Shino Miyasō (宮宗 紫野 Miyasō Shino, née Shino Kumakura 熊倉 紫野, born April 23, 1988) is a Japanese women's professional…Shino Miyasō (宮宗 紫野 Miyasō Shino, née Shino Kumakura 熊倉 紫野, born April 23, 1988) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 2-dan.
Hinano Kusaki (Japanese: 草木ひなの, Hepburn: Kusaki Hinano; born 4 April 2008) is a Japanese professional skateboarder. She…Hinano Kusaki (Japanese: 草木ひなの, Hepburn: Kusaki Hinano; born 4 April 2008) is a Japanese professional skateboarder. She won a gold medal in the women's park event at the 2022 Asian Games.
Zen Mitani (Japanese: 三谷 然, Hepburn: Mitani Zen; born 27 March 2007) is a Japanese Grand Prix motorcycle racer who…Zen Mitani (Japanese: 三谷 然, Hepburn: Mitani Zen; born 27 March 2007) is a Japanese Grand Prix motorcycle racer who competes in the Moto3 World Championship for Honda Team Asia. Mitani won the 2024 Asia Talent Cup. He made his Grand Prix debut at the 2025 Indonesian motorcycle Grand Prix, acting as a replacement rider.
Hiroto Ogiwara (Japanese: 荻原 大翔, Hepburn: Ogiwara Hiroto; born 19 July 2005) is a Japanese snowboarder. Ogiwara started…Hiroto Ogiwara (Japanese: 荻原 大翔, Hepburn: Ogiwara Hiroto; born 19 July 2005) is a Japanese snowboarder. Ogiwara started snowboarding at the age of three and became a professional at twelve years old. In April 2022, Ogiwara landed the first 2160, a trick consisting of 6 full rotations. At his X Games debut in January 2025, he won a gold medal after successfully landing the first ever 2340 in competition, completing six and a half rotations before landing. Ogiwara has also won various FIS competitions and other events during his career.
Shuhei Mizoguchi (溝口修平, Mizoguchi Shuhei; born 13 February 2004) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Shuhei Mizoguchi (溝口修平, Mizoguchi Shuhei; born 13 February 2004) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left back for J1 League club Tokyo Verdy, on loan from Kashima Antlers.
Takuma Otake (大嶽 拓馬, Otake Takuma; born 8 August 2002) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a left back for J3 League…Takuma Otake (大嶽 拓馬, Otake Takuma; born 8 August 2002) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a left back for J3 League club Ehime FC, on loan from Kashiwa Reysol.
Yu Funabashi (舩橋 佑, Funabashi Yu; born 12 July 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive…Yu Funabashi (舩橋 佑, Funabashi Yu; born 12 July 2002) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for J1 League club Mito HollyHock, on loan from Kashima Antlers.
Hiroaki Kunitake (国武 大晃, Kunitake Hiroaki; born 10 February 2002) is a Japanese snowboarder. He competed in the 2018…Hiroaki Kunitake (国武 大晃, Kunitake Hiroaki; born 10 February 2002) is a Japanese snowboarder. He competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics. In 2017, his World Snowboard Tour Ranking was 30th. In 2018, his World Snowboard Tour Ranking was 19th and in Big Air 12th. He was a member of Japan's Snowboard team competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Itsuki Someno (染野 唯月, Someno Itsuki; born 12 September 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Itsuki Someno (染野 唯月, Someno Itsuki; born 12 September 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for J1 League club Tokyo Verdy.
Mao Hosoya (細谷 真大, Hosoya Mao; born 7 September 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for…Mao Hosoya (細谷 真大, Hosoya Mao; born 7 September 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J1 League club Kashiwa Reysol and the Japan national team.
Haruka Umesaki (梅咲遥, Umesaki Haruka; born February 7, 2001) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to World Woman…Haruka Umesaki (梅咲遥, Umesaki Haruka; born February 7, 2001) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana, where she is the current WWWD World Champion in her third reign. She is also a four-time WWWD Tag Team Champion. She also appears in such promotions as Pro Wrestling Wave, Pure-J, YMZ and under the name Karma in World Wonder Ring Stardom.
