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 PlayersKazuyuki TodaFormer Japanese international defensive midfielder and manager of SC Sagamihara.View profile 
Football PlayersMotohiro YamaguchiFormer Japanese football midfielder and coach for Yokohama Flügels and Nagoya Grampus.View profile 
Football PlayersMū KanazakiJapanese professional association football player known for playing for Kashima Antlers.View profile 
Football PlayersNaohiro TakaharaJapanese forward known for playing at Hamburger SV and Júbilo Iwata.View profile 
Football PlayersNaoto OtakeFormer Japanese football player and manager for Yokohama Flugels and FC Osaka.View profile 
Football PlayersNobuyuki KojimaJapanese goalkeeper who played for Bellmare Hiratsuka, Avispa Fukuoka, and Japan's national team.View profile 
Football PlayersNorio OmuraFormer Japanese professional football player and manager for clubs including Yokohama F. Marinos.View profile 
Football PlayersRuy RamosJapanese association football player and manager known for his time with Tokyo Verdy.View profile 
Football PlayersRyōta ŌshimaJapanese association football player for Kawasaki Frontale and the national team.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.