Sho Aota (青田 翔, Aota Sho; born November 13, 1986 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a forward for…Sho Aota (青田 翔, Aota Sho; born November 13, 1986 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a forward for YSCC Yokohama.
Aki Shizuku (雫 有希, Shizuku Aki) is a Japanese professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler signed to Pro-Wrestling…Aki Shizuku (雫 有希, Shizuku Aki) is a Japanese professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler signed to Pro-Wrestling Evolution (EVO). She is best known for her tenures with various promotions from the Japanese independent scene such as JWP Joshi Puroresu (JWP), Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out (JTO) and Ice Ribbon.
Misa Amano (天野 美沙, Amano Misa; born October 15, 1986 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese swimmer, who specialized in individual…Misa Amano (天野 美沙, Amano Misa; born October 15, 1986 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese swimmer, who specialized in individual medley events. She is a 2004 Olympian, and a multiple-time Japanese record holder in both the 200 and 400 m individual medley. Amano qualified for the medley swimming events, as a 17-year-old, at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, by attaining an A-standard entry time of 4:43.72 from the Japanese Olympic trials. On the first day of the competition, Amano finished tenth in the preliminary heats of the women's 400 m individual medley with a time of 4:45.61, failing to qualify for the final by 0.45 of a second outside the top 8. In the 200 m individual medley, Amano continued her luck in the preliminary heats, as she missed again a spot for the semifinals by more than six tenths of a second (0.60) behind New Zealand's Helen Norfolk, in a time of 2:17.88.
Ryo Sakata (坂田 遼, born October 2, 1986, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the…Ryo Sakata (坂田 遼, born October 2, 1986, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Nayuha Toyoda (豊田 奈夕葉, Toyoda Nayuha; born 15 September 1986) is a former Japanese football player. She was most…Nayuha Toyoda (豊田 奈夕葉, Toyoda Nayuha; born 15 September 1986) is a former Japanese football player. She was most recently the head coach of the Laos women's national football team.
Issei Takayanagi (髙柳 一誠, Takayanagi Issei; born September 14, 1986) is a Japanese former football player and he…Issei Takayanagi (髙柳 一誠, Takayanagi Issei; born September 14, 1986) is a Japanese former football player and he currently assistant manager of JFL club, Okinawa SV.
Tomoyasu Naito (内藤 友康, Naitō Tomoyasu; born 11 September 1986 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa) is a Japanese footballer who plays…Tomoyasu Naito (内藤 友康, Naitō Tomoyasu; born 11 September 1986 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Fukushima United FC.
Miss World 2008 was the 58th edition of the Miss World pageant, held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg…Miss World 2008 was the 58th edition of the Miss World pageant, held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 13 December 2008. At the end of the event, Zhang Zilin of China crowned Ksenia Sukhinova of Russia as her successor. This is the first victory of Russia after 16 years, and it's overall second victory. The first and second runners-up for this edition is: India's Parvathy Omanakuttan and Trinidad and Tobago's Gabrielle Walcott.
Ryuji Imaichi (今市 隆二, Imaichi Ryūji; born September 2, 1986, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer and…Ryuji Imaichi (今市 隆二, Imaichi Ryūji; born September 2, 1986, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a vocalist of the J-pop dance and vocal group Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe. He joined the group after winning the Vocal Battle Audition 2, alongside Hiroomi Tosaka. As a member of Sandaime J Soul Brothers, he has received the Japan Record Awards twice. Since 2014, he has become the Thursday host for J-Wave's "Spark". The first solo single was released in January 2018 with the digital single "One Day", while remaining a member of Sandaime J Soul Brothers. For his solo activities he uses his birth name stylized as RYUJI IMAICHI. He debuted as an actor in 2019 in the short film On The Way of the drama anthology Sono Shunkan, Boku wa Nakitaku Natta -Cinema Fighters project-.
Hinata Watanabe (born August 26, 1986 in Hiratsuka), or HINATA, is a Japanese welterweight kickboxer fighting out of…Hinata Watanabe (born August 26, 1986 in Hiratsuka), or HINATA, is a Japanese welterweight kickboxer fighting out of Hiratsuka, Japan for the Shonan Kakuto Club. He is the 2008 R.I.S.E. champion currently competing in R.I.S.E. and K-1 MAX.
Hiroo Tsumaki (妻木洋夫, Tsumaki Hiroo) better known by his ring name Fuma (sometimes stylized in capital letters as FUMA)…Hiroo Tsumaki (妻木洋夫, Tsumaki Hiroo) better known by his ring name Fuma (sometimes stylized in capital letters as FUMA) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to the Japanese promotion Pro-Wrestling Basara. He is also known for his tenure with DDT Pro-Wrestling and Big Japan Pro Wrestling.
