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 PlayersGen ShōjiProfessional football player known for his defensive work with the Kashima Antlers.View profile 
Football PlayersTakayuki MorimotoJapanese professional association football player known for playing for Catania and Tokyo Verdy.View profile 
Football PlayersYasuyuki KonnoJapanese association football player for clubs like Gamba Osaka and FC Tokyo.View profile 
Football PlayersYoshito OkuboJapanese association football player for Cerezo Osaka and Kawasaki Frontale.View profile 
Football PlayersGenki HaraguchiProfessional association football player who represented clubs including Hertha BSC and Stuttgart.View profile 
Football PlayersKeiji TamadaJapanese forward who played for Nagoya Grampus and the national team.View profile 
Football PlayersMasaaki HigashiguchiGoalkeeper for Gamba Osaka and the Japan national football team.View profile 
Football PlayersMasato MorishigeJapanese association football player for FC Tokyo and the national team.View profile 
Football PlayersSeigō NarazakiJapanese goalkeeper who won the 2010 J.League Most Valuable Player award.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.