List of Famous people born in Tokyo, Japan
Ryōsuke Miura
Ryōsuke Miura is a Japanese actor who plays the role of Ankh/Shingo Izumi in Kamen Rider OOO. He is the third son of actor Kōichi Miura and idol Arisu Jun; he has an older brother who is also an actor: Kōta Miura. His acting debut was in the 2002 movie Ogya. In January 2012, Miura reprise his role in Super Hero Taisen (2012), On February 2012, Miura has pulled out from Super Hero Taisen, five years later Miura reprise his role in Kamen Rider Heisei Generation FINAL (2017), In July 2012, he made his singing debut with the single "Natsu dayo Honey!!".
Hiroyuki Sanada
Hiroyuki Sanada, MBE , is a Japanese actor. In Asia, he is most famous for his role in Kirito No Séngyo as the 'Immortal', and Tasogare Seibei and his role as 'The Fool' in the Shakespeare play King Lear gave him notable theatrical notice in the UK. Sanada is also known as a recording artist in Japan. He also is a stage actor, working in Japanese and British plays and theatre.
Hichori Morimoto
Hichori Morimoto is a Japanese professional baseballer of Korean descent for the Saitama Seibu Lions. He was the number 4 draft pick for the Fighters in 1999. For years, he was the backup for the most popular player in the league, Tsuyoshi Shinjo. After the 2006 season in which the Fighters won the Japan Series, Shinjo announced his retirement, in which Morimoto then took over Shinjo's center field spot, and also his number 1.
Maki Goto
Maki Goto is a Japanese singer, lyricist, and former actress. Born and raised in Edogawa, Tokyo, Goto began her musical career in 1999 when she joined Morning Musume as the only third generation member. Her first single with the group, "Love Machine", topped the Oricon singles charts and sold over a million copies. Goto was the lead vocalist of the group up until her graduation from the group in 2002. While still a member of Morning Musume, Goto released her debut solo single, "Ai no Bakayarō", in 2001, which topped the Oricon charts. In 2003 she released her debut album, Makking Gold 1, which debuted at number four on the Oricon album charts.
Rio Hirai
Rio Hirai is a Japanese TV announcer who is represented by the talent agency DeJaneiro.
Emma Miyazawa
Emma Miyazawa is a Japanese tarento and actress. Her former stage name is Emma Miyazawa La Fleur .
Yukina Kinoshita
Yukina Fujimoto , known by her maiden name Yukina Kinoshita , is a former Japanese model, actress, and television personality. She is represented by Platinum Production. She was a member of the musical group Pabo alongside Mai Satoda and Suzanne, all three of whom were later grouped with Shuchishin as members of Aladdin.
Takako Shimazu
Takako Shimazu , born Takako, Princess Suga , is a former member of the Imperial House of Japan. She is the fifth and youngest daughter of Emperor Shōwa and Empress Kōjun, and the youngest sister of the Emperor Emeritus of Japan, Akihito. She married Hisanaga Shimazu on 3 March 1960. As a result, she gave up her imperial title and left the Japanese Imperial Family, as required by law.
Erika Sawajiri
Erika Sawajiri is a former Japanese actress, singer, and model. After starting out as a junior model, Sawajiri transitioned to acting in 2002 and has starred in Break Through!, Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, and 1 Litre of Tears, for all of which she received several newcomer acting awards. Sawajiri also launched a singing career through the 2006 television drama Taiyō no Uta, where her first commercially-released song of the same name was certified Million by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. She later released solo music under the name Erika.
Takashi Toritani
Takashi Toritani is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Nippon Professional Baseball(NPB). He previously played with the Hanshin Tigers.