List of Famous people born in Japan

Yumiko Shaku is a Japanese actress, model and former gravure idol. She is represented by Tommy's Artist Company.

Kumi Nakada is a former professional volleyball player and coach of Hisamitsu Springs. She led Japan to a bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics while still in high school and, despite serious and chronic knee injuries, remained one of the world's top setters until her retirement from the sport in 1993. Unusually for a Japanese athlete, Nakada was remembered by opponents and teammates alike for her volatile temper, fiery competitiveness, and outspoken manner both on and off the court. After brief stints as a fashion model and motivational speaker, Nakada currently provides color commentary and makes guest appearances in a wide range of sports and variety media in Japan. She is represented by the sportsbiz in Tokyo.

Tatsuya Oishi is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.

Yuta Nakayama is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre back for PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie.

Yuu Tejima is a Japanese gravure idol, tarento, and actress. Tejima is represented with To-Win, and later Platinum Production.

Kotomi Takahata is a Japanese actress from Tokyo who has featured in productions for theatre, television, film and radio. Her mother is Seinenza Theater Company actress Atsuko Takahata and her brother-in-law is actor Yuta Takahata. Keiko Kitagawa is her third distant cousin.

Nana Suzuki is a Japanese tarento and fashion model who is represented by the talent agency Twin Planet. She was a model for the fashion magazine Popteen.

Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Pacific League. He also previously played for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, the Nippon-Ham Fighters, and the Hanshin Tigers.

Aki Higashihara is a Japanese television personality, fashion model and gravure idol. She married Judo athlete Kosei Inoue in 2008. She is represented by Platinum Production.

Ramu Tokashiki is a Japanese female professional basketball player for the JX-Eneos Sunflowers of the Women's Japan Basketball League (WJBL).