1. You Yokoyama (1981)

Japanese Musician

TV actor and singer who is a member of of the boy band Kanjani Eight. He appeared in the 2012 film Eight Ranger and the 2014 sequel. 

2. Kenzō Tange (1913)

Architect

Proponent of the Metabolist movement who won the Pritzker Prize in 1987. Considered one of the 20th century's greatest architects.

3. Isuzu Yamada (1917)

Japanese Actress

Blue Ribbon Award and Mainichi Film Award-winning actress who had roles in Gendai-jin in 1952 and Nagareru in 1956.

4. Shigeru Mizuki (1922)

Japanese Manga Artist

Japanese cartoonist known for his terrifying manga, GeGeGe no Kitaro. He received the Eisner Award for Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths, Best U.S. Edition of International Material - Asia, in...

5. Minatozaki Sana (1996)

Pop Singer

One of nine girls featured in the K-pop group Twice, which has released a mini-album called The Story Begins. The group was formed through the reality series Sixteen.

6. Ryōtarō Shiba (1923)

Writer

A Japanese author of historical novels, he is particularly known for Ryōma Coming to Us. He also created the Kaidō wo Yuku travel essay series, which was published in more...

7. Machiko Kyo (1924)

Movie Actress

Acclaimed actress who was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance opposite Marlon Brando in The Teahouse of the August Moon.

8. Ryota Kohama (1989)

Bassist

Member of the Japanese rock band One Ok Rock; he was previously in a hip hop group called HEADS.

9. Daiki Kameda (1989)

Japanese Boxer

WBA World Flyweight champion who was suspended by the Japan Boxing Commission for one year due to professional misconduct.

10. Ryo Nishikido (1984)

Japanese Actor And Singer

Best known for his membership in the all-male band Kanjani Eight, this Japanese vocalist also performed with a second Johnny & Associates-managed boy band called NEWS. Also an actor, he...

11. Fujiko Yamamoto (1931)

Actress

Japanese film and stage actress who appeared in over 100 films from the 1950s to 1960s and won the first Grand Prix of Miss Nippon in 1950.

12. Ai Yazawa (1967)

Manga Author

A prominent Japanese manga (comic book) author, Yazawa is particularly famous for her Paradise Kiss, Nana, Gokinjo Monogatari, and Tenshi Nanka Ja Nai series. Her work Nana received the prestigious...

13. Ao (2014)

Instagram Star

Social media personality best known as aoxdays on Instagram. His mother documents his daily life growing up via Instagram.

14. Taffy (2014)

Instagram Star

Japanese rabbit who is famous on Instagram. She has 50,000 followers on her Instagram account. 

15. Lee Myung-bak (1941)

Former President Of South Korea

South Korea's tenth President who took office in 2008 and served until February 2013. He first entered politics to become the mayor of South Korea's capital, Seoul in 2002.

16. Ryō Horikawa (1958)

Japanese Voice Actor

Famous for his voice acting roles in such Japanese anime series as Saint Seiya (as the character Andromeda Shun), Dragon Ball (as Vegeta), and Detective Conan (as Heiji Hattori), he...

17. Aki Takase (1948)

Japanese Musician

Jazz artist who gained worldwide recognition for her prominent collaborations with other musicians.

18. Teppei Koike (1986)

Japanese Actor And Singer

Japanese actor and singer who has been part of the singing duo, WaT with fellow group member, Eiji Wentz, and starred in 2013's Amachan.

19. Mika Horiuchi (1986)

American Musician

Seattle-born bassist best known for his work in the bands Falling in Reverse and NOISE. He has also helmed a solo project by the name of Starstruck for Stereo.

20. Risa sato (1994)

Volleyball Player

Middle blocker who has had great success at the collegiate level, medaling at the Shakey's V-League Collegiate Conference as a member of NU Lady Bulldogs and Ateneo Lady Eagles. At...

21. Midori Gotō (1971)

American Musician

Japanese-American violinist who made herself into a legend at the age of fourteen by using three violins to perform because she broke two E strings on her own violin and...

22. Ayana Shahab (1997)

Pop Singer

Japanese singer who's best known as a member of the idol group JKT48 and 4 Gulali. She has released several hit songs with the group such as Heavy Rotation" and "Gingham Check".

23. Miyavi (1981)

Japanese Musician

Japanese rock artist who has found solo success in addition to being a member of the group S.K.I.N. He is also a philanthropist and began visiting refugee camps with the...

24. Naomi Osaka (1997)

Tennis Player

Tennis player who captured her first grand slam victory after defeating Serena Williams in the 2018 US Open Championship. She also went on to win the 2019 Australian Open and the 2020 US...

25. Maya Bond (2000)

American Musician

Japanese-born American indie and avant-garde singing and drumming prodigy.