Katsuya Murashima (村島 克哉, Murashima Katsuya; born November 1, 2000) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to New…Katsuya Murashima (村島 克哉, Murashima Katsuya; born November 1, 2000) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He is on an international learning excursion, working for Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw) in Germany. He is the winner of the 2026 Young Lion Cup.
Kotaro Arima (有馬 幸太郎, Arima Kotaro; born 3 September 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward…Kotaro Arima (有馬 幸太郎, Arima Kotaro; born 3 September 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J2 League club Oita Trinita.
Shogo Sasaki (佐々木 翔悟, Sasaki Shogo; born 25 July 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a left-back for J1…Shogo Sasaki (佐々木 翔悟, Sasaki Shogo; born 25 July 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a left-back for J1 League club Gamba Osaka.
Ryoji Yamashita (山下 諒時, Yamashita Ryōji; born May 11, 2000) is a Japanese football player who plays for FC Osaka from…Ryoji Yamashita (山下 諒時, Yamashita Ryōji; born May 11, 2000) is a Japanese football player who plays for FC Osaka from 2025.
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger (機界戦隊ゼンカイジャー, Kikai Sentai Zenkaijā; Mecha World Squadron Zenkaiger) is a Japanese tokusatsu…Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger (機界戦隊ゼンカイジャー, Kikai Sentai Zenkaijā; Mecha World Squadron Zenkaiger) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series, the 45th entry in Toei's long-running Super Sentai series, and the second produced in the Reiwa era. Additionally, it commemorates the 45th anniversary of the Super Sentai franchise and is the second special anniversary series following Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. The show succeeded Mashin Sentai Kiramager, joining Kamen Rider Saber, and later, Kamen Rider Revice in the Super Hero Time line-up on TV Asahi on March 7, 2021. The show's name comes from the titular team's catchphrase, "Zenryoku Zenkai" (全力全開; "full throttle"). A direct sequel, titled Avataro Sentai Donbrothers, aired following the finale.
Kazuto Takezawa (武沢 一翔, Takezawa Kazuto; born 27 October 1999) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for…Kazuto Takezawa (武沢 一翔, Takezawa Kazuto; born 27 October 1999) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Japan Football League club Verspah Oita.
Yuya Oki (沖 悠哉, Oki Yuya; born 22 August 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J1…Yuya Oki (沖 悠哉, Oki Yuya; born 22 August 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J1 League club Shimizu S-Pulse.
Dan Tamura (田村男児, Tamura Dan) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He currently wrestles for the Japanese promotion All…Dan Tamura (田村男児, Tamura Dan) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He currently wrestles for the Japanese promotion All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Champion in his second reign, a former two-time All Asia Tag Team Champion, and a former AJPW Six-Man Tag Team Champion with Hideki Suzuki and Suwama.
Atsushi Endoh (遠藤 淳志, Endoh Atsushi; born April 8, 1999) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is a pitcher…Atsushi Endoh (遠藤 淳志, Endoh Atsushi; born April 8, 1999) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is a pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Nagi Nemoto (根本 凪, Nemoto Nagi; born 15 March 1999) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actress, and VTuber, affiliated…Nagi Nemoto (根本 凪, Nemoto Nagi; born 15 March 1999) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actress, and VTuber, affiliated with DearStage. After becoming interested in Dempagumi.inc, she later joined Niji no Conquistador in 2014 and eventually Dempagumi.inc itself in 2017, remaining with both of them until 2022. She began working as a VTuber that year, has released two EPs: Lume di Spica (2022) and Due Stelle (2023), and joined Kiyoshi Ryujin 25 in 2024. She has also done some work in acting, including a starring role as Yutori Kokorogi in the 2017 drama adaptation of Tomodachi Game, as well as in songwriting, gravure modeling and costume design.
Nasa Hataoka (畑岡 奈紗, Hataoka Nasa; born 13 January 1999) is a Japanese professional golfer. She has won seven times on…Nasa Hataoka (畑岡 奈紗, Hataoka Nasa; born 13 January 1999) is a Japanese professional golfer. She has won seven times on the LPGA Tour and seven times on the LPGA of Japan Tour.
Natsuki Aizawa (born 6 January 1999) is a Japanese female handball player for the German club Thüringer HC and the…Natsuki Aizawa (born 6 January 1999) is a Japanese female handball player for the German club Thüringer HC and the Japanese national team.
