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Kazuhiro Mori (森 一紘, Mori Kazuhiro; born April 17, 1981) is a Japanese former professional football midfielder.
Tomohiro Murata (村田 智弘, Murata Tomohiro; born April 2, 1981) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan.
Atsushi Kinugawa (衣川 篤史, Kinugawa Atsushi; born December 29, 1976) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball…
Atsushi Kinugawa (衣川 篤史, Kinugawa Atsushi; born December 29, 1976) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball catcher.
Ken'ichirō Saitō (born 25 December 1980) is a Japanese businessman, politician and YouTuber. He is a member of the…
Ken'ichirō Saitō (born 25 December 1980) is a Japanese businessman, politician and YouTuber. He is a member of the House of Councillors since 2022, formerly of the political organization NHK Party. He is also the former accounting officer of the Horiemon New Party.
Hozumi Hasegawa (長谷川 穂積, Hasegawa Hozumi; born 16 December 1980) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed…
Hozumi Hasegawa (長谷川 穂積, Hasegawa Hozumi; born 16 December 1980) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2016. He won world titles in three weight classes, including the World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight title from 2005 to 2010, the WBC featherweight title from 2010 to 2011, and the WBC super bantamweight title in 2016. Hasegawa received MVP awards from the Japan Boxing Commission in 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2009 for his title defenses, and is the first Japanese boxer to have defended a bantamweight world title more than four times.
Yohei Nishibe (西部 洋平, Nishibe Yohei; born 1 December 1980) is a Japanese former football player.
Syu (Japanese: シュウ, Hepburn: Shū) is a Japanese musician, best known as the leader and guitarist of the power metal…
Syu (Japanese: シュウ, Hepburn: Shū) is a Japanese musician, best known as the leader and guitarist of the power metal band Galneryus. He also performs guitar and lead vocals in Spinalcord (formerly known as Aushvitz) and guitar in Animetal. Under his own name, Syu has released one studio album, one cover album and one instrumental album, each featuring collaborations with many guest musicians. He was voted the Best Guitarist in online music magazine Beeast's music awards four years in a row, from 2015 to 2018. In 2018, readers and professional musicians voted Syu the fourth best guitarist in the history of hard rock and heavy metal in We Rock magazine's "Metal General Election". His work on Galneryus' song "Emotions" was named the 73rd best guitar instrumental by Young Guitar Magazine in 2019.
Ken Terauchi (寺内 健, Terauchi Ken; born 7 August 1980 in Takarazuka, Hyōgo) is a Japanese diver, who specialized in…
Ken Terauchi (寺内 健, Terauchi Ken; born 7 August 1980 in Takarazuka, Hyōgo) is a Japanese diver, who specialized in springboard and platform events. He had won two bronze medals for the springboard diving at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, in addition to his first at the 2001 FINA World Championships in Fukuoka. Terauchi has represented Japan in Six Olympic Games (1996 in Atlanta, 2000 in Sydney, 2004 in Athens, 2008 in Beijing, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro and 2021 in Tokyo). He reached into the finals for all of his respective events but the 2016 Olympics one, although he never captured a single Olympic medal. His best result was further achieved at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, when he placed fifth in the men's 10 m platform, with a cumulative score of 636.90 points. Terauchi retired temporarily in 2009, and worked as an employee for sports manufacturing company Mizuno. A year later, he resumed training to set sights for his fifth Olympics, and made his comeback by placing second at a domestic meet. In 2012, Terauchi had received a qualifying berth at the FINA Diving World Cup, but Japan Swimming Federation decided not to send him to London for the Summer Olympics, despite that he was not able to perform well against the world's top divers. Terauchi is a graduate of clinical psychology at Koshien University in Takarazuka, Hyōgo. Terauchi is currently the oldest diver in Olympic history, and the first diver to have appeared in six different Olympic Games.
Akitoshi Tamura (born May 31, 1980) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed almost exclusively in the Shooto…
Akitoshi Tamura (born May 31, 1980) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed almost exclusively in the Shooto organization, before making his debut in 2008 at the WEC 37. In 2007, he was the lightweight champion of Shooto. He was once ranked as the #5 Bantamweight in the world by the MMAWeekly Worldwide Ranking System. Tamura is a freestyle fighter. In 2004, Tamura became the first foreigner to beat a Burmese Lethwei fighter in an official match.
