List of Famous people born in Oita Prefecture, Japan

Seiichi Eto is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet. A native of Ōita, Ōita and graduate of Oita University, he had served in the city assembly of Ōita for two terms since 1973 and the assembly of Ōita Prefecture for two terms since 1979. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1990 after an unsuccessful run in 1986. In 2000 he lost the seat but was re-elected three years later. He, however, lost the seat again in 2005. In 2007 he ran for the House of Councillors and was elected.

Yasuei Yakushiji is a former professional boxer who fought in the bantamweight division. He successfully defended the WBC bantamweight title four times during his career.

Futabayama Sadaji was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Oita Prefecture. Entering sumo in 1927, he was the sport's 35th yokozuna from 1937 until his retirement in 1945. He won twelve yūshō or top division championships and had a winning streak of 69 consecutive bouts, an all-time record. Despite his dominance he was extremely popular with the public. After his retirement he was head coach of Tokitsukaze stable and chairman of the Japan Sumo Association.

Yūya Andō is a professional baseball player from Ōita City, Japan. He is part of the starting rotation for the Hanshin Tigers baseball team.

Shinya Adachi is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party for the People, and a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet.

Yusuke Torigoe, nicknamed "Usuki", is a former Nippon Professional Baseball infielder.

Atsuhiro Miura is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Shunsuke Kasaya is a Japanese Professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Masatsugu Ono is a Japanese writer.

Kenjiro Nomura is a retired Japanese baseball player. He was with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan's Central League.