Yuto Agarie (東江 雄斗, Agarie Yūto; born 6 July 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Daido Steel and the Japanese…
Yuto Agarie (東江 雄斗, Agarie Yūto; born 6 July 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Daido Steel and the Japanese national team. He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.
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Famous People from Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa Prefecture: 237 people
Koji Ohshiro (大城 滉二, Ohshiro Koji; born June 14, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder…
Koji Ohshiro (大城 滉二, Ohshiro Koji; born June 14, 1993) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Orix Buffaloes.
Churanoumi Yoshihisa (Japanese: 美ノ海 義久; born 6 May 1993 as Shinji Kizaki (木﨑 信志, Kizaki Shinji)) is a professional…
Churanoumi Yoshihisa (Japanese: 美ノ海 義久; born 6 May 1993 as Shinji Kizaki (木﨑 信志, Kizaki Shinji)) is a professional Japanese sumo wrestler from Okinawa Prefecture who debuted in March 2016. He has won three lower-division championships and reached the top makuuchi division in January 2024. His highest rank is maegashira 2. He wrestles for Kise stable. His younger brother was his stablemate at Kise under the shikona Kizakiumi (木崎海) until his retirement in August 2020.
Shinsaburō Tawata (多和田 真三郎, Tawata Shinsaburō; born April 13, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is…
Shinsaburō Tawata (多和田 真三郎, Tawata Shinsaburō; born April 13, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Takumi Ohshiro (大城 卓三, Ohshiro Takumi; born February 11, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher and…
Takumi Ohshiro (大城 卓三, Ohshiro Takumi; born February 11, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher and infielder for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Takanori Tōme (當銘 孝仁, Tōme Takanori, born 21 December 1992) is a Japanese canoeist. He competed in the men's C-1 1000…
Takanori Tōme (當銘 孝仁, Tōme Takanori, born 21 December 1992) is a Japanese canoeist. He competed in the men's C-1 1000 metres event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
🎓 Taisho University🏫 Okinawa Fisheries High School📅 Born December 21🎂 Born 1992📍 From Okinawa Prefecture
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Kanta Higashionna (東恩納寛太, Higashionna Kanta; born 26 November 1992) is a Japanese international rugby union player who…
Kanta Higashionna (東恩納寛太, Higashionna Kanta; born 26 November 1992) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a prop. He currently plays for Canon Eagles in Japan's domestic Top League.
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Rino Higa (ヒガ リノ, Higa Rino; born May 11, 1992 in Okinawa) is a Japanese gravure idol, television and film actress…
Rino Higa (ヒガ リノ, Higa Rino; born May 11, 1992 in Okinawa) is a Japanese gravure idol, television and film actress, singer and voice actress. She debuted in 2009 and is affiliated with Sony Music Artists, which distributes and sells her records.
🏫 Futenma High School📅 Born May 11🎂 Born 1992📍 From Okinawa(city), Okinawa Prefecture💼 Actress💼 TV Personality💼 Idol
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Ryosuke Miyaguni (宮國 椋丞, born April 17, 1992, in Itoman, Okinawa) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for…
Ryosuke Miyaguni (宮國 椋丞, born April 17, 1992, in Itoman, Okinawa) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for Yokohama DeNA BayStars of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Yomiuri Giants.
John Clayton Unten (運天ジョン・クレイトン, born March 27, 1992, in Ginowan, Okinawa) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher…
John Clayton Unten (運天ジョン・クレイトン, born March 27, 1992, in Ginowan, Okinawa) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played in one game in 2011.
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Arata Kinjo is a Japanese karateka. He is a two-time gold medalist at the World Karate Championships in the men's team…
Arata Kinjo is a Japanese karateka. He is a two-time gold medalist at the World Karate Championships in the men's team kata event, alongside Ryo Kiyuna and Takuya Uemura. He is also a six-time gold medalist in this event at the Asian Karate Championships.
