Takahiro Fujioka (藤岡 貴裕; born July 17, 1989 in Kitagunma District, Gunma) is a Japanese former professional baseball…Takahiro Fujioka (藤岡 貴裕; born July 17, 1989 in Kitagunma District, Gunma) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, and Yomiuri Giants.
Ayumu Honda (本田アユム, Honda Ayumu) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Active Advance Pro Wrestling (2AW) where…Ayumu Honda (本田アユム, Honda Ayumu) is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Active Advance Pro Wrestling (2AW) where he is a former two-time 2AW Tag Team Champion. He is also known for his work in various promotions of the Japanese independent scene such as Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW).
Hiroaki Nakabayashi (Japanese: 中林宏明; born September 5, 1988) better known as Bayashi or Bayashi TV, is a Japanese…Hiroaki Nakabayashi (Japanese: 中林宏明; born September 5, 1988) better known as Bayashi or Bayashi TV, is a Japanese YouTuber and TikToker. Known for his short-form mukbang and cooking videos, he has garnered a large following on social media with millions of followers across various platforms. He first joined YouTube in early January 2021 and TikTok in February 2020, uploading cooking tutorials and food ASMR videos on both.
Yuki Saito (斎藤 佑樹, Saitō Yūki; born June 6, 1988) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played 11…Yuki Saito (斎藤 佑樹, Saitō Yūki; born June 6, 1988) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played 11 seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. Saito rose to national stardom as a senior for Waseda Jitsugyo High School when he led the team to a title in the 88th National High School Baseball Championship in 2006. He was given the nickname The Handkerchief Prince (ハンカチ王子, Hankachi Ōji) by the Japanese media for his use of a handkerchief to wipe sweat from his face while on the mound and is also often referred to as Yū-chan (佑ちゃん, Yū-chan).
Shunsuke Iwanuma (岩沼 俊介, Iwanuma Shunsuke; born June 2, 1988) is a Japanese football player who last played for Nagano…Shunsuke Iwanuma (岩沼 俊介, Iwanuma Shunsuke; born June 2, 1988) is a Japanese football player who last played for Nagano Parceiro.
Ken Iwao (岩尾 憲, born 18 April 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for J2…Ken Iwao (岩尾 憲, born 18 April 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for J2 League club Tokushima Vortis. Primarily known for his time at Tokushima Vortis, where he is currently captain, Iwao has made over 400 J League appearances.
Atsushi Matsumoto (born 24 March 1988) is a Japanese freestyle wrestler. In 2018, he won one of the bronze medals in…Atsushi Matsumoto (born 24 March 1988) is a Japanese freestyle wrestler. In 2018, he won one of the bronze medals in the 92 kg event at the 2018 World Wrestling Championships held in Budapest, Hungary. He also competed in Greco-Roman wrestling in 2017, winning the silver medal in the 85 kg event at the 2017 Asian Wrestling Championships held in New Delhi, India.
Kei Hosoya (細谷 圭, born January 17, 1988) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder who is currently a coach…Kei Hosoya (細谷 圭, born January 17, 1988) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder who is currently a coach for the Toyama GRN Thunderbirds of Baseball Challenge League. He played in his entire career in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Ryoichi Adachi (安達 了一, Adachi Ryōichi; born January 7, 1988) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He…Ryoichi Adachi (安達 了一, Adachi Ryōichi; born January 7, 1988) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 2012 to 2024 for the Orix Buffaloes.
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.
Takuya Fukatsu (深津 卓也, Fukatsu Takuya; born November 10, 1987) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the…Takuya Fukatsu (深津 卓也, Fukatsu Takuya; born November 10, 1987) is a Japanese long-distance runner. He competed in the 2006 (junior) and 2007 (senior) IAAF World Cross Country Championships. He finished seventh at the 2016 Chicago Marathon. He was the top non-African finisher.
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.
Yuma Asami (Japanese: 麻美 ゆま, Hepburn: Asami Yuma; born March 24, 1987), is a Japanese actress, singer, and a former…Yuma Asami (Japanese: 麻美 ゆま, Hepburn: Asami Yuma; born March 24, 1987), is a Japanese actress, singer, and a former adult video (AV) actress and model. Starring in more than 600 adult films between 2005 and 2013, Asami was widely recognized as one of Japan's most famous and acclaimed adult film actresses with her popularity resulting in mainstream media appearances as well. A leading actress of two major Japanese AV studios, Alice Japan and S1 No.1 Style, Asami was known for her youthful looks, large bust, and her natural onscreen charisma which was largely credited in helping her establish herself as Japan's top adult performer. Between 2008 and 2013, she was also a member of the idol group Ebisu Muscats, where she performed with numerous other famous AV actresses like Sola Aoi, Akiho Yoshizawa, Tina Yuzuki (Rio) and Aino Kishi. In 2013, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Despite making a full recovery, Asami chose not to return to the AV industry and retired in May 2015. Currently she is an independent singer-songwriter.