Miracle Hikaru (ミラクルひかる, Mirakuru Hikaru) (born 9 April 1980), is a Japanese impressionist of the comedic performing…
Miracle Hikaru (ミラクルひかる, Mirakuru Hikaru) (born 9 April 1980), is a Japanese impressionist of the comedic performing arts from Toyooka, Hyōgo. She is best known for her impersonation of Hikaru Utada. Her professional activities are currently managed by Jinsei Pro. Prior to her career as an Impressionist, she was a hairstylist. She initially came to Tokyo to gain a position as a stylist at a renowned hair salon. Miracle has been noted to have a sheep phobia. On January 23, 2008, Miracle Hikaru released "Miracle (1)," a hip-hop album in the mimicry style of Hikaru Utada. It has 8 tracks, distributed by King Records.
Keiko Teshima (手島 桂子, Teshima Keiko; née Maeda Maeda (前田); born 25 March 1980) is a Japanese retired judoka. Teshima…
Keiko Teshima (手島 桂子, Teshima Keiko; née Maeda Maeda (前田); born 25 March 1980) is a Japanese retired judoka. Teshima was born in Takasago, Hyogo, and began judo at the age of 12. She entered Miki House after graduating from Tsukuba University. She was good at Seoinage and Newaza. In 1998, Teshima won a gold medal the World Junior Judo Championships. In 1999, she won a gold medal at the World Judo Championships and the Ippon Trophy. Teshima also participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics but was defeated by Celita Schutz from USA.
Takuya Kuroda (Japanese: 黒田 卓也, Hepburn: Kuroda Takuya; born 21 February 1980, in Ashiya, Hyōgo) is a Japanese jazz…
Takuya Kuroda (Japanese: 黒田 卓也, Hepburn: Kuroda Takuya; born 21 February 1980, in Ashiya, Hyōgo) is a Japanese jazz trumpeter and arranger. Kuroda came to music by joining his school's big band. Later he frequently visited jam sessions in Kobe. In 2003 he moved to the United States and was a course participant at Berklee College of Music before settling in Brooklyn, New York City. He later attended the College of Performing Arts of The New School, where he studied jazz and contemporary music, earning his degree in 2006. His study colleague José James became a close friend and musical partner, in 2014 producing his studio album Rising Son.
Park Kang-jo (Korean: 박강조; born 24 January 1980) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is…
Park Kang-jo (Korean: 박강조; born 24 January 1980) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the manager of Atletico Suzuka. Born in Japan, he made five appearances for South Korea national team scoring once.
Akira Kaji (加地 亮, Kaji Akira; born 13 January 1980) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…
Akira Kaji (加地 亮, Kaji Akira; born 13 January 1980) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for the Japan national team from 2003 until 2008.
Atom Shukugawa (夙川アトム; born December 22, 1979) is a Japanese comedian from Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. His real name…
Atom Shukugawa (夙川アトム; born December 22, 1979) is a Japanese comedian from Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. His real name is Hiroyuki Tanaka (田中 博之) and the screen name's "Shukugawa" derives from the name of a river running through Nishinomiya. As of August 2009, he belongs to the management company ASH & D corporation. Shukugawa won the 10th place in the R-1 Grand Prix 2008 and the second place in the "Owarai geinin utaga umai ohza ketteisen special" (singing competition for comedians) in August 2009.
Toshimasa Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋 利匡, born December 15, 1979) is a Japanese physician and medical researcher. He serves…
Toshimasa Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋 利匡, born December 15, 1979) is a Japanese physician and medical researcher. He serves as a visiting faculty member at the Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, and is working as Visiting Professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine since November 2024. His areas of expertise include geriatric medicine, diabetes, and gastroenterology, with a particular focus on autophagy (the cellular self-cleaning mechanism).
Shogo Shimada (嶋田 正吾, Shimada Shogo; born November 13, 1979) is a former Japanese football player.
