🇯🇵 Japan Chronological History Timeline

Chronological Timeline (1035 Entries)

1. [711 BC] Emperor Jimmu — Legendary first emperor of Japan, whose reign established the imperial lineage.
2. [669 BC] Emperor Suizei — Legendary second emperor of Japan, whose existence is disputed by modern historians.
3. [577 BC] Emperor Annei — Third legendary emperor of Japan, whose reign is recorded in ancient chronicles.
4. [553 BC] Emperor Itoku — Fourth legendary Emperor of Japan, whose reign is recorded in early Japanese chronicles.
5. [505 BC] Emperor Kōshō — A legendary fifth emperor of Japan, whose existence is disputed by modern historians.
6. [427 BC] Emperor Kōan — Legendary sixth emperor of Japan, whose existence is disputed by modern historians.
7. [341 BC] Emperor Kōrei — Legendary seventh emperor of Japan, whose existence is disputed by modern historians.
8. [272 BC] Emperor Kōgen — Legendary eighth emperor of Japan, whose existence is disputed by modern historians.
9. [255 BC] Xu Fu — Ancient Chinese alchemist and explorer famed for seeking the elixir of life.
10. [208 BC] Emperor Kaika — Legendary ninth emperor of Japan, whose existence is disputed by modern historians.
11. [147 BC] Emperor Sujin — Legendary tenth Emperor of Japan, whose reign is chronicled in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.
12. [69 BC] Emperor Suinin — Legendary 11th Emperor of Japan, whose reign is recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.
13. [60] Emperor Keikō — Legendary 12th Emperor of Japan, chronicled in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.
14. [72] Yamato Takeru — Semi-legendary Japanese prince, son of Emperor Keikō, celebrated in ancient chronicles.
15. [83] Emperor Seimu — Legendary 13th Emperor of Japan, chronicled in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.
16. [149] Emperor Chūai — Legendary 14th Emperor of Japan, whose reign is recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.
17. [170] Empress Jingū — Legendary empress of Japan, regent to Emperor Chūai; figure from Japanese chronicles.
18. [200] Emperor Ōjin — Legendary 15th Emperor of Japan, divine spirit of Hachiman.
19. [290] Emperor Nintoku — Legendary 16th Emperor of Japan, revered as the Saint Emperor in ancient chronicles.
20. [336] Emperor Hanzei — Legendary 18th Emperor of Japan, whose reign is recorded in ancient chronicles.
21. [336] Emperor Richū — The 17th Emperor of Japan, whose reign saw early administrative developments.
22. [376] Emperor Ingyō — The 19th Emperor of Japan, whose life is recorded in pseudo-historical chronicles.
23. [401] Emperor Ankō — The 20th Emperor of Japan, whose life is detailed in pseudo-historical chronicles.
24. [418] Emperor Yūryaku — The 21st Emperor of Japan, known for a reign marked by both tyranny and cultural patronage.
25. [444] Emperor Seinei — Traditional 22nd Emperor of Japan, whose reign (480–484) is debated by modern historians.
26. [449] Emperor Ninken — Legendary 24th Emperor of Japan, reigning during the late 5th century.
27. [450] Emperor Keitai — 26th Emperor of Japan, traditionally reigned in the early 6th century.
28. [450] Emperor Kenzō — The 23rd Emperor of Japan, traditionally reigning from 485 to 487 AD.
29. [466] Emperor Ankan — The 27th Emperor of Japan, traditionally reigning in the early 6th century.
30. [467] Emperor Senka — Legendary Emperor of Japan, traditionally reigning during the transition from Kofun to Asuka period.
31. [489] Emperor Buretsu — Legendary 25th Emperor of Japan, reigning during the late fifth to early sixth centuries.
32. [509] Emperor Kinmei — The 29th Emperor of Japan; reigned from 539 to 571 CE.
33. [538] Emperor Bidatsu — The 30th Emperor of Japan, whose reign saw struggles over Buddhism and foreign relations.
34. [554] Empress Suiko — Japan's first and longest-reigning empress regnant, pivotal to early Japanese statecraft.
35. [574] Prince Shōtoku — Semi-legendary Japanese prince who modernized government and promoted Buddhism.
36. [574] Prince Shotoku — Semi-legendary regent who modernized Japanese government and promoted Buddhism in the Asuka period.
37. [593] Emperor Jomei — The 34th Emperor of Japan, reigning from 629 to 641 CE.
38. [594] Empress Kōgyoku — Empress Kōgyoku, a pivotal figure in the Asuka period who reigned twice over Japan.
39. [596] Emperor Kōtoku — The 36th Emperor of Japan, known for establishing the Taika Reforms.
40. [600] Emperor Sushun — The 32nd Emperor of Japan, reigning from 587 to 592 CE.
41. [600] Emperor Yōmei — The 31st Emperor of Japan, whose brief reign saw tensions between Buddhism and Shinto.
42. [614] Fujiwara no Kamatari — Founder of the powerful Fujiwara clan and key architect of the Taika Reform.
43. [626] Emperor Tenji — Third Emperor of Japan; established the Daijō-kan and reformed the court system.
44. [631] Emperor Tenmu — Fourth emperor of Japan; reigned 673–686, enacting major political reforms.
45. [645] Empress Jitō — Empress of Japan (686–697), 41st monarch by traditional count.
46. [648] Emperor Kōbun — Japanese noble who briefly ruled in 672, known posthumously as Emperor Kōbun.
47. [661] Empress Genmei — Empress of Japan (707–715); established Nara as the capital, initiating the Nara period.
48. [662] Kakinomoto no Hitomaro — Prominent Japanese waka poet and aristocrat of the late Asuka period.
49. [680] Empress Genshō — Empress of Japan (715–724), unique for inheriting the throne from another empress regnant.
50. [683] Emperor Monmu — The 42nd Emperor of Japan, whose reign marked significant shifts in imperial succession.
51. [701] Emperor Shōmu — Emperor who oversaw major Buddhist construction, establishing provincial temples across Japan.
52. [709] Emperor Kōnin — The 49th Emperor of Japan; reigned during the Nara period (770–781).
53. [718] Empress Kōken — Empress Kōken, a powerful Japanese empress who ruled during periods of intense political struggle.
54. [731] Ōtomo no Otomaro — Prominent Japanese general who first held the title of Sei-i Taishōgun.
55. [733] Emperor Junnin — The 47th Emperor of Japan, reigning from 758 to 764; posthumously named Junnin.
56. [737] Emperor Kanmu — Emperor of Japan whose reign marked the transition from Nara to Heian period.
57. [774] Emperor Heizei — The 51st Emperor of Japan, reigning from 806 to 809 CE.
58. [774] Kūkai — Founder of the Shingon school of Buddhism, Kūkai was a pivotal figure in Japanese culture and religion.
59. [786] Emperor Junna — The 53rd Emperor of Japan, who reigned from 823 to 833 CE.
60. [786] Emperor Saga — The 52nd Emperor of Japan, known for cultural patronage and establishing key court institutions.
61. [810] Emperor Ninmyō — Japanese Emperor during the Heian period, known for his scholarly interests and political maneuvering.
62. [825] Ono no Komachi — A celebrated waka poet of the early Heian period, synonymous with Japanese feminine beauty.
63. [827] Emperor Montoku — The 55th Emperor of Japan, whose reign saw the compilation of major historical records.
64. [830] Emperor Kōkō — The 58th Emperor of Japan, who reigned from 884 to 887 CE.
65. [850] Emperor Seiwa — The 56th Emperor of Japan; reigned from 858 to 876, known for his early life under regency.
66. [867] Emperor Uda — The 59th Emperor of Japan whose reign saw significant cultural and political shifts.
67. [869] Emperor Yōzei — The 57th Emperor of Japan, whose reign spanned from 876 to 884.
68. [885] Emperor Daigo — The 60th Emperor of Japan; reigned from 897 to 930, marking a period of cultural flourishing.
69. [895] Taira no Masakado — Heian period samurai who led a major uprising against the central government in Japan.
70. [900] Ōshikōchi no Mitsune — Early Heian administrator and renowned waka poet of the Japanese court.
71. [923] Emperor Suzaku — The 61st Emperor of Japan, reigning from 930 to 946 CE.
72. [926] Emperor Murakami — The 62nd Emperor of Japan, reigning from 946 to 967 CE.
73. [950] Emperor Reizei — The 63rd Emperor of Japan, reigning briefly from 967 to 969.
74. [959] Emperor En'yū — The 64th Emperor of Japan, reigning from 969 to 984 CE.
75. [966] Sei Shōnagon — Renowned Heian court lady and author of The Pillow Book.
76. [966] Sei Shonagon — Influential Heian court lady and author of the witty masterpiece, The Pillow Book.
77. [968] Emperor Kazan — The 65th Emperor of Japan, whose brief reign spanned from 984 to 986.
78. [970] Murasaki Shikibu — Master novelist of the Heian period, author of the seminal work, The Tale of Genji.
79. [976] Emperor Sanjō — The 67th Emperor of Japan, whose reign spanned the years 1011 to 1016.
80. [980] Emperor Ichijō — Sixth Emperor of Japan; reigned during the cultural zenith and Fujiwara power.
81. [1008] Emperor Go-Ichijō — The 68th Emperor of Japan, reigning from 1016 to 1036.
82. [1009] Emperor Go-Suzaku — The 69th Emperor of Japan, reigning from 1036 to 1045.
83. [1025] Emperor Go-Reizei — 70th Emperor of Japan; reigned from 1045 to 1068, known as 'Later Emperor Reizei'.
84. [1034] Emperor Go-Sanjō — 71st Emperor of Japan; reigned 1068–1073, marking a shift in court power.
85. [1053] Emperor Shirakawa — 72nd Emperor of Japan; pioneered the influential system of cloistered rule.
86. [1079] Emperor Horikawa — 73rd Emperor of Japan; reigned from 1087 to 1107, known for scholarship.
87. [1103] Emperor Toba — 74th Emperor of Japan; reigned from 1107 to 1123, wielding significant power.
88. [1106] Minamoto no Yorimasa — Poet, aristocrat, and samurai lord known for his poetry and military service in 12th-century Japan.
89. [1118] Saigyō — Master Japanese poet of the late Heian and early Kamakura period.
90. [1118] Taira no Kiyomori — Powerful 12th-century military leader who dominated the Heian court and established samurai rule.
91. [1119] Emperor Sutoku — 75th Emperor of Japan during the late Heian period, known for his powerful legacy.
92. [1139] Emperor Konoe — The 76th Emperor of Japan, reigning from 1142 to 1155.
93. [1141] Eisai — Founder of the Rinzai Zen school in Japan, credited with introducing Zen and green tea.
94. [1141] Kumagai Naozane — Famous Japanese warrior known for his role in the Genpei War and later as a Buddhist priest.
95. [1143] Emperor Nijō — 78th Emperor of Japan; reigned from 1158 to 1165, navigating civil unrest.
96. [1147] Minamoto no Yoritomo — Founder of the Kamakura Shogunate and first great military ruler of Japan.
97. [1154] Minamoto no Yoshinaka — Samurai lord of the Minamoto clan, central figure in the tumultuous Genpei War.
98. [1157] Hōjō Masako — Powerful female samurai and politician who shaped the early Kamakura Shogunate.
99. [1159] Minamoto no Yoshitsune — Legendary samurai commander of the Minamoto clan, pivotal in Japanese history.
100. [1160] Ma Yuan (painter) — Master painter of the Song Dynasty, foundational to the Ma-Xia school.
101. [1161] Emperor Takakura — 80th Emperor of Japan; reigned from 1168 to 1180, during a period of political maneuvering.
102. [1162] Fujiwara no Teika — Master poet and literary critic of the late Heian and early Kamakura periods.
103. [1164] Emperor Rokujō — 79th Emperor of Japan; reigned briefly from 1165 to 1168.
104. [1178] Emperor Antoku — The 81st Emperor of Japan whose short reign marked the end of the Heian period.
