Tenka Hashimoto (橋本 甜歌(はしもと てんか), Hashimoto Tenka; born 19 November 1993) is a Japanese Tarento. Her former stage name…Tenka Hashimoto (橋本 甜歌(はしもと てんか), Hashimoto Tenka; born 19 November 1993) is a Japanese Tarento. Her former stage name was Tenchim (てんちむ, Tenchimu).
Kazuki Nishiya (西谷 和希, Nishiya Kazuki; born October 5, 1993) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tochigi City…Kazuki Nishiya (西谷 和希, Nishiya Kazuki; born October 5, 1993) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Tochigi City FC.
Rina Koike (小池 里奈, Koike Rina) (born September 3, 1993, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese gravure idol and…Rina Koike (小池 里奈, Koike Rina) (born September 3, 1993, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese gravure idol and actress affiliated with Twin Planet. Koike first debuted as a junior idol in 2003. As an actress, Koike has appeared as Sailor Luna in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (2003) and Shizuka Nomura in Kamen Rider Kiva (2008).
Hiromu Mitsumaru (三丸 拡, Mitsumaru, Hiromu; born 6 July 1993 in Tochigi) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a…Hiromu Mitsumaru (三丸 拡, Mitsumaru, Hiromu; born 6 July 1993 in Tochigi) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a left-back for Kashiwa Reysol.
Miki Sato (佐藤 美希, Satō Miki; born 26 June 1993, in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture) is a former Japanese tarento…Miki Sato (佐藤 美希, Satō Miki; born 26 June 1993, in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture) is a former Japanese tarento, actress and fashion model. Sato is formerly represented with Horipro. She won the Horipro Talent Scout Caravan Grand Prix. Sato is the second generation J.League female manager. She was an exclusive model for the magazine non-no. Sato is nicknamed Satomiki (サトミキ).
Naohisa Takato (髙藤直寿, Takatō Naohisa; born 30 May 1993) is a Japanese retired judoka. Takato was the top ranked judoka…Naohisa Takato (髙藤直寿, Takatō Naohisa; born 30 May 1993) is a Japanese retired judoka. Takato was the top ranked judoka in the world in the extra-lightweight division. He became one of judo's most prominent fighters by winning the 2013 World Championships. In the same year, he also won the World Masters in Tyumen, and the prestigious Grand Slams in Paris, Tokyo and a year earlier in Moscow 2012. With these successes, Takato was ranked No. 1 in the world in 2013 and 2014. He had an all-win record in 2013. Specializing in drop kata guruma, his physical and technical fighting style has become iconic in judo. Takato was one of the most searched judokas in 2015. He once was the most decorated judoka on the IJF World Tour, having notably won eleven gold medals in Grand Slam competitions. Takato won a bronze medal as Japan's extra-lightweight representative at the 2016 Olympics and won the gold medal in the same event at the 2020 Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan.
Kohei Yamakoshi (山越 康平, Yamakoshi Kōhei; born 4 May 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender…Kohei Yamakoshi (山越 康平, Yamakoshi Kōhei; born 4 May 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for the J2 League club Tokushima Vortis.
Shiori Koike (小池 詩織, Koike Shiori; born 21 March 1993) is a Japanese ice hockey player for DK Peregrine and the…Shiori Koike (小池 詩織, Koike Shiori; born 21 March 1993) is a Japanese ice hockey player for DK Peregrine and the Japanese national team. The Japanese team participated at the 2015 IIHF Women's World Championship coming third in their preliminary group. They also participated at the 2015 27th Winter Universiade, winning a bronze medal. Koike competed at the 2014, 2018, and 2026 Winter Olympics. She was on the gold medal winning team at the 2025 Asian Winter Games.
Yoshiki Inamura (稲村 愛輝, Inamura Yoshiki; born November 18, 1992) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to…Yoshiki Inamura (稲村 愛輝, Inamura Yoshiki; born November 18, 1992) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to Pro Wrestling Noah where he is a former GHC Heavyweight Champion. He is also known for his time in WWE, making appearances on their NXT brand.
Shintaro Watanabe (渡邊 真太朗, Watanabe Shintaro; born 8 November 1992) is a Japanese politician, who serves as a member of…Shintaro Watanabe (渡邊 真太朗, Watanabe Shintaro; born 8 November 1992) is a Japanese politician, who serves as a member of the House of Representatives.
Sakiko Shimizu (清水 咲子, Shimizu Sakiko; born 20 April 1992) is a Japanese swimmer. She competed at the 2016 Summer…Sakiko Shimizu (清水 咲子, Shimizu Sakiko; born 20 April 1992) is a Japanese swimmer. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where she qualified to the final in the women's 400 metre individual medley.
