Shinnosuke Nakatani (中谷 進之介, Nakatani Shinnosuke; born 24 March 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays…Shinnosuke Nakatani (中谷 進之介, Nakatani Shinnosuke; born 24 March 1996) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Gamba Osaka.
Aaron Phillip Wolf (ウルフ・アロン, Urufu Aron; Japanese surname: Kimura (木村); born 25 February 1996) is a Japanese…Aaron Phillip Wolf (ウルフ・アロン, Urufu Aron; Japanese surname: Kimura (木村); born 25 February 1996) is a Japanese professional wrestler and former judoka. He is signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is the current NEVER Openweight Champion in his second reign. As a judoka, he won a gold medal at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest and a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He is the son of a Japanese mother and an American father. He retired from judo in June 2025 to pursue a professional wrestling career and signed with NJPW.
Megu Uyama (宇山芽紅, born 14 January 1996) is a Japanese gymnast specialised in synchronised trampoline, who has…Megu Uyama (宇山芽紅, born 14 January 1996) is a Japanese gymnast specialised in synchronised trampoline, who has represented her country at six World Championships, as well as the 2018 Asian Games. She is a three-time World champion, and she competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Shuhei Hoshino (星野 秀平, Hoshino Shuhei; born 19 December 1995), nicknamed Jumbo, is a Japanese professional footballer…Shuhei Hoshino (星野 秀平, Hoshino Shuhei; born 19 December 1995), nicknamed Jumbo, is a Japanese professional footballer who plays either as a centre-back or striker for Singapore Premier League club Geylang International. Shuhei is the current all-time top goal scorer of Balestier Khalsa with 43 goals.
Anna Iriyama (入山 杏奈, Iriyama Anna; born December 3, 1995) is a Japanese model, actress, YouTuber and businessperson.…Anna Iriyama (入山 杏奈, Iriyama Anna; born December 3, 1995) is a Japanese model, actress, YouTuber and businessperson. She is a former member of the Japanese idol group AKB48, in which she was a member of Team A. She is represented by the talent agency Ohta Production. She was part of the cast for the telenovela Like and lived in Mexico from 2018 to 2019.
Rei Takahashi (高橋 礼, Takahashi Rei; born November 2, 1995 in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture) is a Japanese professional…Rei Takahashi (高橋 礼, Takahashi Rei; born November 2, 1995 in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Yomiuri Giants.
Arisa Hoshiki (星輝ありさ, Hoshiki Arisa; born October 13, 1995) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, retired professional…Arisa Hoshiki (星輝ありさ, Hoshiki Arisa; born October 13, 1995) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, retired professional wrestler, and former shoot boxer. In professional wrestling, she worked in the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion, where she was Wonder of Stardom Champion, the promotion's secondary title. She vacated the championship on May 20, 2020, after she retired due to injury. Since 2018, Hoshiki had performed in the band Unlimited Dream Navigator, under the name Udon Sato (うどん佐藤), as part of which she performed her wrestling theme song. The band disbanded in 2021.
Eiji Shirai (白井 永地, Shirai Eiji; born 26 May 1995 in Chiba, Chiba) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Albirex…Eiji Shirai (白井 永地, Shirai Eiji; born 26 May 1995 in Chiba, Chiba) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Albirex Niigata.
Yosuke Sugino (杉野 遥亮, Sugino Yōsuke; born September 18, 1995) is a Japanese actor and model. He is the winner of the…Yosuke Sugino (杉野 遥亮, Sugino Yōsuke; born September 18, 1995) is a Japanese actor and model. He is the winner of the 12th Fine Boys Model Audition Grand Prix.
Kenta Yamashita (山下 健太, Yamashita Kenta; born 3 August 1995) is a Japanese racing driver for Toyota Gazoo Racing who is…Kenta Yamashita (山下 健太, Yamashita Kenta; born 3 August 1995) is a Japanese racing driver for Toyota Gazoo Racing who is currently competing in Super GT for TOM'S and in Super Formula for Kondō Racing. He won the GT500-class Super GT championship title in 2019, 2024 and 2025. He previously won the 2016 All-Japan Formula 3 Championship and the 2013 Formula Challenge Japan titles.