105. [1180] Emperor Go-Toba — 82nd Emperor of Japan; reigned 1183–1198, known for political upheaval.
106. [1182] Minamoto no Yoriie — Second Shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate, a pivotal but tragic figure in samurai history.
107. [1196] Emperor Tsuchimikado — 83rd Emperor of Japan; reigned from 1198 to 1210, marking a period of political transition.
108. [1197] Emperor Juntoku — 84th Emperor of Japan during the Kamakura Period, known for his exile on Sado Island.
109. [1200] Dōgen — Founder of the Sōtō school of Zen in Japan, known for zazen practice.
110. [1200] Shimazu Tadahisa — Founder of the Shimazu samurai clan, establishing a powerful lineage in Japanese history.
111. [1212] Emperor Go-Horikawa — 86th Emperor of Japan who reigned during the Jōō period (1221–1232).
112. [1218] Emperor Chūkyō — The 85th Emperor of Japan, whose brief reign was overshadowed by political turmoil.
113. [1218] Kujō Yoritsune — Fourth Shogun of the Kamakura shogunate, a key political figure in medieval Japan.
114. [1220] Emperor Go-Saga — 88th Emperor of Japan; reigned 1242–1246, known as 'Later Emperor Saga'.
115. [1231] Emperor Shijō — 87th Emperor of Japan; reigned from 1232 to 1242, marked by political turmoil.
116. [1247] Miura Yoshimoto — A prominent Japanese samurai clan, historically linked to the Taira and influential in regional politics.
117. [1254] Marco Polo — Venetian merchant and explorer whose writings revealed the wonders of Asia.
118. [1272] Hōjō Sadatoki — Ninth Shikken of the Kamakura shogunate, ruling de facto Japan from 1284 to his death.
119. [1275] Hōjō Morotoki — Tenth Shikken of the Kamakura Shogunate, a key figure in late medieval Japanese politics.
120. [1283] Yoshida Kenkō — Master Japanese author known for Tsurezuregusa, exploring transience in leisure notes.
121. [1288] Emperor Go-Daigo — 96th Emperor of Japan; founder of the Southern Court and restorer of imperial power.
122. [1294] Kusunoki Masashige — Iconic samurai figure symbolizing ultimate loyalty to the Emperor in medieval Japan.
123. [1303] Hōjō Takatoki — The last ruling Shikken of the Kamakura Shogunate, a pivotal figure in late 13th-century Japanese politics.
124. [1305] Ashikaga Takauji — Founder of the Ashikaga Shogunate and pivotal figure in the Muromachi Period.
125. [1308] Prince Morinaga — Japanese prince, military leader, and monk who played a key role in the Genkō War.
126. [1330] Ashikaga Yoshiakira — Second Shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate, ruling during Japan's tumultuous Muromachi period.
127. [1336] Northern Court — Rival imperial line to the Southern Court during Japan's Nanboku-chō period (1336–1392).
128. [1358] Ashikaga Yoshimitsu — Third Shōgun of the Ashikaga Dynasty, pivotal figure in Muromachi Japan.
129. [1363] Zeami Motokiyo — Master of Noh theater, playwright, and aesthetician who shaped Japanese dramatic arts.
130. [1386] Ashikaga Yoshimochi — Fourth Shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate, ruling during Japan's tumultuous Muromachi period.
131. [1387] Iizasa Ienao — Founder of Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū, a traditional Japanese martial art.
132. [1407] Ashikaga Yoshikazu — Fifth Shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate during Japan's Muromachi period.
133. [1420] Sesshū Tōyō — Zen master and unparalleled painter of Japanese ink landscapes.
134. [1432] Ōta Dōkan — Samurai lord, poet, and architect credited with founding Edo Castle in 15th-century Japan.
135. [1434] Ashikaga Yoshikatsu — Seventh Shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate during Japan's Muromachi period.
136. [1434] Kanō Masanobu — Founder of the Kanō school, Masanobu was a pivotal Japanese painter.
137. [1465] Ashikaga Yoshihisa — Ninth Shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate during Japan's tumultuous Muromachi period.
138. [1466] Ashikaga Yoshitane — The 10th Shōgun of the Ashikaga clan, ruling during Japan's tumultuous Muromachi period.
139. [1481] Ashikaga Yoshizumi — The 11th Shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate during Japan's tumultuous Muromachi period.
140. [1489] Usami Sadamitsu — Samurai retainer of the Uesugi clan during Japan's tumultuous Sengoku period.
141. [1492] Shimazu Tadayoshi — Satsuma daimyō who helped secure the Shimazu clan's leadership during Japan's Sengoku period.
142. [1505] Fūma Kotarō — Notorious ninja leader of the Fūma clan during Japan's Sengoku period.
143. [1506] Francis Xavier — Navarrese Catholic saint and pioneering missionary to Asia and Japan.
144. [1506] Ii Naomori — Samurai retainer of the Imagawa clan during Japan's tumultuous Sengoku period.
145. [1509] Naoe Kagetsuna — A prominent officer and confidant serving the Uesugi clan in Sengoku period Japan.
146. [1511] Ashikaga Yoshiharu — Twelfth Shogun of the Ashikaga clan, ruling during Japan's tumultuous late Muromachi period.
147. [1511] Oda Nobuhide — Oda Nobuhide, 'Tiger of Owari,' father of Oda Nobunaga and key Sengoku period daimyō.
148. [1514] Shimazu Takahisa — Daimyō and fifteenth head of the Shimazu clan during Japan's Sengoku period.
149. [1516] Oda Nobutomo — Japanese warlord of the Oda clan who ruled Owari Province during the Sengoku period.
150. [1520] Ijuin Tadaaki — A prominent retainer of the Shimazu clan during Japan's tumultuous Sengoku period.
151. [1522] Shibata Katsuie — Prominent samurai and military commander during the tumultuous Sengoku period.
152. [1523] Mōri Takamoto — Mōri Takamoto was a daimyō who rose to power during Japan's tumultuous Sengoku period.
153. [1526] Nagao Masakage — Feudal lord who headed the Ueda Nagao clan during Japan's tumultuous Sengoku period.
154. [1529] Ryūzōji Takanobu — Japanese daimyō who expanded the Ryūzōji clan's power in Hizen Province during the Sengoku period.
155. [1529] Ukita Naoie — Powerful Sengoku daimyō who rose to prominence through military prowess and political maneuvering.
156. [1533] Maeda Keiji — Legendary samurai lord of the Sengoku period, known for his prowess and dramatic flair.
157. [1534] Gamō Katahide — Japanese daimyo of the Gamō clan, serving during the tumultuous Sengoku period.
158. [1534] Oda Nobunaga — Pioneering warlord who paved the way for Japan's unification.
159. [1535] Niwa Nagahide — A prominent samurai retainer who served Oda Nobunaga and rose to daimyō status.
160. [1536] Ashikaga Yoshiteru — The 13th Shogun who struggled to maintain authority during Japan's tumultuous late Muromachi period.
161. [1537] Kwŏn Yul (general) — Distinguished Joseon general famed for leading Korean forces against Japanese invaders.
162. [1537] Toyotomi Hideyoshi — Samurai and daimyō who was the second 'Great Unifier' of Japan.
163. [1539] Ankokuji Ekei — Military monk and diplomat who served the Mōri and Toyotomi clans during turbulent Japanese history.
164. [1539] Chōsokabe Motochika — Powerful Sengoku daimyō who unified Shikoku Island through military prowess and political maneuvering.
165. [1540] Shima Sakon — Japanese samurai and daimyō who served key figures like Ishida Mitsunari during the late Sengoku period.
166. [1541] Abe Masakatsu — Japanese samurai of the Abe clan who served Tokugawa Ieyasu and gained significant status.
167. [1543] Kanō Eitoku — Pioneering painter of the Kanō school during the Azuchi–Momoyama period.
168. [1543] Tokugawa Ieyasu — Founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, who unified Japan and ruled from 1603 to 1616.
169. [1544] Takenaka Shigeharu — A key strategist and adviser to Toyotomi Hideyoshi during Japan's Sengoku period.
170. [1546] Kuroda Yoshitaka — Master strategist and daimyō of the late Sengoku period, serving Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
171. [1548] Honda Tadakatsu — A prominent 16th-Century Japanese samurai, general, and daimyo serving the Tokugawa clan.
172. [1549] Rusu Masakage — A samurai retainer of the Date clan during Japan's tumultuous Sengoku and Azuchi-Momoyama periods.
173. [1550] Aochi Shigetsuna — Samurai retainer serving the Oda clan during the late Sengoku period of Japan.
174. [1552] Nihonmatsu Yoshitsugu — Japanese daimyō of the Sengoku period, head of the Nihonmatsu clan.
175. [1552] Takayama Shigetomo — Japanese Catholic Daimyō who renounced samurai life for Christianity.
176. [1552] Takayama Ukon — Japanese Catholic Daimyō who renounced samurai life for Christianity.
177. [1553] Mōri Terumoto — Powerful Japanese daimyō who navigated the tumultuous Sengoku period and served Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
178. [1556] Gamō Ujisato — Japanese daimyō who served Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi during the Sengoku period.
179. [1556] Katagiri Katsumoto — Japanese warlord of the Azuchi–Momoyama period, associated with the Toyotomi clan's decline.
180. [1557] Oda Nobutada — Eldest son of Oda Nobunaga, a key samurai leader during the Sengoku period.
181. [1558] Hon'ami Kōetsu — Master Japanese craftsman, renowned for calligraphy, lacquerware, and inspiring the Rinpa school.
182. [1558] Mori Nagayoshi — Samurai officer of the Oda clan, known for his ruthlessness during Japan's Sengoku period.
183. [1558] Oda Nobukatsu — Samurai lord who survived the Oda decline, becoming a daimyō in the Edo period.
184. [1559] Hon'inbō Sansa — Founder of the Hon'inbō school, a preeminent Japanese Go master of the Edo period.
185. [1559] Ishida Mitsunari — Key samurai and politician of the late Sengoku period, famed for his role in the Battle of Sekigahara.
186. [1561] Fukushima Masanori — Prominent daimyō who served Toyotomi Hideyoshi and fought in the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara.
187. [1561] Kikkawa Hiroie — Japanese daimyō of the Azuchi–Momoyama period, known for diplomacy over battle.
188. [1562] Katō Kiyomasa — Powerful Japanese daimyō of the Azuchi–Momoyama and Edo periods, known for military prowess.
189. [1562] Maeda Toshinaga — Powerful Sengoku daimyo who established the Maeda clan's dominance in Kaga Province.
190. [1563] Hosokawa Gracia — A prominent figure of the Sengoku period, known for her Catholic faith and role in Japanese history.
191. [1563] Hosokawa Tadaoki — Japanese samurai lord and daimyo active during the late Sengoku and early Edo periods.
192. [1564] Paulo Miki — Japanese Jesuit evangelist and martyr, canonized as one of the Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan.
193. [1564] William Adams (sailor, born 1564) — English navigator who reached Japan in 1600, becoming a key figure in early Japanese history.
194. [1564] William Adams (samurai) — English sailor and samurai who arrived in Japan in 1600, becoming a key advisor to the Tokugawa Shogunate.
195. [1567] Date Masamune — Powerful samurai daimyō who founded Sendai and earned the title "One-Eyed Dragon"
196. [1567] Sanada Yukimura — Legendary samurai warrior of the Sengoku period, famed for the Siege of Osaka.
197. [1567] Tachibana Muneshige — Japanese samurai and daimyo who served the Tachibana clan through periods of great upheaval.
198. [1569] Tachibana Ginchiyo — A formidable onna-musha and head of the Tachibana clan during Japan's tumultuous Sengoku period.
199. [1570] Tawaraya Sōtatsu — Master painter and furniture designer of the influential Japanese Rinpa school.
200. [1571] Hasekura Tsunenaga — Japanese samurai diplomat who led the Keichō Embassy to Europe, promoting trade and Catholicism.
201. [1571] Thomas Tsugi — Japanese Catholic preacher and Jesuit martyr who suffered persecution in Japan.
