Tomohiro Noda (野田 明宏, Noda Tomohiro; born 24 January 1996) is a Japanese racewalker. In 2019, he competed in the men's…Tomohiro Noda (野田 明宏, Noda Tomohiro; born 24 January 1996) is a Japanese racewalker. In 2019, he competed in the men's 50 kilometres walk at the 2019 World Athletics Championships held in Doha, Qatar. He did not finish his race. In 2015, he competed in the men's 20 kilometres walk at the 2015 Summer Universiade held in Gwangju, South Korea. He finished in 8th place. In 2017, he competed in the men's 20 kilometres walk at the 2017 Summer Universiade held in Taipei, Taiwan. He finished in 7th place.
Issei Onitsuka (鬼塚一聖, Onizuka Issei) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. He is best known or his time with…Issei Onitsuka (鬼塚一聖, Onizuka Issei) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. He is best known or his time with Gleat where he is a former G-Rush Champion and G-Infinity Champion. He is also known for his stint tenures with Wrestle-1 and All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW).
Kaito Ishida (石田凱士, Ishida Kaito) (born December 19, 1995) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently working for…Kaito Ishida (石田凱士, Ishida Kaito) (born December 19, 1995) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion Gleat, where he is a former two-times G-Rex Champion and former two-time G-Infinity Champion. He is also known for his work in Dragon Gate, where he was a one-time Open the Brave Gate Champion.
Mio Yamanaka (山中 美緒, Yamanaka Mio; born October 27, 1995) is a Japanese rugby union and sevens player. She competed at…Mio Yamanaka (山中 美緒, Yamanaka Mio; born October 27, 1995) is a Japanese rugby union and sevens player. She competed at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics.
Yuta Nakamoto (中本悠太, Nakamoto Yūta; born October 26, 1995), known professionally as Yuta (Korean: 유타, Japanese: ユウタ)…Yuta Nakamoto (中本悠太, Nakamoto Yūta; born October 26, 1995), known professionally as Yuta (Korean: 유타, Japanese: ユウタ), is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, dancer and radio host based in South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean boy group NCT, debuting in the group's second fixed sub-unit NCT 127 in 2016 and in the group's first rotational sub-unit NCT U in 2020. Yuta made his solo debut on October 3, 2024, with the extended play (EP) Depth.
Yuki Ueno (上野勇希, Ueno Yūki) is a Japanese professional wrestler, He is signed to the Japanese professional wrestling…Yuki Ueno (上野勇希, Ueno Yūki) is a Japanese professional wrestler, He is signed to the Japanese professional wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), where he is the former three-time KO-D Openweight Champion, and former four-times DDT Universal Champion.
Shuma Nagamatsu (Japanese: 永松秀麻; born 29 August 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder…Shuma Nagamatsu (Japanese: 永松秀麻; born 29 August 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Polish club Ruch Chorzów.
Fumitaka Kitatani (北谷 史孝, Kitatani Fumitaka; born 18 August 1995 in Izumisano, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese football…Fumitaka Kitatani (北谷 史孝, Kitatani Fumitaka; born 18 August 1995 in Izumisano, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese football player who plays for Ventforet Kofu.
Ryuji Noguchi (野口 竜司, Noguchi Ryūji; born 15 July 1995) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a…Ryuji Noguchi (野口 竜司, Noguchi Ryūji; born 15 July 1995) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a Fullback. He currently plays for Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan Rugby League One and Tokai University.
Mikito Nakano (中野幹士, Nakano Mikito, born July 14, 1995) is a Japanese professional boxer. He currently competes in the…Mikito Nakano (中野幹士, Nakano Mikito, born July 14, 1995) is a Japanese professional boxer. He currently competes in the featherweight division where he is the current Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation Feather champion.
Taishi Kusumoto (楠本 泰史, Kusumoto Taishi; born July 7, 1995 in Suita, Osaka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…Taishi Kusumoto (楠本 泰史, Kusumoto Taishi; born July 7, 1995 in Suita, Osaka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is an outfielder for the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Yosuke Tashiro (田代 容輔, Tashiro Yosuke; born June 27, 1995 in Osaka) is a Japanese football player for Thespakusatsu…Yosuke Tashiro (田代 容輔, Tashiro Yosuke; born June 27, 1995 in Osaka) is a Japanese football player for Thespakusatsu Gunma.
Tomoka Nishiyama (西山 朋佳, Nishiyama Tomoka; born June 27, 1995) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked…Tomoka Nishiyama (西山 朋佳, Nishiyama Tomoka; born June 27, 1995) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 5-dan. She is the current holder of the Women's Ōshō, Hakurei, Women's Meijin, and Seirei titles as well as a former holder of the Jo-Ō and Women's Ōza titles.
