List of Famous people born in Japan

Toshihiro Aoyama is a Japanese football player who plays for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Hiroko Hayashi is a Japanese actress, singer and tarento.

Yūji Tsushima is a Japanese politician who served in the House of Representatives in the Diet as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.

Yoshihiro Katayama was the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan from 2010 September through 2011 September. He was the Governor of Tottori Prefecture from 1999 to 2007.

Hanakaze Daisaku is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tokyo. He made his debut in March, 1986 and wrestles for Tatsunami stable. Despite never rising higher than the fourth division (sandanme), he has set several records for longevity in the sport. As of March 2020 he has competed in 204 tournaments, and is the only remaining active wrestler who began his career in the Shōwa era, and is consequently the only wrestler to fight in the Shōwa, Heisei and Reiwa eras. He is also the only active wrestler in his 50s, and one of very few in sumo's long history who wrestled into his sixth decade.

Hiromitsu Isogai is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Ohashi Trio is a Japanese singer-songwriter and composer.

Takayuki Suzuki is a former Japanese football player. He made over 50 appearances for the Japanese national team and he played professionally for two decades in Japan, Brazil, Belgium, Serbia and the United States.

Junichi Inagaki is a Japanese popular music singer.

Takeshi Morishima is a Japanese former professional wrestler.