List of Famous people born in Japan

Makoto Hashi is a former Japanese professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in Pro Wrestling Noah.

Ebisu Muscats is the name of a series of J-pop groups mainly consisting of Japanese gravure idols and AV idols, under the Pony Canyon record label. The original group was established in 2008 as part of the TV Tokyo's variety show Onegai! Muscat which first aired in April 2008. Their first single, released in 2010, reached number 8 in sales on Oricon’s singles chart. They held their first live show in July 2010 in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Mitsuo Iso is a Japanese animation animator, director, and screenwriter.

Ryosuke Kojima is a Japanese football player for Albirex Niigata.

Ikuo Yamahana is a Japanese politician of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, a member of House of Representatives in the Diet. Yamahana served as Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs in the cabinet of Naoto Kan and as Deputy Justice Minister in the cabinet of Yoshihiko Noda.

Yukari Iijima is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet. A native of Mitaka, Tokyo and graduate of Chuo University, she became the Superintendent of Education for the island of Aogashima in 2002, working there for three years. In 2005, she was elected to the House of Representatives.

Kan Suzuki is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet. A native of Akashi, Hyōgo and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in 1986. He was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2001.

Shuto Ando is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of the B.League in Japan. He represented the country in basketball.

Yasuyuki Moriyama is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Noritada Saneyoshi is a former Japanese football player and manager. He is currently the Manager of Ehime FC