Mizuki Matsuda (松田瑞生, Matsuda Mizuki, born 31 May 1995) is a Japanese long distance runner. She competed in the women's…Mizuki Matsuda (松田瑞生, Matsuda Mizuki, born 31 May 1995) is a Japanese long distance runner. She competed in the women's 10,000 metres at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics. In July 2017, Matsuda placed 3rd in the 10,000 meter run at the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships. She has been national champion at the 10,000 meter distance in 2017 and 2018, with a personal best of 31:39. In January 2018, Matsuda won the Osaka International Women's Marathon with a time of 2:22:44, in her marathon debut. She won 2020 Osaka International Ladies Marathon with personal best 2:21:47. In March 2021 she won Nagoya Women's Marathon in 2:21:51. On 30 January 2022 she won Osaka International Women's Marathon and made her new personal best (lifting 55 seconds from 2020 Osaka Marathon) and also set new course record.
Konosuke Takeshita (竹下 幸之介, Takeshita Kōnosuke; born May 29, 1995; ring-name stylized in all caps) is a Japanese…Konosuke Takeshita (竹下 幸之介, Takeshita Kōnosuke; born May 29, 1995; ring-name stylized in all caps) is a Japanese professional wrestler. As of November 2022, he is signed to the American promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He has also been signed to Japanese promotions DDT Pro-Wrestling since 2011, and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) since January 2025. Takeshita was named the Rookie of the Year by Tokyo Sports in 2013 and is a five-time KO-D Openweight Champion, having first won the title on his 21st birthday to become the youngest holder in its history. He went on to become a four-time KO-D Tag Team Champion, five-time KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Champion, four-time Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion, one-time winner of the Ultimate Tag League (2021), two-time winner of the King of DDT Tournament (2019 and 2021), and record-setting two-time winner of the D-Oh Grand Prix (2019 and 2021 II). He signed with AEW in 2022, winning the AEW International Championship twice. He is also a one-time NEVER Openweight Champion in NJPW and the 35th G1 Climax tournament winner, the latter of which led to him becoming a one-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion.
Takehiro Yamamura (山村武寛, Yamamura Takehiro) is a Japanese professional wrestler, DJ and music producer. he is signed to…Takehiro Yamamura (山村武寛, Yamamura Takehiro) is a Japanese professional wrestler, DJ and music producer. he is signed to Gleat where he is one half of the former one-time G-Infinity Champions. He is also known for his tenure with Dragongate and for his work in various other promotions from the Japanese independent scene.
Keisuke Monguchi (門口佳佑, born 25 May 1995) is a Japanese kickboxer who was the 2022 RISE featherweight champion. As of…Keisuke Monguchi (門口佳佑, born 25 May 1995) is a Japanese kickboxer who was the 2022 RISE featherweight champion. As of August 2021, he is the #10 ranked Super Flyweight in the world, according to Combat Press.
Hidemasa Morita (守田 英正, Morita Hidemasa; born 10 May 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Hidemasa Morita (守田 英正, Morita Hidemasa; born 10 May 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Hull City and the Japan national team.
Arisa Matsubara (松原 有沙, Matsubara Arisa; born May 1, 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder. She…Arisa Matsubara (松原 有沙, Matsubara Arisa; born May 1, 1995) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder. She plays for Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara and the Japan national team.
Yuto Uchida (内田 裕斗, Uchida Yūto; born 29 April 1995 in Ibaraki, Osaka) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Vegalta…Yuto Uchida (内田 裕斗, Uchida Yūto; born 29 April 1995 in Ibaraki, Osaka) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Vegalta Sendai.
Kosei Nukina (貫名 航世, Nukina Kosei; born 26 April 1995) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for…Kosei Nukina (貫名 航世, Nukina Kosei; born 26 April 1995) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Vanraure Hachinohe.
Kaisei Sone (曽根 海成, Sone Kaisei; born April 24, 1995) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder…Kaisei Sone (曽根 海成, Sone Kaisei; born April 24, 1995) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Takeshi Miyamoto (宮本 丈, Miyamoto Takeshi; born April 3, 1995 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese professional…Takeshi Miyamoto (宮本 丈, Miyamoto Takeshi; born April 3, 1995 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He plays infielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Koji Miyajiki (宮食行次, Miyajiki Koji; born March 20, 1995 in Suita, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese goalball player and a…Koji Miyajiki (宮食行次, Miyajiki Koji; born March 20, 1995 in Suita, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese goalball player and a member of Japanese men's national team. Miyajiki was a part of the Japan roster in the men's goalball tournament of the 2020 Summer Paralympics. He was on the team that won silver in the men's tournament, at the 2022 Asian Para Games. Miyajiki was on the team that won gold in the men's tournament, at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
Mariko Morimoto (born 17 March 1995) is a Japanese triple jumper. She is the Japanese national record holder in the…Mariko Morimoto (born 17 March 1995) is a Japanese triple jumper. She is the Japanese national record holder in the event.
