List of Famous people born in Japan

Katsuhito Yokokume is a Japanese lawyer and former politician.

Goro Noguchi is a Japanese singer and actor. He debuted as a singer in 1971 and earned a spot on the Kohaku Utagassen in 1972 with his second single, Aoi ringo. He got his first number one hit with Amai seikatsu in 1974, and his second one with his next single, Shitetsu ensen in 1975.

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi is a Japanese actor, singer, television host, and a former member of SMAP, the best-selling boy band in Asia.

Mai Oshima is a singer and a former member of the Japanese all-girl pop group AKB48.

Takako Uehara is a Japanese pop singer, actress, and former radio host. She was a member of the group Speed. Uehara was born in Okinawa, Japan.

Chinami Yoshida is a Japanese curler. She currently plays third for Satsuki Fujisawa's rink.

Mitsuo Yoshikawa is a Japanese professional baseball player. A pitcher, he plays for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

Shihori Kanjiya is a Japanese actress. She is nicknamed Shi-chan (しーちゃん), Shihorin (しほりん), and Kan-chan (貫ちゃん).

Masaki Kyomoto is a Japanese actor, singer song writer, and guitarist. He is famous for playing the role of Ryu on the television jidaigeki Hissatsu series.

Osamu Saka is a Japanese actor and voice actor, who is managed by talent agency Aoni Production.