Hayato Sumino (Japanese: 角野隼斗; born 14 July 1995) is a Japanese pianist and composer known for his performances of…Hayato Sumino (Japanese: 角野隼斗; born 14 July 1995) is a Japanese pianist and composer known for his performances of music by Frédéric Chopin. Born in Tokyo, he started playing the piano at age 3. He studied science and engineering at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, graduating in March 2020 with a master's degree and the President's Award. He also studied music information processing technology and artificial intelligence for six months at the French Institute for Research and Coordination in Acoustics/Music. In August 2018 he won the Grand Prix at the 42nd PTNA Piano Competition, a Japanese piano competition. In July 2019 he won third prize at the Lyon International Piano Competition. In 2021, Sumino participated in the XVIII International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, in which he advanced to the third round (the semifinal). His live performance in the second round attracted 45,000 online viewers, setting a record for the competition. Before the competition, he had studied intensively online—due to the COVID-19 pandemic—with Jean-Marc Luisada. Sumino also performed at the 28th Beijing Music Festival in October 2025. Sumino is also a YouTuber by the name of "Cateen", with over 1.5 million subscribers as of 12 January 2025. Sumino composed the soundtrack to "Firstline" (2024), a short film directed by China Sui and released by Toho Animation Studio as part of their "Gemnibus volume 1" anthology. He is also a member of the Japanese "city soul" band Penthouse, where he has been serving as its pianist since 2019. He is a Steinway Artist.
Juri Tanaka (田中樹, Tanaka Juri; born June 15, 1995), is a Japanese idol, television presenter, rapper, actor, and…Juri Tanaka (田中樹, Tanaka Juri; born June 15, 1995), is a Japanese idol, television presenter, rapper, actor, and talento. He is a member of the boy group SixTONES under Starto Entertainment, formerly known as Johnny & Associates.
Takuya Kawakami (川上 拓也, Kawakami Takuya; born 8 June 1995 in Chiba) is a Japanese track and field sprinter. His…Takuya Kawakami (川上 拓也, Kawakami Takuya; born 8 June 1995 in Chiba) is a Japanese track and field sprinter. His personal best is 10.22 seconds in the 100 metres and 6.54 seconds in the indoor 60 metres. The latter is the current Japanese indoor record. He won a silver medal in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2014 World Junior Championships, with teammates Yoshihide Kiryu, Yuki Koike and Masaharu Mori.
Taku Morinaga (森永 卓, Morinaga Taku; born 18 May 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward. Morinaga's…Taku Morinaga (森永 卓, Morinaga Taku; born 18 May 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward. Morinaga's brother, Masato Morinaga, is also a footballer.
Koji Toriumi (鳥海 晃司, Toriumi Koji; born May 9, 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back…Koji Toriumi (鳥海 晃司, Toriumi Koji; born May 9, 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back for J2 League club JEF United Chiba.
Masatoshi Ishida (石田 雅俊, Ishida Masatoshi; born May 4, 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Daejeon Hana…Masatoshi Ishida (石田 雅俊, Ishida Masatoshi; born May 4, 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Daejeon Hana Citizen as a midfielder.
Ken Akamatsu (born 27 April 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a left sided winger. On 2024, He has joined…Ken Akamatsu (born 27 April 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a left sided winger. On 2024, He has joined Peninsula Power FC in Australia.
Kei Koizumi (小泉 慶, Koizumi Kei; born 19 April 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or…Kei Koizumi (小泉 慶, Koizumi Kei; born 19 April 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or right back for J1 League club Shimizu S-Pulse.
Yosuke Akiyama (秋山 陽介, Akiyama Yosuke; born April 13, 1995) is a Japanese football player who currently join for…Yosuke Akiyama (秋山 陽介, Akiyama Yosuke; born April 13, 1995) is a Japanese football player who currently join for Rockdale Ilinden in 2027 National Premier Leagues NSW Men's in Australia.
Shogo Yoshikawa (吉川 翔梧, Yoshikawa Shōgo; born April 8, 1995) is a Japanese football player who plays as a midfielder…Shogo Yoshikawa (吉川 翔梧, Yoshikawa Shōgo; born April 8, 1995) is a Japanese football player who plays as a midfielder for Campbelltown City.
