List of Famous people with last name Shinji

Toyonoumi Shinji is a former sumo wrestler from Buzen, Fukuoka, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1981 and reached the top division in November 1988. He was known by the shikona Takanohama until 1990. His highest rank was maegashira 1. He did not miss a single bout in his 19-year professional career. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association, under the name Yamahibiki. He left the Sumo Association in June 2002.

Shinji Kurano is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher.

Shinji Hirai is a Japanese politician the governor of Tottori Prefecture in Japan, first elected in 2007. He graduated from the University of Tokyo with the B.L. degree in 1984 and joined the Ministry of Home Affairs upon graduation.

Shinji Nakano is a Japanese professional racing driver.

Shinji Matsuura is a retired male badminton player from Japan.