26. Fuu (1995)

Instagram Star

Japanese social media starlet who has gained fame for her fu__u.s Instagram account. She has earned popularity for modeling her favorite casual and simplistic-yet-chic fashion outfits often alongside nail art photos. 

27. Yuji Naka (1965)

Japanese Video Game Designer

Video game designer who helped create a cultural phenomenon as the lead programmer for Sonic the Hedgehog.

28. Mao Ichimichi (1992)

Japanese Actor

Actress best known for her portrayal of the character Luka Millfy in the 2019 TV series Super Sentai Strongest Battle. She has appeared in over five TV series and multiple movies. 

29. Daiki Shigeoka (1992)

TV Actor

Singer and actor who landed a starring role in the Netflix drama series Switched as Shunpei Kaga. Other TV credits include Saving My Stupid Youth, Blazing Transfer Students and Saving Rock.

30. Jun Murakami (1973)

Actor

Actor known for appearing in dozens of Japanese films. He is best known for playing a lead role in the 2004 comedy Cutie Honey and for being in the 2012...

31. Nguyen Quynh (2001)

Instagram Star

Social media star who is famous for her wyntracyy Instagram account. She has gained massive popularity for her fashion modeling and photoblogging of casual street style.

32. Taniguchi Maguro (1990)

Guitarist

Japanese guitarist most well known as a member of the four piece group Kana-Boon, a group best known for their hit single "Furudoraibu" released in 2014.

33. Hiroki Ikegawa (1990)

Bassist

Bassist known for his time as a member bassist of Japanese electronicore band Crossfaith. In 2015, he and his bandmates released their fourth studio album, Xeno. 

34. Marinstgm (1990)

Model

Professional model and influencer who parlayed her talent into becoming a featured girl in the Japanese fashion magazine Vivi. Her beauty has helped her acquire a significant fan base on...

35. Junichi Okada (1970)

Pop Singer

Singer and actor known primarily for being a former member of the Japanese boy band V6. He is also known for his appearances in the films From Up on Poppy Hill...

36. Kōki Kameda (1986)

Japanese Boxer

Eldest of the three boxing Kameda brothers who won a WBA Light Flyweight championship with an overall record of 28-1.

37. Reiko Chiba (1975)

Japanese Actor And Singer

Japanese actress and J-Pop singer who starred as Mei/Ptera Ranger in the series Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger in 1992, and became member of the music group Aurora Gonin Musume.

38. Koichi Fukuda (1975)

Guitarist

Japanese guitarist who was the lead guitarist and keyboardist for the industrial metal band Static-X and who also played guitar for Drugstore Fanatics.

39. Toru Yamashita (1988)

Guitarist

Japanese musician best known as the lead guitarist for the rock band ONE OK ROCK. He is also an occasional actor who played the major role of Ryuugo on the...

40. Kurumi Nara (1991)

Japanese Tennis Player

Japanese professional tennis player who has competed in the Fed Cup. She won the Rio Open in Brazil in February 2014.

41. Rena Kubota (1991)

Kickboxer

Professional Japanese kickboxer. She is best known for competing in shoot boxing where she competed and won several different championships. She is also known for sharing a variety of lifestyle...

42. Rie Kugimiya (1979)

Japanese Voice Actress

Notable for her voice acting roles in anime series such as Fullmetal Alchemist, Tokyo Ghoul, Gintama, and Shakugan no Shana, Kugimiya received a Seiyu Best Actress Award for her performance...

43. Clare Uchima (1983)

Pianist

Professional keyboardist who is best known for having toured as a part of Harry Styles' live band. She has gone on to amass more than 70,000 followers on her personal Instagram...

44. Takayoshi Ohmura (1983)

Guitarist

Japanse rock guitarist known for forming the bands Cross Hard and Gloria.

45. Kanae Watanabe (1988)

Dancer

Dancer and model most famous for her work as a go-go dancer with Cyber Japan. Additionally, she has appeared in magazines like Nuts and Scawaii and been featured in campaigns for...

46. Ayako Fujitani (1979)

Japanese Actor And Writer

Steven Seagal's daughter who starred in the acclaimed art film Tokyo!

47. Akiko Matsuura (1980)

Drummer

Drummer and vocalist known for playing in several British rock bands, including Pre and Comanechi. She has also played drums for electronic rock band The Big Pink. 

48. Naoto Ohshima (1964)

Game Designer

Known best for designing the popular Dr. Eggman and Sonic the Hedgehog video game characters, this one-time Sega Corporation employee later founded two other video game development companies: Artoon and...

49. Yumi Asou (1963)

Japanese Actor

Japanese film and television actress who starred in the 2003 film, Rockers and the 2010 television series, The Legend of Yang Guifei.

50. Makoto Okiguchi (1985)

Olympic Gymnast

Makoto Okiguchi is a Japanese gymnast.