202. [1571] Yagyū Munenori — Master swordsman and daimyō who founded Edo Yagyū-ryū, a key style patronized by the Tokugawa shogunate.
203. [1572] Izumo no Okuni — Believed inventor of Kabuki theatre, a Japanese art form of singing and dancing.
204. [1572] Sakai Tadayo — Prominent Sengoku daimyō and high-ranking advisor who served the Tokugawa Shogunate.
205. [1574] Yūki Hideyasu — Japanese samurai who served the Tokugawa clan, becoming daimyō of Fukui Domain.
206. [1575] Chōsokabe Morichika — Japanese samurai who ruled Tosa Province before his fief was revoked by Tokugawa Ieyasu.
207. [1575] Yonekura Shigetsugu — Famous Japanese samurai retainer of the Takeda clan, known for his death at Nagashino.
208. [1579] Tokugawa Hidetada — Second Tokugawa Shogun who ruled from 1605 to 1623, solidifying the Edo period.
209. [1582] Jacobo Kyushei Tomonaga — Japanese Dominican priest who contributed to early Japanese lexicography before martyrdom.
210. [1584] Arima Kihei — Legendary Japanese swordsman, strategist, and author of The Book of Five Rings.
211. [1584] Sasaki Kojirō — Legendary Japanese swordsman known for his duel with Miyamoto Musashi.
212. [1587] Petro Kasui Kibe — Pioneering Jesuit missionary who traveled extensively, becoming one of the first Japanese in Rome and Jerusalem.
213. [1590] Ii Naotaka — Japanese daimyō of the early Edo period, serving under the Tokugawa shogunate.
214. [1590] Yamada Nagamasa — Japanese adventurer who gained influence in Ayutthaya, becoming a key figure in early 17th-century trade.
215. [1593] Toyotomi Hideyori — Last heir of the Toyotomi clan, whose life ended during the fall of Osaka Castle.
216. [1594] Maeda Toshitsune — Early Edo samurai and 2nd daimyō of Kaga, known for wealth and political maneuvering.
217. [1596] Matsudaira Nobutsuna — A prominent daimyō of the early Edo period, known for his sagacity and service to the Tokugawa Shogunate.
218. [1607] Yagyū Jūbei Mitsuyoshi — Legendary samurai swordsman of the Edo period, known for his skill and mysterious absences.
219. [1608] Mito domain — Edo period Japanese domain known for its influential nativist thought, Mitogaku.
220. [1611] Magdalene of Nagasaki — Japanese Christian martyr and saint, known for her steadfast faith in Nagasaki.
221. [1621] Amakusa Shirō — Leader of the Shimabara Rebellion, a pivotal figure in early Edo period Japanese Christianity.
222. [1622] Mitsui Takatoshi — Founder of the Mitsui merchant dynasty, establishing key trade practices in Edo.
223. [1624] Koxinga — Southern Ming general who founded the Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan.
224. [1624] Sakai Tadakiyo — High-ranking daimyō and advisor in the Tokugawa Shogunate, influential during the Genroku era.
225. [1627] Shirakawa han — Feudal domain in Edo period Japan, famous for the Kansei Reforms and Boshin War.
226. [1628] Tokugawa Mitsukuni — Influential daimyo of the Edo period, known for promoting Japanese nationalism and scholarship.
227. [1634] Hotta Masatoshi — Prominent daimyō and chief advisor in the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan.
228. [1642] Ihara Saikaku — Master poet of the 'floating world' genre, chronicling urban life in Edo period Japan.
229. [1642] Seki Kōwa — Pioneering Japanese mathematician, credited as 'Japan's Newton' for advancing wasan.
230. [1642] Seki Takakazu — Pioneering Japanese mathematician, foundational figure in wasan (Japanese science).
231. [1644] Matsuo Bashō — Master poet of the Edo period, renowned for haiku and travel literature.
232. [1644] Matsuo Basho — Master poet of the Edo period, renowned for elevating haikai to art.
233. [1653] Chikamatsu Monzaemon — Master Japanese playwright, celebrated for domestic tragedies and honor-bound love stories.
234. [1657] Arai Hakuseki — Influential Confucian scholar and bureaucrat who advised the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period.
235. [1658] Ogata Kōrin — Master of the Rinpa School, renowned for decorative screens and lacquer art.
236. [1659] Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu — Edo period samurai and daimyo, favored official of the Tokugawa shogunate.
237. [1663] Ogata Kenzan — Master Edo period Japanese potter, painter, and calligrapher known for Kyō and Kiyomizu ware.
238. [1685] Hakuin Ekaku — Zen Master who revived Japanese Rinzai Buddhism through rigorous koan practice.
239. [1703] Kaga no Chiyo — Edo period poet and Buddhist nun, celebrated for her pioneering haiku work.
240. [1715] Tokugawa Munetake — Samurai and scholar of the mid-Edo period, head of the Tayasu branch.
241. [1716] Yosa Buson — Master poet and painter of the Edo period, renowned for haiga.
242. [1719] Tanuma Okitsugu — Powerful rōjū and political advisor during the late Edo period of Japan.
243. [1730] Motoori Norinaga — Pioneering scholar of Kokugaku, influential Japanese philosopher of the Edo period.
244. [1734] Ueda Akinari — Prominent 18th-century Japanese author, scholar, and waka poet.
245. [1745] Isaac Titsingh — Dutch diplomat and scholar renowned for his extensive documentation of Japanese culture.
246. [1750] Tanikaze Kajinosuke — Pioneering Yokozuna of the Edo Period Sumo Wrestling
247. [1753] Utamaro — Master of ukiyo-e, celebrated for his exquisite portraits of beautiful women.
248. [1759] Matsudaira Sadanobu — Edo period daimyō known for financial and social reforms, leading to the Kansei era.
249. [1760] Hanaoka Seishū — Pioneering Japanese surgeon of the Edo period, known for combining Eastern and Western medicine.
250. [1761] Santō Kyōden — Edo period artist, writer, and shopowner known for pioneering manga works.
251. [1763] Kobayashi Issa — Master haiku poet celebrated for his gentle spirit and nature observations.
252. [1767] Takizawa Bakin — Leading novelist of the late Edo period, known for didactic historical romances.
253. [1793] Watanabe Kazan — Japanese painter, scholar, and statesman known for blending Japanese tradition with Western artistic influences.
254. [1794] Matthew C. Perry — Influential US Navy officer, pioneer of steam power, and opener of Japan.
255. [1794] Mizuno Tadakuni — Late Edo period daimyō known for instituting the controversial Tenpō Reforms.
256. [1797] Hiroshige — Master of ukiyo-e landscapes, famed for the Tōkaidō and Edo views.
257. [1798] Nakayama Miki — Founder of Tenrikyo, a Japanese new religion whose teachings center on divine revelation.
258. [1799] Tanaka Hisashige — Pioneering Japanese inventor, engineer, and scholar, often called the 'Thomas Edison of Japan'.
259. [1800] Emperor Ninkō — 120th Emperor of Japan; reigned during the decline of the Shogunate.
260. [1807] Shibata Zeshin — Master lacquer painter and print artist of the late Edo and early Meiji periods.
261. [1815] James Curtis Hepburn — American physician, educator, and pioneer of the Hepburn romanization system for Japanese.
262. [1823] Katsu Kaishū — Influential statesman, naval engineer, and military commander during Japan's transition from Shogunate to Empire.
263. [1825] Gustave Boissonade — Pioneering French legal scholar instrumental in drafting modern Japanese law.
264. [1827] Oguri Kozukenosuke — Statesman of the late Edo period, pivotal in early Japanese military and economic development.
265. [1829] Hon'inbō Shūsaku — A legendary 19th-century Japanese professional Go player, famed for his undefeated streak.
266. [1829] Takechi Hanpeita — Samurai leader of Tosa Domain who championed the Sonnō jōi movement against foreign influence.
267. [1830] Ōkubo Toshimichi — Key statesman of the Meiji Restoration, architect of modern centralized Japan.
268. [1831] Emperor Kōmei — 121st Emperor of Japan; reigned during the tumultuous end of the Edo period.
269. [1831] Kawanabe Kyōsai — Master caricaturist and painter who bridged the Edo and Meiji periods in Japan.
270. [1832] Matsudaira Teru — A prominent Japanese aristocrat who played a key role during the tumultuous late Edo and early Meiji periods.
271. [1833] Kido Takayoshi — Key statesman of the Meiji Restoration, instrumental in modernizing Japan.
272. [1833] Yamanami Keisuke — A prominent samurai and vice-commander of the Shinsengumi during the late Edo period.
273. [1834] Kawakami Gensai — A renowned samurai of the late Edo period, famous for his skills as an assassin.
274. [1835] Fukuzawa Yukichi — Pioneering philosopher and educator who championed Western ideas during Japan's modernization.
275. [1836] Sakamoto Ryōma — Samurai, politician, and key figure in the movement to end the Tokugawa Shogunate.
276. [1837] Hitotsubashi Keiki — The 15th and last Shōgun of the Tokugawa shogunate, a pivotal figure in Japan's modernization.
277. [1837] Itagaki Taisuke — Pivotal leader of the Freedom and People's Rights Movement in Meiji Japan.
278. [1837] Tani Tateki — Statesman and general who advocated for a unique Japanese path resisting Westernization.
279. [1837] Tokugawa Yoshinobu — The last Shōgun of the Tokugawa clan, pivotal in Japan's transition to modernity.
280. [1838] Okada Izō — Feared samurai assassin of the late Edo period, known for his role in the Bakumatsu unrest.
281. [1838] Thomas Blake Glover — Anglo-Scottish merchant pivotal in Japan's Bakumatsu and Meiji periods.
282. [1838] Toyohara Chikanobu — Prolific Meiji-era woodblock artist, known by his art name Yōshū Chikanobu.
283. [1838] Yamagata Aritomo — Pivotal statesman and general who shaped modern Imperial Japan's military and political structure.
284. [1839] Nagakura Shinpachi — A prominent samurai figure, captain of the Shinsengumi, who transitioned into a kendo master.
285. [1839] San'yūtei Enchō — Pioneering rakugo performer and author who elevated Japanese storytelling with horror.
286. [1839] Takasugi Shinsaku — Samurai leader from Chōshū who championed modernization leading to the Meiji Restoration.
287. [1840] Kuroda Kiyotaka — Meiji-era statesman, diplomat, and former Prime Minister of Japan.
288. [1840] Shibusawa Eiichi — Pioneering figure credited as the 'Father of Japanese Capitalism' for introducing Western economic models.
289. [1841] Itō Hirobumi — Pioneering statesman who drafted the Meiji Constitution and served multiple times as Japan's Prime Minister.
290. [1842] Ōyama Iwao — Founding Field Marshal of the Imperial Japanese Army and Meiji Restoration figure.
291. [1844] Kuroki Itei — Prominent Japanese general who commanded forces during the pivotal Russo-Japanese War.
292. [1844] Saitō Hajime — Legendary samurai who served the Shinsengumi and adapted through the tumultuous Meiji Restoration.
293. [1846] Tokugawa Iemochi — 14th Shōgun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, navigating Japan's tumultuous opening.
294. [1847] Jacob Schiff — Prominent Jewish banker and philanthropist who shaped American finance and Jewish life.
295. [1847] Mori Arinori — Meiji statesman and founder of Japan's modern educational system.
296. [1848] Katsura Tarō — Key Meiji statesman and general who served multiple times as Prime Minister of Japan.
297. [1848] Shimada Ichirō — Samurai figure known for his role in the assassination of Ōkubo Toshimichi during Japan's turbulent transition.
298. [1848] Tōgō Heihachirō — Japan's greatest naval hero, famed for the victory at Tsushima.
299. [1849] Nogi Maresuke — Prominent Japanese general, celebrated for loyalty and sacrifice in military campaigns.
300. [1849] Saionji Kinmochi — A prominent Japanese statesman and diplomat, twice serving as Prime Minister.
301. [1850] Lafcadio Hearn — Greek and Irish writer renowned for introducing Japanese culture to the West.
