1. Kenta Sakurai (1989)

Model

Model who has graced the cover of publications like Sense Magazine and appeared in the grooming section of GQ. He shares his globe-trotting lifestyle on Instagram, where he has over...

2. Karen Fujii (1996)

Pop Singer

Singer and dancer best known as a member of the Japanese girl group E-girls and its subgroup Happiness. She has also served as an exclusive model for the fashion magazine JJ. 

3. Akari Yoshida (1996)

Instagram Star

Japanese Instagram star who posts beauty and fashion photos to her account. She has gained over 950,000 followers on her Instagram. 

4. Yoshida Soyoka (2004)

Pop Singer

Idol group member known as one piece of Sakura Gakuin. She also performs as a member of the sub-unit The Purchasing Club.

5. Kaya Kiyohara (2002)

TV Actress

Film and television actress who stars as Ayumi Kohinata in Netflix's Switched. Other 2018 shows in which she would appear included An Invisible Cradle and Innocent Days. Some film credits of hers include Day...

6. Yuta Nakatsuka (1993)

Dancer

Dancer best known for being a member of the Japanese dance and music group Generations from Exile Tribe. He has also performed on television shows like Dancer's Pride and Night Hero NAOTO. 

7. Maho Udo (1987)

Dancer

Dancer known for his work touring with Madonna and Jason Derulo. He's also performed with Cirque du Solei and has trained with the likes of Brian Green and Jared Grimes.

8. Ryota Katayose (1994)

Pop Singer

Pop music performer who rose to fame as one of the vocalists of the seven member boyband Generations from Exile Tribe. His popularity led to him garnering more than 1.3 million followers...

9. Shingo Murakami (1982)

Japanese Idol

Japanese musician who has gained fame as the keyboardist for the idol group Kanjani Eight. He has also had a prolific acting career, appearing in a variety of Japanese television...

10. Shiori Takei (1985)

Pop Singer

J-pop star who debuted with the album My Favorite Things (2004) and gained popularity with the singles "Sekai Tomete," "Tsunagari" and "Yume No Tsuzuki." She has also performed backup vocals...

11. Yuta Nakamoto (1995)

Pop Singer

Singer and rapper known for becoming the first Japanese member of the K-pop boy band NCT. His band made their debut in 2016 with the release of the singles "The 7th Sense"...

12. Nana Yamada (1992)

Pop Singer

Japanese singer who's best known for being a member of the idol girl group NMB48. She has also released singles with SKE48 and AKB48.

13. Takuya Uehara (1988)

TV Actor

Film and television actor recognized for his roles in Gachi Baka and Konno-san to Asobo. He has also appeared in films like Keitai Kareshi and Kamisama Help! 

14. Jyongri (1988)

Japanese Singer

Japanese pop singer who became a star with singles like "Possession/My All for You," "Without You" and "Lullaby For You." Her debut album, Close to Fantasy, was released in 2007.

15. Tetsuko Okuhira (1995)

Model

Fashion model nicknamed "Peco" who has made semi-regular appearances on Japanese television, having been featured on Peke×Pon, Tensai! Shimura Dōbutsuen and others. She has posed for magazines like Popteen, HG and Zipper. 

16. Atsushi Funahashi (1974)

Film Director

Atsushi Funahashi is a Japanese film director.

17. Kei Taniguchi (1974)

Footballer

Kei Taniguchi is a former Japanese football player.

18. Yoshihiro Okumura (1983)

Swimmer

Yoshihiro Okumura is a Japanese international swimmer competing in the freestyle. At the 2003 Summer Universiade he won the title in the Men's 200m Freestyle. He won the bronze medal...

19. Misayo Haruki (1974)

Japanese Actor

Misayo Haruki is a Japanese actress.

20. Chikako Fushimi (1974)

Japanese Snowboarder

Chikako Fushimi is a Japanese snowboarder. Born in Osaka Prefecture her career-high has so far been a 3rd place finish in the 2005 Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup held...

21. Shin Nakamura (1974)

Footballer

Shin Nakamura is a former Japanese football player.

22. Yuya Miyashita (1985)

Japanese Voice Actor And Singer

Yuya Miyashita is a Japanese vocalist and actor currently part of the J-pop group Run&Gun. He was born in Osaka. He was part of the casts of Musical Air Gear...

23. Yukie Nishimura (1967)

Japanese Musician

Yukie Nishimura is a prolific Japanese pianist. Nishimura studied at the Toho Gakuen School of Music. Her piano style is light easy listening her works are sometimes heard on television...

24. Masato Kitano (1974)

Japanese Musician

Masato Kitano is the songwriter of J-Pop group Day After Tomorrow. He debuted as Strobe in 2006.

25. Marie Miyake (1985)

Japanese Voice Actress

Marie Miyake is a Japanese voice actress from Osaka Prefecture Japan. She is affiliated with Pro-Fit.

