List of Famous people born in Kagoshima Prefecture
Akihiro Endo
Akihiro Endo is a Japanese former footballer. His younger brother Yasuhito is also a footballer.
Yatarō Mishima
Viscount Yatarō Mishima was a Japanese businessman, central banker and the 8th Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ). Viscount Mishima was a member of Japan's House of Peers.
Akihiro Yamaguchi
Akihiro Yamaguchi is a Japanese swimmer and former world record holder who specializes in the breaststroke.
Mori Arinori
Viscount Mori Arinori was a Meiji period Japanese statesman, diplomat, and founder of Japan's modern educational system.
Yūichirō Itō
Yūichirō Itō is a Japanese politician and former governor of Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. A native of Izumi, Kagoshima and graduate of the University of Tokyo with the Bachelor of Laws in June 1971, he had worked at the Ministry of Home Affairs since 1972 before elected governor.
Emi Hashino
Emi Hashino is a Japanese comedian and stage actress. She is usually starring in TBS's long-term program, King's brunch.
Junichi Miyashita
Junichi Miyashita is a Japanese swimmer. He won a bronze medal in the men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Hayato Tani
Hayato Tani is a Japanese television actor and host.
Daisuke Nasu
Daisuke Nasu is a Japanese retired football player who last played for Vissel Kobe.
Keisuke Osako
Keisuke Osako is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for Sanfrecce Hiroshima of J1 League.