302. [1851] Isawa Shūji — Pioneering Meiji educator and bureaucrat who shaped modern Japanese pedagogy.
303. [1852] Emperor Meiji — Emperor of Japan whose reign oversaw the transformation from feudalism to an imperial power.
304. [1853] Daijō Tennō — The title for a retired Emperor of Japan, often translated as 'Emperor Emeritus'.
305. [1853] Kitasato Shibasaburō — Pioneering Japanese bacteriologist, co-discoverer of plague agent and diphtheria antitoxin.
306. [1853] Umezawa Michiharu — A distinguished samurai and general who served through Japan's tumultuous transition from Shogunate to Empire.
307. [1854] Jokichi Takamine — Pioneering Japanese chemist, known for isolating adrenaline and enzyme research.
308. [1854] Takahashi Korekiyo — Influential Japanese statesman, Prime Minister, and financier of early 20th-century Japan.
309. [1856] Uehara Yūsaku — Founder of the IJA Engineering Corps, Uehara Yūsaku was a distinguished Japanese field marshal.
310. [1858] Yi Wanyong — A controversial Korean politician, known for his role in the 1910 Japanese annexation of Korea.
311. [1860] Kanō Jigorō — Founder of modern Judo, educator, and influential Japanese martial artist.
312. [1861] Uchimura Kanzō — Pioneering Japanese Christian evangelist and founder of the Nonchurch Movement.
313. [1861] Uchimura Kanzo — Pioneering Japanese author and founder of the Nonchurch Movement in Christianity.
314. [1862] Mori Ōgai — Pioneering Japanese author, surgeon, and literary modernizer.
315. [1862] Nitobe Inazō — Japanese diplomat, scholar, and writer known for advocating modernization and Asian civilization.
316. [1863] Okakura Kakuzō — Pioneering Japanese scholar, art critic, and author of 'The Book of Tea'
317. [1864] Akashi Motojiro — General in the Imperial Japanese Army and Governor-General of Taiwan.
318. [1865] Uchida Kosai — Japanese statesman and diplomat active during the Meiji, Taishō, and Shōwa periods.
319. [1866] Naitō Torajirō — Pioneering Sinologist and founder of the Kyoto School, known for his work on Chinese history.
320. [1866] Paul Tsuchihashi — Japanese Catholic priest and scholar known for calendrical conversions and Sinology.
321. [1866] Wakatsuki Reijirō — Japanese politician who served twice as Prime Minister, known for advocating peace.
322. [1867] Masaoka Shiki — Pioneering Japanese poet and literary critic, key figure in modern haiku.
323. [1867] Natsume Sōseki — Pioneering Japanese novelist exploring individualism amidst Meiji-era Westernization.
324. [1867] Natsume Soseki — Pioneering Japanese novelist whose work explored individualism amidst Meiji modernization.
325. [1867] Phan Bội Châu — Pioneering Vietnamese nationalist and revolutionary leader advocating for independence.
326. [1867] Pierre Bonnard — Pioneering French painter celebrated for color and intimate domestic scenes.
327. [1867] Sakichi Toyoda — Pioneering Japanese inventor and industrialist, founder of Toyota Industries.
328. [1868] Gichin Funakoshi — Pioneering master who founded Shotokan karate and introduced Okinawan martial arts to Japan.
329. [1868] Hirose Takeo — Imperial Japanese Navy officer, famed for his sacrifice at the Battle of Port Arthur.
330. [1868] Kantarō Suzuki — Japanese admiral and politician who served as Prime Minister during Japan's surrender in 1945.
331. [1868] Lin Sen — Prominent Chinese politician, served as Chairman of the National Government of China.
332. [1868] Ozaki Kōyō — Pioneering Japanese author and poet known for essays, haiku, and novels.
333. [1869] Yamada Kōrin — Pioneering Japanese dermatologist known for hygiene promotion and seminal texts on skin diseases.
334. [1870] Kitarō Nishida — Founder of the Kyoto School, Nishida was a pivotal Japanese philosopher of science and religion.
335. [1870] Kotaro Honda — Pioneering metallurgist and inventor known for developing advanced magnetic resistant steels like KS steel.
336. [1871] Imperial Japanese Army — The principal ground force of the Empire of Japan, central to its rapid modernization and imperial expansion.
337. [1871] Kōtoku Shūsui — Pioneering Japanese socialist and anarchist who introduced radical thought to Japan.
338. [1871] Sakai Toshihiko — Pioneering Japanese socialist, founder of key labor and communist organizations.
339. [1871] Takano Iwasaburo — Pioneering Japanese social statistician and influential labor activist.
340. [1871] Tsunesaburō Makiguchi — Pioneering Japanese educator who founded the Soka Gakkai, emphasizing value-creation in learning.
341. [1872] Aubrey Beardsley — Pioneering English illustrator known for decadent, erotic black ink drawings.
342. [1872] Ichiyō Higuchi — Pioneering Meiji-era writer, known for short stories and poetry.
343. [1872] Kijūrō Shidehara — Influential Japanese diplomat and politician, known for his pacifist advocacy.
344. [1872] Nobutsuna Sasaki — Tanka poet and scholar active during Japan's Shōwa period.
345. [1873] Kiyoshi Kawakami — Japanese Christian journalist known for writings on Japan's role in Asia.
346. [1873] Tekkan Yosano — Pioneering Japanese author and poet, active during the Meiji and Taishō eras.
347. [1875] Jujiro Matsuda — Industrialist whose company founded Mazda Motor Corporation.
348. [1875] Teiji Takagi — Pioneering Japanese mathematician known for the Takagi existence theorem and curve.
349. [1875] Uemura Shōen — Pioneering Japanese artist celebrated for her exquisite bijin-ga paintings.
350. [1876] Hideyo Noguchi — Pioneering Japanese bacteriologist known for antivenom research and syphilis studies.
351. [1876] Kim Ku — Pioneering Korean independence activist and statesman against Japanese rule.
352. [1878] Iwane Matsui — Japanese general known for his role in the China expeditionary force and the Nanjing Massacre.
353. [1878] Shigeru Yoshida — Key architect of modern Japan's US-aligned diplomatic and economic recovery.
354. [1878] Takeo Arishima — Pioneering Japanese novelist and essayist of the Meiji and Taishō periods.
355. [1878] Terada Torahiko — Pioneering Japanese physicist and author known for work on acoustics, X-rays, and earthquakes.
356. [1878] Yosano Akiko — Pioneering Japanese poet, feminist, and social reformer of the Meiji and Taishō eras.
357. [1879] Emperor Taishō — Emperor of Japan during the Taishō period, overseeing political liberalization and global crises.
358. [1880] Douglas MacArthur — Distinguished U.S. General who commanded forces in WWII, Korea, and Japan.
359. [1880] Kōdō Sawaki — Prominent 20th-century Japanese Sōtō Zen teacher known for popularizing meditation.
360. [1880] Yoshisuke Aikawa — Founder of Nissan zaibatsu, a pivotal Japanese industrialist and politician.
361. [1882] Kyota Sugimoto — Pioneering Japanese inventor known for developing the first practical kanji typewriter.
362. [1883] Januarius Kyunosuke Hayasaka — Pioneering Japanese Catholic Bishop and Archbishop of Nagasaki.
363. [1883] Kenji Doihara — Japanese general and intelligence officer, notorious for his role in Manchukuo's establishment.
364. [1883] Kita Ikki — Japanese philosopher and writer, known for socialist and pan-Asianist thought.
365. [1883] Morihei Ueshiba — Founder of Aikido, a Japanese martial art emphasizing spiritual control and harmony.
366. [1883] Yasuma Takada — Influential Japanese sociologist and economist known for his power theory of economics.
367. [1884] Fumio Gotō — Japanese politician and bureaucrat who briefly served as interim Prime Minister of Japan.
368. [1884] Hideki Tōjō — Japanese military leader who served as Prime Minister during WWII; known for aggressive nationalism.
369. [1884] Hideki Tojo — Japanese military leader and Prime Minister during the height of World War II.
370. [1884] Isoroku Yamamoto — Admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy, pivotal strategist in the Pacific War.
371. [1885] Hajime Tanabe — Pioneering Japanese philosopher integrating Buddhism, science, and Western thought.
372. [1885] Matsutarō Shōriki — Pioneering Japanese media mogul, politician, and founder of major broadcasting networks.
373. [1885] Sakae Ōsugi — Pioneering Japanese anarchist writer whose thought centered on individualism and direct action.
374. [1885] Tomoyuki Yamashita — Imperial Japanese General infamous for atrocities during WWII in Malaya and the Philippines.
375. [1886] Hiratsuka Raichō — Pioneering Japanese feminist, anarchist, and influential writer (1886-1971).
376. [1886] Hiroshi Ōshima — Imperial Japanese Army General and Diplomat, key figure in WWII intelligence.
377. [1886] Jun'ichirō Tanizaki — A seminal Japanese author whose work explored cultural identity and erotic obsession.
378. [1886] Junichiro Tanizaki — Pioneering Japanese author whose work explores sexuality, culture clash, and identity.
379. [1886] Yoichi Hatta — Japanese engineer renowned for hydraulic works in Taiwan, notably the Chianan Canal.
380. [1887] Bernard Leach — Pioneering British studio potter, acclaimed as the 'Father of British studio pottery'.
381. [1887] Chūichi Nagumo — Admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy, known for leading the Kido Butai in major Pacific operations.
382. [1887] Chiang Kai-shek — Revolutionary leader of the Republic of China, governing from 1925 to 1975.
383. [1887] Korechika Anami — Imperial Japanese Army General who served as War Minister during Japan's surrender.
384. [1887] Le Corbusier — Pioneer of Modern Architecture, known for functionalist designs and urban planning.
385. [1887] Michio Suzuki (inventor) — Pioneering Japanese inventor and founder of the Suzuki Motor Corporation.
386. [1887] Peter Magoshiro Matsuoka — Japanese Catholic prelate who served as Prefect and Bishop of Nagoya.
387. [1888] Ōuchi Hyōei — Influential Japanese economist known for Marxist studies and academic leadership.
388. [1889] Kanji Ishiwara — Imperial Japanese general known for his role in the Mukden Incident and pan-Asianist theories.
389. [1889] Sessue Hayakawa — Pioneering Japanese actor who achieved stardom in Hollywood during the silent film era.
390. [1889] Shiro Kawase — Vice Admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy, known for torpedo expertise and Aleutians command.
391. [1891] Fumimaro Konoe — Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister during the early stages of WWII.
392. [1891] Konoe Fumimaro — Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister during Japan's militaristic expansion.
393. [1891] Minoru Ōta — Imperial Japanese Navy Admiral who commanded forces during the Battle of Okinawa.
394. [1891] Tadamichi Kuribayashi — Imperial Japanese Army general, famed for commanding the defense of Iwo Jima.
395. [1892] Akira Mutō — Imperial Japanese Army General implicated in war crimes during WWII.
396. [1892] Peter Doi — Japanese Catholic Cardinal who served as Archbishop of Tokyo and first Japanese cardinal.
397. [1892] Ryūnosuke Akutagawa — Pioneering Japanese short story writer, regarded as the 'father of the Japanese short story'.
398. [1892] Ryunosuke Akutagawa — Pioneering Japanese short story writer, considered the 'father of the Japanese short story'.
399. [1892] Shirō Ishii — Japanese biological weapons specialist and director of Unit 731.
400. [1893] Lai Man-Wai — Pioneering Chinese actor and director, regarded as the 'Father of Hong Kong Cinema'.
401. [1893] Tokuhichi Mishima — Pioneering Japanese metallurgist known for discovering aluminum's role in magnetic steel.
402. [1893] Yasujiro Niwa — Pioneering Japanese electrical scientist known for phototelegraphy and early TV technology.
403. [1894] Edogawa Ranpo — Pioneering Japanese mystery author, famous for the pen name Edogawa Ranpo.
404. [1894] Kōnosuke Matsushita — Pioneering Japanese industrialist and founder of Panasonic, the 'God of Management'.
