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 PlayersWataru EndōJapanese association football player for Liverpool and the Japan national team.View profile 
Football PlayersYasuhito EndoJapanese football midfielder with a record number of J.League appearances.View profile 
Football PlayersKazuyoshi MiuraWorld record-breaking professional association football player for Yokohama FC and Fukushima United.View profile 
Football PlayersMaya YoshidaCaptain and centre-back for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy.View profile 
Football PlayersAtsuto UchidaJapanese association football player for Kashima Antlers and Schalke 04.View profile 
Football PlayersEiji KawashimaJapanese professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Júbilo Iwata.View profile 
Football PlayersHajime MoriyasuJapanese association football player and manager of the national team.View profile 
Football PlayersHiroshi KiyotakeJapanese professional football player for Oita Trinita and the Japan national team.View profile 
Singers & RappersAyumi HamasakiJapanese singer, songwriter, and actress known for the hit debut single Poker Face.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.