World Championships as well as in the 200 m. He competed at the 2016 Olympics in the 200 m, only.
Keisuke Shimizu (清水 圭介, Shimizu Keisuke; born November 25, 1988) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for…Keisuke Shimizu (清水 圭介, Shimizu Keisuke; born November 25, 1988) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Kansai Soccer League club FC Basara Hyogo.
Sho Kimura (木村 翔, Kimura Shō; born November 24, 1988) is a Japanese former professional boxer who held the WBO…Sho Kimura (木村 翔, Kimura Shō; born November 24, 1988) is a Japanese former professional boxer who held the WBO flyweight title from 2017 to 2018.
Erika Sema (瀬間 詠里花, Sema Erika; born 24 November 1988) is a Japanese professional tennis player. She reached…Erika Sema (瀬間 詠里花, Sema Erika; born 24 November 1988) is a Japanese professional tennis player. She reached career-high rankings of 114 in singles and 120 in doubles. In her career, Sema has won 56 titles (45 in doubles) on the ITF Women's World Tennis Tour.
Yuriko Takeshita (竹下 百合子, Takeshita Yuriko; born November 23, 1988 in Fussa, Tokyo) is a Japanese slalom canoer who has…Yuriko Takeshita (竹下 百合子, Takeshita Yuriko; born November 23, 1988 in Fussa, Tokyo) is a Japanese slalom canoer who has competed since the mid-2000s. She finished fourth in the K-1 event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Rina Shingaki (進垣リナ, Shingaki Rina) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler best known for her tenure with the…Rina Shingaki (進垣リナ, Shingaki Rina) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler best known for her tenure with the Japanese promotion Ice Ribbon where she is a former Triangle Ribbon Champion.
Yuko Shimizu (清水 ゆう子, Shimizu Yūko; born 22 November 1988) is a Japanese actress and former gravure idol. She is…Yuko Shimizu (清水 ゆう子, Shimizu Yūko; born 22 November 1988) is a Japanese actress and former gravure idol. She is represented by YMN.
Takashi Kasahara (笠原 昂史, Kasahara Takashi; born 21 November 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Takashi Kasahara (笠原 昂史, Kasahara Takashi; born 21 November 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J2 League club RB Omiya Ardija.
Momoko Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋萌木子; born 16 November 1988 in Saitama) is a Japanese track and field athlete who…Momoko Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋萌木子; born 16 November 1988 in Saitama) is a Japanese track and field athlete who specialises in sprinting events. She has represented Japan twice at the World Championships in Athletics (2007 and 2009) and won relay medals at the Asian Games in both 2006 and 2010. She was the 200 m gold medallist at the 2009 Asian Athletics Championships. A Japanese junior record holder, she is the country's second fastest ever runner over both 100 metres and 200 metres, behind Chisato Fukushima. Her bests for the events are 11.32 seconds and 23.15 seconds, respectively. She is a joint holder of the Japanese record in the 4×100 metres relay.
Tomomi Takahashi (高橋 朋己, Takahashi Tomomi; born November 16, 1988 in Mishima, Shizuoka, Japan) is a professional…Tomomi Takahashi (高橋 朋己, Takahashi Tomomi; born November 16, 1988 in Mishima, Shizuoka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Shinya Kojima (小島 慎也, Kojima Shinya; born November 15, 1988) is a Japanese chess player. He has the highest peak rating…Shinya Kojima (小島 慎也, Kojima Shinya; born November 15, 1988) is a Japanese chess player. He has the highest peak rating out of all of Japan's chess players.
Takurō Ōno (大野 拓朗, Ōno Takurō) (also spelt Ohno), born November 14, 1988, is a Japanese actor and talent. He has had…Takurō Ōno (大野 拓朗, Ōno Takurō) (also spelt Ohno), born November 14, 1988, is a Japanese actor and talent. He has had roles in such films as The Incite Mill and Liar Game: Reborn.
Chiyotairyū Hidemasa (Japanese: 千代大龍 秀政; born 14 November 1988 as Hidemasa Meigetsuin (明月院 秀政, Meigetsuin Hidemasa)) is…Chiyotairyū Hidemasa (Japanese: 千代大龍 秀政; born 14 November 1988 as Hidemasa Meigetsuin (明月院 秀政, Meigetsuin Hidemasa)) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan. A former amateur champion at university, he made his professional debut in May 2011, as a makushita tsukedashi recruit and reached the top division in May 2012. He earned his first gold star or kinboshi by defeating yokozuna Harumafuji in the March 2013 tournament. His highest rank was komusubi. He earned one special prize, for Technique. He wrestled for Kokonoe stable.