Shota Ogawa is a Japanese sport wrestler who competes in the men's Greco Roman category. He claimed bronze medal in the…Shota Ogawa is a Japanese sport wrestler who competes in the men's Greco Roman category. He claimed bronze medal in the men's 55 kg event during the 2019 World Wrestling Championships.
Yudai Nagano (永野 雄大, Nagano Yūdai, born 15 October 1998) is a Japanese foil fencer. He competed in the 2020 Summer…Yudai Nagano (永野 雄大, Nagano Yūdai, born 15 October 1998) is a Japanese foil fencer. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics and the helped win a gold medal for Japan in the 2024 Paris Olympics men's foil team event. Nagano earned a bronze medal in the 2022 Tokyo Fencing World Cup individual men's event.
Shōta Suzuki (鈴木 昭汰, Suzuki Shōta; born September 7, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Chiba…Shōta Suzuki (鈴木 昭汰, Suzuki Shōta; born September 7, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Ayase Ueda (上田 綺世, Ueda Ayase; born 28 August 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a striker for…Ayase Ueda (上田 綺世, Ueda Ayase; born 28 August 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Lille and the Japan national team.
Charles Boniface Nduka (ンドカ・チャールス, Ndoka Chārusu Bonifeisu; born 8 August 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently…Charles Boniface Nduka (ンドカ・チャールス, Ndoka Chārusu Bonifeisu; born 8 August 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for A-League Men club, Melbourne Victory.
Natsuki Nidaira (仁平 菜月, Nidaira Natsuki; born 12 July 1998) is a Japanese badminton player. She is currently a member…Natsuki Nidaira (仁平 菜月, Nidaira Natsuki; born 12 July 1998) is a Japanese badminton player. She is currently a member of the Yonex badminton club.
Reiji Hiraki (平木 玲次, Hiraki Reiji; born 24 January 1998) is a Japanese racing driver currently competing in Super GT as…Reiji Hiraki (平木 玲次, Hiraki Reiji; born 24 January 1998) is a Japanese racing driver currently competing in Super GT as a third driver for HELM Motorsports.
Yuki Yoza (Japanese: 与座優貴, Yoza Yuki; born December 20, 1997) is a Japanese professional kickboxer and former Kyokushin…Yuki Yoza (Japanese: 与座優貴, Yoza Yuki; born December 20, 1997) is a Japanese professional kickboxer and former Kyokushin practitioner, who currently competes in the Bantamweight Kickboxing division of ONE Championship. He is the former K-1 lightweight champion. As of September 2025, Yoza is ranked the #8 pound-for-pound kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kick.
Tomohisa Ohzeki (大関 友久, Ōzeki Tomohisa; born December 14, 1997 in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki) is a Japanese professional…Tomohisa Ohzeki (大関 友久, Ōzeki Tomohisa; born December 14, 1997 in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Juri Takahashi (高橋 朱里, Takahashi Juri; born 3 October 1997 in Ibaraki Prefecture), also known mononymously as Juri…Juri Takahashi (高橋 朱里, Takahashi Juri; born 3 October 1997 in Ibaraki Prefecture), also known mononymously as Juri (Korean: 쥬리; Japanese: ジュリ), is a Japanese singer based in South Korea. She is a former member of South Korean girl group Rocket Punch and Japanese girl group AKB48.
Tsukushi Haruka (春輝つくし, Haruka Tsukushi; born September 6, 1997) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler. Trained…Tsukushi Haruka (春輝つくし, Haruka Tsukushi; born September 6, 1997) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler. Trained by Emi Sakura, Tsukushi made her debut for her Ice Ribbon promotion in January 2010 as part of a trial series with Kurumi. After winning the fan voting, Tsukushi was made an official part of Ice Ribbon's roster the following March and she has since wrestled regularly for the promotion. She is a former one-time ICE×60 Champion, record ten-time International Ribbon Tag Team Champion and record three-time IW19 Champion. Tsukushi's accomplishments outside of Ice Ribbon include winning DDT Pro-Wrestling's Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship, JWP Joshi Puroresu's 2014 Tag League the Best and Reina Joshi Puroresu's Reina World Tag Team Championship.
