Ayumu Goromaru (五郎丸 歩, Gorōmaru Ayumu; born 1 March 1986) is a former Japanese rugby union player who played at…Ayumu Goromaru (五郎丸 歩, Gorōmaru Ayumu; born 1 March 1986) is a former Japanese rugby union player who played at fullback for Yamaha Júbilo as well as the Japan national rugby union team.
Haruka Yoshimura (吉村悠, Yoshimura Haruka; born 23 October 1985) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the…Haruka Yoshimura (吉村悠, Yoshimura Haruka; born 23 October 1985) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2026. From 2011 to 2024, he was a member of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly.
Yasuharu Nanri (南里 康晴, Nanri Yasuharu; born October 6, 1985 in Fukuoka) is a Japanese former figure skater. He is the…Yasuharu Nanri (南里 康晴, Nanri Yasuharu; born October 6, 1985 in Fukuoka) is a Japanese former figure skater. He is the 2007 and 2008 Japanese national bronze medalist. He competed at the 2008 World Championships, placing 19th with a personal best total score in international competition.
Hirokazu Shiranita (白仁田 寛和, born October 2, 1985) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes in…Hirokazu Shiranita (白仁田 寛和, born October 2, 1985) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He was drafted in the first round of the 2007 University/Adult Draft by the Hanshin Tigers after graduating from Fukuoka University. Shiranita made 4 appearances in 7 years for Hanshin, recording 1 win and a 3.00 ERA. At the end of the 2014 season he was traded to the Orix Buffaloes for Kentaro Kuwahara.
Yu Aoi (蒼井 優, Aoi Yū; born August 17, 1985) is a Japanese actress and model. She made her film debut as Shiori Tsuda in…Yu Aoi (蒼井 優, Aoi Yū; born August 17, 1985) is a Japanese actress and model. She made her film debut as Shiori Tsuda in Shunji Iwai's 2001 film All About Lily Chou-Chou. She subsequently portrayed Tetsuko Arisugawa in Hana and Alice (2004), also directed by Iwai, Kimiko Tanigawa in the hula dancing film Hula Girls and Hagumi Hanamoto in the 2006 live-action adaptation of the Honey and Clover manga series. She has won numerous awards for her performances on screen, including the Japan Academy Prize and Kinema Junpo Awards for best supporting actress in 2007 for Hula Girls and Rookie of the Year for continued performances in the field of Films in Media and Fine Arts by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan in 2009.
Akihito Yamada (山田章仁, Yamada Akihito; born 26 July 1985 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese rugby union…Akihito Yamada (山田章仁, Yamada Akihito; born 26 July 1985 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a winger. He also plays for Top League side the Panasonic Wild Knights in his home country.
Takeshi Kuwahara (桑原 剛, Kuwahara Takeshi; born May 10, 1985) is a Japanese soccer coach and former player in the…Takeshi Kuwahara (桑原 剛, Kuwahara Takeshi; born May 10, 1985) is a Japanese soccer coach and former player in the J.League.
Tsubasa Kitatsuru (北津留 翼, Kitatsuru Tsubasa; born April 26, 1985 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka) is a Japanese professional…Tsubasa Kitatsuru (北津留 翼, Kitatsuru Tsubasa; born April 26, 1985 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka) is a Japanese professional track cyclist. He has collected five Asian Championships and two Asian Games medals to his career hardware in men's sprint, and later represented Japan at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Kitatsuru currently races for the Japan Professional Cycling Union. Emerging as one of Japan's most successful sprinters in track cycling, Kitatsuru sought sporting headlines at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, where he defeated South Korea's Choi Lae-Seon in the decided with a best time of 10.882 seconds, making him the fifth Japanese rider in the Games' history to take home the men's sprint gold. Kitatsuru qualified for his first Japanese squad, as a 23-year-old, in the men's sprint at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing by receiving one of the team's four available berths based on UCI's selection process from the Track World Rankings. Kitatsuru lost his round-of-sixteen match-up against France's Mickaël Bourgain, and finished second in his repechage heat behind Malaysia's Azizulhasni Awang, thus eliminating him from the tournament. Earlier in the morning session, Kitatsuru grabbed a fourteenth seed with a time of 10.391. At the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, Kitatsuru missed his title defense to settle only for the silver medal in men' sprint, after losing out to host nation China's Zhang Lei on a two-race final match.
