List of Famous people born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Ken Takahashi
Ken Takahashi is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He played for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 1995–2008 and the New York Mets in 2009. He returned to the Carp in 2010.
Yuki Matsui
Yuki Matsui is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Shogo Akiyama
Shogo Akiyama is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Saitama Seibu Lions of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Fumie Wakabayashi
Fumie Wakabayashi is a Japanese stock critic, day trader, and tarento.
Nobuteru Maeda
Nobuteru Maeda is a Japanese male singer-songwriter from Atsugi, Kanagawa. He is signed onto Sony Music Japan. He is also a leader of rock band Tube. He released the hits "Sobani Iruyo" and "Try Boy, Try Girl".
Kō Shimozuru
Ko Shimozuru is a former professional Japanese baseball player. He was an outfielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Kimiko Yo
Kimiko Yo is a Japanese actress. She was given Best Supporting Actress awards at the 2004 and the 2009 Yokohama Film Festival ceremonies. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 32nd and at the 33rd Japan Academy Prize for Departures and Dear Doctor respectively.
Fūka Haruna
Fūka Haruna is a Japanese Actress, voice actress, model, Internet personality. She is represented by the Smile Monkey company.
Kōyō Aoyagi
Kōyō Aoyagi is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Kazumasa Oda
Kazumasa Oda is a Japanese singer-songwriter, and composer. He was the leader of folk rock band Off Course from 1969 to 1989, and has done solo work since 1985.