Naoto Sawai (澤井 直人, Sawai Naoto; born 3 April 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for…Naoto Sawai (澤井 直人, Sawai Naoto; born 3 April 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Criacao Shinjuku
Ippey Shinozuka or Ippey Sinodzuka (イッペイ・シノヅカ, Russian: Иппэй Синодзука; born 20 March 1995) is a former professional…Ippey Shinozuka or Ippey Sinodzuka (イッペイ・シノヅカ, Russian: Иппэй Синодзука; born 20 March 1995) is a former professional footballer. Born in Japan, he has represented Russia at youth level.
Taisei Yoshida (吉田 大成, Yoshida Taisei; born March 7, 1995 in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese former professional…Taisei Yoshida (吉田 大成, Yoshida Taisei; born March 7, 1995 in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He played infield for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Kosuke Nakamura (中村 航輔, Nakamura Kōsuke; born 27 February 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Kosuke Nakamura (中村 航輔, Nakamura Kōsuke; born 27 February 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Cerezo Osaka. He has represented the Japan national team internationally.
Misaki Iwasa (岩佐 美咲, Iwasa Misaki; born January 30, 1995 in Chiba Prefecture) is a Japanese idol. She is a former…Misaki Iwasa (岩佐 美咲, Iwasa Misaki; born January 30, 1995 in Chiba Prefecture) is a Japanese idol. She is a former member of the Japanese idol group AKB48 and enka singer. Her nickname is Wasamin. Her talent agency is Nagara Productions. She was also a member of the sub-unit Watarirouka Hashiritai 7.
Katsuya Nagato (永戸 勝也, Nagato Katsuya; born 15 January 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left…Katsuya Nagato (永戸 勝也, Nagato Katsuya; born 15 January 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left back for J1 League club Vissel Kobe.
Suzuran Yamauchi (山内 鈴蘭, Yamauchi Suzuran; born December 8, 1994, in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese…Suzuran Yamauchi (山内 鈴蘭, Yamauchi Suzuran; born December 8, 1994, in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese tarento who is represented by the talent agency Horipro. She is a former member of Team S of the female idol group SKE48, and is a former member of its senior group AKB48. Aside from being an idol, Yamauchi is an avid golfer and has been part of several golf television shows. Her best score so far is 80. She has played from a young age and aimed to become a professional golf player in the future like her parents; Masahiro Kuramoto, a pro golfer who was partnered with her in a pro-am tournament in 2011, commented that she had the potential. One of her mentors was former pro golfer Miho Koga. On October 7, 2021, Yamauchi announced her graduation from SKE48. She officially graduated from the group on November 30, at the SKE48 Theater. After graduation, Yamauchi hopes to become a golf coach while continuing entertainment activities as a tarento. Unfortunately, on June 9, 2022, she announced that she had failed the first stage of the teaching license examination course of the PGA of Japan. On July 1, 2022, Yamauchi opened her own golf studio, Choco. The golf studio has its own Italian restaurant, BeleMoco. On January 2, 2024, Yamauchi announced that she has passed a caddy training course.
Takanoshō Nobuaki (Japanese: 隆の勝 伸明; born 14 November 1994 as Nobuaki Ishii (石井 伸明, Ishii Nobuaki)) is a Japanese…Takanoshō Nobuaki (Japanese: 隆の勝 伸明; born 14 November 1994 as Nobuaki Ishii (石井 伸明, Ishii Nobuaki)) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kashiwa, Chiba. He made his professional debut in March 2010, reaching the top makuuchi division in September 2018. His highest rank has been sekiwake. He has won three prizes for Fighting Spirit and one for Outstanding Performance. He has three gold stars for defeating a yokozuna while ranked as a maegashira and has been a runner-up in three top division tournaments. He wrestles for Minatogawa stable (the former Tokiwayama stable).
Dai Aoki (born 24 October 1994) is a Japanese judoka. He is the gold medallist of the 2016 Judo Grand Prix Budapest in…Dai Aoki (born 24 October 1994) is a Japanese judoka. He is the gold medallist of the 2016 Judo Grand Prix Budapest in the –60 kg category.
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.