Takafumi Sudo (須藤 貴郁, Sudo Takafumi; born 21 November 1991) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender…Takafumi Sudo (須藤 貴郁, Sudo Takafumi; born 21 November 1991) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for Vanraure Hachinohe.
Shuichiro Yoshino (born 28 September 1991) is a Japanese professional boxer, who has held the WBO Asia Pacific title…Shuichiro Yoshino (born 28 September 1991) is a Japanese professional boxer, who has held the WBO Asia Pacific title since 2020. He is ranked as the world's 9th best active lightweight by BoxRec.
Keiya Nakami (中美 慶哉, Nakami Keiya; born September 23, 1991) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Matsumoto…Keiya Nakami (中美 慶哉, Nakami Keiya; born September 23, 1991) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Matsumoto Yamaga FC.
Ryutaro Umeno (梅野 隆太郎, Umeno Ryūtarō; born June 17, 1991 in Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher…Ryutaro Umeno (梅野 隆太郎, Umeno Ryūtarō; born June 17, 1991 in Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Since joining the Tigers, he was given the nickname "Ume-chan". His throw is referred to by commentators as the 'Ume-chan Bazooka' due to its accuracy and power.
Yosuke Yuzawa (湯澤 洋介, Yuzawa, Yosuke; born 16 October 1990 in Nikkō, Tochigi) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a…Yosuke Yuzawa (湯澤 洋介, Yuzawa, Yosuke; born 16 October 1990 in Nikkō, Tochigi) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J-Lease FC.
Takamitsu Tomiyama (富山 貴光, Tomiyama Takamitsu; born 26 December 1990) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays…Takamitsu Tomiyama (富山 貴光, Tomiyama Takamitsu; born 26 December 1990) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J2 League club RB Omiya Ardija.
Koji Hachisuka (蜂須賀 孝治, born 20 July 1990) is a Japanese football defender who plays for Blaublitz Akita in the J.…Koji Hachisuka (蜂須賀 孝治, born 20 July 1990) is a Japanese football defender who plays for Blaublitz Akita in the J. League.
Kazuma Watanabe (渡辺 一馬, Watanabe Kazuma; born 6 May 1990) is a Japanese motorcycle racer, competing in the All Japan…Kazuma Watanabe (渡辺 一馬, Watanabe Kazuma; born 6 May 1990) is a Japanese motorcycle racer, competing in the All Japan Road Race JSB1000 Championship aboard a Kawasaki ZX-10R. He has competed in the GP125 and J-GP2 classes of the All Japan Road Race Championship, as well as in the ST600 class, where he was champion in 2013.
Masashi Ebinuma (海老沼 匡, Ebinuma Masashi; born 15 February 1990) is a Japanese judoka. Ebinuma is a triple world…Masashi Ebinuma (海老沼 匡, Ebinuma Masashi; born 15 February 1990) is a Japanese judoka. Ebinuma is a triple world champion, having won in 2011, 2013 and 2014. A dominant force in the half-lightweight division, he was ranked first in the world for three years. He is regarded as an ultimate stylist of seoi nage. He is also known for being a quadruple All-Japan national champion. Ebinuma won bronze medals at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. He married judoka Kana Abe in 2014. Both spouses are Asian and World champion judokas.
Dai Suzuki (鈴木大, Suzuki Dai) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler. He gained prominence in DDT Pro Wrestling and…Dai Suzuki (鈴木大, Suzuki Dai) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler. He gained prominence in DDT Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Freedoms.
Shoma Sato (佐藤 祥万, Satō Shōma; born August 18, 1989 in Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…Shoma Sato (佐藤 祥万, Satō Shōma; born August 18, 1989 in Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Yuhimaru Mimura (三村勇飛丸, Mimura Yuhimaru; born 27 February 1989) is a Japanese international rugby union player who…Yuhimaru Mimura (三村勇飛丸, Mimura Yuhimaru; born 27 February 1989) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a loose forward. He currently plays for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby and Yamaha Júbilo in Japan's domestic Top League.
Hideo Ishiguro (石黒 英雄, Ishiguro Hideo; born January 10, 1989 in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is…Hideo Ishiguro (石黒 英雄, Ishiguro Hideo; born January 10, 1989 in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is noted for his roles as Kai in the 2007 Kamen Rider Den-O and as Gai Kurenai in the 2016 Ultraman Orb.