🎓 International University of Japan🏫 Mirai Koka High School📅 Born November 22🎂 Born 1991📍 From Okinawa(city), Okinawa Prefecture💼 Karate Practitioner
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Shota Omine (大嶺 翔太, Omine Shota; born September 17, 1991 in Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan) is a retired professional…
Shota Omine (大嶺 翔太, Omine Shota; born September 17, 1991 in Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan) is a retired professional Japanese baseball player. He played infield for the Chiba Lotte Marines. His elder brother Yuta is also a professional baseball player currently playing for Marines.
🏫 Yaeyama Commercial and Technical High School📅 Born September 17🎂 Born 1991📍 From Ishigaki, Okinawa💼 Baseball
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Hiroki Minei (嶺井 博希, Minei Hiroki; born June 4, 1991) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Fukuoka…
Hiroki Minei (嶺井 博希, Minei Hiroki; born June 4, 1991) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Kiichi Tomori (友利 貴一, Tomori Kiichi; born April 22, 1991) is a former Japanese football player.
Taishi Taguchi (田口 泰士, Taguchi Taishi; born 16 March 1991) is a Japanese football player currently playing for JEF…
Taishi Taguchi (田口 泰士, Taguchi Taishi; born 16 March 1991) is a Japanese football player currently playing for JEF United Chiba.
🏫 Ryutsu Keizai University Affiliated Kashiwa High School📅 Born March 16🎂 Born 1991📍 From Naha, Okinawa Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
Masafumi Miyagi (宮城 雅史, Miyagi Masafumi; born January 19, 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for…
Masafumi Miyagi (宮城 雅史, Miyagi Masafumi; born January 19, 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for Japan Football League club Reilac Shiga FC.
Katsuki Matayoshi (又吉 克樹, Matayoshi Katsuki; born November 4, 1990) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the…
Katsuki Matayoshi (又吉 克樹, Matayoshi Katsuki; born November 4, 1990) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Minami Iju (伊集南, Iju Minami; born October 3, 1990) is a Japanese former basketball player who played for Denso Iris of…
Minami Iju (伊集南, Iju Minami; born October 3, 1990) is a Japanese former basketball player who played for Denso Iris of the Women's Japan Basketball League . She also played for Japan women's national 3x3 team.
🎓 University of Tsukuba🏫 Itoman High School📅 Born October 3🎂 Born 1990📍 From Okinawa Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Ayaka Ikehara (born 24 September 1990) is a Japanese handball player for Nykøbing Falster Håndboldklub and the Japanese…
Ayaka Ikehara (born 24 September 1990) is a Japanese handball player for Nykøbing Falster Håndboldklub and the Japanese national team.
Ryo Kiyuna (喜友名諒, Kiyuna Ryō, born 12 July 1990) is an Okinawan karateka. He won the gold medal in the men's kata event…
Ryo Kiyuna (喜友名諒, Kiyuna Ryō, born 12 July 1990) is an Okinawan karateka. He won the gold medal in the men's kata event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He is also a four-time gold medalist in the men's kata event at the World Karate Championships and a two-time gold medalist in the men's team kata event, alongside Arata Kinjo and Takuya Uemura. He has also won multiple gold medals in both the individual and team kata events at the Asian Karate Championships.
🎓 International University of Japan🏫 Konan High School📅 Born July 12🎂 Born 1990📍 From Okinawa(city), Okinawa Prefecture💼 Karate Practitioner
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Motoharu Fukuchi (福地 元春, Fukuchi Motoharu; born June 21, 1990 in Nago, Okinawa, Japan) is a professional Japanese…
Motoharu Fukuchi (福地 元春, Fukuchi Motoharu; born June 21, 1990 in Nago, Okinawa, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player who is currently a free agent. He previously played pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
🎓 Kyushu Kyoritsu University🏫 Jiyugaoka High School📅 Born June 21🎂 Born 1990📍 From Nago, Okinawa Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Nao Higashihama (東浜 巨, Higashihama Nao; born June 20, 1990) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka…
Nao Higashihama (東浜 巨, Higashihama Nao; born June 20, 1990) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Takumi Uesato (上里 琢文, Uesato Takumi; born 29 April 1990 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese football player who…
Takumi Uesato (上里 琢文, Uesato Takumi; born 29 April 1990 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese football player who currently plays beach soccer for Tokyo Verdy.