Junichi Tazawa (田澤 純一, Tazawa Jun'ichi; born June 6, 1986) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Saitama…Junichi Tazawa (田澤 純一, Tazawa Jun'ichi; born June 6, 1986) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Saitama Musashi Heat Bears of the Baseball Challenge League. He also previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Miami Marlins, and Los Angeles Angels, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Wei Chuan Dragons.
Takumi Mitani (三谷 たくみ, 三谷 卓美, Mitani Takumi; born 8 May 1986) is a Japanese female singer. She is the 20th Uta no…Takumi Mitani (三谷 たくみ, 三谷 卓美, Mitani Takumi; born 8 May 1986) is a Japanese female singer. She is the 20th Uta no Onēsan in the NHK series Okaasan to Issho. She was born in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Keiko Tanaka (Japanese: 田中景子; born 6 May 1986) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for…Keiko Tanaka (Japanese: 田中景子; born 6 May 1986) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Gladesville Ravens.
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.
Hirotsugu Nakabayashi (中林 洋次, Nakabayashi Hirotsugu; born April 28, 1986 in Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama), commonly referred…Hirotsugu Nakabayashi (中林 洋次, Nakabayashi Hirotsugu; born April 28, 1986 in Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama), commonly referred to as Woods, is a Japanese football player who playing for Nankatsu SC from 2023.
Kyohei Iwasaki (岩崎 恭平, born April 4, 1986) is a Japanese professional baseball second baseman. Iwasaki played for…Kyohei Iwasaki (岩崎 恭平, born April 4, 1986) is a Japanese professional baseball second baseman. Iwasaki played for Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball in 2009, 2010, and 2013.
Rena Joshita (城下 麗奈, Jōshita Rena; born 2 April 1986) is a retired Japanese hurdler. She reached the final of the 2010…Rena Joshita (城下 麗奈, Jōshita Rena; born 2 April 1986) is a retired Japanese hurdler. She reached the final of the 2010 Asian Games in the 100 metres hurdles. She was also the former Japanese university record holder (13.26 seconds, set in 2009) in the 100 metres hurdles.
Tateki Matsuda Japanese: 松田干城 (born February 7, 1986) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist, who most…Tateki Matsuda Japanese: 松田干城 (born February 7, 1986) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist, who most recently competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2008, Matsuda has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA and Pancrase.
Crystal Kay Williams (クリスタル・ケイ・ウィリアムズ, Kurisutaru Kei Wiriamuzu; born February 26, 1986) is a Japanese-born singer…Crystal Kay Williams (クリスタル・ケイ・ウィリアムズ, Kurisutaru Kei Wiriamuzu; born February 26, 1986) is a Japanese-born singer, songwriter, actress and radio host. After releasing her first single, "Eternal Memories" (1999), Crystal Kay gained fame for her third studio album, Almost Seventeen (2002), which debuted at number 2 on the Japanese Oricon charts. Almost Seventeen eventually sold over 400,000 copies and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. Crystal Kay, formerly signed to Epic Records, a sub-label of Sony Music Japan for 12 years, suddenly transferred to Delicious Deli Records, a sub-label of Universal Music Japan in 2011. As of April 2021, she has released thirteen albums. Her seventh studio album, All Yours (2007) became Crystal Kay's only number-one release in her career when it debuted on top of the Oricon chart in June 2007. Throughout her career, Crystal Kay has collaborated with M-Flo and BoA, Chemistry as well as other well-known recording artists. With over 5 million records sold to date, Crystal Kay is one of the best-selling musicians in Japan.
Sho Aranami (荒波 翔, Aranami Sho; born January 25, 1986 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a former professional Japanese…Sho Aranami (荒波 翔, Aranami Sho; born January 25, 1986 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a former professional Japanese baseball player. He played outfield for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Genki Nagasato (永里 源気, Nagasato Genki; born December 16, 1985) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Hayabusa Eleven…Genki Nagasato (永里 源気, Nagasato Genki; born December 16, 1985) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Hayabusa Eleven FC. His sisters are Japan women's national team players Yuki Nagasato and Asano Nagasato. He primarily plays as a left-winger but is capable of switching flanks to play on the right. Focused primarily on attacking he runs with the ball well and has an eye for goal, finishing as Avispa Fukuoka's top scorer in the 2010 season with 15 League goals.
