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 PlayersTomokazu MyōjinJapanese midfielder who played for Kashiwa Reysol, Gamba Osaka, and the national team.View profile 
Football PlayersToshihide SaitoFormer Japanese international football defender who played for Shimizu S-Pulse and Fujieda MYFC.View profile 
Football PlayersToshiya FujitaJapanese association football player and coach known for playing for Jubilo Iwata.View profile 
Football PlayersAkihiro IenagaJapanese professional winger who played for Gamba Osaka and Kawasaki Frontale.View profile 
Football PlayersAkinori NishizawaForward who played for Cerezo Osaka, Bolton Wanderers, and the Japan national team.View profile 
Football PlayersDaizen MaedaForward for Ipswich Town and the Japan national football team.View profile 
Football PlayersHiroki YamadaJapanese footballer who played for Júbilo Iwata and Karlsruher SC.View profile 
Football PlayersIkuo MatsumotoJapanese association football player and manager who won an Olympic bronze medal.View profile 
Football PlayersKazuaki TasakaProfessional Japanese football player, J1 League Rookie of the Year, and club manager.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.