Seishika Kishimoto (岸本 聖紫瑠, Seishika Kishimoto; born 22 February 1990), known professionally as Cecil Kishimoto (岸本…
Seishika Kishimoto (岸本 聖紫瑠, Seishika Kishimoto; born 22 February 1990), known professionally as Cecil Kishimoto (岸本 セシル), is a Japanese model.
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Taishi Sunagawa (砂川 太志, Sunagawa Taishi; born January 20, 1990) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Matsue City…
Taishi Sunagawa (砂川 太志, Sunagawa Taishi; born January 20, 1990) is a Japanese football player. He plays for Matsue City FC.
Shinya Kayama (嘉弥真 新也, Kayama Shinya; born November 23, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free…
Shinya Kayama (嘉弥真 新也, Kayama Shinya; born November 23, 1989) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Mika Miyazato (Japanese: 宮里美香, born 10 October 1989) is a professional golfer from Japan who has played on the…
Mika Miyazato (Japanese: 宮里美香, born 10 October 1989) is a professional golfer from Japan who has played on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and the LPGA of Japan Tour.
Masako Ganaha (Japanese: 我那覇（がなは）真（まさ）子（こ）; born August 10, 1989) is a Japanese freelance journalist and JSDF…
Masako Ganaha (Japanese: 我那覇（がなは）真（まさ）子（こ）; born August 10, 1989) is a Japanese freelance journalist and JSDF reservist. She is a representative operating committee member of the Citizens' and People's Association for Correcting the Ryukyu Shimpo and the Okinawa Times (琉球新報、沖縄タイムスを正す県民・国民の会). She is also an external advisor for the Sanseitō party.
🎓 Waseda University🏫 Nago High School📅 Born August 10🎂 Born 1989📍 From Nago, Okinawa Prefecture💼 Activist💼 Self-Defense Force Officer
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Narito Namizato (born August 7, 1989) is a Japanese professional basketball player for Fighting Eagles Nagoya of the…
Narito Namizato (born August 7, 1989) is a Japanese professional basketball player for Fighting Eagles Nagoya of the B.League. In 2008 Namizato won the "Slam Dunk Scholarship" funded by Takehiko Inoue, and played in America. He is one of the league-leading premier passers.
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Shinnosuke Mitsushima (満島 真之介, Mitsushima Shinnosuke; born 30 May 1989) is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Okinawa…
Shinnosuke Mitsushima (満島 真之介, Mitsushima Shinnosuke; born 30 May 1989) is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Okinawa Prefecture Koza High School. He is represented with Veleta 104. Mitsushima's older sister is former Folder and Folder 5 member turned actress Hikari Mitsushima. His younger sister is model Minami Mitsushima. Mitsushima's younger brother is Kotaro Mitsushima, a basketball player for Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka of the Japan Basketball League.
Yusuke Higa (比嘉 祐介, Higa Yūsuke; born 15 May 1989 in Okinawa Prefecture) is a former Japanese footballer who last…
Yusuke Higa (比嘉 祐介, Higa Yūsuke; born 15 May 1989 in Okinawa Prefecture) is a former Japanese footballer who last played for Tokyo Verdy as a left back.
🎓 Ryutsu Keizai University🏫 Ryutsu Keizai University Affiliated Kashiwa High School📅 Born May 15🎂 Born 1989📍 From Nago, Okinawa Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)
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Shogo Yagi (屋宜 照悟, Yagi Shōgo) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for the…
Shogo Yagi (屋宜 照悟, Yagi Shōgo) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the Nippon Professional Baseball(NPB). On November 30, 2019, he announced his retirement.
