1. Nattsu Pipi (1999)

TikTok Star

Japanese TikTok star who is best known for her lifestyle, relationship, and comedy-related video clip content. She often stars in her TikTok videos alongside her boyfriend, Joe. She has a...

2. Mio Yuki (1999)

Movie Actress

Film and television actress who rose to fame for her portrayal of Yukiko Kanzaki in the 2015 action comedy Assassination Classroom. She went on to reprise her role in the sequel film Assassination...

3. Rickiya Okuda (1999)

Dancer

Dancer, rapper and singer who has performed as part of a group called JrExile. He also worked performed with a New York City-based group called Project Taro, an entertainment-driven educational...

4. Rion YouYou (1999)

Instagram Star

An avid food and travel Instagrammar from Japan. She has over 60,000 followers on her Instagram. 

5. Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537)

Politician

Warrior and politician of the Japanese Sengoku period who held the offices of Imperial Regent of Japan and Chancellor of the Realm.

6. Rina Fukushi (1999)

Model

Fashion model who has walked down the catwalk for prominent Asian brands like Fleamadonna and Maruyama. She has landed on the covers of such fashion publications as L'Officiel Manila, Vogue Japan, and Manifesto...

7. Takashi Yasui (1980)

Photographer

Kyoto based photographer who built a reputation for capturing images of his native city. He generated a substantial social media presence through his use of Instagram where he has over...

8. YORI (1980)

Pop Singer

Second generation member of the J-pop band Da Pump who sang on their notable singles "Summer Rider," "New Position" and "U.S.A."

9. Tamayama Tetsuji (1980)

Tv Actor

Japanese actor who starred as GaoSilver in the television series, Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger in 2001.

10. May_59 (1986)

Instagram Star

Social media starlet who is famous for her may_59 Instagram account. She has gained massive popularity for her simplistic and whitewashed photography showcasing her personal fashion, architecture, and everyday household...

11. Kobayashi Issa (1763)

Poet

Japanese poet and artist best known for his haiku poems and his accompanying drawings. Known simply as "Issa," he is considered one of the four greatest haiku poets in Japanese...

12. Rie McClenny (1980)

YouTube Star

Food video producer for BuzzFeed Tasty who publishes culinary content on her Instagram account thedessertsnob. She has gained more than 440,000 followers.

13. Riana1128 (1980)

Blogger

Japanese blogger who is famous for her Rie Love blog. She has earned massive popularity to her blog and to her Riana1128 Instagram account for her fashion styling, lookbooks, and favorite outfits. 

14. Kano Jigoro (1860)

Martial Artist

International sports pioneer who founded the martial art of judo and was the first Asian member of the International Olympic Committee.

15. Shigechiyo Izumi (1865)

Supercentenarian

Remembered for his Guinness Book of World Records designation as the world's oldest person alive, this supercentenarian had his title posthumously revoked after his stated birth year came into question....

16. Masaoka Shiki (1867)

Poet

Japanese poet, author, and critic who is best known for his haiku poetry. He also wrote numerous critical essays on the subject of Japanese tanka poetry.

17. Yuji Nishida (2000)

Volleyball Player

Volleyball player known for his time with JTEKT Stings, a Japanese volleyball club. He also plays for the Japanese national men's volleyball team. 

18. Dt Suzuki (1870)

Essayist

Known for his numerous writings on Zen and Shin Buddhism and for his translations of ancient Japanese, Chinese, and Sanskrit texts, he was an extremely important figure in the introduction...

19. Jujiro Wada (1872)

Dog Musher

A Japanese adventurer turned dog musher, he became the founder of Fairbanks, Alaska.

20. Ichizo Kobayashi (1873)

Entrepreneur

Founded both the Takarazuka Revue and the Hankyu Railway.

21. Miu Sakamoto (1980)

Pop Singer

Known for albums such as Dawn Pink, Hatsukoi, and Phantom Girl and for singles such as "I'll Believe the Look in Your Eyes" and "The NeverEnding Story," this Japanese pop...

22. Shunsuke Kiyokiba (1970)

Pop Singer

Vocalist who first became known as a member of the six-piece boy band Exile. He later made his solo debut in 2005 with the single "Itsuka..." He would depart EXILE...

23. Yasunari Kawabata (1899)

Novelist

Remembered for his novels The Old Capital, Thousand Cranes, and Snow Country, this acclaimed writer was the first Japanese citizen to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. A journalist as...

24. Chiune Sugihara (1900)

War Hero

Diplomat and Vice Consul for the Empire of Japan in Lithuania who issued Japanese visas to more than 6,000 Jewish refugees.

25. Hiroshi Shimizu (1970)

Director

Silent film director of the 1948 silent neo-realist film Children of the Beehive and its 1951 sequel Children of the Beehive: What Happened Next. His films often explored the themes...