Naoki Yamamoto (山本尚貴, Yamamoto Naoki; born July 11, 1988) is a Japanese racing driver for Honda Racing Corporation…Naoki Yamamoto (山本尚貴, Yamamoto Naoki; born July 11, 1988) is a Japanese racing driver for Honda Racing Corporation, currently driving in Super GT with Team Kunimitsu. He is a three-time champion in Super Formula and a two-time champion in the GT500 class of Super GT. Yamamoto is also the only driver to have won both the Super Formula and GT500 championships in the same season multiple times, a feat which he accomplished in 2018 and 2020. He announced his retirement from Super Formula at the end of 2024.
Yūsuke Kumashiro (born 3 June 1988) is a Japanese judoka. He is the bronze medallist of the 2020 Judo Grand Prix Tel…Yūsuke Kumashiro (born 3 June 1988) is a Japanese judoka. He is the bronze medallist of the 2020 Judo Grand Prix Tel Aviv in the +100 kg category.
Hirokazu Sawamura (澤村 拓一, Sawamura Hirokazu; born April 3, 1988) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He…Hirokazu Sawamura (澤村 拓一, Sawamura Hirokazu; born April 3, 1988) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants and Chiba Lotte Marines, and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 212 pounds (96 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.
Tomoya Kamiyama (神山 知也, Kamiyama Tomoya; born 21 February 1988 in Tochigi Prefecture) is a Japanese sprinter who…Tomoya Kamiyama (神山 知也, Kamiyama Tomoya; born 21 February 1988 in Tochigi Prefecture) is a Japanese sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres. He competed at the 2007 World Championships reaching the quarterfinals. He also won a bronze medal at the 2007 Universiade.
Koudai Tsukakoshi (塚越広大, Tsukakoshi Kōdai; born 20 November 1986) is a Japanese racing driver for Honda Racing…Koudai Tsukakoshi (塚越広大, Tsukakoshi Kōdai; born 20 November 1986) is a Japanese racing driver for Honda Racing Corporation who competes in Super GT for Astemo Real Racing, and has competed in the series since 2008.
Hitoshi Saito (齋藤 仁志, Saitō Hitoshi; born 9 October 1986 in Tochigi) is a Japanese retired track and field sprinter who…Hitoshi Saito (齋藤 仁志, Saitō Hitoshi; born 9 October 1986 in Tochigi) is a Japanese retired track and field sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres.
Takuya Takei (武井 択也, Takei Takuya; born January 25, 1986 in Tochigi, Tochigi) is a Japanese football player currently…Takuya Takei (武井 択也, Takei Takuya; born January 25, 1986 in Tochigi, Tochigi) is a Japanese football player currently playing for Matsumoto Yamaga FC.
Yuki Ebihara (海老原 有希, Ebihara Yuki; born 28 October 1985 in Tochigi Prefecture) is a Japanese track and field athlete…Yuki Ebihara (海老原 有希, Ebihara Yuki; born 28 October 1985 in Tochigi Prefecture) is a Japanese track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. She made her first impact as a junior in 2004 by winning the bronze medal at the Asian Junior Athletics Championships. She followed this up with a fifth place at the 2004 World Junior Championships in Athletics where she broke the national junior record with a mark of 54.44 metres. Ebihara won her first senior national title in the javelin in 2006 and was selected to represent her country at the 2006 Asian Games. At the Games in Doha she threw a personal best of 57.47 m which brought her the bronze medal behind Ma Ning and Buoban Pamang. She represented Japan at the 2007 Summer Universiade but managed only eighth place. She gained selection for the 2009 World Championships in Athletics and finished twelfth in the qualifying rounds of the competition. At the 2009 Asian Athletics Championships she just missed out on a medal, finishing in fourth place. After winning her third straight national title, she competed at the 2010 Asian Games. She defeated all opposition in the javelin with a winning throw of 61.56 m – a mark which was not only an Asian Games record but a Japanese record as well. She did not reach these heights the following year: her best of 2012 was a throw of 60.32 m and she was runner-up to Risa Miyashita at the national championships. However, she outperformed Miyashita at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics in Daegu by reaching the final and finishing ninth (Asia's best performer).
Yohei Sugai (Japanese: 菅井 洋平, Hepburn: Sugai Yōhei; born 30 August 1985) is a retired Japanese long jumper. He competed…Yohei Sugai (Japanese: 菅井 洋平, Hepburn: Sugai Yōhei; born 30 August 1985) is a retired Japanese long jumper. He competed at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without qualifying for the final. His personal best in the event is 8.18 metres (+1.3 m/s) set in Walnut in 2015.
Shunsuke Ishikawa (石川 俊介, Ishikawa Shunsuke; born August 12, 1985, in Tochigi, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional…Shunsuke Ishikawa (石川 俊介, Ishikawa Shunsuke; born August 12, 1985, in Tochigi, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan's Central League.
