Yumi Adachi (安達 祐実, Adachi Yumi; born September 14, 1981 in Taito, Tokyo) is a Japanese actress and singer.
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Yumi Adachi (安達 祐実, Adachi Yumi; born September 14, 1981 in Taito, Tokyo) is a Japanese actress and singer.
Fumino Sugiyama (杉山文野, Sugiyama Fumino; born August 10, 1981) is a Japanese transgender activist and former fencer. He…
Fumino Sugiyama (杉山文野, Sugiyama Fumino; born August 10, 1981) is a Japanese transgender activist and former fencer. He is a co-representative director of Tokyo Rainbow Pride, an annual festival that celebrates Tokyo's LGBT community and has served as a member of the Shibuya Ward Gender Equality and Diversity Society Promotion Council, a director of the Japan Fencing Association, and the Japanese Olympic Committee. He has also authored several books, including Double Happiness in 2006.
Ko Shibasaki (柴咲 コウ, Shibasaki Kou; born 5 August 1981) is a Japanese actress and singer who has performed in…
Ko Shibasaki (柴咲 コウ, Shibasaki Kou; born 5 August 1981) is a Japanese actress and singer who has performed in television shows, movies, and commercials. She is managed by Stardust Promotion.
Hikaru Mita (三田 光, Mita Hikaru; born August 1, 1981) is a former Japanese football player.
Yōko Maki (槙ようこ, Maki Yōko; born July 11, 1981) is a Japanese former manga artist. Maki debuted in 1999 with Love…
Yōko Maki (槙ようこ, Maki Yōko; born July 11, 1981) is a Japanese former manga artist. Maki debuted in 1999 with Love Service! in Ribon Original magazine. She also has a pet dog named Leo and her profile in the Aishiteruze Baby comic says her hobby is "...blowing soap bubbles" and that one of her skills is "...passing quickly through a crowd of people". She has a sister, Mochida Aki, which she made manga with such as, Zen Zen. On July 3, 2019, Maki announced that she has retired from the manga industry and that she will keep her Instagram account active until March 17, 2020. Her final manga series was Kirameki no Lion Boy which ran from 2016 to 2019.
Takashi Toritani (鳥谷 敬, Toritani Takashi; born June 26, 1981) is a Japanese former professional baseball shortstop…
Takashi Toritani (鳥谷 敬, Toritani Takashi; born June 26, 1981) is a Japanese former professional baseball shortstop, commentator, critic, and coach. Toritani was one of the most highly coveted position players in years as a senior for Waseda University in 2003. He holds the current NPB record for most consecutive games played without missing an inning as a shortstop, and appeared in every Tigers game for over 13 years from 2005 to May 27, 2018 (1,939 regular season games).
Kenta Togawa (戸川 健太, Togawa Kenta; born June 23, 1981) is a former Japanese football player.
Yurie Miura (三浦 友理枝, Miura Yurie) is a Japanese pianist and actress from Oota, Tokyo. After graduating from Ferris High…
Yurie Miura (三浦 友理枝, Miura Yurie) is a Japanese pianist and actress from Oota, Tokyo. After graduating from Ferris High School in Yokohama and later studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London. In 2001, she won first prize of the Maria Canals International Music Competition.
Nobuaki Kaneko (金子 ノブアキ, 金子 信昭, Kaneko Nobuaki; born 5 June 1981) is a Japanese drummer and actor. He is nicknamed…
Nobuaki Kaneko (金子 ノブアキ, 金子 信昭, Kaneko Nobuaki; born 5 June 1981) is a Japanese drummer and actor. He is nicknamed Akkun (あっくん) and N.K. He is a member of the rock band Rize. He is represented with Itoh Company and his label is Illchill. He graduated from Horikoshi High School. Kaneko's father was Johnny Yoshinaga who was also a drummer, and his mother is singer Mari Kaneko. His younger brother is Kensuke Kaneko (known as KenKen) who is the bassist of Rize, and the brothers formed a rhythm section. In November 2013, Kaneko married a non-celebrity woman who is a former model.
Masanobu Ogura (小倉將信, Ogura Masanobu; born May 30, 1981) is a former Japanese politician. He served as a member of the…
Masanobu Ogura (小倉將信, Ogura Masanobu; born May 30, 1981) is a former Japanese politician. He served as a member of the House of Representatives belonging to the Liberal Democratic Party. He served in the Second Kishida Cabinet and previously serving in the Second Kishida Cabinet (First Reshuffle) both times as Cabinet Office Minister of State for Special Missions.