405. [1894] Konosuke Matsushita — Japanese industrialist, founder of Panasonic, known as the "God of Management."
406. [1894] Michio Miyagi — Pioneering Japanese koto master, renowned for his compositions and artistry.
407. [1894] Shōji Hamada — Pioneering Japanese potter and key figure in the Mingei folk-art movement.
408. [1895] Richard Sorge — Soviet spy and German journalist known for intelligence work in Japan and China.
409. [1896] Nobusuke Kishi — Influential Japanese bureaucrat and politician, Prime Minister (1957-1960)
410. [1897] Hideo Iwakuro — Major general in the Imperial Japanese Army, known for his military career and founding Kyoto Sangyo University.
411. [1897] Imai Yone — Pioneering Japanese Christian street theater artist and educator, famous for kamishibai.
412. [1898] Kenji Mizoguchi — Pioneering Japanese filmmaker known for depicting the oppression of women.
413. [1899] Hayato Ikeda — Key Japanese politician, known for the Income Doubling Plan and the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
414. [1899] Kenjiro Takayanagi — Japanese pioneer in television and video technology, father of Japanese broadcasting.
415. [1899] Yasunari Kawabata — Lyrical Japanese novelist, winner of the 1968 Nobel Prize in Literature.
416. [1900] 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami — A massive 9.1 Mw megathrust earthquake off Japan's east coast on March 11, 2011.
417. [1900] Chiune Sugihara — Japanese diplomat renowned for saving thousands of Jewish refugees during WWII.
418. [1900] Choe Yong-gon (official) — North Korean military officer and politician who served in key leadership roles.
419. [1900] Kim Dong-in — Pioneer of Korean literary realism and naturalism in modern Korean literature.
420. [1900] Rikken Seiyūkai — Major pre-war Japanese political party, known for its influence from 1900 to the early 1940s.
421. [1900] Sun Li-jen — Prominent Chinese General, known for leadership in Sino-Japanese War and Civil War.
422. [1900] Ukichiro Nakaya — Pioneering Japanese physicist known for glaciology and creating the first artificial snowflakes.
423. [1901] Alexander Fadeyev (writer) — Soviet writer and politician, co-founder of the Union of Soviet Writers.
424. [1901] Eiji Tsuburaya — Pioneering Japanese special effects director, the 'Father of Tokusatsu'.
425. [1901] Eisaku Satō — Long-serving Japanese Prime Minister, known for the return of Okinawa and Nobel Peace Prize.
426. [1901] Hirohito — Emperor of Japan during a period of intense nationalism, war, and subsequent economic rebirth.
427. [1902] Mitsuo Fuchida — Japanese Naval officer, famed for leading the initial air attacks on Pearl Harbor.
428. [1902] Paul Yoshigoro Taguchi — Japanese prelate who served as Archbishop of Osaka and was elevated to Cardinal.
429. [1902] Yu Gwan-sun — Iconic Korean independence activist, symbolizing resistance against Japanese rule.
430. [1903] Mari Mori — Pioneering Japanese author celebrated for male homosexual romance literature.
431. [1903] Takiji Kobayashi — Pioneering Japanese proletarian writer, famed for 'Crab Cannery Ship'
432. [1903] Yasujirō Ozu — Master of Japanese cinema, celebrated for intimate portrayals of family life and generational bonds.
433. [1903] Yasutaro Koide — A notable Japanese supercentenarian who lived to 112 years, recognized for his longevity.
434. [1904] Isamu Noguchi — Visionary American artist, sculptor, and landscape architect known for blending East and West.
435. [1904] Joseph Asajiro Satowaki — Japanese Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Nagasaki and was elevated to Cardinal.
436. [1904] Taikichiro Mori — Pioneering Japanese businessman and founder of Mori Building Company.
437. [1905] Mikio Naruse — Pioneering Japanese director known for bleak 'common people drama' and female protagonists.
438. [1905] Sada Abe — Notorious Japanese geisha whose 1936 murder of a lover became a national myth.
439. [1906] Kazuo Ohno — Pioneering Japanese dancer and Butoh master, influential figure in modern performance art.
440. [1906] Shin'ichirō Tomonaga — Pioneering Japanese physicist, key contributor to Quantum Electrodynamics (QED)
441. [1906] Sin-Itiro Tomonaga — Pioneering Japanese physicist known for fundamental work in Quantum Electrodynamics (QED).
442. [1906] Soichiro Honda — Pioneering Japanese engineer and industrialist who founded Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
443. [1907] Ayub Khan — Pakistan's second President (1958-1969); military leader who oversaw 'Decade of Development.'
444. [1907] Hideki Yukawa — Pioneering theoretical physicist known for predicting the existence of mesons.
445. [1907] Su Yu — Prominent PLA general, key commander in the Chinese Civil War and Second Sino-Japanese War.
446. [1907] Yasushi Inoue — Renowned Japanese author celebrated for historical and deeply personal fiction.
447. [1908] Masaru Ibuka — Co-founder of Sony, Masaru Ibuka was a pivotal Japanese electronics industrialist.
448. [1908] Tomiko Itooka — Japanese supercentenarian who lived to 116 years, known for her resilience.
449. [1909] Delmer M. Brown — American academic and Japanologist known for his extensive work on Japanese history.
450. [1909] Kinuyo Tanaka — Pioneering Japanese actress and director, celebrated for her longevity and collaborations with masters like Mizoguchi.
451. [1909] Osamu Dazai — Pioneering Japanese author celebrated for dark, introspective modern classics.
452. [1910] Akira Kurosawa — Master of Japanese cinema, known for dynamic style and epic storytelling.
453. [1910] Edwin O. Reischauer — Pioneering scholar of Japan and East Asia, and influential American diplomat.
454. [1910] Ikurō Teshima — Founder of the Makuya religious movement, deeply devoted to biblical prophecy and Zionism.
455. [1910] Osamu Shimomura (economist) — Pioneering Japanese economist, credited as the 'father of the Japanese economic miracle.'
456. [1910] Takeo Fujisawa — Co-founder of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.; oversaw the company's financial growth.
457. [1911] Akira Yoshizawa — Japanese origamist, credited with elevating origami from a mere craft to a recognized living art.
458. [1911] Ichirō Fujiyama — Pioneering Japanese composer and singer, known for blending classical baritone with popular music.
459. [1911] Ishirō Honda — Pioneering Japanese filmmaker, celebrated for the kaiju and disaster film genres.
460. [1912] Futabayama Sadaji — Legendary Japanese sumo wrestler, 35th Yokozuna, known for unmatched dominance.
461. [1912] Keisuke Kinoshita — A celebrated Japanese film director known for sentimental beauty and technical experimentation.
462. [1912] Kim Il Sung — Founder of North Korea and long-serving communist leader (1912-1994)
463. [1912] Minoru Yamasaki — Pioneering architect famous for the original World Trade Center design.
464. [1912] Shigeto Tsuru — Pioneering Japanese economist known for 'creative defeat' theory and post-war reconstruction analysis.
465. [1912] Tetsuji Takechi — Pioneering Japanese director, critic, and author known for experimental kabuki and softcore cinema.
466. [1913] Eiji Toyoda — Pioneering industrialist who brought Toyota Motor Corporation to global prominence.
467. [1913] Kazuo Taoka — Prominent yakuza godfather and third kumicho of the Yamaguchi-gumi.
468. [1913] Kenzō Tange — Pioneering Japanese architect blending modernism with traditional Japanese aesthetics.
469. [1913] Masanobu Fukuoka — Pioneering philosopher and farmer advocating for 'do-nothing' natural cultivation methods.
470. [1913] Masayoshi Ito — Japanese politician who served as acting Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in the late 20th century.
471. [1913] Rikken Dōshikai — A significant early 20th-century Japanese political party supporting Katsura Tarō.
472. [1913] Saburo Ienaga — Pioneering Japanese historian known for challenging state censorship in textbook publishing.
473. [1914] Go Seigen — Master of Go, considered one of the greatest players of the 20th century.
474. [1914] John Naka — Master bonsai artist who popularized the art form using native American species.
475. [1914] Junji Kinoshita — Pioneering Japanese playwright, scholar, and Shakespeare translator of modern drama.
476. [1914] Masao Maruyama (scholar) — Pioneering Japanese political theorist known for analyzing national identity and postwar democracy.
477. [1914] Sakae Ōba — Imperial Japanese Army officer who survived the Battle of Saipan to lead a prolonged holdout.
478. [1914] Taisen Deshimaru — Pioneering Sōtō Zen teacher who established international centers for Zen practice.
479. [1914] Takeo Yoshikawa — Japanese naval officer and intelligence agent, infamous for his espionage activities in Hawaii.
480. [1915] Kon Ichikawa — Master Japanese film director and screenwriter known for genre versatility and profound thematic depth.
481. [1915] Kunihiko Kodaira — Pioneering Japanese mathematician in algebraic geometry and complex manifolds.
482. [1916] Junpei Gomikawa — Pioneering Japanese novelist, best known for 'The Human Condition' (Ningen no joken).
483. [1916] Masaki Kobayashi — Pioneering Japanese filmmaker, celebrated for epic war and samurai dramas.
484. [1917] Chung Il-kwon — South Korean general and politician who served as Foreign Minister and Prime Minister.
485. [1917] Kenkichi Iwasawa — Pioneering Japanese mathematician known for developing Iwasawa theory in number theory.
486. [1917] Masahiko Kimura — Pioneering Japanese judoka and professional wrestler, famous for the 'Kimura' lock.
487. [1918] Kakuei Tanaka — Tenacious Japanese politician, served as Prime Minister of Japan (1972-1974).
488. [1918] Yasuhiro Nakasone — Key Japanese politician, served as Prime Minister (1982-1987), championing neoliberal reforms.
489. [1919] Fred Korematsu — Pioneering civil rights activist who resisted WWII internment of Japanese Americans.
490. [1919] Sono Osato — American dancer and actress known for her performances with Ballets Russes.
491. [1919] Sonoda Tenkoko — Japanese politician known for her time in the Diet and pioneering motherhood in office.
492. [1919] Zhao Ziyang — Prominent Chinese politician, served as Premier and key figure in CCP reforms.
493. [1920] Peter Baptist Tadamaro Ishigami — Japanese prelate and Bishop who served the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Naha.
494. [1920] Setsuko Hara — A celebrated Japanese actress, renowned for her profound collaborations with Yasujirō Ozu.
495. [1920] Toshiro Mifune — Legendary Japanese actor, celebrated for his commanding, hypermasculine screen presence.
496. [1920] Yoshiko Yamaguchi — Pioneering Japanese artist and politician known for her international career.
497. [1921] Akio Morita — Visionary Japanese entrepreneur and co-founder of Sony.
498. [1921] Bai Guang — Iconic Chinese actress and singer, known as the "Queen of the Low Voice".
499. [1921] Franklin J. Schaffner — Acclaimed American director known for epic historical dramas and genre films.
500. [1921] Nobuo Kanda — Japanese historian specializing in early Manchu history, known for his work on Qing dynasty sources.
501. [1921] Paul Hisao Yasuda — A Japanese prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of Osaka.
502. [1921] Shinji Kawasaki — Japanese archaeologist specializing in petroglyphs, ancient languages, and origins of the Japanese.
503. [1921] Suharto — Long-serving Indonesian general and politician who presided over the New Order era.
504. [1922] Donald Keene — Pioneering scholar of Japanese literature, bridging cultures through translation and academia.
505. [1922] Hiroo Onoda — Imperial Japanese Army officer who famously held out as a WWII POW for nearly 29 years.
506. [1923] Lee Teng-hui — Key Taiwanese politician, economist, and agronomist who led the democratization of the Republic of China.
507. [1923] Mas Oyama — Founder of Kyokushin Karate, a pioneering style of full-contact martial art.
508. [1923] Rentarō Mikuni — Esteemed Japanese actor and director, celebrated for his versatile performances.
509. [1923] Ryōtarō Shiba — Renowned Japanese author celebrated for historical fiction and cultural essays.
