List of Famous people born in Japan

Genki Omae is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Thespakusatsu Gunma. Omae has made several appearances for Japan’s under 19 national team.

Nakamura Kangyoku is a Japanese kabuki actor, the apprentice and the adopted son to Nakamura Baigyoku IV.

Takiji Kobayashi was a Japanese author of proletarian literature.

Beni Takemata is a former Japanese women's professional shogi player who was ranked 1-dan. In December 2018, she announced her intention to retire from professional shogi and leave the Japan Shogi Association at the end of March 2019 to pursue other opportunities as well as to focus on her studies in political science and economics at Waseda University. She is currently managed by Watanabe Entertainment as one of their "Intellectual Tarentos", appearing on Japanese variety shows and making personal appearances.

Masaharu Maeda , known by the stage name Shigeru Chiba , is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Kikuchi, Kumamoto. He has also worked as a sound effects director and music director. He is affiliated with the talent management firm 81 Produce.

Risa Yoshiki (吉木 りさ) is a Japanese gravure idol and singer. She has released two singles, seven DVDs, and appears regularly on TV and radio.

Tobizaru Masaya is a professional sumo wrestler from Japan and wrestles for Oitekaze stable. He made his top division debut in September 2020.

Yoichiro Kakitani is a Japanese footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Nagoya Grampus.

Maki Sakai is a Japanese actress. The fourth rehouse girl of Mitsui, she has starred in a number of TV drama series such as Daburu kitchin (1993) and Watashi no unmei (1994).

Hiroki Kokubo is a retired professional baseball player from Wakayama, Japan.