List of Famous people born in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Yoko Gushiken is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 1974 to 1981. He held the WBA light-flyweight title from 1976 to 1981, making a total of 13 successful defences. Following his retirement from boxing, he remains popular in Japan as a tarento having signed a contract with Ohta Production. He is well known in Japan for his comical trademark looks of perm afro hair style.

Hitoe Arakaki is the oldest member of the Japanese pop group Speed, which disbanded in 2000 and reformed in 2009. She was born in Okinawa, Japan, and is also known purely by her first name, Hitoe.

Ryo Kiyuna is a Japanese karateka. He is a three-time gold medalist in the men's kata event at the World Karate Championships and a two-time gold medalist in the men's team kata event, alongside Arata Kinjo and Takuya Uemura. He is also a four-time gold medalist in both the individual and team kata events at the Asian Karate Championships.

Ritsuko Matsuda is the birth name of LINA, a J-pop singer from Okinawa, Japan, and a member of the group Super Monkey's from 1995. After the group disbanded, she formed the group MAX with other Super Monkey's vocalists.

Reina Miyauchi is a J-pop singer from Okinawa, Japan, and current member of the group MAX. She made her debut with the group Super Monkey's on 25 January 1995, and then, after the departure of Namie Amuro, she formed the group MAX with the remaining group members.

Kazuki Kamizato is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.

Mamiko Higa is a Japanese professional golfer.

Mika Miyazato is a professional golfer from Japan who plays on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour.

Shun Nishime is a Japanese actor and model who is represented by the talent agency Oscar Promotion. His nickname is Shun Shun (しゅんしゅん). He won the Grand Prix at the 27th Junon Super Boy Contest.

Tetsuhiro Kina is a former Japanese football player.