Yurie Kanuma (鹿沼 由理恵, Kanuma Yurie; born May 20, 1981) is a Japanese former biathlete, cross-country skier and cyclist.…
Yurie Kanuma (鹿沼 由理恵, Kanuma Yurie; born May 20, 1981) is a Japanese former biathlete, cross-country skier and cyclist. She represented Japan at the 2010 Winter Paralympics and the 2016 Summer Paralympics. As a cyclist, she competed in para-cycling tandem road and track events.
Hiroaki Ishiura (石浦 宏明, Ishiura Hiroaki; born April 23, 1981) is a Japanese racing driver from Tokyo. He currently…
Hiroaki Ishiura (石浦 宏明, Ishiura Hiroaki; born April 23, 1981) is a Japanese racing driver from Tokyo. He currently drives in the Super GT series for Rookie Racing. He was the 2015 and 2017 Super Formula champion, and is known as a fast and strong driver. Ishiura made his Super GT debut in 2006. In 2007, he won the GT300 championship, in the apr MR-S with Kazuya Oshima. In 2008, he started racing in the GT500 class as part of Team Tsuchiya. He went on to join Cerumo after driving for SARD. In 2025, he ended his 18-year run in the GT500 class, finishing third in his final race. However, he is not retiring.
Hisashi Iwakuma (岩隈 久志, Iwakuma Hisashi; born April 12, 1981) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He…
Hisashi Iwakuma (岩隈 久志, Iwakuma Hisashi; born April 12, 1981) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes from 2000 to 2004, Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles from 2005 to 2011, and Yomiuri Giants in 2019, and all of his time in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners from 2012 to 2017. Iwakuma retired in 2020 due to lingering shoulder issues that had prevented him from playing that year. Iwakuma made his professional debut with the Buffaloes in 2000. He was named a NPB All-Star in 2003 and 2004, and played in the 2004 Athens Olympics. He joined the Eagles in 2005. As the Eagles' reigning staff ace, Iwakuma won the Eiji Sawamura Award in 2008, and was also a NPB All-Star that year. He appeared in the 2009 World Baseball Classic for Japan. Iwakuma was posted to MLB after the 2010 season, but he failed to come to an agreement with the winning bidder. After the 2011 season, Iwakuma signed with the Mariners. He was an All-Star in 2013, as well as the third-place finisher for the 2013 American League Cy Young Award. On August 12, 2015, Iwakuma became the second Japanese player ever to pitch a no-hitter in MLB (joining Hideo Nomo, who threw two), throwing a three-walk, seven-strikeout 3–0 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field. It was also his first MLB complete game and the Mariners' fifth no-hitter in team history.
Naoko Kawashima (born 7 April 1981) is a Japanese synchronized swimmer who competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer…
Naoko Kawashima (born 7 April 1981) is a Japanese synchronized swimmer who competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.
Kazuki Watanabe (渡辺和樹, Watanabe Kazuki; April 7, 1981 – October 31, 2000), known by his stage name Kazuki (華月), was a…
Kazuki Watanabe (渡辺和樹, Watanabe Kazuki; April 7, 1981 – October 31, 2000), known by his stage name Kazuki (華月), was a Japanese musician known as guitarist and lead songwriter of the visual kei rock band Raphael. The group became quite popular, with all their releases entering the top 40 of the Oricon chart, before disbanding after Kazuki died at the age of 19.
Junko Isoda (磯田 順子, Isoda Junko; born 11 March 1981) is a Japanese former swimmer who competed in the 2000 Summer…
Junko Isoda (磯田 順子, Isoda Junko; born 11 March 1981) is a Japanese former swimmer who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Marumi Ogawa (小川まるみ, Ogawa Marumi; born February 15, 1981 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese tarento and gravure idol. She…
Marumi Ogawa (小川まるみ, Ogawa Marumi; born February 15, 1981 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese tarento and gravure idol. She graduated from the Tokyo University of Agriculture where she was a member of the Interact Club. She used to be a Gabu Girl and a member of the Miniskirt Police. Her hobbies include cooking, bowling, and piano.
Natsu Ando (安藤 なつ, Andō Natsu; born 31 January 1981 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese comedian. She is represented by Sun…
Natsu Ando (安藤 なつ, Andō Natsu; born 31 January 1981 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese comedian. She is represented by Sun Music Production. She is currently a member of the comedy duo Maple Chogoukin.