Takashi Sanada (眞田 卓, Sanada Takashi; born June 8, 1985) is a Paralympic tennis player from Japan who won a series of…Takashi Sanada (眞田 卓, Sanada Takashi; born June 8, 1985) is a Paralympic tennis player from Japan who won a series of national championships such as 2011 Osaka Open, Japan Open and Peace Cup (both 2011 and 2012). He also was a winner of international championships such as Taiwan Open and the Gauteng Open in South Africa. He won the 2023 US Open wheelchair doubles with Stéphane Houdet. He competed in wheelchair tennis at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.
Tatsuki Kobayashi (小林 竜樹, Kobayashi Tatsuki; born May 5, 1985) is a Japanese football player currently playing for…Tatsuki Kobayashi (小林 竜樹, Kobayashi Tatsuki; born May 5, 1985) is a Japanese football player currently playing for Thespakusatsu Gunma.
Sayaka Hirano (平野 早矢香, Hirano Sayaka; born 24 March 1985) is a Japanese five-time national table tennis champion. She…Sayaka Hirano (平野 早矢香, Hirano Sayaka; born 24 March 1985) is a Japanese five-time national table tennis champion. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, reaching the third round of the singles competition. She also competed in the team competition, reaching the bronze medal final but losing to South Korea. At the 2012 London Olympics Women's Team Event semi-finals, she helped Japan overcome Singapore to reach their historic first final by winning her doubles match with Kasumi Ishikawa over Wang Yuegu and Li Jiawei (11–3, 13-11 and 11–4). Japan failed to beat China in the final, but won the first ever silver medal for their country in table tennis. In March 2016, it was announced that she would be retiring after the Japanese Table Tennis League Big Tournament in April. She was beaten in the first round by Yuko Fujii and after the match, she said, "I feel I've done everything, I might have wanted to play a little better match. I've gone into each match thinking as if it were the last, and managed to end without any regrets". After her retirement as a professional table tennis player, she has become a familiar face in Japanese households as a TV presenter and table tennis sportscaster. She is also an adviser for table tennis club MIKI House.
Toshikazu Irie (入江 利和, Irie Toshikazu; born 11 November 1984) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played…Toshikazu Irie (入江 利和, Irie Toshikazu; born 11 November 1984) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Yoshifumi Okada (岡田 幸文, born July 6, 1984, in Takanezawa, Tochigi) is a Japanese former professional baseball…Yoshifumi Okada (岡田 幸文, born July 6, 1984, in Takanezawa, Tochigi) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball from 2010 to 2018.
Takeshi Kanazawa (金澤 岳; born May 5, 1984, in Tondabayashi), nicknamed "Kin", is a Japanese former professional baseball…Takeshi Kanazawa (金澤 岳; born May 5, 1984, in Tondabayashi), nicknamed "Kin", is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Chiba Lotte Marines from 2008 to 2014 and from 2016 to 2018.
Kiyotaka Shimizu (清水清隆, Shimizu Kiyotaka; born March 14, 1984) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. Shimizu fought…Kiyotaka Shimizu (清水清隆, Shimizu Kiyotaka; born March 14, 1984) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. Shimizu fought primarily in Pancrase, as well as Shooto and Sengoku. He is a former Flyweight King Of Pancrase, where he holds the joint record for consecutive title defenses (6). He is currently the #2 ranked bantamweight (123 lbs) in Shooto.
Aya Hirayama (平山 あや, Hirayama Aya; born January 13, 1984) is a Japanese actress who has appeared in various films…Aya Hirayama (平山 あや, Hirayama Aya; born January 13, 1984) is a Japanese actress who has appeared in various films including Waterboys (2001) and Lovers' Kiss (2003). Hirayama was born in Kuroiso, Tochigi, Japan, which is now part of Nasushiobara. Aya made her acting debut in 1999 with Tengoku no Kiss, a Nippon Television drama, at the age of 15. Subsequently, she established herself as a television regular with appearances in many Japanese TV dramas. In 2001, Hirayama played significant parts in the television drama Fighting Girl and the film Waterboys. Hirayama's most notable acting role to date is her leading appearance as Yoko in the 2004 South Korean movie Fighter in the Wind. In 2005, Hirayama played the title character Haruka in the Japanese television drama Haruka 17.
Naoya Kondo (近藤 直也, Kondo Naoya; born 3 October 1983) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…Naoya Kondo (近藤 直也, Kondo Naoya; born 3 October 1983) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender for Kashiwa Reysol, JEF United Chiba and Tokyo Verdy. He also made one appearance for the Japan national football team.