26. Eri Yonamine (1991)

Japanese Racing Cyclist

Eri Yonamine is a Japanese women's racing cyclist who currently rides for Team Forza. Yonamine only switched from tennis to cycling when in college at Tsukuba University and quickly achieved...

27. Shizuka Yamamoto (1975)

Japanese Badminton Player

Shizuka Yamamoto is a female badminton player from Japan. Yamamoto competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Seiko Yamada. They were defeated by Chin...

28. Pushim (1975)

Japanese Singer

PUSHIM born Paku Pushin 　on November 26 1975 is a Zainichi Korean reggae artist. She is signed to Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records division. She began performing in the Kansai...

29. Maya Nakanishi (1985)

Paralympic Sprinter

Maya Nakanishi is a Paralympic athlete from Japan competing in category T44 sprint and long jump events. She was born in Yufu Oita Prefecture Japan and played soft tennis...

30. Akira Nagata (1985)

Japanese Singer And Voice Actor

Akira Nagata is a Japanese vocalist and actor currently part of the J-pop group Run&Gun. He was born in Sakai Osaka. He was part of the casts of Musical Air...

31. Yumi Hara (1985)

Voice Actor

Yumi Hara is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Osaka Prefecture Japan. She is affiliated with Arts Vision.

32. Shio Fujii (1985)

Japanese Handball Player

Shio Fujii is a Japanese handball player who has been captain of the Japan women's national handball team and plays for Japanese club Omron. She was listed among the top...

33. Yuji Hironaga (1975)

Japanese Olympic Footballer

Yuji Hironaga is a retired Japanese football player. Hironaga played for Tokyo Verdy Gamba Osaka Yokohama and Cerezo Osaka. He also played for the Japan national football team at...

34. Tomotaka Takahashi (1975)

Japanese Roboticist

Tomotaka Takahashi roboticist and founder of Kyoto University's ROBO-GARAGE since 1999 creates humanoid robots known for their smooth fluid motions and sleek appearance.

35. Mika Sakai (1975)

Professional Bowler

Mika Sakai is a Japanese female professional ten-pin bowler. She is a member of the Japan Professional Bowling Association license no. 268. Sakai comes from a bowling family. Her father...

36. Risa Hayamizu (1975)

Japanese Voice Actor

Risa Hayamizu also known as Lisa Hayamizu is a Japanese voice actress. She works for Arts Vision.

37. Ayako Shoda (1981)

Japanese Sport Wrestler

Ayako Shoda is a female wrestler from Japan.

38. Sarina Suzuki (1977)

Japanese Actor

Sarina Suzuki is a Japanese actress gravure idol singer and tarento.

39. Anna Doi (1989)

Olympic Sprinter

Anna Doi is a Japanese sprinter. She competed for the Japanese team in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2012 Summer Olympics; the team placed 15th with a...

40. Nao Ibaraki (1990)

Actor

41. Hajime Tanimoto (1947)

Actor

42. Michiko Hamamura (1938)

Japanese Actor

Michiko Hamamura is a Japanese singer and actress. She was known as the Banana Boat Girl after she recorded a bi-lingual cover of the Banana Boat Song

43. Masanobu Kimura (1960)

Professional Golfer

Masanobu Kimura is a Japanese professional golfer. Kimura played on the Japan Golf Tour winning four times.

44. Go Higaki (1976)

Professional Golfer

Go Higaki is a Japanese professional golfer. Higaki plays on the Japan Golf Tour where he has won once.

45. Yasuhiro Miyamoto (1948)

Professional Golfer

Yasuhiro Miyamoto is a Japanese professional golfer. Miyamoto played on the Japan Golf Tour winning eight times.

46. Shozo Miyamoto (1940)

Professional Golfer

Shozo Miyamoto is a Japanese professional golfer. Miyamoto played on the Japan Golf Tour winning twice.

47. Akihiro Nishimura (footballer) (1958)

Footballer

Akihiro Nishimura is a former Japanese football player. He managed U-20 Japan national football team at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship in Argentina. Nishimura made 49 appearances for the...

48. Seiko Okamoto (1978)

Japanese Tennis Player

Seiko Okamoto born in Tokyo Japan is a Japanese professional tennis player. Okamoto took part in the 2006 Bangalore Open but lost in the first round of singles qualifying and...

49. Hatsune Okumura (1990)

Japanese Singer

Hatsune Okumura is a Japanese singer-songwriter signed to Avex Trax. Born and raised in Osaka Okumura started to write lyrics and compose music at the age of five after...

50. Akito Arima (1930)

Japanese Politician

Akito Arima is a Japanese nuclear physicist known for the interacting boson model. Arima was born 1930 in Osaka. He studied at the University of Tokyo where he received his...