Masato Fukui (福井 理人, Fukui Masato; born November 14, 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a striker…Masato Fukui (福井 理人, Fukui Masato; born November 14, 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Albanian club Kamza.
Mikako Ishino (石野 実加子, Ishino Mikako; born 11 November 1988) is a Japanese handball player who plays for the club…Mikako Ishino (石野 実加子, Ishino Mikako; born 11 November 1988) is a Japanese handball player who plays for the club Hokkoku Bank. She is also member of the Japanese national team. She competed at the 2015 World Women's Handball Championship in Denmark.
Minori Chiba (千葉 美乃梨, Chiba Minori; born December 1, 1988) is a Japanese female announcer for NHK. She was born in…Minori Chiba (千葉 美乃梨, Chiba Minori; born December 1, 1988) is a Japanese female announcer for NHK. She was born in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Kohei Uchima (内間 康平, Uchima Kōhei; born November 8, 1988, in Urasoe) is a Japanese cyclist, who was selected to…Kohei Uchima (内間 康平, Uchima Kōhei; born November 8, 1988, in Urasoe) is a Japanese cyclist, who was selected to represent Japan in the 2015 UCI Road World Championships. After ten years as a professional – competing with Bridgestone–Anchor, Nippo–Vini Fantini–Europa Ovini (two spells) and Team UKYO – Uchima retired from road cycling in August 2020, aiming to enter Keirin racing.
Kim Chae-hwa (Korean: 김채화; born November 7, 1988), also known by her Japanese name Ayaka Nagase (長瀬彩華), is a South…Kim Chae-hwa (Korean: 김채화; born November 7, 1988), also known by her Japanese name Ayaka Nagase (長瀬彩華), is a South Korean former competitive figure skater. She is the 2007 South Korean national champion. Her best result at an ISU Championship was seventh at the 2006 World Junior Championships.
Masaki Ito (伊藤 正樹, Itō Masaki; born 2 November 1988 in Nerima, Tokyo) is a Japanese citizen and trampoline gymnast…Masaki Ito (伊藤 正樹, Itō Masaki; born 2 November 1988 in Nerima, Tokyo) is a Japanese citizen and trampoline gymnast, representing his nation at international competitions. At the age of four Ito began to learn swimming and gymnastics, including artistic gymnastics and trampoline, but by the age of six, following the advice of his instructor, began to focus on the trampoline. He enjoyed the trampoline because it felt like flying. Ito participated at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He competed at world championships, including at the 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Trampoline World Championships. Ito was unable to train for six months in 2013 because of injuries to his wrist, and incurred a back injury in 2015. He reached the final of the men's trampoline at the 2016 Olympics.
Masahiro Tanaka (田中 将大, Tanaka Masahiro; born November 1, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the…Masahiro Tanaka (田中 将大, Tanaka Masahiro; born November 1, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. From 2007 through 2013, he played for the Eagles in NPB. Tanaka was posted by the Eagles after the 2013 season to be signed with the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB) and signed a seven-year, $155 million contract, the fifth-largest deal ever given to a pitcher at the time. He made his major league debut in 2014 and played for the Yankees through the 2020 season, before deciding to return to Japan. Tanaka has said that he decided to return to Japan partly due to anti-Asian racism in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tanaka was the Eagles' first-round pick in the 2006 NPB amateur player draft. From 2012 to 2013, he won 26 consecutive decisions, which set a new NPB record. In MLB, Tanaka was the Yankees' Opening Day starter for four seasons and was twice named an All-Star.
Shota Arai (新井 章太, Arai Shota; born November 1, 1988 in Saitama) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays for J1…Shota Arai (新井 章太, Arai Shota; born November 1, 1988 in Saitama) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays for J1 League club Vissel Kobe.
Mucha Mori (森 ムチャ, Mori Mucha; born November 1, 1988 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese basketball player, who…Mucha Mori (森 ムチャ, Mori Mucha; born November 1, 1988 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese basketball player, who plays center for the Toyota Antelopes in the Women's Japan Basketball League.