Seiya Matsubara (松原 聖弥, Matsubara Seiya; born January 26, 1995) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…Seiya Matsubara (松原 聖弥, Matsubara Seiya; born January 26, 1995) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Takumi Minamino (南野 拓実, Minamino Takumi; born 16 January 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an…Takumi Minamino (南野 拓実, Minamino Takumi; born 16 January 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the Japan national team. Minamino began his club career at J.League Division 1 club Cerezo Osaka in 2012, and in his first season he was named the J.League Best Young Player. In 2014, he moved to Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg with whom he spent four seasons. Following impressive displays for the club, he joined Liverpool on 1 January 2020, winning the 2019–20 Premier League in his first season. Making his senior international debut for Japan in 2015, Minamino featured in the team that reached the final of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, also playing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
Keiya Sento (仙頭 啓矢, Sentō Keiya; born December 29, 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an…Keiya Sento (仙頭 啓矢, Sentō Keiya; born December 29, 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for J1 League club Machida Zelvia.
Chihito Matsui (Japanese: 松井千士, born 11 November 1994) is a Japanese rugby sevens player. He competed in the men's…Chihito Matsui (Japanese: 松井千士, born 11 November 1994) is a Japanese rugby sevens player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Kentaro Kai (甲斐 健太郎, Kai Kentarō; born 1 November 1994) is a Japanese football player who plays for J3 League club FC…Kentaro Kai (甲斐 健太郎, Kai Kentarō; born 1 November 1994) is a Japanese football player who plays for J3 League club FC Gifu.
Kota Kaishi (born 7 October 1994) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a loose-head prop for Kubota Spears…Kota Kaishi (born 7 October 1994) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a loose-head prop for Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay in the Japan Rugby League One.
Keishi Ishikawa (石川 京侍朗, Ishikawa Keishi) (born August 30, 1994) is a Japanese racing driver who currently competes in…Keishi Ishikawa (石川 京侍朗, Ishikawa Keishi) (born August 30, 1994) is a Japanese racing driver who currently competes in Super GT with GAINER.
Ryota Katayose (片寄 涼太, Katayose Ryōta; born 29 August 1994) is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a vocalist of…Ryota Katayose (片寄 涼太, Katayose Ryōta; born 29 August 1994) is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a vocalist of Generations from Exile Tribe and is represented by LDH.
Kaichi Uchida (内田 海智, Uchida Kaichi; born 23 August 1994) is a Japanese professional tennis player. Uchida has a career…Kaichi Uchida (内田 海智, Uchida Kaichi; born 23 August 1994) is a Japanese professional tennis player. Uchida has a career high ATP singles ranking of world No. 147 achieved on 8 May 2023 and a career high ATP doubles ranking of No. 156 achieved on 16 June 2025.
Fumiya Hojo (北條 史也, Hōjō Fumiya; born July 29, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder, playing for the…Fumiya Hojo (北條 史也, Hōjō Fumiya; born July 29, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder, playing for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Yosuke Mori (森洋介, Mori Yōsuke; born 15 July 1994) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…Yosuke Mori (森洋介, Mori Yōsuke; born 15 July 1994) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2024. He previously worked at the Ministry of the Environment and at Roland Berger.
Shion Niwa (丹羽 詩温, Niwa Shion; born 18 June 1994), is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J3…Shion Niwa (丹羽 詩温, Niwa Shion; born 18 June 1994), is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J3 League club Kamatamare Sanuki.
Taroh Fujisaka (born 6 June 1994) is a Japanese judoka. Fujisaka won the silver medal in the –66 kg category the 2018…Taroh Fujisaka (born 6 June 1994) is a Japanese judoka. Fujisaka won the silver medal in the –66 kg category the 2018 Judo Grand Prix Tunis.
Tatsuhiro Tamura (田村 龍弘, Tamura Tatsuhiro; born May 13, 1994), is a Japanese professional baseball catcher. He…Tatsuhiro Tamura (田村 龍弘, Tamura Tatsuhiro; born May 13, 1994), is a Japanese professional baseball catcher. He currently plays for the Chiba Lotte Marines of the NPB. On February 27, 2019, he was selected for Japan national baseball team at the 2019 exhibition games against Mexico.
Ryusei Saito (齊藤 隆成, Saitō Ryūsei; born 30 April 1994 in Tondabayashi, Osaka) is a Japanese footballer who plays for FC…Ryusei Saito (齊藤 隆成, Saitō Ryūsei; born 30 April 1994 in Tondabayashi, Osaka) is a Japanese footballer who plays for FC Osaka.
Shintaro Fujinami (藤浪 晋太郎, Fujinami Shintarō; born April 12, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the…Shintaro Fujinami (藤浪 晋太郎, Fujinami Shintarō; born April 12, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles, and in NPB for the Hanshin Tigers.