26. Phyllis A. Whitney (1903)

Novelist

Phyllis A. Whitney is a famous Novelist, who was born on September 9, 1903 in Japan. A Japanese-born American writer of more than seventy mystery novels, she is best known...

27. Enomoto Kenichi (1904)

Movie Actor

Stage name Enoken, he starred in various 1930s and 1940s films, including The Man Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail in 1945. In 1950, he appeared in the Japanese musical...

28. Joji (1993)

R&B Singer

Musician who first found fame with his YouTube channels TVFilthyFrank and DizastaMusic. He created a number of characters for his videos, including Filthy Frank. Other characters included Pink Guy, Salamander...

29. Ichikawa Utaemon (1907)

Movie Actor

Japanese actor who played roles in Jidaigeki from 1920 to 1960. His film credits include The Idle Vassal: House of the Snake Princess, and Ako Roshi.

30. Kinuyo Tanaka (1909)

Movie Actress

She starred as the leading lady in many films including the 1929 film, I Graduated, But... and the 1930 film, Aiyoku no ki.

31. Ksuke (1989)

DJ

Japanese DJ and music game composer who is best known for his work on the Konami Bemani series. He is also known for composing the Beatmania IIDX series of music...

32. Shinpei (1989)

Drummer

Drummer known for being a member of the visual kei band SuG, which he became a permanent member of after Mitsuru left.

33. Morishige Hisaya (1913)

Movie Actor

Japanese actor who appeared in almost 250 films, including The Sword and The End of Summer. He rose to stardom for appearing in Company President and Station Front.

34. Kohei Mishina (1989)

YouTube Star

Japanese YouTube star who primarily posts videos regarding hair care to his channel. He has amassed over 370,000 subscribers to his channel. 

35. Ryotaro Kosaka (1996)

Instagram Star

Japanese social media star who is famous for his ryotaro_kosaka Instagram account. He has garnered massive popularity there for his lifestyle and fashion photoblogging in his native Japan after rising to...

36. Kazuki Takemura (1989)

Guitarist

Guitarist known for being one of the original members of the Japanese electronic, metal band Crossfaith. In 2014, he was temporarily forced to quit touring due to injuries aggravated by playing guitar.

37. Kenji Slp (1996)

Instagram Star

Japanese Instagram star known for his street style. He has 160,000 followers. 

38. Chisa (1989)

Pop Singer

Pop singer who became a member of the J-pop trio Girl Next Door. She's also acted and done voiceover work in animes such as Tenchi Muyo! and Martian Successor Nadesico.

39. Jeamileth Doll (1989)

YouTube Star

BeautyTuber who has racked up more than 390 million total views with her tutorials, tips, product reviews and some fashion content.

40. MasuoTV (1989)

YouTube Star

Superstar on YouTube whose MasuoTV channel includes travel videos, product reviews, easy cooking content and vlogs. The channel has accrued more than 1.1 million subscribers.

41. Man Tien (1996)

Instagram Star

Instagram star who has used social media to post selfies and photos of travel, shopping, and time with those closest to her.

42. Cjd Haruka (1996)

Dancer

Dancer and performer who became known as a member of go-go dance team CyberJapan Dancers, produced by MITOMI TOKOTO. 

43. Ymmty30 (1996)

Stylist

Japanese stylist and designer who is known for specializing in nail art. She shares photos of her fashionable outfits, the food she enjoys, and a variety of personal nail art...

44. Terufumi Tamano (1989)

Music Producer

Keyboardist, vocalist, and producer making up one fifth of the Japanese electronic band Crossfaith. The group released their debut album The Artificial Theory for the Dramatic Beauty in 2009.

45. Hororo Chan (2009)

YouTube Star

Japanese YouTube star who posts Mayhem video game videos to her channel. She has accumulated over 2.7 million subscribers to her channel. 

46. Wakana Muramatsu (2009)

YouTube Star

Famous for her appearances on the hugely popular DONA MURAMATSU YouTube channel. She has earned popularity for her vlogging alongside her family through adventure entries and testimonials with her mother. 

47. Maru (2009)

Cat

Instagram star who is featured on the account rojiman. He and his two cat siblings have 130,000 followers. All three of them are Scottish folds. 

48. Marie Kondo (1984)

Reality Star

Organization consultant and author of the 2011 book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing which has been published in more than 30 countries. She went...

49. Yuri Nakagawa (1989)

Model

Model who is an official fashion blogger for JFW, which has been organized by the prominent Japanese fashion newspaper, Senken Shimbun.

50. Rino Rinozawa (2009)

YouTube Star

Rino Rinozawa is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on May 28, 2009 in Japan. Japanese vlogger who is widely known for comprising one-half of the Rinozawa channel. She...