List of Famous people born in Japan

Hichori Morimoto is a Japanese professional baseballer of Korean descent for the Saitama Seibu Lions. He was the number 4 draft pick for the Fighters in 1999. For years, he was the backup for the most popular player in the league, Tsuyoshi Shinjo. After the 2006 season in which the Fighters won the Japan Series, Shinjo announced his retirement, in which Morimoto then took over Shinjo's center field spot, and also his number 1.

Kenichi Matsuyama is a Japanese actor.

Shigeo Nagashima is a Japanese former professional baseball player and manager.

Nobuo Kishi is a Japanese politician who currently serves as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet and as Minister of Defense. He is a younger brother of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and a grandson of former Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi.

Aya Igarashi , known professionally as Sei Ashina , was a Japanese actress.

Shiori Itō is a Japanese journalist and filmmaker. Her work focuses on gender equality and human rights issues. Itō's activism led to her inclusion in the Time 100 Most Influential People of 2020.

Mizuki Yamamoto is a Japanese actress and model.

Hiroshige Narimiya , better known as Hiroki Narimiya , is a former Japanese actor.

Gakuto Oshiro , better known by his mononymous stage name Gackt, is a Japanese musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor.

Naomi Nishida is an actress. She won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2001 Yokohama Film Festival and at the 25th Hochi Film Award for her performance in Nabbie's Love.