Mayuko Hagiwara (萩原麻由子, Hagiwara Mayuko; born 16 October 1986) is a Japanese racing cyclist, who most recently rode for…Mayuko Hagiwara (萩原麻由子, Hagiwara Mayuko; born 16 October 1986) is a Japanese racing cyclist, who most recently rode for UCI Women's Continental Team Eneicat–RBH Global.
Kotaro Yatabe (谷田部 洸太郎, Yatabe Kōtarō; born 29 July 1986) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a…Kotaro Yatabe (谷田部 洸太郎, Yatabe Kōtarō; born 29 July 1986) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a lock or loose forward. He currently plays for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby and Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan's domestic Top League.
Hajime Hosogai (細貝 萌, Hosogai Hajime; born 10 June 1986) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Thespa…Hajime Hosogai (細貝 萌, Hosogai Hajime; born 10 June 1986) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Thespa Gunma. He is a flexible player, able to play as a full-back or defensive midfielder. He made 30 appearances for the Japan national team scoring once.
Ryūtarō Matsumoto (松本 隆太郎, Matsumoto Ryūtarō; born January 16, 1986) is a Japanese wrestler won a bronze medal at the…Ryūtarō Matsumoto (松本 隆太郎, Matsumoto Ryūtarō; born January 16, 1986) is a Japanese wrestler won a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Greco-Roman 60 kg category. Matsumoto graduated from the Nippon Sport Science University in Tokyo and is competing for the Gunma Yakult club. His younger brother, Atsushi Matsumoto, is also an international wrestler.
Keiki Shimizu (清水 慶記, Shimizu Keiki; born December 10, 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as…Keiki Shimizu (清水 慶記, Shimizu Keiki; born December 10, 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Yumi Kida (貴田 裕美, Kida Yumi) (born 30 June 1985 in Akasaka, Tokyo) is a Japanese distance swimmer. At the 2012 Summer…Yumi Kida (貴田 裕美, Kida Yumi) (born 30 June 1985 in Akasaka, Tokyo) is a Japanese distance swimmer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the women's marathon 10 kilometre, finishing in 12th place. In 2019, she competed in the women's 10 km event at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea. She finished in 22nd place.
Momoko Hirata (平田 桃子, Hirata Momoko; born 1985) is a Japanese principal dancer for the Birmingham Royal Ballet. She…Momoko Hirata (平田 桃子, Hirata Momoko; born 1985) is a Japanese principal dancer for the Birmingham Royal Ballet. She attended the Reiko Yamamoto Ballet School before enrolling in the Royal Ballet School in the London, England. She won the 2001 Prix de Lausanne and joined the Birmingham Royal Ballet in 2003. She was promoted to First Artist in 2005, Soloist in 2008, and First Soloist in 2010. She briefly danced with the Barcelona Ballet as a principal dancer in 2012, before returning to the Birmingham Royal Ballet where she was promoted to Principal in 2013.
Mahau Camargo Suguimati (born November 13, 1984) is a Brazilian track hurdler of Japanese ancestry. Since the age of…Mahau Camargo Suguimati (born November 13, 1984) is a Brazilian track hurdler of Japanese ancestry. Since the age of eight, Suguimati had lived and studied for sixteen years in Niiza, Japan. Suguimati also attended schools around the prefecture, where he discovered his natural ability and talent of running and hurdling, under his personal coach and trainer Atsushi Hishinuma. He made his international debut, and represented his birth nation Brazil at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, where he finished seventh in the final of the 400 m hurdles, with his personal best time of 49.63 seconds. Suguimati qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, after claiming the gold medal from the Brazil Trophy Box in São Paulo, with an A-standard time of 49.15 seconds. He ran in the first heat of the men's 400 m hurdles, against six other athletes, including Bershawn Jackson of the United States, who eventually won the bronze medal in the final. He finished the race in third place by a quarter second margin (0.25) behind Jackson, and twenty-one hundredths of a second behind South Africa's Pieter de Villiers, with a time of 49.45 seconds. Suguimati qualified directly for the next round, as he secured the last mandatory place from the first heat. In the semi-final round, Suguimati, however, felt short in his bid to advance into the final round, when he placed seventh in the second heat, outside his personal best of 50.16 seconds. At the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, Suguimati missed out of the medal podium, when he finished fifth in the final of the men's 400 m hurdles, by two hundredths of a second faster from his first personal best, with a time of 49.61 seconds.
