List of Famous people born in Japan

Yuto Mori is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mito HollyHock in J2 League. He has previously played for both Nagoya Grampus and Gamba Osaka.

Takashi Tanihata is a Japanese politician serving in the House of Representatives in the Diet as a member of the Initiatives from Osaka party. A native of Osaka Prefecture and graduate of Kansai University he was elected for the first time in 1989 after an unsuccessful run in 1986.

Yutaka Nakajima is a Japanese actress. She appeared in more than thirty films since 1977.

Takatoshi Nishiwaki is a Japanese politician and the current Governor of Kyoto Prefecture.

Junki Kishimoto is a Japanese baseball player. He played professionally as a pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons in Nippon Professional Baseball.

Masato Yokota is a Japanese track and field athlete, specializing in the 800 metres. He was Japanese record holder in the 800 metres from October 18, 2009 until May 11, 2014.