510. [1923] Seijun Suzuki — Pioneering Japanese director known for flamboyant style, yakuza genre, and surreal humor.
511. [1923] Shūsaku Endō — Pioneering Japanese Catholic author, celebrated for 'Silence' and literary depth.
512. [1924] Joseph Satoshi Fukahori — Japanese Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Takamatsu.
513. [1924] Kōbō Abe — Pioneering Japanese author known for surreal, Kafkaesque explorations of modern existence.
514. [1924] Kim Dae-jung — Pioneering South Korean statesman, champion of democracy, and eighth President.
515. [1924] Kobo Abe — Pioneering Japanese writer known for surreal, Kafkaesque explorations of modern existence.
516. [1924] Peter Takaaki Hirayama — Japanese prelate of the Catholic Church who served as Bishop of Oita.
517. [1924] Rikidōzan — Pioneering Korean-Japanese wrestler, famed as the 'Father of Puroresu' in Japan.
518. [1924] Tomiichi Murayama — Japanese politician, best known for apologizing for WWII aggression in the Murayama Statement.
519. [1925] Jiro Ono — Master sushi chef, credited with innovating modern sushi preparation techniques.
520. [1925] Leo Esaki — Pioneering Japanese physicist known for semiconductor tunneling and the tunnel diode.
521. [1925] Sakae Menda — Japanese man wrongfully convicted of murder, exonerated in 1983, becoming a death penalty abolitionist.
522. [1925] Yukio Mishima — Influential Japanese author, playwright, and controversial figure known for his aestheticism.
523. [1926] Choi Eun-hee — Iconic South Korean actress, celebrated for her career and ordeal in North Korea.
524. [1926] Jiang Zemin — Key CCP leader who guided China through major political and economic transformations.
525. [1926] Masatoshi Koshiba — Pioneering Japanese physicist, founder of neutrino astronomy.
526. [1926] Michio Kushi — Pioneering Japanese educator who introduced macrobiotics to the West.
527. [1926] Pak Kyongni — Pioneering South Korean novelist, celebrated for the epic saga, Toji (The Land).
528. [1926] Shōhei Imamura — Pioneering Japanese film director known for depicting the lower strata of society.
529. [1927] Hiroshi Yamauchi — Pioneering Japanese businessman and third President of Nintendo.
530. [1927] Kōshū Itabashi — Sōtō Zen master and influential Abbot of Sojiji, known for developing chair Zazen.
531. [1927] Kim Young-sam — Pioneering South Korean politician and the first civilian president in decades.
532. [1927] Rikken Minseito — A major liberal political party in pre-war Japan, known for its progressive platform.
533. [1927] Thomas Noguchi — Pioneering Japanese-American coroner, famed for autopsies on Hollywood's elite.
534. [1927] Yutaka Taniyama — Japanese mathematician known for the foundational Taniyama–Shimura conjecture.
535. [1928] Choi Moo-ryong — Pioneering South Korean actor, producer, and director known for his charismatic screen presence.
536. [1928] Daisaku Ikeda — Influential Japanese Buddhist leader, educator, and peace advocate.
537. [1928] Hirofumi Uzawa — Pioneering Japanese economist known for mathematical economics and growth theory.
538. [1928] Osamu Tezuka — Pioneering Japanese manga artist, celebrated as the 'Father of Manga' and animator.
539. [1928] Peter Shirayanagi — Japanese Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Tokyo and was elevated to Cardinal.
540. [1928] Shin Young-kyun — Veteran South Korean actor, film producer, and politician known for his dramatic roles.
541. [1929] Miyoshi Umeki — Pioneering Japanese-American actress and singer, first East Asian to win an Oscar.
542. [1929] Taitetsu Unno — Leading scholar and translator of Pure Land Buddhism, expert in Shin Buddhism.
543. [1929] Yayoi Kusama — Pioneering Japanese artist known for immersive, obsessive, and conceptual installations.
544. [1930] Goro Shimura — Pioneering mathematician known for complex multiplication and the Taniyama–Shimura conjecture.
545. [1930] Hiro (photographer) — Pioneering Japanese-American commercial photographer known for elegant fashion and still life work.
546. [1930] Kinji Fukasaku — Pioneering Japanese filmmaker known for gritty yakuza cinema and innovative style.
547. [1930] Michiya Mihashi — Pioneering Enka singer from postwar Japan, known for his distinctive voice.
548. [1930] Nobuo Yoneda — Pioneering Japanese mathematician known for category theory, computer science, and the Yoneda lemma.
549. [1930] Nui Onoue — Japanese businesswoman who symbolized the bubble economy before being convicted of massive investment fraud.
550. [1930] Park No-sik — Veteran South Korean actor and director known for action roles and prolific film career.
551. [1930] Stephen Fumio Hamao — Japanese Cardinal of the Catholic Church, known for his service in church administration and advocacy.
552. [1930] Tōru Takemitsu — Pioneering Japanese composer known for timbre manipulation and avant-garde works.
553. [1931] Arata Isozaki — Influential Japanese architect, theorist, and urban designer known for modernism.
554. [1931] Chun Doo-hwan — South Korean general and politician who served as the fifth President of South Korea.
555. [1931] H. Paul Varley — American historian and Japanologist specializing in medieval Japanese history.
556. [1931] Heisuke Hironaka — Pioneering Japanese mathematician, Fields Medalist known for resolving singularities.
557. [1931] Johnny Kitagawa — Founder of Johnny & Associates, a dominant force in Japanese boy band promotion.
558. [1931] Ken Takakura — Iconic Japanese actor known for his stoic presence and profound film roles.
559. [1931] Shintaro Katsu — Iconic Japanese actor, singer, and filmmaker known for multiple long-running series.
560. [1931] Takashi Ono (gymnast) — Legendary Japanese gymnast, most decorated Japanese athlete in Olympic history.
561. [1932] Abebe Bikila — Ethiopian Olympic marathon champion, known for his barefoot victories in Rome and Tokyo.
562. [1932] Akihiko Tago — Renowned Japanese amateur astronomer known for comet and nova discoveries.
563. [1932] Bruce Onobrakpeya — Pioneering Nigerian artist known for printmaking, painting, and sculpture.
564. [1932] Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto — Japanese Catholic bishop who served in the Dioceses of Urawa and Nagasaki.
565. [1932] Ikuhiko Hata — Influential Japanese historian specializing in modern Japan's military and wartime history.
566. [1932] Kang Hyo-shil — South Korean stage and film actress known for her dramatic performances.
567. [1932] Nagisa Ōshima — Pioneering Japanese director known for provocative explorations of rebellion and sexuality.
568. [1932] Shintaro Ishihara — Prominent, controversial Japanese politician and writer, known for his ultranationalism.
569. [1932] Tatsuya Nakadai — A celebrated Japanese actor, recognized for his profound roles in cinema history.
570. [1933] Akihito — 125th Emperor of Japan; reigned during the Heisei era (1989-2019).
571. [1933] Mako (actor) — Pioneering Japanese-American actor known as Mako, spanning film, stage, and voice work.
572. [1933] Seiichi Morimura — Pioneering Japanese novelist known for exposing wartime atrocities in 'The Devil's Gluttony'
573. [1933] Tsuneko Okazaki — Pioneering molecular biologist known for discovering Okazaki fragments in DNA replication.
574. [1933] Yoko Ono — Pioneering Japanese artist, musician, and activist known for conceptual and performance art.
575. [1934] Hirofumi Yamashita — Pioneering Japanese ichthyologist and environmental activist known for Isahaya Bay conservation.
576. [1934] Mikio Aoki — Japanese politician, former Chief Cabinet Secretary, and influential LDP leader.
577. [1935] Francis Xavier Osamu Mizobe — Japanese Roman Catholic bishop known for his service in Sendai and Takamatsu dioceses.
578. [1935] Isao Takahata — Pioneering Japanese director, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, acclaimed for poignant animation.
579. [1935] Kenzaburō Ōe — Pioneering Japanese author whose works explore myth, politics, and the human condition.
580. [1935] Kenzaburo Oe — Pioneering Japanese novelist whose work explores existentialism, war trauma, and the human condition.
581. [1935] Takeshi Amemiya — Japanese economist specializing in econometrics and the economy of ancient Greece.
582. [1935] Yoshihiro Tsurumi — Japanese economist specializing in international business strategy and global competitiveness.
583. [1936] Ichirō Inaba — Prominent Japanese historian specializing in Chinese historical thought and historiography.
584. [1936] Joseph Atsumi Misue — Japanese Roman Catholic Bishop who served the Diocese of Hiroshima.
585. [1937] Hibari Misora — Iconic Japanese singer and actress, celebrated for her enduring musical legacy.
586. [1937] Keiko Abe — Pioneering Japanese composer and marimba virtuoso who shaped modern marimba technique.
587. [1937] Keizo Obuchi — Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1998 to 2000.
588. [1937] Yoshiro Mori — Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2000 to 2001.
589. [1938] Chiung Yao — Pioneering Taiwanese writer and producer, celebrated for romantic melodrama.
590. [1938] Giant Baba — Pioneering Japanese wrestler, promoter, and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)
591. [1938] Hirotaka Sugawara — Pioneering Japanese physicist known for the Lee-Sugawara relation and field theory of currents.
592. [1938] Kenichi Horie — Japanese solo yachtsman known for pioneering non-stop, environmentally conscious oceanic crossings.
593. [1938] Morihiro Hosokawa — Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1993 to 1994.
594. [1939] Hitomi Watanabe — Japanese photographer known for documenting speeches, state violence, and civil unrest.
595. [1939] Junko Tabei — Pioneering Japanese mountaineer, first woman on Everest and Seven Summits climber.
596. [1939] Susumu Tonegawa — Pioneering immunologist and neuroscientist known for V(D)J recombination discovery.
597. [1940] Choi Bool-am — Veteran South Korean actor, professor, and cultural ambassador known for his diverse roles.
598. [1940] Kunimitsu Takahashi — Pioneering Japanese racer, known as the 'father of drifting' in motorsports.
599. [1940] Nobuyoshi Araki — Pioneering Japanese photographer blending eroticism, fine art, and personal narrative.
600. [1940] Park Geun-hyung — Veteran South Korean actor with a career spanning film, television, and theater for over five decades.
601. [1940] Sadaharu Oh — Legendary Japanese slugger, record-holding power hitter for the Yomiuri Giants.
602. [1940] Taihō Kōki — Legendary Japanese sumo wrestler, Taihō, dominated the ring from 1960 to 1971.
603. [1940] Taisei Yokusankai — Japan's ruling, para-fascist political party during much of WWII, aiming for a totalitarian state.
604. [1940] Tarō Asō — Prominent Japanese politician, former Prime Minister of Japan (2008-2009).
605. [1940] Toshihide Maskawa — Pioneering Japanese theoretical physicist known for his work on CP-violation.
606. [1941] Gunpei Yokoi — Pioneering Nintendo designer known for Game & Watch, Game Boy, and Blue Ocean Theory.
607. [1941] Hayao Miyazaki — Master filmmaker of Studio Ghibli, celebrated for magical, eco-conscious animation.
608. [1941] Kim Jong Il — Second supreme leader of North Korea; established the Juche ideology and cult of personality.
609. [1941] Kyu Sakamoto — Pioneering Japanese singer known for the global hit "Ue o Muite Arukō" ("Sukiyaki").
610. [1941] Midori Suzuki (educator) — Pioneering Japanese media educator, feminist, and researcher advocating for citizen-centered media literacy.
611. [1941] Peter Takeo Okada — Japanese Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Tokyo from 2000 to 2017.
612. [1941] Shih Ming-teh — Prominent Taiwanese democracy activist, politician, and human-rights advocate.
613. [1941] Tadao Ando — Renowned Japanese architect celebrated for minimalist concrete structures and light integration.
614. [1941] Tae Hyun-sil — Veteran South Korean actress known for her prolific career spanning decades in film and television.
615. [1941] Toyo Ito — Innovative Japanese architect exploring the intersection of physical and virtual realities.