Tomoki Ikemoto (池元 友樹, Ikemoto Tomoki; born 27 March 1985 in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka) was a Japanese footballer who played…Tomoki Ikemoto (池元 友樹, Ikemoto Tomoki; born 27 March 1985 in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka) was a Japanese footballer who played for Giravanz Kitakyushu before his retirement at the end of the 2020 season.
Toshiyuki Tanaka (田中 利幸, Tanaka Toshiyuki; born 2 February 1985) is a Japanese equestrian. He competed in eventing at…Toshiyuki Tanaka (田中 利幸, Tanaka Toshiyuki; born 2 February 1985) is a Japanese equestrian. He competed in eventing at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2020 Summer Olympics. Tanaka was the travelling reserve for the 2024 Summer Olympics. When team member Ryuzo Kitajima withdrew his horse Cekatinka from the horse inspection on show jumping day, Tanaka rode for the Japanese team in the show jumping phase of the competition.
Yusuke Maeda (前田 悠佑, born 23 November 1984) is a retired Japanese footballer who played as a midfielder for V-Varen…Yusuke Maeda (前田 悠佑, born 23 November 1984) is a retired Japanese footballer who played as a midfielder for V-Varen Nagasaki.
Yuichi Honda (本多 雄一, Honda Yūichi; born 19 November 1984, in Onojo, Fukuoka-ken) is a Japanese former professional…Yuichi Honda (本多 雄一, Honda Yūichi; born 19 November 1984, in Onojo, Fukuoka-ken) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder, and current first squad infield defense and base running coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the Hawks as second baseman from 2006 to 2018, and wore number 46.
Keisuke Kimoto (木本 敬介, Kimoto Keisuke; born August 23, 1984 in Hita, Ōita) is a former Japanese football player, who…Keisuke Kimoto (木本 敬介, Kimoto Keisuke; born August 23, 1984 in Hita, Ōita) is a former Japanese football player, who played for all of his career with Kataller Toyama.
Sana Hazuki (葉月さな, Hazuki Sana) (born 23 August 1984) is a Japanese professional boxer who has challenged for world…Sana Hazuki (葉月さな, Hazuki Sana) (born 23 August 1984) is a Japanese professional boxer who has challenged for world titles on three occasions. She has held the WBC female Silver atomweight title and is a former Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation female minimumweight champion.
Takahiro Imanami (今浪 隆博, Imanami Takahiro; born July 6, 1984 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka) is a Japanese professional…Takahiro Imanami (今浪 隆博, Imanami Takahiro; born July 6, 1984 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He debuted in 2008. He had 11 runs.
Keiji Uezono (上園 啓史, Uezono Keiji; born June 30, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in…Keiji Uezono (上園 啓史, Uezono Keiji; born June 30, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles from 2007 to 2015.
Yuki Yoshimura (吉村 裕基, Yoshimura Yūki; born June 14, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He played…Yuki Yoshimura (吉村 裕基, Yoshimura Yūki; born June 14, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He played for the Yokohama/Yokohama DeNA BayStars, and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 2003 to 2018. On April 17, 2019, Yoshimura signed with Twins Oosterhout of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse. He hit .270 with two home runs in 32 games in the Netherlands.
Shōhōzan Yūya (Japanese: 松鳳山 裕也; born February 9, 1984 as Yūya Matsutani (松谷 裕也)) is a Japanese former professional…Shōhōzan Yūya (Japanese: 松鳳山 裕也; born February 9, 1984 as Yūya Matsutani (松谷 裕也)) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Chikujō, Fukuoka. Wrestling for Hanaregoma stable, he made his professional debut in March 2006 and reached the top makuuchi division in November 2011. His highest rank was komusubi, which he achieved on five occasions. He earned three Fighting Spirit prizes, five kinboshi or gold stars for defeating yokozuna, and was runner-up in one tournament before retiring from competition in June 2022.
