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 PlayersAyase UedaJapanese striker for Lille and the Japan national football team.View profile 
Football PlayersDaigo NishiProfessional footballer who played for Kashima Antlers, Consadole Sapporo, and Vissel Kobe.View profile 
Football PlayersEisuke NakanishiFormer JEF United Chiba and Yokohama F. Marinos defender and Japanese national team player.View profile 
Football PlayersHideaki KitajimaProfessional association football player and manager known for his time at Kashiwa Reysol.View profile 
Football PlayersHisashi KurosakiJapanese football player and manager known for his time at Kashima Antlers.View profile 
Football PlayersHisato SatoJapanese association football player who scored 157 goals in the J1 League.View profile 
Football PlayersJunya ItōJapanese winger for Genk and the Japan national football team.View profile 
Football PlayersKeita SuzukiProfessional midfielder and Japanese Footballer of the Year for the Urawa Red Diamonds.View profile 
Football PlayersKenta HasegawaJapanese football manager of Nagoya Grampus and former player.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.