616. [1941] Yoshihiko Kikuchi — Pioneering Japanese leader and General Authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
617. [1942] Hirotoshi Honda — Japanese businessman and founder of Mugen Motorsports, son of Soichiro Honda.
618. [1942] Ichirō Ozawa — Influential Japanese politician known for his 'shadow shogun' back-room power.
619. [1942] Junichiro Koizumi — Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2001 to 2006.
620. [1943] Akaji Maro — Pioneering Japanese butoh performer, director, and acclaimed film actor.
621. [1943] Antonio Inoki — Pioneering Japanese wrestler, martial artist, and political figure.
622. [1943] Norio Kaifu — Pioneering Japanese astronomer known for radio spectroscopy and leading major international observatories.
623. [1943] Xaviera Hollander — Dutch memoirist and former call girl known for 'The Happy Hooker'
624. [1943] Yohji Yamamoto — Pioneering Japanese designer celebrated for avant-garde tailoring and minimalist aesthetics.
625. [1944] Makoto Kobayashi — Pioneering physicist recognized for his groundbreaking work on CP-violation.
626. [1944] Mino Monta — Veteran Japanese television presenter known for record-breaking live TV hours.
627. [1944] Monta Mino — Veteran Japanese television presenter, known for extensive live TV hosting career.
628. [1945] Fusako Shigenobu — Japanese communist activist, founder of the militant Japanese Red Army (JRA).
629. [1945] Go Nagai — Pioneering Japanese manga artist known for super robots, magical girls, and sci-fi horror.
630. [1945] Takahiro Kawai — Japanese mathematician specializing in algebraic analysis, known for his work alongside Kashiwara.
631. [1945] Yoshida Doctrine — Japan's post-WWII foreign policy emphasizing US security reliance and economic reconstruction.
632. [1945] Yoshinori Ohsumi — Pioneering cell biologist recognized for discoveries regarding autophagy mechanisms.
633. [1946] House of Councillors — The upper house of the National Diet of Japan, responsible for legislative review.
634. [1946] House of Councilors — The upper house of the National Diet of Japan, succeeding the House of Peers.
635. [1946] Joseph Mitsuaki Takami — Japanese prelate and Archbishop of Nagasaki, known for his pastoral leadership.
636. [1946] Naoki Inose — Japanese politician, historian, and social critic known for his work on modern Japanese history.
637. [1946] Sawao Katō — Legendary Japanese gymnast, celebrated for his twelve Olympic medals and eight gold.
638. [1946] Tokyo Trial — Post-WWII military tribunal prosecuting Japanese leaders for war crimes.
639. [1947] Gunma 3rd district (1947–1993) — A historical Japanese electoral district representing a conservative stronghold in the Diet.
640. [1947] Harumi Kurihara — Celebrity homemaker known as the "Martha Stewart of Japan" for her accessible home cooking.
641. [1947] Haruomi Hosono — Pioneering Japanese musician, songwriter, and producer known for shaping electronic pop.
642. [1947] Kōchi at-large district (House of Representatives) — A multi-member electoral district representing Kōchi Prefecture in Japan's House of Representatives.
643. [1947] Kazumasa Oda — Acclaimed Japanese singer-songwriter, known for leading the band Off Course and successful solo hits.
644. [1947] Kyoto 2nd district (1947–1993) — A former multi-member constituency in Kyoto, electing five representatives to the Japanese House of Representatives.
645. [1947] Shimane at-large district (House of Representatives) — Former at-large electoral district representing Shimane Prefecture in Japan's House of Representatives.
646. [1947] Takeshi Kitano — Pioneering Japanese comedian, actor, and acclaimed international filmmaker.
647. [1947] Tokyo 1st district (1947–1993) — A former Japanese parliamentary constituency covering key wards in Tokyo from 1947 to 1993.
648. [1948] Akira Yoshino — Pioneering chemist credited with the first safe, production-viable lithium-ion battery.
649. [1948] Ichirou Mizuki — Pioneering Japanese singer, composer, and voice actor known for anime theme songs.
650. [1948] Mitsuko Uchida — Renowned Japanese-English pianist and conductor, celebrated for Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert.
651. [1948] Shinichi Kitaoka — Prominent Japanese political scientist specializing in Japanese history and diplomacy.
652. [1948] Yōsui Inoue — Pioneering Japanese singer-songwriter known for melancholy folk-rock and unique lyrical depth.
653. [1949] Haruki Murakami — Celebrated Japanese author known for blending the mundane with the surreal.
654. [1949] Tadashi Yanai — Founder of Fast Retailing and Uniqlo, a Japanese retail and apparel giant.
655. [1950] Akiko Wada — Japanese singer and tarento known for her versatile career in music and entertainment.
656. [1950] Joe Hisaishi — Master Japanese composer renowned for evocative film scores, especially for Hayao Miyazaki.
657. [1950] Ken Kutaragi — Pioneering Japanese technologist, known as 'The Father of the PlayStation'.
658. [1950] Ken Shimura — Iconic Japanese comedian, famous for his unique characters and enduring popularity.
659. [1950] Terasawa Junsei — Japanese Buddhist monk known for pioneering peace activism across Eurasia.
660. [1950] Yukio Tsuda (professor) — Japanese communication theorist advocating for linguistic pluralism over English hegemony.
661. [1951] Heizō Takenaka — Japanese economist and politician known for structural reforms and financial policy.
662. [1951] Ken Sakamura — Pioneering Japanese computer scientist known for the TRON RTOS and ubiquitous networking.
663. [1951] Kiyoshiro Imawano — Pioneering Japanese rock musician, lyricist, and composer known as 'Japan's King of Rock'.
664. [1951] Linda Yamamoto — Japanese singer and model known for her provocative stage presence and enduring career.
665. [1951] Mamoru Oshii — Philosophical Japanese filmmaker known for acclaimed anime like Ghost in the Shell.
666. [1951] Mari Amachi — Pioneering Japanese idol singer and actress, famous for her success in the 1970s.
667. [1951] Mitsuru Adachi — Pioneering Japanese manga artist celebrated for romantic comedy and sports narratives.
668. [1951] Shigefumi Mori — Pioneering Japanese mathematician renowned for work in algebraic geometry and three-fold classification.
669. [1952] Fumio Hayashi — Prominent Japanese economist known for econometrics textbooks and research on saving.
670. [1952] Ryuichi Sakamoto — Pioneering Japanese composer known for electronic music and Oscar-winning film scores.
671. [1952] Shigeru Miyamoto — Pioneering Nintendo designer, creator of Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong.
672. [1952] Yukihiro Takahashi — Pioneering Japanese musician, vocalist, and co-founder of Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO).
673. [1953] Ii Naoyuki — Acclaimed Japanese novelist and professor known for winning multiple prestigious literary awards.
674. [1953] Kitarō — Pioneering Japanese composer known for evocative electronic and new-age instrumental music.
675. [1953] Moon Sung-keun — Acclaimed South Korean actor and politician known for his dramatic roles.
676. [1953] Tatsuro Yamashita — Pioneering Japanese singer-songwriter, central figure of the City Pop genre.
677. [1954] Imperial Japanese Navy — The navy of Japan from 1871 to 1945, a major force in Asian history.
678. [1954] Kazuo Ishiguro — Acclaimed Japanese-British novelist, Nobel Laureate known for exploring memory and loss.
679. [1954] Saori Minami — Japanese J-pop singer-songwriter known for her idol career in the 1970s.
680. [1954] Shinzo Abe — Longest-serving Prime Minister of Japan, a leading conservative statesman.
681. [1955] Akiko Yano — Pioneering Japanese jazz and pop singer known for her eclectic style.
682. [1955] Hiromi Go — Japanese singer and actor known for his versatile career in music and film.
683. [1955] Mariya Takeuchi — Japanese singer-songwriter, acclaimed as the "Queen of City Pop"
684. [1955] Nobuhiro Kiyotaki — Influential Japanese economist known for microfoundations in macroeconomics.
685. [1955] Saijo Hideki — Iconic Japanese singer whose 70s hits defined the Shōwa era idol scene.
686. [1955] Shoko Asahara — Japanese cult leader who founded Aum Shinrikyo; convicted for the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack.
687. [1955] Tōru Iwatani — Pioneering Japanese video game designer, best known for creating Pac-Man.
688. [1955] Takashi Yuasa — Japanese lawyer and versatile television personality known for commentary and entertainment.
689. [1956] Charles Horioka — Japanese-American economist specializing in macroeconomics, household finance, and Asian economies.
690. [1956] Kazuyo Sejima — Pioneering Japanese architect known for minimalist, transparent structures.
691. [1956] Keisuke Kuwata — Pioneering Japanese singer-songwriter, best known as the frontman of Southern All Stars.
692. [1957] Fumio Kishida — Prominent Japanese politician, served as Prime Minister of Japan (2021-2024).
693. [1957] Masayoshi Son — Visionary Japanese tech investor, founder of SoftBank Group.
694. [1957] Rumiko Takahashi — A celebrated Japanese manga artist known for romantic comedies and fantasy epics.
695. [1957] Shigeru Ban — Pioneering Japanese architect known for innovative, disaster-relief structures using unconventional materials like paper.
696. [1957] Shigeru Ishiba — Veteran Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister from 2024 to 2025, known for his maverick style.
697. [1957] Yoshihiko Noda — Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister from 2011 to 2012.
698. [1958] Chieko Asakawa — Pioneering blind Japanese computer scientist specializing in web accessibility and speech technology.
699. [1958] Junko Sakurada — Iconic Japanese singer and actress known for her 1970s pop stardom.
700. [1958] Kōji Tamaki — Acclaimed Japanese singer-songwriter, known for his powerful vocals and enduring musical artistry.
701. [1958] Masako Mori (enka musician) — Renowned Japanese enka singer and actress known for her early idol career.
702. [1958] Yasushi Akimoto — Pioneering Japanese producer and lyricist, famed for creating AKB48 and Onyanko Club.
703. [1959] Ikue Sakakibara — Japanese actress and J-pop singer known for her early idol career success.
704. [1959] Momoe Yamaguchi — Legendary Japanese singer and actress, known for her peak career in the 1970s.
705. [1959] Nobuo Uematsu — Pioneering Japanese composer, famed for the epic scores of the Final Fantasy series.
706. [1959] Satoru Iwata — Visionary Japanese executive who broadened gaming appeal through novel, entertaining experiences.
707. [1959] Takaaki Kajita — Pioneering physicist recognized for the discovery of neutrino oscillations.
708. [1959] Tatsuya Ishii — Versatile Japanese artist known for music, design, and event production.
709. [1959] Yukihiro Torikai — Japanese economist specializing in sustainable development, environment, and global material flows.
710. [1960] Hideaki Anno — Pioneering Japanese animator and filmmaker, celebrated for the Evangelion franchise.
711. [1960] Hirohiko Araki — Pioneering manga artist, celebrated for the epic, fashion-infused series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
712. [1960] Kazuhide Uekusa — Japanese economist known for economic analysis, controversial theories, and public commentary.
713. [1960] Kyosuke Himuro — Pioneering Japanese musician and singer-songwriter known for his work with Boøwy.
714. [1960] Miki Jinbo — Japanese actress and singer known for her work in film, music, and television.
715. [1960] Naoki Urasawa — Acclaimed Japanese manga artist and musician known for masterful storytelling.
716. [1960] Naruhito — Current Emperor of Japan, who acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.
717. [1960] Takashi Miike — Prolific Japanese filmmaker known for genre-bending, extreme, and transgressive cinema.
718. [1960] Toshiki Kadomatsu — Pioneering Japanese singer-songwriter and producer, key figure in the City Pop genre.
719. [1961] Alexander Vovin — Pioneering Russian-American linguist specializing in East Asian languages, particularly Japanese.
720. [1961] Hideaki Tokunaga — Pioneering Japanese singer-songwriter known for vocal covers and chart longevity.
721. [1961] Hiro Matsushita — Japanese businessman and former racing driver, known for early success in open-wheel motorsports.