Momoko Abe (阿部 桃子, Abe Momoko; born 17 September 1994) is a Japanese actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who…Momoko Abe (阿部 桃子, Abe Momoko; born 17 September 1994) is a Japanese actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Japan 2017 and represented Japan at Miss Universe 2017.
Yume Okuroda (大黒田 裕芽, Ōkuroda Yume; born July 6, 1994) is a Japanese female rugby sevens player. She competed for the…Yume Okuroda (大黒田 裕芽, Ōkuroda Yume; born July 6, 1994) is a Japanese female rugby sevens player. She competed for the Japan women's national rugby sevens team at the 2016 Summer Olympics. They finished in tenth place. She was named in the Sakura Sevens squad to compete at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.
Yasutaka Yanagi (柳 育崇, Yanagi Yasutaka; born June 22, 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre-back for J3…Yasutaka Yanagi (柳 育崇, Yanagi Yasutaka; born June 22, 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre-back for J3 League club Tochigi SC.
Hirona Yamazaki (山崎 紘菜, Yamazaki Hirona; born April 25, 1994, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress who is…Hirona Yamazaki (山崎 紘菜, Yamazaki Hirona; born April 25, 1994, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress who is represented by the talent agency Toho Entertainment.
Haruya Ide (井出 遥也, Ide Haruya; born 25 March 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J1 League…Haruya Ide (井出 遥也, Ide Haruya; born 25 March 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J1 League club Vissel Kobe.
Shun Nakamura (中村 駿, Nakamura Shun; born February 24, 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC…Shun Nakamura (中村 駿, Nakamura Shun; born February 24, 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Gifu.
Naoyuki Uwasawa (上沢 直之, Uwasawa Naoyuki; born February 6, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the…Naoyuki Uwasawa (上沢 直之, Uwasawa Naoyuki; born February 6, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox.
Reina Fujie (藤江 れいな, Fujie Reina; born 1 February 1994, in Kamagaya, Chiba Prefecture), is a Japanese actress and…Reina Fujie (藤江 れいな, Fujie Reina; born 1 February 1994, in Kamagaya, Chiba Prefecture), is a Japanese actress and former singer. She is a former member NMB48's Team BII and former member of AKB48. She is a cousin of Berryz Kobo sub- captain Miyabi Natsuyaki. Fujie is represented with Itoh Company.
Suzuko Ogino, (Japanese: 荻野 鈴子; born 31 January 1994) known by her stage name Uryu Hirano (平野 雨龍) and Suzuko Hirano (平野…Suzuko Ogino, (Japanese: 荻野 鈴子; born 31 January 1994) known by her stage name Uryu Hirano (平野 雨龍) and Suzuko Hirano (平野 鈴子) before 2021, is a Japanese right-wing politician, political activist, and former model. She is the representative of the social organization "Uryu-kai". Hirano came to public attention following the 2019 Hong Kong pro-democracy movement and has been described as Japan's leading figure opposing the Extradition Bill to China, Taiwanese media occasionally referring to Hirano as the "Anti-Extradition Goddess." She has been active in advocating for the protection of Uyghur human rights and a review of Japan's immigration policies toward Chinese nationals. Her activities have been reported in media of both Taiwan and Hong Kong. Hirano ran as an independent candidate from the Tokyo constituency in the 2025 Japanese House of Councillors election, becoming the youngest candidate in the race under an anti-immigrant campaign focusing on strengthening restrictions on Chinese immigration and deepening relations with Taiwan and Hong Kong. Although did not reach the vote threshold for being elected, she received 235,411 votes, placing 14th out of 32 candidates and the highest among all independent candidates.
Kōhei Suzuki (鈴木 康平, Suzuki Kōhei; born January 21, 1994 in Kamagaya, Chiba, Japan) also known as K-Suzuki is a…Kōhei Suzuki (鈴木 康平, Suzuki Kōhei; born January 21, 1994 in Kamagaya, Chiba, Japan) also known as K-Suzuki is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Ruriko Kojima (小島 瑠璃子, Kojima Ruriko; born December 23, 1993) is a Japanese television personality, gravure idol and…Ruriko Kojima (小島 瑠璃子, Kojima Ruriko; born December 23, 1993) is a Japanese television personality, gravure idol and sportscaster, formerly affiliated with Horipro.