Miho Kamogawa (鴨川実歩, Kamogawa Miho; pronounced [kamo̞ɡa̠wa̠ miho̞]; born 27 August 1997) is a Japanese professional…Miho Kamogawa (鴨川実歩, Kamogawa Miho; pronounced [kamo̞ɡa̠wa̠ miho̞]; born 27 August 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kansallinen Liiga club HJK.
Kōki Machida (町田 浩樹, Machida Kōki; born 25 August 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Kōki Machida (町田 浩樹, Machida Kōki; born 25 August 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim and the Japan national team.
Haruhiko Takimoto (滝本 晴彦, Takimoto Haruhiko; born May 20, 1997) is a Japanese football player who plays as Goalkeeper…Haruhiko Takimoto (滝本 晴彦, Takimoto Haruhiko; born May 20, 1997) is a Japanese football player who plays as Goalkeeper and currently plays for FC Imabari.
Kakeru Ayabe (綾部 翔, Ayabe Kakeru; born April 25, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for…Kakeru Ayabe (綾部 翔, Ayabe Kakeru; born April 25, 1997) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Tatsuru Yanagimachi (柳町 達, Yanagimachi Tatsuru; born April 20, 1997) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for…Tatsuru Yanagimachi (柳町 達, Yanagimachi Tatsuru; born April 20, 1997) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Taiki Hirato (平戸 太貴, Hirato Taiki; born 18 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J1 League…Taiki Hirato (平戸 太貴, Hirato Taiki; born 18 April 1997) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J1 League club Shimizu S-Pulse.
Koki Ugusa (宇草 孔基, Ugusa Koki; born April 17, 1997) is a Japanese baseball pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of…Koki Ugusa (宇草 孔基, Ugusa Koki; born April 17, 1997) is a Japanese baseball pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball. Ugusa played for Japan in the 2015 U-18 Baseball World Cup, and graduated from Joso Gakuin High School. He then attended Hosei University, and played for the school's baseball team. After playing in the USA vs. Japan Collegiate All-Star Series, Ugusa was selected by the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in the 2019 Nippon Professional Baseball draft as the team's second pick. Ugusa split the 2020 season between the Carp and their Western League affiliate. In his second professional season, Ugusa again spent time in the NPB and Western League.
Yūta Nakayama (中山 雄太, Nakayama Yūta; born 16 February 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Serbian…Yūta Nakayama (中山 雄太, Nakayama Yūta; born 16 February 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Serbian SuperLiga club Red Star Belgrade. He can play centre back, left back, or defensive midfielder.
Yūki Takahashi (髙橋 優貴, Takahashi Yūki; born February 1, 1997 in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Yūki Takahashi (髙橋 優貴, Takahashi Yūki; born February 1, 1997 in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants.
Niki Urakami (浦上 仁騎, Urakami Niki; born 11 November 1996) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for J2…Niki Urakami (浦上 仁騎, Urakami Niki; born 11 November 1996) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for J2 League club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.
Kazuhiro Yoshimura (吉村 和弘, Yoshimura Kazuhiro; born 28 July 1996) is a Japanese table tennis player. He is the younger…Kazuhiro Yoshimura (吉村 和弘, Yoshimura Kazuhiro; born 28 July 1996) is a Japanese table tennis player. He is the younger brother of Maharu Yoshimura. He was the singles winner of the 2018 Hong Kong Open.
Yuya Hiraki (平木湧也, Hiraki Yūya; born 26 June 1996) is a Japanese racing driver currently competing in Super GT for HELM…Yuya Hiraki (平木湧也, Hiraki Yūya; born 26 June 1996) is a Japanese racing driver currently competing in Super GT for HELM Motorsports.
Fuga Sato (佐藤 風雅, Satō Fūga; born 1 June 1996) is a Japanese sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. He won a…Fuga Sato (佐藤 風雅, Satō Fūga; born 1 June 1996) is a Japanese sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. He won a silver medal in the 400 metres at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships. He competed in the 400 metres at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, where he qualified for the semi-final.
Rikuya Hoshino (星野陸也, Hoshino Rikuya; born 12 May 1996) is a Japanese professional golfer who plays on the European…Rikuya Hoshino (星野陸也, Hoshino Rikuya; born 12 May 1996) is a Japanese professional golfer who plays on the European Tour, where he claimed his first win in 2024 at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. He has also played on the Japan Golf Tour since 2017 and has won six times on the tour.