Hichori Morimoto (Japanese: 森本 稀哲, Korean: 이희철, Hanja: 李稀哲, born January 31, 1981) is a Japanese professional baseball…
Hichori Morimoto (Japanese: 森本 稀哲, Korean: 이희철, Hanja: 李稀哲, born January 31, 1981) is a Japanese professional baseball player of Korean descent for the Saitama Seibu Lions. He was the number 4 draft pick for the Fighters in 1999. For years, he was the backup for the most popular player in the league, Tsuyoshi Shinjo. After the 2006 season in which the Fighters won the Japan Series, SHINJO (registered name with capital letters) announced his retirement, in which Morimoto then took over SHINJO's center field spot, and also his number 1 (Morimoto had worn number 46 when SHINJO was playing). Morimoto has alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes loss of body hair.
Chieko Higuchi (樋口 智恵子, Higuchi Chieko; born January 30, 1981) is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Mitaka…
Chieko Higuchi (樋口 智恵子, Higuchi Chieko; born January 30, 1981) is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Mitaka, Tokyo. She is in the two-person group "Whoops!!" with Maaya Sakamoto.
Erikson Noguchipinto (ノグチピント・エリキソン, Noguchipinto Erikson; born Erikson Frank Noguchi Pinto; January 27, 1981) is a…
Erikson Noguchipinto (ノグチピント・エリキソン, Noguchipinto Erikson; born Erikson Frank Noguchi Pinto; January 27, 1981) is a former football player. He moved to Japan at age 10 and obtained his Japanese citizenship in 2003. Although he is Brazilian Japanese and thus entitled to have his maternal surname Noguchi as his legal Japanese surname, he chose a combination of his paternal and maternal surnames as his legal Japanese surname.
Naoyuki Daigo (醍醐 直幸, Daigo Naoyuki; born 18 January 1981 in Tokyo) is a retired male high jumper from Japan. His…
Naoyuki Daigo (醍醐 直幸, Daigo Naoyuki; born 18 January 1981 in Tokyo) is a retired male high jumper from Japan. His personal best jump is 2.33 metres, achieved in July 2006 in Kobe. This was the Japanese record until February 2019, when Naoto Tobe broke it by two centimetres.
Rin Kono (河野臨, Kōno Rin; born January 7, 1981) is a Japanese professional Go player.
Reika Hashimoto (橋本麗香, Hashimoto Reika; born December 25, 1980 in Tokyo) is a Japanese model and actress. She is of…
Reika Hashimoto (橋本麗香, Hashimoto Reika; born December 25, 1980 in Tokyo) is a Japanese model and actress. She is of Japanese-Spanish heritage. Her father is an American citizen of Spanish descent. She has been working as a model since she was 10, and her acting debut was in the 1999 movie Hakuchi (directed by Makoto Tezuka, opposite Tadanobu Asano), and has performed in several movies. On television, she had a participation on TV Asahi's Profile and has performed in Chinese soap operas.
Daisuke Hoshi (星 大輔, Hoshi Daisuke; born December 10, 1980) is a former Japanese football player.
Kosuke Okahara (岡原功祐, Okahara Kōsuke; born February 15, 1980) is a Japanese artist based in Tokyo.
Satoshi Ohno (大野 智, Ōno Satoshi; born November 26, 1980) is a former Japanese idol, singer, actor, radio host, artist…
Satoshi Ohno (大野 智, Ōno Satoshi; born November 26, 1980) is a former Japanese idol, singer, actor, radio host, artist, dancer, and choreographer, registered under Johnny & Associates and later under Starto Entertainment. He was the lead vocalist and leader of the boy band Arashi, hence his nickname Leader (リーダー, Rīdā). Ohno began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1994 at the age of 13. He started an acting career in 1997 when he was cast to be part of the stage play Kyo to Kyo. In 2008, Ohno became the first and the only artist from Johnny's to hold his own art exhibition, titled "Freestyle", and also received his first starring role in a Japanese television drama, Maō, for which he earned a handful of Best Actor awards. Since then, he continued to star in numerous dramas and movies, receiving a number of awards and nominations for his roles. For his work as an artist, a singer, and an actor in Kaibutsu-kun the Movie, Ohno became one of the recipients of GQ Japan's Men of the Year Award in 2011. In February 2026, it was announced that, together with the end of activities of the group, Ohno would be leaving the agency on May 31, 2026. In July 2026, Ohno appeared on a video reporting the opening of his official website and SNS.
