List of Famous people born in Japan

Yuji Nakazawa is a former Japanese football player.

Yoko Gushiken is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 1974 to 1981. He held the WBA light-flyweight title from 1976 to 1981, making a total of 13 successful defences. Following his retirement from boxing, he remains popular in Japan as a tarento having signed a contract with Ohta Production. He is well known in Japan for his comical trademark looks of perm afro hair style.

Masato Harasaki is a former Japanese football player.

Nahomi Kawasumi is a Japanese footballer who plays for INAC Kobe Leonessa in the Nadeshiko League on loan from NJ/NY Gotham FC. A full international since 2008, she won gold at the 2011 World Cup as well as silver at the 2012 London Olympics and 2015 World Cup. During the 2011 World Cup, she scored two goals—including a lob at 35 yards away against Sweden during the semifinals—helping Japan eventually win the tournament for the first time in its history.

Miki Nishino is a Japanese tarento and idol. She is a former member of the girl group AKB48 under Team 4 and of AKB48's subgroup Tentoumu Chu!.

Daiju Nomura is a Japanese professional baseball Infielder for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Kyusaku Shimada is a Japanese actor.

Kotori Koiwai is a Japanese voice actress, songwriter, and lyricist from Kyoto. She is affiliated with Peerless Gerbera.

Hiroaki Iwanaga is a Japanese model and actor who is affiliated with G-Star.Pro.

Manami Oku is a Japanese singer. She is a former member of the Japanese girl band AKB48. She debuted in AKB48 on February 2006 as a member of the "Team K". Oku's mother is Japanese and her father is Italian.