List of Famous people born in Japan

Moemi Katayama is a Japanese model, actress, and tarento from Tokyo who has modelled for a number of magazines and commercials as well as acting in theatre, film, television and radio. Affiliated with Wintarts, she graduated from Reitaku University's Faculty of Economics.

Aya Terakawa is a retired Japanese backstroke swimmer; she announced her retirement from competitions in early December 2013.

Funa Nakayama is a Japanese skateboarder from Toyama City. She is participating in the Dew Tour.

Fusako Kuramochi is a Japanese shōjo manga artist. While still in high school, she made her professional debut with Megane-chan no Hitorigoto, published in the Autumn 1972 issue of Bessatsu Margaret. She won the magazine's gold medal for amateur manga artists. Afterwards, Kuramochi studied Japanese painting at Musashino Art University, but left before graduation to pursue her career full-time.

Yūichirō Miura is a Japanese skier and alpinist.

Masahiro Kawai was an infielder for 23 years in Nippon Professional Baseball, primarily with the Yomiuri Giants. Known for his defense and bunting, he won several Gold Gloves, made two All-Star teams and set several sacrifice hit records.

Chiaki Takahashi is a Japanese voice actress, singer and gravure idol. Her hometown is Yokohama, Japan. On October 10, 2000, she changed the kanji lettering of her name, though the pronunciation remains the same. She was a member of the J-pop group Aice⁵ as well. Currently under Avex Management Inc. and LMP Promotion, she was previously represented by Aoni Production and Arts Vision. In 2011, she made her solo musical debut with the single "Kon'ya wa Chupa♡Riko" under Avex.

Toichi Hayashi is a Japanese actor. Hayashi is a former Kabuki actor, and appeared in many jidaigeki television dramas.

Hidetaka Kanazono is a Japanese association footballer who is currently contracted to AC Nagano Parceiro. He plays as a striker.

Jun Aoyama is a former Japanese football player.