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 PlayersKuniya DainiJapanese association football player and former president of the Japan Football Association.View profile 
Football PlayersNaoya KikuchiJapanese association football player and assistant manager for Sagan Tosu.View profile 
Football PlayersSatoshi YamaguchiJapanese football manager and former defender for Gamba Osaka and JEF United.View profile 
Football PlayersShinkichi KikuchiProfessional goalkeeper for Yomiuri, Tokyo Verdy, Kawasaki Frontale, and the Japanese national squad.View profile 
Football PlayersShuhei TeradaFormer Kawasaki Frontale defender and current manager of Fukushima United.View profile 
Football PlayersTakahiro FutagawaLongtime offensive midfielder for Gamba Osaka and the Japanese national football team.View profile 
Football PlayersTomoyuki HiraseFormer Japanese forward who played for Kashima Antlers, Vissel Kobe, and Vegalta Sendai.View profile 
Football PlayersYahiro KazamaFormer Japanese football player and manager for clubs like Nagoya Grampus and Kawasaki Frontale.View profile 
Football PlayersYasutoshi MiuraProfessional association football player and manager for teams like Vissel Kobe and Tokyo Verdy.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.