Junnosuke Taguchi (田口 淳之介, Taguchi Junnosuke; born November 29, 1985) in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan), is a…Junnosuke Taguchi (田口 淳之介, Taguchi Junnosuke; born November 29, 1985) in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan), is a singer-songwriter, actor, and model. He is a former member of the Japanese idol group KAT-TUN. He joined the talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1999 and officially debuted as part of KAT-TUN in 2006. Apart from activities as a member of KAT-TUN, he has acted in the film Mohōhan, alongside SMAP's leader Masahiro Nakai, and appeared in several dramas, most notably hit drama Legal High. After leaving KAT-TUN and Johnny & Associates began a career as a solo artist (first single release in November 2016) and also began doing some modeling. In 2017 announced signed an exclusive two-year contract with Universal Music Group. A single will be released April 2017 and will be his solo artist major label debut.
Shinji Komiyama (小宮山慎二, Komiyama Shinji; born November 26, 1985) is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher in…Shinji Komiyama (小宮山慎二, Komiyama Shinji; born November 26, 1985) is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. he played for the Hanshin Tigers from 2007 to 2016.
Masayuki Kishida (岸田 真幸, Kishida Masayuki; born 24 November 1985) is a Japanese swimmer who competed in the 2008 Summer…Masayuki Kishida (岸田 真幸, Kishida Masayuki; born 24 November 1985) is a Japanese swimmer who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Hiroyo Matsumoto (松本 浩代, Matsumoto Hiroyo; born November 6, 1985) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently…Hiroyo Matsumoto (松本 浩代, Matsumoto Hiroyo; born November 6, 1985) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently working as a freelancer. Emi Sakura gave her the nickname of Lady Destroyer (破壊する女, Hakai Suru Onna) because Matsumoto broke a wall in the Ichigaya arena during her Ice Ribbon debut. She is best known with other wrestling promotions such as Oz Academy and Seadlinnng. She graduated from Hiratsuka Konan High School in the Kanagawa Prefecture.
Yuzuru Suzuki (鈴木 譲, Suzuki Yuzuru; born 6 November 1985) is a Japanese cyclist, who currently competes for UCI…Yuzuru Suzuki (鈴木 譲, Suzuki Yuzuru; born 6 November 1985) is a Japanese cyclist, who currently competes for UCI Continental team Velolien Matsuyama. He turned professional in 2007 with Team Miyata.
Hayato Arakaki (新垣 勇人, Arakaki Hayato) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He was born on October 21, 1985. He…Hayato Arakaki (新垣 勇人, Arakaki Hayato) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He was born on October 21, 1985. He debuted in 2013 for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Nahomi Kawasumi (川澄 奈穂美, Kawasumi Nahomi; born 23 September 1985) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays…Nahomi Kawasumi (川澄 奈穂美, Kawasumi Nahomi; born 23 September 1985) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays either as a midfielder or forward for WE League club Albirex Niigata. She had represented the Japan national team in the 2011 and 2015 FIFA World Cups, winning the 2011 edition of the tournament and finish as runner-up in the 2015 edition. She had also won silver at the 2012 London Olympics. During the 2011 World Cup, she scored two goals—including a lob at 35 yards away against Sweden during the semifinals—helping Japan eventually win the tournament for the first time in its history.
Hiromitsu Kitayama (北山宏光, Kitayama Hiromitsu; born September 17, 1985) is a Japanese idol, singer and actor, under…Hiromitsu Kitayama (北山宏光, Kitayama Hiromitsu; born September 17, 1985) is a Japanese idol, singer and actor, under Tobe, former member of Johnny & Associates boy band Kis-My-Ft2. Kitayama has also appeared in many television drama series such as Kazoku Gari (as Suzuki Keitoku) and in musicals such as Let's Sing a Song of Love (celebrating 40 years of Kansai TV). Kitayama left the group and the agency on 31 August 2023.
Megumi Seki (関 めぐみ, Seki Megumi) (born 8 September 1985 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress. Notable…Megumi Seki (関 めぐみ, Seki Megumi) (born 8 September 1985 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress. Notable movies that star her include Koi wa Go-Shichi-Go! (2005), Negative Happy Chainsaw Edge (2008) and Dragonball Evolution (2009).
Takashi Kamoshida (鴨志田 誉, Kamoshida Takashi; born August 5, 1985 in Ebina, Kanagawa) is a Japanese football player. He…Takashi Kamoshida (鴨志田 誉, Kamoshida Takashi; born August 5, 1985 in Ebina, Kanagawa) is a Japanese football player. He currently plays for Fukushima United FC.