Kotoshōgiku Kazuhiro (Japanese: 琴奨菊 和弘; born 30 January 1984 as Kazuhiro Kikutsugi (菊次 一弘, Kikutsugi Kazuhiro) in…Kotoshōgiku Kazuhiro (Japanese: 琴奨菊 和弘; born 30 January 1984 as Kazuhiro Kikutsugi (菊次 一弘, Kikutsugi Kazuhiro) in Yanagawa, Fukuoka) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler. Wrestling for Sadogatake stable, he made his professional debut in 2002, and reached the top division in 2005. In 2011 he achieved the standard for promotion to the second highest rank of ōzeki by winning 33 bouts over three tournaments, and was formally promoted by the Japan Sumo Association on 28 September. On 24 January 2016 he became the first Japanese-born wrestler in ten years to win a top-division tournament. He had a long-standing rivalry with Kisenosato against whom he fought a record 66 times, the most between two wrestlers in sumo history. He continued to fight after losing his ōzeki rank in January 2017, and in March 2020 became the oldest active sekitori. He announced his retirement from active competition on 14 November 2020. Kotoshōgiku earned seven special prizes in his career, won one top division tournament, and was runner-up in three others.
Yu Eto (衛藤 裕, Eto Yū; born 17 October 1983 in Ōnojō, Fukuoka) is a former Japanese footballer who last played for…Yu Eto (衛藤 裕, Eto Yū; born 17 October 1983 in Ōnojō, Fukuoka) is a former Japanese footballer who last played for Kataller Toyama.
Tatsunori Yamagata (山形 辰徳, Yamagata Tatsunori; born October 4, 1983) is a former Japanese football player. His elder…Tatsunori Yamagata (山形 辰徳, Yamagata Tatsunori; born October 4, 1983) is a former Japanese football player. His elder brother Kyohei Yamagata is also a former footballer.
Daisuke Takahashi (高橋 大輔, Takahashi Daisuke; born September 18, 1983) is a Japanese football coach and former football…Daisuke Takahashi (高橋 大輔, Takahashi Daisuke; born September 18, 1983) is a Japanese football coach and former football player, he is the currently assistant manager of J1 League club Cerezo Osaka. His brother is Yutaro Takahashi.
Akiko Adachi (安達 阿記子, Adachi Akiko; born 10 September 1983) is a Japanese goalball player who won a gold medal at the…Akiko Adachi (安達 阿記子, Adachi Akiko; born 10 September 1983) is a Japanese goalball player who won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. She scored the game-winning goal in the final against China. She was diagnosed with macular degeneration in her right eye when she was 14 years old. When she was 20, a visual condition also developed in her left eye, causing impairment. She began playing goalball in 2006, at age 23.
Risa Goto (後藤 理沙, Goto Risa; born June 18, 1983) is a former Japanese actress and gravure idol. She was born in Ukiha…Risa Goto (後藤 理沙, Goto Risa; born June 18, 1983) is a former Japanese actress and gravure idol. She was born in Ukiha, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. She is previously signed to the talent agency, JMO.
Mika Hijii (肘井 ミカ, Hijii Mika; born 肘井 美佳, October 13, 1982 in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress and…Mika Hijii (肘井 ミカ, Hijii Mika; born 肘井 美佳, October 13, 1982 in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress and gravure idol best known for her role as Kaoru Mitsuki in the Garo series. She is also known in the western world for her role as Namiko Takeda in the 2009 martial arts film Ninja and its 2013 sequel Ninja: Shadow of a Tear. Mika Hijii is affiliated with Stardust Promotion. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Hosei University. Hijii is an avid practitioner of Kung fu. In 2011, she participated in the team division of the 28th All Japan Wushu Tai Chi Championship. She and Yayoi Kumada, a stunt actress whose work includes Garo, placed fourth. Hijii speaks fluent English. She studied abroad in New York City from July 2013 to January 2014 and has appeared in English-language education programs on NHK. She has also worked as a reporter for English-language outlets. In 2019, she married a man who is not in the entertainment industry. The marriage was timed to coincide with the start of Japan's Reiwa era. She wrote on social media that she and her husband wanted to “cherish the joy of being able to build a relationship in a new way in the beginning of the new generation.” In June 2020, she changed her stage name, spelling her given name in phonetic katakana rather than kanji.