Takahiro Masukawa (増川 隆洋, Masukawa Takahiro; born 8 November 1979) is a Japanese former professional footballer who…
Takahiro Masukawa (増川 隆洋, Masukawa Takahiro; born 8 November 1979) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played almost 500 games in a 17-year career. He most notably played for Nagoya Grampus, making over 250 appearances for the club between 2005 and 2013 and was part of the 2010 side that won the J1 League title. Additionally, Masukawa was named in 2010 J.League Team of the Year. He also played for Avispa Fukuoka, Vissel Kobe, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo and Kyoto Sanga FC before announcing his retirement in 2021.
Asami Kiyokawa (Japanese: 清川 あさみ) is an embroidery artist from Japan who creates colorful designs over photographs…
Asami Kiyokawa (Japanese: 清川 あさみ) is an embroidery artist from Japan who creates colorful designs over photographs using a needle and thread. She has collaborated with a wide variety of celebrities in Japan including rock star Miyavi, musical group AKB48, poet Shuntaro Tanikawa and footballer Atsuto Uchida. In 2012 her exhibition in Omotesando Hills attracted a crowd of 55,000 people.
Takahiko Yamamura (山村 貴彦, Yamamura Takahiko; born 13 August 1979) is a Japanese sprinter. He competed in the men's 400…
Takahiko Yamamura (山村 貴彦, Yamamura Takahiko; born 13 August 1979) is a Japanese sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Ryuji Bando (播戸 竜二, Bando Ryūji; born August 2, 1979) is a Japanese former football player.
Toshiyuki Fujimoto (藤本 俊之, Fujimoto Toshiyuki; born 25 June 1979 in Hyogo Prefecture) is a Japanese sprinter who…
Toshiyuki Fujimoto (藤本 俊之, Fujimoto Toshiyuki; born 25 June 1979 in Hyogo Prefecture) is a Japanese sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres. He finished fourth in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2001 World Championships, together with teammates Ryo Matsuda, Shingo Suetsugu and Nobuharu Asahara.
Naoya Tamura (田村 直也, Tamura Naoya; born 18 June 1979) is a Japanese short track speed skater. He competed at the 1998…
Naoya Tamura (田村 直也, Tamura Naoya; born 18 June 1979) is a Japanese short track speed skater. He competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Atsushi Nomi (能見 篤史, Nōmi Atsushi; born May 28, 1979) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He played for…
Atsushi Nomi (能見 篤史, Nōmi Atsushi; born May 28, 1979) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Hanshin Tigers in the Central League for most of his career. He ended his career as a player-coach for the Orix Buffaloes of the Pacific League.
Nobuo Kyo (姜 暢雄, Kyō Nobuo; born March 23, 1979, in Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is represented by the…
Nobuo Kyo (姜 暢雄, Kyō Nobuo; born March 23, 1979, in Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency Cube. He graduated from Ichikawa High School.
Takahiro Ueda (上田 岳弘, Ueda Takahiro) is a Japanese novelist. He won the 2019 Akutagawa Prize for his science-fiction…
Takahiro Ueda (上田 岳弘, Ueda Takahiro) is a Japanese novelist. He won the 2019 Akutagawa Prize for his science-fiction novel Nimuroddo (Nimrod), which "depicts relations between the advancement of science and humanism with a focus on cryptocurrency". He also won the 2015 Mishima Prize for My One True Love. In 2016, he was named by Granta magazine as one of the best young Japanese novelists.
Toshiki Kashu (賀集 利樹, Kashū Toshiki; born January 16, 1979) is a Japanese actor, best known for his role as Shouichi…
Toshiki Kashu (賀集 利樹, Kashū Toshiki; born January 16, 1979) is a Japanese actor, best known for his role as Shouichi Tsugami, the main character of the Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider Agito.