Ai Kondo Yoshida (吉田(近藤) 愛, Yoshida (Kondō) Ai; born 5 November 1980) is a Japanese sports sailor. At the 2008 Summer…
Ai Kondo Yoshida (吉田(近藤) 愛, Yoshida (Kondō) Ai; born 5 November 1980) is a Japanese sports sailor. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, she competed in the women's 470 class with Naoko Kamata, finishing in 14th place. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the same event, finishing in 14th place again, with her teammate this time being Wakako Tabata. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, she competed in the same event with Miho Yoshioka, finishing in 5th place. At the 2020 Summer Olympics, she competed in the same event with Miho Yoshioka, finishing in 7th place. For the 2006 Women's 470 World Championships, Yoshida teamed up with Naoko Kamata winning silver. For the 2018 Women's 470 World Championships, Yoshida teamed up with Miho Yoshioka winning gold. For the 2019 Women's 470 World Championships, Yoshida teamed up with Miho Yoshioka again, winning silver. For the 2025 Female Snipe World Championship, Yoshida teamed up with Honoka Miura winning gold.
Kenji Yahata (八幡 賢司, Yahata Kenji; born 4 November 1980 in Ehime Prefecture) is a retired Japanese hurdler who…
Kenji Yahata (八幡 賢司, Yahata Kenji; born 4 November 1980 in Ehime Prefecture) is a retired Japanese hurdler who specialized in the 110 metres hurdles. He competed at the 2007 World Championships.
Kengo Nakamura (中村 憲剛, Nakamura Kengo; born 31 October 1980) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as…
Kengo Nakamura (中村 憲剛, Nakamura Kengo; born 31 October 1980) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. A one-club man, Nakamura signed with Kawasaki Frontale in 2003 and helped the then J2 outfit earn promotion back to the top flight in 2004, and became a fixture in the ambitious Frontale side that finished second in the J1 League in 2006, 2008 and 2009. He was named club captain for the first time in 2012, and in the same season lead the league in assists with 13. In 2016, at the age of 36, Nakamura was named both J League MVP and Japanese Footballer of the Year, becoming the oldest recipient of either award. The following season, he was a part of the Kawasaki side that won the J1 League for the first time in the club's history. He would win two more J1 League titles in 2018 and 2020, as well as a domestic double of the Japanese Super and J League Cups in 2019 before retiring at the end of the 2020 season after 17 years and over 500 appearances for the club. Nakamura was first selected for the Japan national team in 2006 under Ivica Osim and earned his first cap on 4 October in a 1–0 friendly win against Ghana. He scored his first international goal one week later in a 3–0 win over India, and represented his country at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. After battling through injury, he was named in the Japan squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, making one substitute appearance as the side reached the round of 16. In total, Nakamura earned 68 caps and scored 6 goals during an eight-year international career.
This is a list of J.League designated special players, picked by J.League clubs from universities and high schools all…
This is a list of J.League designated special players, picked by J.League clubs from universities and high schools all over Japan.
Kota Yamamura (山村宏太 Yamamura Kota, born October 20, 1980) is a retired Japanese national volleyball player and used to…
Kota Yamamura (山村宏太 Yamamura Kota, born October 20, 1980) is a retired Japanese national volleyball player and used to play for Suntory Sunbirds on club level. He is currently active as Sunbirds' head coach. He used to be the captain for the Japan men's national volleyball team in 2013.
Yasuhiro Takami (高見康裕, Takami Yasuhiro; born 16 October 1980) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House…
Yasuhiro Takami (高見康裕, Takami Yasuhiro; born 16 October 1980) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2021. From 2015 to 2021, he was a member of the Shimane Prefectural Assembly.
Hiroaki Yokoyama (横山 泰明, Yokoyama Hiroaki; born October 16, 1980) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan.
Aki Kawamura (川村亜紀 Kawamura Aki, born October 15, 1980) is a Japanese bikini model and television idol. She debuted in…
Aki Kawamura (川村亜紀 Kawamura Aki, born October 15, 1980) is a Japanese bikini model and television idol. She debuted in 1999 with the Yellow Cab Talent Agency. After some time out of the public eye, she joined the Spice talent agency and resumed her career. Kawamura's DVDs include Fuji Television Visual Queen of the Year '00 'Aki Kawamura' Aloha Paradise.
Eiichi Koyano (小谷野 栄一, Koyano Eīchi; born October 10, 1980) is a Japanese former professional baseball player…
Eiichi Koyano (小谷野 栄一, Koyano Eīchi; born October 10, 1980) is a Japanese former professional baseball player (infielder) and currently the hitting coach for the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He is a native of Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan. Koyano is considered a member of the Matsuzaka Generation.
Yutaka Takahashi (高橋 泰, Takahashi Yutaka; born September 29, 1980) is a former Japanese football player.
Kanako Enomoto (榎本 加奈子 Enomoto Kanako, born 29 September 1980) is a Japanese actress.