Naoto Yoshii (吉井 直人, Yoshii Naoto; born 30 November 1987 in Hyōgo) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a…Naoto Yoshii (吉井 直人, Yoshii Naoto; born 30 November 1987 in Hyōgo) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a defender. He retired from professional football on 1 February 2017, and as of 2024 he is the manager (監督, "kantoku") of the Chukyo University football club.
Junya Yamaike, known professionally as Vickeblanka (also stylized as Vicke Blanka or VK Blanka), (born November 30…Junya Yamaike, known professionally as Vickeblanka (also stylized as Vicke Blanka or VK Blanka), (born November 30, 1987) is a Japanese singer and composer signed on the Avex Trax label.
Tatsuo Kinoshita (木下 達生, born November 28, 1987) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Nippon…Tatsuo Kinoshita (木下 達生, born November 28, 1987) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2006 and 2007 and the Chunichi Dragons in 2011.
Masako Sato (佐藤 雅子, Satō Masako; born 27 November 1987, in Yazu) is a Japanese field hockey player. At the 2012 Summer…Masako Sato (佐藤 雅子, Satō Masako; born 27 November 1987, in Yazu) is a Japanese field hockey player. At the 2012 Summer Olympics she competed with the Japan women's national field hockey team in the women's tournament.
Saria Hino (日野紗里亜, Hino Saria; born 26 November 1987) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…Saria Hino (日野紗里亜, Hino Saria; born 26 November 1987) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2024. She is the CEO of a nursing home company.
Rina Akiyama (秋山 里奈, Akiyama Rina) is a Paralympic swimmer from Japan competing mainly in category S11 events. Rina…Rina Akiyama (秋山 里奈, Akiyama Rina) is a Paralympic swimmer from Japan competing mainly in category S11 events. Rina competed as part of the Japanese Paralympic swimming team at two Paralympics, firstly in 2004 and then again in 2008. In 2004, she finished sixth in the 200 m individual medley, sixth in her heat in the 50 m freestyle, fifth in the 100 m freestyle heat, eighth in the final of the 100m breaststroke. At the 2004 games she improved to finish second behind Qimeng Dong of China who swam a 100 m backstroke world record she also finished eighth in the 50 m freestyle and finished fifth in her heat of the 100 m freestyle.
Yasuhiro Suzuki (鈴木 康弘, Suzuki Yasuhiro; born September 13, 1987 in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese boxer who competed…Yasuhiro Suzuki (鈴木 康弘, Suzuki Yasuhiro; born September 13, 1987 in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese boxer who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the welterweight division (– 69 kg).
Shingo Honda (本田 真吾, Honda Shingo; born November 23, 1987) is a former Japanese football player. He last played for…Shingo Honda (本田 真吾, Honda Shingo; born November 23, 1987) is a former Japanese football player. He last played for Honda FC. Honda previously played for Avispa Fukuoka in the J2 League.
Erika Yoshida (吉田 恵里香, Yoshida Erika; born 21 November 1987) is a Japanese screenwriter and novelist affiliated with…Erika Yoshida (吉田 恵里香, Yoshida Erika; born 21 November 1987) is a Japanese screenwriter and novelist affiliated with Queen-B. Becoming an assistant to Masafumi Nishida as a student, she began serving as head writer for several television series, including Boys Over Flowers Season 2 (2017), Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! (2020), Tower of God (2020-2024), Bocchi the Rock! (2022), I Will Be Your Bloom (2023), and the asadora drama The Tiger and Her Wings (2024). She also won the Kuniko Mukōda Award as screenwriter for Koisenu Futari (2022).
Masato Matsui (松井 雅人, born November 19, 1987, in Japan) is a former Japanese professional baseball catcher. He…Masato Matsui (松井 雅人, born November 19, 1987, in Japan) is a former Japanese professional baseball catcher. He previously played for the Chunichi Dragons and Orix Buffaloes.
Toshiya Sueyoshi (末吉 隼也, Sueyoshi Toshiya; born 18 November 1987 in Fukuoka) is a former Japanese former football…Toshiya Sueyoshi (末吉 隼也, Sueyoshi Toshiya; born 18 November 1987 in Fukuoka) is a former Japanese former football player.