Satoshi Nagai (永井 怜, Nagai Satoshi; born September 27, 1984 in Gunma, Japan) is a former Japanese professional baseball…Satoshi Nagai (永井 怜, Nagai Satoshi; born September 27, 1984 in Gunma, Japan) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher and currently development coach for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). On October 14, 2019, Nagai become development coach for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of NPB.
Naoki Ishihara (石原 直樹, Ishihara Naoki; born 14 August 1984) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as…Naoki Ishihara (石原 直樹, Ishihara Naoki; born 14 August 1984) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward. He started his career at Shonan Bellmare, before later playing for Omiya Ardija, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Urawa Red Diamonds and Vegalta Sendai before announcing his retirement in March 2022. He made over 500 appearances at senior club level in Japan.
Shintaro Hirai (平井 晋太郎, Hirai Shintaro; born January 7, 1984) is a Japanese former football player. He played for…Shintaro Hirai (平井 晋太郎, Hirai Shintaro; born January 7, 1984) is a Japanese former football player. He played for Tochigi Uva FC.
Teppei Takano (born 25 November 1983) is a Japanese ski jumper. In the World Cup he finished once among the top 10…Teppei Takano (born 25 November 1983) is a Japanese ski jumper. In the World Cup he finished once among the top 10, recording a ninth place from February 2003 in Willingen. At the 2003 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships he finished 26th in the normal hill.
Suguru Ino (井野 卓, Ino Suguru; born November 23, 1983) is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher. He has played…Suguru Ino (井野 卓, Ino Suguru; born November 23, 1983) is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, Yomiuri Giants and Tokyo Yakult Swallows. On November 2, Ino announced his retirement.
Kazumi Sakai (酒井 かづみ, Sakai Kazumi) is a paralympic athlete from Japan competing mainly in category F20 high jump…Kazumi Sakai (酒井 かづみ, Sakai Kazumi) is a paralympic athlete from Japan competing mainly in category F20 high jump events. Kazumi competed in the F20 high jump at the 2000 Summer Paralympics winning the silver medal.
Keisuke Kanoh (狩野 恵輔, Kanoh Keisuke; born December 17, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He…Keisuke Kanoh (狩野 恵輔, Kanoh Keisuke; born December 17, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers from 2004 to 2017.
Takeshi Aoki (青木 剛, Aoki Takeshi; born 28 September 1982) is a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national…Takeshi Aoki (青木 剛, Aoki Takeshi; born 28 September 1982) is a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Yasuhiro Ichiba (一場 靖弘, Ichiba Yasuhiro; born July 5, 1982 in Agatsuma, Gunma, Japan) is a Japanese former Nippon…Yasuhiro Ichiba (一場 靖弘, Ichiba Yasuhiro; born July 5, 1982 in Agatsuma, Gunma, Japan) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher.
Kazumasa Kikuchi (菊地 和正, Kikuchi Kazumasa; born June 27, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He…Kazumasa Kikuchi (菊地 和正, Kikuchi Kazumasa; born June 27, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Keiko Tamai (born January 6, 1982) is a Japanese mixed martial arts fighter. She is known for her flamboyant ring…Keiko Tamai (born January 6, 1982) is a Japanese mixed martial arts fighter. She is known for her flamboyant ring attire and personality.
Shinya Nakayama (中山 慎也, Nakayama Shin'ya; born February 22, 1982 in Gunma, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional…Shinya Nakayama (中山 慎也, Nakayama Shin'ya; born February 22, 1982 in Gunma, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player.
Masanao Takahashi (高橋 正直, Takahashi Masanao; born 18 January 1982) is a Japanese Olympic dressage rider. Representing…Masanao Takahashi (高橋 正直, Takahashi Masanao; born 18 January 1982) is a Japanese Olympic dressage rider. Representing Japan, he competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro where he finished 58th in the individual and 11th in the team competitions. Takahashi also competed at the 2006 Asian Games, where he won a bronze medal in team dressage.
Itsuki Shoda (正田 樹, Shoda Itsuki; born November 3, 1981 in Ota, Gunma, Japan) is a Japanese former professional…Itsuki Shoda (正田 樹, Shoda Itsuki; born November 3, 1981 in Ota, Gunma, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He was originally drafted by the Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2000, playing 5 seasons, before playing for the Hanshin Tigers.
Kazuyuki Nagashima (長島 和幸, Nagashima Kazuyuki; born 25 September 1981 in Gunma, Japan) is a Japanese wrestler. He won…Kazuyuki Nagashima (長島 和幸, Nagashima Kazuyuki; born 25 September 1981 in Gunma, Japan) is a Japanese wrestler. He won the silver medal in the 74 kg class in the men's freestyle wrestling competition, at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.