Koichi Domoto (堂本 光一, Dōmoto Kōichi; born January 1, 1979) is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, singer-songwriter…
Koichi Domoto (堂本 光一, Dōmoto Kōichi; born January 1, 1979) is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, voice actor. Along with Tsuyoshi Domoto (with whom he has no blood-relation), he is a member of the duo Domoto, who holds the Guinness World Records for having the most consecutive No.1 singles since debut and the most consecutive years with a Japanese No.1 single, and with whom is one of the top 25 best-selling artists of all time in Japan. Although Domoto also actively works as a television actor and host, he is most famous for his musical SHOCK series, which he participates as the lead actor and director at the same time. SHOCK series started at the Tokyo Imperial Theatre in 2000, making him the youngest Zachō (chairman and lead role) and the first idol to perform at Imperial Theatre. With over 2000 performances, SHOCK series is now the most-performed musical and the second most-performed theatre with a single-lead in Japan. In 2018, he starred in the musical Knights' Tale directed by John Caird as well. Domoto will be under agent contract in Starto starting in July 2026.
Akinari Matsuno (松野 秋鳴, Matsuno Akinari; 1979 – 18 April 2011) was a Japanese light novel author best known for his…
Akinari Matsuno (松野 秋鳴, Matsuno Akinari; 1979 – 18 April 2011) was a Japanese light novel author best known for his series MM!.
Takao Yamauchi (山内 貴雄, Yamauchi Takao; born September 4, 1978) is a former Japanese football player.
Akane Kuroki (黒木 茜, Kuroki Akane; born 13 August 1978) is a Japanese Olympic dressage rider. Representing Japan, she…
Akane Kuroki (黒木 茜, Kuroki Akane; born 13 August 1978) is a Japanese Olympic dressage rider. Representing Japan, she competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro where she finished 50th in the individual and 11th in the team competition.
Ohashi Trio (大橋トリオ; born 12 July 1978) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and composer. Throughout the early 2000s, Trio…
Ohashi Trio (大橋トリオ; born 12 July 1978) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and composer. Throughout the early 2000s, Trio performed as a musician and producer, contributing to various albums and live shows under his birth name Yoshinori Ohashi (大橋 好規, Ohashi Yoshinori) before releasing his first self-produced album Pretaporter in 2007. His debut on Avex Group's Rhythm Zone, I Got Rhythm? (2009) topped the iTunes Store's albums chart. Throughout his career, he has released eighteen studio albums, seven singles and composed for multiple films.
Mika Haruna (春名 美佳, Haruna Mika; born 14 June 1978) is a former Japanese swimmer who competed in the 1992 Summer…
Mika Haruna (春名 美佳, Haruna Mika; born 14 June 1978) is a former Japanese swimmer who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics and in the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Taro Suruga (駿河 太郎, Suruga Tarō; born 5 June 1978) is a Japanese musician and actor from Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture.
Tomokazu Myojin (明神 智和, Myōjin Tomokazu; born 24 January 1978) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played…
Tomokazu Myojin (明神 智和, Myōjin Tomokazu; born 24 January 1978) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for the Japan national team. He is currently the manager of J1 League club Gamba Osaka.
Naoko Kawakami (川上 直子, Kawakami Naoko; born November 16, 1977) is a former Japanese football player. She played for…
Naoko Kawakami (川上 直子, Kawakami Naoko; born November 16, 1977) is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.
Jun Uchida (内田 潤, Uchida Jun; born October 14, 1977) is a former Japanese football player.
Atsushi Fujimoto (藤本 敦士, Fujimoto Atsushi; born October 4, 1977) is a former professional baseball player from Akashi…
Atsushi Fujimoto (藤本 敦士, Fujimoto Atsushi; born October 4, 1977) is a former professional baseball player from Akashi, Hyōgo, Japan. After a nine-year career for the Hanshin Tigers, Fujimoto finished his career with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows before retiring at the end of the 2013 season. On 6 November 2014 it was announced that Fujimoto will return to Hanshin as an infield and baserunning coach for the farm team. He joined the Japanese Olympic baseball team for the 2004 Summer Olympics, and won a bronze medal. He played in every inning of every game in the olympic tournament for the Japanese team.
Kazuo Ietani (家谷和男, Ietani Kazuo; born 25 August 1977) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the half…
Kazuo Ietani (家谷和男, Ietani Kazuo; born 25 August 1977) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the half marathon. He finished eighth at the 2005 World Half Marathon Championships, which was good enough to help Japan finish third in the team competition. His personal best time is 1:02:18 hours, achieved in March 2007 in Yamaguchi. In the 10,000 metres his personal best time is 28:34.04 minutes, achieved in April 2007 in Kobe.