Shingo Inoue (井上真悟, Inoue Shingo; born 27 September 1980) is a Japanese ultramarathon and marathon runner from…
Shingo Inoue (井上真悟, Inoue Shingo; born 27 September 1980) is a Japanese ultramarathon and marathon runner from Hachioji, Tokyo. He won the IAU 24 Hour Run World Championship held in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France in 2010 with the distance of 273.708 km (170.074 miles) at the age of 29. He won the International Tour de Taiwan Ultra-marathon in April, 2013 with a time of 109:25:21. His personal best in full marathon is 2:29:12 achieved in 2013 at Katsuta Marathon, and his personal best in 100 km is 7:02:05 achieved in 2011 at Lake Saroma Ultramarathon.
Tomoo Amino (網野 友雄, Amino Tomoo; born September 25, 1980) is a former Japanese professional basketball player. He…
Tomoo Amino (網野 友雄, Amino Tomoo; born September 25, 1980) is a former Japanese professional basketball player. He played for the Aisin Seahorses of the JBL Super League. Amino also was a member of the Japan national basketball team. He played for the team in the 2006 FIBA World Championship and the FIBA Asia Championship 2007 and FIBA Asia Championship 2009. Amino played professionally with the Aisin Seahorses of the JBL Super League. In the 2009-10 season, Amino entered the month-long winter break averaging 4.5 points per game for the Seahorses. Despite this, the popular Amino was voted by fans as a starter to the West squad for the 2009-10 JBL Super League All-Star game.
Kenji Yano (矢野 謙次, born September 21, 1980) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played for the…
Kenji Yano (矢野 謙次, born September 21, 1980) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played for the Yomiuri Giants and the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. After his retirement in 2018, Yano was sent to the Texas Rangers for a year to train to be a coach. For the 2020 season, Yano will return to Japan as the Fighters' outfield coach and assistant hitting coach.
Tets Ohnari (大成哲, Tets Ohnari; * 30 June 1980, Tokyo) is a Japanese sculptor and contemporary artist living and working…
Tets Ohnari (大成哲, Tets Ohnari; * 30 June 1980, Tokyo) is a Japanese sculptor and contemporary artist living and working in both, Tokyo and Prague (Czech Republic).
Keiji Suzuki (鈴木桂治, Suzuki Keiji; born 3 June 1980 in Jōsō, Ibaraki) is a Japanese judoka and sports scientist.
Tomohisa Yuge (弓削智久, Yuge Tomohisa; born 25 May 1980) is a Japanese actor who has had roles in numerous TV Asahi…
Tomohisa Yuge (弓削智久, Yuge Tomohisa; born 25 May 1980) is a Japanese actor who has had roles in numerous TV Asahi Tokusatsu shows, including Kamen Rider Ryuki and Kamen Rider Kabuto, as well as a number of films.
Mari Konno (紺野 麻里, Konno Mari; born 18 May 1980) is a Japanese former basketball player who competed in the 2004 Summer…
Mari Konno (紺野 麻里, Konno Mari; born 18 May 1980) is a Japanese former basketball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Maho Nonami (野波麻帆 Nonami Maho born 13 May 1980 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress, best known for her role in the…
Maho Nonami (野波麻帆 Nonami Maho born 13 May 1980 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress, best known for her role in the critically acclaimed 2LDK.
Natsuyo Ishinoda (石野田 奈津代, Ishinoda Natsuyo; born April 28, 1980), is a Japanese singer-songwriter from Kōzu-shima in…
Natsuyo Ishinoda (石野田 奈津代, Ishinoda Natsuyo; born April 28, 1980), is a Japanese singer-songwriter from Kōzu-shima in the Izu Islands in Tokyo. She released her debut album Himawari in 1999. Her 2009 single "Haru Sora" is her most successful single, reaching number 39 on Oricon's singles charts.
Kazuya Iio (飯尾 和也, Iio Kazuya; born April 10, 1980) is a former Japanese football player.
Kenji Kageyama (景山 健司, Kageyama Kenji; born April 2, 1980) is a former Japanese football player.
Hibiki Yoshizaki (吉崎 響, Yoshizaki Hibiki; born March 10, 1980) is a Japanese video artist, animator, music video…
Hibiki Yoshizaki (吉崎 響, Yoshizaki Hibiki; born March 10, 1980) is a Japanese video artist, animator, music video director, art director, and motion graphics designer. He is best known for his animated music videos "ME!ME!ME!" and "GIRL," which gained mainstream popularity both in Japan and internationally after being submitted to the Japan Animator Expo. He also works as VJ Cotobuki with Naoki Nagayasu.