🎓 Kokushikan University🏫 Chubu Commercial High School📅 Born March 29🎂 Born 1989📍 From Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Takefumi Toma (當間 建文, Toma Takefumi; born 21 March 1989 in Okinawa) is a Japanese retired football player.
Kohei Uchima (内間 康平, Uchima Kōhei; born November 8, 1988, in Urasoe) is a Japanese cyclist, who was selected to…
Kohei Uchima (内間 康平, Uchima Kōhei; born November 8, 1988, in Urasoe) is a Japanese cyclist, who was selected to represent Japan in the 2015 UCI Road World Championships. After ten years as a professional – competing with Bridgestone–Anchor, Nippo–Vini Fantini–Europa Ovini (two spells) and Team UKYO – Uchima retired from road cycling in August 2020, aiming to enter Keirin racing.
Ryū Shichinohe (七戸 龍, Shichinohe Ryū; born 14 October 1988 in Okinawa) is a male Japanese judoka. His father, Yasuhiro…
Ryū Shichinohe (七戸 龍, Shichinohe Ryū; born 14 October 1988 in Okinawa) is a male Japanese judoka. His father, Yasuhiro Shichinohe, is a former Kyokushin karate national champion and his mother is Belgian. In childhood, he practiced both judo and karate, but at the age of 13, he chose to focus only on judo. In 2011, after graduating from Fukuoka University, he was employed by Kyushu Electric Power. Shichinohe won the silver medal in the heavyweight (+100 kg) division at the 2014 and 2015 World Judo Championships.
Osama Ibrahim Ali Elsamni (Arabic: أسامة إبراهيم علي السمني, romanized: Usāma Ibrāhīm ʿAlī as-Samnī; Japanese…
Osama Ibrahim Ali Elsamni (Arabic: أسامة إبراهيم علي السمني, romanized: Usāma Ibrāhīm ʿAlī as-Samnī; Japanese: エルサムニー・オサマ, romanized: Erusamunī Osama; born 29 September 1988) is an Egyptian-Japanese retired footballer who played as a striker.
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Yuta Omine (大嶺 祐太, Ōmine Yūta; born June 16, 1988 in Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan) is a Nippon Professional Baseball…
Yuta Omine (大嶺 祐太, Ōmine Yūta; born June 16, 1988 in Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan) is a Nippon Professional Baseball player. He previously played for 14 years with the Chiba Lotte Marines. His younger brother Shota was also a professional baseball player for the Marines. On 9 December 2021, it was confirmed Omine would be signing a development contract with the Chunichi Dragons after his release from the Marines.
Yui Aragaki (Japanese: 新垣 結衣, Hepburn: Aragaki Yui; born June 11, 1988) is a Japanese actress, model, singer and…
Yui Aragaki (Japanese: 新垣 結衣, Hepburn: Aragaki Yui; born June 11, 1988) is a Japanese actress, model, singer and occasional radio show host. She has been selected several times as the most desired girlfriend and the most desired female celebrity face in Oricon's yearly survey.
Shota Ishimine (伊志嶺 翔大, born May 12, 1988) is a professional baseball outfielder for the Chiba Lotte Marines of the…
Shota Ishimine (伊志嶺 翔大, born May 12, 1988) is a professional baseball outfielder for the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Pacific League in Nippon Professional Baseball. Ishimine attended Tokai University. He competed for the Japanese national baseball team in the 2010 World University Baseball Championship, being named an All-Tournament outfielder, along with Mikie Mahtook and Yoenis Céspedes.
Koki Eto (江藤 光喜, Etō Kōki; born February 8, 1988) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to…
Koki Eto (江藤 光喜, Etō Kōki; born February 8, 1988) is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2019. He held the WBA interim flyweight title in 2013 and challenged for the WBC super-flyweight title in 2015. Koki is the oldest of the three Eto brothers. His twin brother Taiki and their younger brother Shingo are all professional boxers.