Masahira Yoshikata (吉形 政衡, Yoshikata Masahira; born 23 August 1982 in Fukuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese hurdler who…Masahira Yoshikata (吉形 政衡, Yoshikata Masahira; born 23 August 1982 in Fukuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese hurdler who specialises in the 400 metres hurdles. He competed at the 2007 World Championships.
Ryota Katsuki (香月 良太, Katsuki Ryota; born July 27, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played…Ryota Katsuki (香月 良太, Katsuki Ryota; born July 27, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes in 2004, the Orix Buffaloes from 2005 to 2012, and the Yomiuri Giants from 2013 to 2016.
Yuzo Tashiro (田代 有三, Tashiro Yūzō; born July 22, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan…Yuzo Tashiro (田代 有三, Tashiro Yūzō; born July 22, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Yuji Adachi (安達悠司, Adachi Yuji; born 29 June 1982) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…Yuji Adachi (安達悠司, Adachi Yuji; born 29 June 1982) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Councillors since 2025. He was previously a candidate for the House of Councillors in the 2022 election, and a candidate for the House of Representatives in the 2024 election.
Kazuhiro Kawata (川田 和宏, Kawata Kazuhiro; born June 11, 1982 in Fukuoka) is a former Japanese football player who last…Kazuhiro Kawata (川田 和宏, Kawata Kazuhiro; born June 11, 1982 in Fukuoka) is a former Japanese football player who last appeared for Blaublitz Akita. Kamata previously played for Oita Trinita in J. League Division 1.
Yoshito Okubo (大久保 嘉人, Ōkubo Yoshito; born 9 June 1982) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a…Yoshito Okubo (大久保 嘉人, Ōkubo Yoshito; born 9 June 1982) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward. He played for the Japan national team, scoring six goals in 60 appearances. He was the J.League Top Scorer and J.League Best XI in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Yoshihiro Ito (伊藤 義弘, Ito Yoshihiro; June 2, 1982 – October 6, 2025) was a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He…Yoshihiro Ito (伊藤 義弘, Ito Yoshihiro; June 2, 1982 – October 6, 2025) was a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 2008 to 2015 for the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Ai Shibata (柴田 亜衣, Shibata Ai; born May 14, 1982) is a Japanese former swimmer. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, she won…Ai Shibata (柴田 亜衣, Shibata Ai; born May 14, 1982) is a Japanese former swimmer. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, she won the gold medal in the 800 meter freestyle race. She was the first ever female gold medalist for Japan in a freestyle event. She attended the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya. In 2008 Shibata announced her retirement.
Kenichi Nakata (中田 賢一, born November 5, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher, and current first…Kenichi Nakata (中田 賢一, born November 5, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher, and current first squad pitching coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the Chunichi Dragons, the Hawks, and the Hanshin Tigers.
Hayato Chiba (千葉 逸人, born 18 January 1982) is a Japanese mathematician and professor at the Advanced Institute for…Hayato Chiba (千葉 逸人, born 18 January 1982) is a Japanese mathematician and professor at the Advanced Institute for Materials Research of Tōhoku University. He mainly concerns himself with the theory of dynamical systems, especially bifurcation theory, and proved the Kuramoto conjecture about infinite-dimensional differential equations with chaotic behavior. He obtained his doctorate degree in information sciences at the University of Kyoto.
Rui Kitada (北田 瑠衣; born 25 December 1981) is a Japanese professional golfer on the LPGA of Japan Tour. Kitada has won…Rui Kitada (北田 瑠衣; born 25 December 1981) is a Japanese professional golfer on the LPGA of Japan Tour. Kitada has won six times on the LPGA of Japan Tour between 2004 and 2010. In February 2005, she teamed with Ai Miyazato to win the inaugural Women's World Cup of Golf in South Africa.
Hiromi Takase is a former Japanese politician who was a member of the House of Councillors of Japan. She was elected in…Hiromi Takase is a former Japanese politician who was a member of the House of Councillors of Japan. She was elected in 2016 but retired in 2022 for health reasons.
Hiromitsu Miura (Japanese: 三浦 広光, Miura Hiromitsu; September 22, 1981 – October 26, 2024) was a Japanese mixed martial…Hiromitsu Miura (Japanese: 三浦 広光, Miura Hiromitsu; September 22, 1981 – October 26, 2024) was a Japanese mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division. He was also a former boxer who competed in the light heavyweight division.