Koichi Tamaoka (玉岡 孝一, Tamaoka Kōichi; born August 17, 1977) is a Japanese professional wrestling referee and…
Koichi Tamaoka (玉岡 孝一, Tamaoka Kōichi; born August 17, 1977) is a Japanese professional wrestling referee and semi-retired professional wrestler, best known for working for Dragon Gate under the ring name Kinta Tamaoka (玉岡 金太, Tamaoka Kinta).
Noizi Ito (いとうのいぢ, Itō Noiji; born August 9, 1977) is a Japanese light novel and video game artist. She is employed by…
Noizi Ito (いとうのいぢ, Itō Noiji; born August 9, 1977) is a Japanese light novel and video game artist. She is employed by the H-game maker UNiSONSHIFT and is a part of the circle Fujitsubo-Machine. Unlike most romanized Japanese words and names, Noizi Ito's name uses the Kunrei-shiki romanization form. Ito is well known for her work as the character designer and artist for the Shakugan no Shana novel series which spawned a manga and anime series. She has also worked on the Haruhi Suzumiya novel series along with its author Nagaru Tanigawa. Their work has also led to an anime television series titled after the first book in the series, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. She is also the character designer for the 2012 anime series Another and for the Virtual YouTuber Tenjin Kotone.
Taro Urabe (卜部 太郎, Urabe Tarō; born July 11, 1977) is a former Japanese football player.
Yuichi Yoda (要田 勇一, Yoda Yuichi; born June 25, 1977) is a Japanese former football player. and current manager…
Yuichi Yoda (要田 勇一, Yoda Yuichi; born June 25, 1977) is a Japanese former football player. and current manager Nadeshiko League Div.1 club of NHK Spring Yokohama FC Seagulls.
Yuzo Funakoshi (船越 優蔵, Funakoshi Yuzo; born June 12, 1977) is a Japanese football manager and former footballer who is…
Yuzo Funakoshi (船越 優蔵, Funakoshi Yuzo; born June 12, 1977) is a Japanese football manager and former footballer who is manager of J2 League club Albirex Niigata.
Kazunari Tsuruoka (鶴岡 一成, Tsuruoka Kazunari; born May 30, 1977) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He…
Kazunari Tsuruoka (鶴岡 一成, Tsuruoka Kazunari; born May 30, 1977) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He played catcher.
Tomoko Sawada (澤田 知子, Sawada Tomoko; born 1977 in Kobe, Japan) is a Japanese contemporary feminist photographer and…
Tomoko Sawada (澤田 知子, Sawada Tomoko; born 1977 in Kobe, Japan) is a Japanese contemporary feminist photographer and performance artist. She has been included in numerous group shows in Japan, Europe and the US. Her first solo exhibition was in 1997 at Japan's Gallery Chat. In 2004 she was awarded the prestigious Kimura Ihei Memorial Photography Award for Young Japanese Photographer as well as the International Center of Photography Infinity Award in the category of Young Photographer.
Tomoji Eguchi (江口 倫司, Eguchi Tomoji; born April 22, 1977) is a former Japanese football player.
Yohei Taniike (谷池 洋平, Taniike Yohei; born April 5, 1977) is a former Japanese football player.
Kohei Oda (小田 幸平, born March 15, 1977) is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher in Japan's Nippon…
Kohei Oda (小田 幸平, born March 15, 1977) is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played with the Yomiuri Giants from 1998 to 2005 and for the Chunichi Dragons from 2006 to 2014.
Takayuki Yoshida (吉田 孝行, Yoshida Takayuki; born 14 March 1977) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He is…
Takayuki Yoshida (吉田 孝行, Yoshida Takayuki; born 14 March 1977) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He is currently the manager of J1 League club Shimizu S-Pulse. During his managerial tenure at Vissel Kobe, Yoshida has coached a number of former FIFA World Cup winners with the like of Lukas Podolski, Andrés Iniesta and David Villa. He also has coached a few world class superstars like Thomas Vermaelen, Sergi Samper and Juan Mata. Yoshida also guided Vissel Kobe to two consecutive J1 League title in 2023 and 2024.