🏫 Hokubu Agriculture and Forestry High School📅 Born February 8🎂 Born 1988📍 From Motobu, Okinawa💼 Boxer
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Wataru Hiyane (比屋根 渉, Hiyane Wataru; born June 20, 1987 in Shimajiri District, Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese…
Wataru Hiyane (比屋根 渉, Hiyane Wataru; born June 20, 1987 in Shimajiri District, Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Yamato Takada Club. He has also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
🎓 Josai University🏫 Okinawa Shogaku High School📅 Born June 20🎂 Born 1987📍 From Yaese, Okinawa💼 Baseball
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Akiko Urasaki (浦崎 亜希子; born December 16, 1986), known professionally as Awich (エイウィッチ, Eiwitchi), is a Japanese hip hop…
Akiko Urasaki (浦崎 亜希子; born December 16, 1986), known professionally as Awich (エイウィッチ, Eiwitchi), is a Japanese hip hop artist. She made her major label debut with Universal Music Japan in 2020. Her stage name is short for "Asian wish child," which is the literal meaning of the Japanese characters in her given name.
Kenji Ebisawa (海老澤 健次, Ebisawa Kenji; born October 22, 1986) is a Japanese actor, best known for the role of Gunpei…
Kenji Ebisawa (海老澤 健次, Ebisawa Kenji; born October 22, 1986) is a Japanese actor, best known for the role of Gunpei Ishihara/Go-on Black in the 2008 tokusatsu series Engine Sentai Go-onger.
Shinya Uehara (上原 慎也, Uehara Shin'ya; born September 29, 1986) is a Japanese football player who plays for Seriole…
Shinya Uehara (上原 慎也, Uehara Shin'ya; born September 29, 1986) is a Japanese football player who plays for Seriole Okinawa.
Kazumasa Uesato (上里 一将, Uesato Kazumasa; born March 13, 1986) is a Japanese football player who plays for Seriole…
Kazumasa Uesato (上里 一将, Uesato Kazumasa; born March 13, 1986) is a Japanese football player who plays for Seriole Okinawa.
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Sho Shimoji (下地 奨, Shimoji Shō; born August 2, 1985) is a Japanese professional football player.
Hajime Taniguchi (Japanese: 谷口 一, Hepburn: Taniguchi Hajime; born 7 July 1985), better known as Tokido, is a Japanese…
Hajime Taniguchi (Japanese: 谷口 一, Hepburn: Taniguchi Hajime; born 7 July 1985), better known as Tokido, is a Japanese fighting game player who plays the King of Fighters and Street Fighter franchises. He is known for playing multiple fighting games on a competitive level in addition to Street Fighter, including Tekken, Marvel vs Capcom 3, and BlazBlue. Tokido is a three-time EVO champion, having won Capcom vs. SNK 2 in 2002 as well as winning Super Street Fighter II Turbo in 2007 and Street Fighter V ten years later. Tokido has had 28 Evolution top 8 finishes (a feat surpassed only by Justin Wong), having EVO medals in 12 different games across more than 20 years.
Tadashi Ishimine (伊志嶺 忠, born June 22, 1985, in Nakagami District, Okinawa) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher…
Tadashi Ishimine (伊志嶺 忠, born June 22, 1985, in Nakagami District, Okinawa) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
🎓 Tokyo University of Information Sciences🏫 Chatan High School📅 Born June 22🎂 Born 1985📍 From Chatan, Okinawa💼 Baseball
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Ai Miyazato (宮里 藍, Miyazato Ai; born 19 June 1985) is a former Japanese professional golfer who competed on the…
Ai Miyazato (宮里 藍, Miyazato Ai; born 19 June 1985) is a former Japanese professional golfer who competed on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and the LPGA of Japan Tour (JLPGA). She was the top-ranked golfer in the Women's World Golf Rankings on three occasions in 2010.
Atsushi Mekaru (銘苅 淳, Mekaru Atsushi; born 3 April 1985) is a Japanese handball player for Puente Genil and the…
Atsushi Mekaru (銘苅 淳, Mekaru Atsushi; born 3 April 1985) is a Japanese handball player for Puente Genil and the Japanese national team. He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.