Famous people from Japan
892 well-known people from Japan in 5 categories, with birthdays, ages and life stories.
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Every group of famous people we follow in Japan. Open a category to see who was born there, how old they are today and how they became famous.
Football PlayersWho are the most popular football players from Japan? See them all in one list.View football players ActorsWho are the most popular actors from Japan? See them all in one list.View actors Singers & RappersFamous singers and rappers born in Japan, with their age, zodiac sign and short bio.View singers and rappers ModelsFamous models born in Japan, with their age, zodiac sign and short bio.View models YouTubersWho are the most popular YouTubers from Japan? See them all in one list.View YouTubers
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Best known from Japan
All famous people from Japan, most popular first. Tap a card to see their birthday, current age, zodiac sign and full life story.
Football PlayersTsuneyasu MiyamotoFormer Gamba Osaka defender and current president of the Japan Football Association.View profile 
Football PlayersYohei ToyodaJapanese football forward known for playing with Nagoya Grampus and Sagan Tosu.View profile 
Football PlayersAkira KajiJapanese association football player who represented Cerezo Osaka, Gamba Osaka, and his national team.View profile 
Football PlayersAkira NarahashiFormer right-back for Kashima Antlers and the Japan national football team.View profile 
Football PlayersAo TanakaJapanese association football player for Leeds United and the Japan national team.View profile 
Football PlayersAtsuhiro MiuraFormer Japanese midfielder for Yokohama Flügels, Vissel Kobe, and the national team.View profile 
Football PlayersDaichi KamadaJapanese footballer playing for Crystal Palace and the Japan national team.View profile 
Football PlayersDaisuke SuzukiProfessional football player known for his time with JEF United Chiba and Kashiwa Reysol.View profile 
Football PlayersJungo FujimotoJapanese association football player for Shimizu S-Pulse and Nagoya Grampus.View profile FAQs
Famous people from Japan
Takeshi Kitano, Keisuke Honda, Hidetoshi Nakata are among the best-known people from Japan on our list.
We list 892 well-known people from Japan in 5 categories.
Football Players, Actors, Singers & Rappers, Models, YouTubers.