Tatsuya Uchi (内 竜也, born July 13, 1985, in Kawasaki, Kanagawa) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a…Tatsuya Uchi (内 竜也, born July 13, 1985, in Kawasaki, Kanagawa) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Nobuyuki Nishi (西 伸幸, Nishi Nobuyuki; born in Kawasaki, Kanagawa on July 13, 1985) is a Japanese freestyle skier active…Nobuyuki Nishi (西 伸幸, Nishi Nobuyuki; born in Kawasaki, Kanagawa on July 13, 1985) is a Japanese freestyle skier active since 2003 who represented Japan at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Nishi won a bronze medal in dual moguls at the 2011 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships.
Hiroyuki Taniguchi (谷口 博之, Taniguchi Hiroyuki; born 27 June 1985) is a Japanese former football player who last played…Hiroyuki Taniguchi (谷口 博之, Taniguchi Hiroyuki; born 27 June 1985) is a Japanese former football player who last played for Sagan Tosu.
Shinichi Mukai (向 慎一, Mukai Shinichi; born June 15, 1985) is a Japanese football player. He played for Nara Club before…Shinichi Mukai (向 慎一, Mukai Shinichi; born June 15, 1985) is a Japanese football player. He played for Nara Club before retiring in 2022.
Junpei Shinoda (篠田 純平, Shinoda Junpei; born April 20, 1985) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player. A…Junpei Shinoda (篠田 純平, Shinoda Junpei; born April 20, 1985) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player. A pitcher, he is currently with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in Japan's Central League.
Yuta Suenaga (末永雄太, Suenaga Yūta; born April 7, 1985) is a Japanese swimmer, who specialized in breaststroke events. He…Yuta Suenaga (末永雄太, Suenaga Yūta; born April 7, 1985) is a Japanese swimmer, who specialized in breaststroke events. He attained a top eight finish in the 100 m breaststroke at the 2007 Summer Universiade in Bangkok, Thailand, and had been selected to represent Japan at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Suenaga is an economics graduate at Hosei University in Tokyo. Suenaga competed in a breaststroke double at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Leading up to the Games, he cleared FINA A-standard entry times of 1:00.72 (100 m breaststroke) and 2:10.17 (200 m breaststroke) at the Olympic Trials in Tokyo. In the 100 m breaststroke, Suenaga posted a thirteenth fastest time of 1:00.67 on the first day of preliminaries to secure his spot for the semifinals. Followed by the next morning's session, Suenaga failed to qualify for the final, as he finished his semifinal run by matching his time and placement from the heats. Four days later, 200 m breaststroke, Suenaga missed the semifinals by 0.11 of a second, as he shared his seventeenth-place tie with Norway's Alexander Dale Oen in 2:11.30.
Memeco Sakata (坂田米米子, Sakata Memeko; born February 17, 1985), formerly known as Hiroko Sato (佐藤 寛子, Satō Hiroko), is a…Memeco Sakata (坂田米米子, Sakata Memeko; born February 17, 1985), formerly known as Hiroko Sato (佐藤 寛子, Satō Hiroko), is a Japanese actress, singer and gravure idol.
Renn Kiriyama (桐山 漣, Kiriyama Ren; born February 2, 1985) is a Japanese stage and television actor from Yokohama. His…Renn Kiriyama (桐山 漣, Kiriyama Ren; born February 2, 1985) is a Japanese stage and television actor from Yokohama. His debut role was as Bunta Marui in The Prince of Tennis musical Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku ~ First Service. Kiriyama is also known for his role in Shotaro Hidari, the male lead and half of the eponymous hero of the television series Kamen Rider W.
Rika Ishikawa (石川 梨華, Ishikawa Rika; born January 19, 1985), is a Japanese actress and model associated with Hello!…Rika Ishikawa (石川 梨華, Ishikawa Rika; born January 19, 1985), is a Japanese actress and model associated with Hello! Project and best known as a former member of the pop group Morning Musume. She was the leader of the Japanese pop idol trio V-u-den until June 2008. She has performed as a solo singer, as a member of the Japanese pop idol group Ongaku Gatas, in the pop duo Hangry & Angry as Angry, and as a member of Dream Morning Musume.
Masaki Ōtake (Japanese: 大竹正輝, Hepburn: Ōtake Masaki; born 24 December 1984), known by the stage name Durian…Masaki Ōtake (Japanese: 大竹正輝, Hepburn: Ōtake Masaki; born 24 December 1984), known by the stage name Durian Lollobrigida (ドリアン・ロロブリジーダ, Dorian Roroburijīda), is a Japanese actor, drag performer, singer, and television host. A native of Tokyo, Lollobrigida began dressing in drag in 2006. He appeared in Daishi Matsunaga's 2022 queer drama Egoist, and was a commentator on the Japanese television series The Boyfriend. He uses the pronouns he/him in and out of drag.