722. [1962] Hirokazu Kore-eda — Acclaimed Japanese filmmaker known for intimate family dramas and poignant social commentary.
723. [1962] Hironobu Sakaguchi — Pioneering Japanese game designer, best known as the creator of the Final Fantasy franchise.
724. [1962] Kōmeitō (1962–98) — Japanese political party, established by Soka Gakkai; shifted from centrist to center-right.
725. [1962] Seiko Matsuda — Iconic Japanese idol of the 1980s, known as the "Eternal Idol."
726. [1962] Takashi Murakami — Pioneering Japanese artist blurring high and low culture through Superflat aesthetics.
727. [1962] Tomoyasu Hotei — Pioneering Japanese musician known for his rock guitar work and global collaborations.
728. [1962] Toshi Kubota — Pioneering Japanese R&B/Soul artist known for blending funk, pop, and hip hop.
729. [1963] Eiji Aonuma — Pioneering Nintendo designer, producer of The Legend of Zelda franchise.
730. [1963] Gosho Aoyama — Pioneering Japanese manga artist, celebrated for the enduring success of Case Closed.
731. [1963] Hideo Kojima — Pioneering auteur of video games, renowned for the cinematic Metal Gear franchise.
732. [1963] Junji Ito — Iconic Japanese horror manga artist known for body horror and macabre tales.
733. [1963] Satoshi Kon — Pioneering Japanese director known for psychological depth in anime and manga.
734. [1963] Yoko Kanno — Pioneering Japanese composer known for anime, video game, and film scores.
735. [1964] Hide (musician) — Iconic Japanese musician, lead guitarist for X Japan, known for pioneering visual kei.
736. [1964] Hiroki Totoki — Japanese business leader, currently CEO of Sony Group Corporation.
737. [1964] Koshi Inaba — Iconic Japanese vocalist and lyricist, best known for his work with the rock duo B'z.
738. [1964] Sugita Kaoru — Japanese actress and singer known by the stage name Kaoru Sugita.
739. [1964] Yukio Edano — Japanese politician known for leading the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan.
740. [1965] Akina Nakamori — Iconic Japanese singer and actress, celebrated for her powerful vocals and enduring artistry.
741. [1965] Hiroshi Mikitani — Founder of Rakuten, a Japanese e-commerce giant; business magnate and writer.
742. [1965] Hitomi Kobayashi — Pioneering Japanese AV idol, foundational figure in adult video history.
743. [1965] Satoshi Tajiri — Pioneering Japanese video game designer, creator of the global Pokémon franchise.
744. [1965] Tamio Okuda — Japanese singer, songwriter, and producer known for his work with Unicorn and solo career.
745. [1965] Yasuyuki Okamura — Japanese singer-songwriter known for hits like "Super Girl" and "Viva Namida".
746. [1965] Yoshiki (musician) — Pioneering Japanese musician, songwriter, and leader of the iconic rock band X Japan.
747. [1965] Yuji Naka — Pioneering Japanese video game designer, co-creator of the Sonic series.
748. [1965] Yukihiro Matsumoto — Pioneering Japanese computer scientist, best known for creating the Ruby programming language.
749. [1966] Kan Kimura — Japanese political scientist specializing in South Korean politics, nationalism, and Japan–South Korea relations.
750. [1966] Kazushige Nagashima — Japanese tarento, former baseball player, and sports commentator.
751. [1966] Papaya Suzuki — Japanese celebrity known for dancing, choreography, and his signature afro hairstyle.
752. [1967] Kazuyoshi Miura — Legendary Japanese forward, known as King Kazu, with a remarkable longevity in football.
753. [1967] Megumi Hayashibara — Esteemed Japanese voice actress, singer, and radio personality.
754. [1967] Takako Ōta — Japanese voice actress and singer, famous for voicing Creamy Mami.
755. [1967] Yukiko Okada — Japanese pop singer and actress whose tragic death led to the 'Yukiko Syndrome'.
756. [1968] Hideo Nomo — Pioneering Japanese pitcher who paved the way for future stars in MLB.
757. [1969] Happy End (band) — Pioneering Japanese folk rock band, influential in laying the foundation for Japanese rock.
758. [1969] Hyde (musician) — Japanese rock musician, singer-songwriter, and vocalist best known for L'Arc-en-Ciel.
759. [1969] Noriyuki Makihara — Highly successful Japanese pop singer-songwriter known for romantic and uplifting melodies.
760. [1969] Trey Parker — Pioneering animator, filmmaker, and songwriter known for South Park and The Book of Mormon.
761. [1970] Kei Aran — Acclaimed Zainichi Korean actress and former top star of the Japanese Takarazuka Revue.
762. [1970] Masahiro Sakurai — Pioneering Japanese game director, famed for Kirby and Super Smash Bros.
763. [1970] Miho Nakayama — Japanese singer and actress who achieved stardom in the 1980s idol era.
764. [1970] Pink Lady (duo) — Japanese pop duo known for hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
765. [1970] Takanori Nishikawa — Japanese musician and actor known for the stage name T.M.Revolution.
766. [1970] Yoshiharu Habu — Esteemed Japanese shogi and chess master, renowned for holding seven major titles.
767. [1971] Fujiwara Norika — Japanese actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder known for diverse media roles.
768. [1971] Mochizuki Chiyome — Alleged 16th-century Japanese poet and noblewoman, whose historical existence is debated.
769. [1971] Noriko Sakai — Japanese singer and actress known for her early idol career and later dramatic comeback.
770. [1972] Anna Umemiya — Japanese television personality and model known for her publications and modeling career.
771. [1972] Hikaru Nishida — Japanese pop singer and actress known for her debut single "Fifteen" in 1988.
772. [1972] Iijima Ai — Japanese media personality who transitioned from AV idol to mainstream actress and activist.
773. [1972] Kimura Takuya — Japanese icon known for acting, singing, and his enduring presence in Japanese pop culture.
774. [1972] Masahiro Nakai — Veteran Japanese entertainer, known for leading SMAP and excelling as a versatile TV host.
775. [1972] Megumi Odaka — Japanese actress and singer, best known for her role in the Godzilla film franchise.
776. [1972] Ryu Si-won — South Korean actor and singer known for his dramatic roles and successful career in Japan.
777. [1973] Bonnie Pink — Japanese singer-songwriter known for blending jazz, blues, and pop rock into unique musical tapestries.
778. [1973] Gackt — Iconic Japanese singer-songwriter known for visual kei and theatrical rock performances.
779. [1973] Goro Inagaki — Versatile Japanese actor and musician, known for his work in SMAP and film roles.
780. [1973] Ichiro Suzuki — Legendary Japanese outfielder known for elite contact hitting and longevity.
781. [1973] Tadanobu Asano — Acclaimed Japanese actor known for roles in international cinema and television.
782. [1973] Takeshi Kaneshiro — Japanese-Taiwanese actor and singer known for quirky, character-driven performances.
783. [1974] Hidetaka Miyazaki — Acclaimed Japanese video game director, designer, and writer for FromSoftware.
784. [1974] LISA (Japanese musician, born 1974) — Japanese singer and songwriter known for her versatile career across pop, R&B, and dance music.
785. [1974] Miho Komatsu — Pioneering Japanese songwriter and singer, known for theme songs in anime like Case Closed.
786. [1974] Tsuyoshi Kusanagi — Japanese entertainer known for his work in boy bands, acting, and Korean cultural endeavors.
787. [1975] Daisuke Ohata — Pioneering Japanese rugby union player, celebrated for his speed and record-breaking try-scoring.
788. [1975] Eiichiro Oda — Creator of the global phenomenon manga, One Piece, and a titan of Japanese comics.
789. [1975] Kawase Tomoko — Japanese singer, songwriter, and actress known for her work with The Brilliant Green.
790. [1975] Keisuke Ogihara — Japanese rapper and founding member of Rip Slyme, known for his versatile hip hop artistry.
791. [1975] Ryoko Tani — Esteemed Japanese judoka and politician, celebrated for Olympic success and public service.
792. [1975] Southern All Stars — Iconic Japanese rock band, known for massive sales and 'national band' status.
793. [1976] Hitomi (singer) — Japanese singer known for her evolving artistry, fashion sense, and chart-topping hits.
794. [1976] Joe Odagiri — Prominent Japanese actor, best known for his role in Kamen Rider Kuuga.
795. [1976] Yuri Komuro — Japanese actress and former AV idol, known as 'The AV Queen' in the late 1990s.
796. [1977] Aki Hoshino — Japanese bikini idol known for modeling, acting roles, and fashion collaborations.
797. [1977] Angela Aki — Acclaimed Japanese singer-songwriter known for blending pop, piano, and international influences.
798. [1977] Cary Joji Fukunaga — Acclaimed American filmmaker known for True Detective, Bond, and genre work.
799. [1977] Hidetoshi Nakata — Pioneering Japanese midfielder, celebrated for his artistry and global impact.
800. [1977] Katori Shingo — Versatile Japanese entertainer known for SMAP, solo music, and acting.
801. [1977] Namie Amuro — Iconic Japanese pop singer, known as the "Queen of Japanese Pop".
802. [1977] Tite Kubo — Pioneering Japanese manga artist, best known for the massive hit series Bleach.
803. [1977] Yuka Murofushi — Retired Japanese discus and hammer thrower known for national records.
804. [1978] Ayumi Hamasaki — Japanese Pop Icon, 'Empress of Pop,' best-selling solo artist in Japan.
805. [1978] Homare Sawa — Legendary Japanese footballer, celebrated for her dominance in international and club play.
806. [1978] Ryusuke Hamaguchi — Acclaimed Japanese filmmaker known for intimate character studies and dramatic depth.
807. [1978] Takeru Kobayashi — Pioneering Japanese competitive eater and six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion.
808. [1979] Chitose Hajime — Japanese singer known for shima-uta style, blending traditional folk with modern pop.
809. [1979] Hirofumi Arai — Zainichi South Korean former actor, professionally known as Hirofumi Arai.
810. [1979] Hiroko Anzai — Japanese actress, model, and gravure idol known for her diverse media presence.
811. [1979] Koichi Domoto — Japanese idol, singer, and acclaimed actor renowned for the SHOCK musical series.
812. [1979] Merzbow — Prolific Japanese noise project known for harsh, abrasive electronic soundscapes.
813. [1979] Moe Oshikiri — Japanese model, designer, and media personality known for her work with AneCan magazine.
814. [1979] Myco (singer) — Japanese singer, voice actress, and radio personality known for her diverse musical career.
815. [1979] Shinohara Tomoe — Japanese artist known for flamboyant fashion, bubbly persona, and diverse musical output.
816. [1979] Tsuyoshi Domoto — Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, and actor known for his long career in J-Pop.
817. [1980] B'z — Iconic Japanese hard rock duo known for massive sales and energetic sound.
818. [1980] Chihiro Onitsuka — Japanese singer-songwriter known for her emotional lyrics and career resilience.
819. [1980] Inoue Waka — Japanese idol, tarento, and actress known for her early career in gravure.
820. [1980] Jun Natsukawa — Japanese gravure idol known for her modeling career and media appearances.
821. [1980] Junichi Okada — Versatile Japanese actor, singer, and martial artist known for his work in V6.
822. [1980] Kanako Enomoto — Japanese actress known for J-Idol beginnings, transitioning to acclaimed dramatic roles.
823. [1980] Maaya Sakamoto — Esteemed Japanese voice actress and singer, celebrated for diverse anime and game roles.
824. [1980] Mizuki Nana — Acclaimed Japanese voice actress and singer known for versatile roles in anime and music.
825. [1980] Nana Mizuki — Renowned Japanese voice actress and singer, celebrated for diverse roles.
826. [1980] Reika Hashimoto — Japanese model and actress known for her early career in film and television.
827. [1980] Ryōko Hirosue — Acclaimed Japanese actress and singer known for roles in Wasabi and Departures.
828. [1980] Satoshi Ohno — Japanese idol, singer, and actor known for his role in the boy band Arashi.
829. [1980] Tetsuya Yamagami — Japanese Navy veteran who assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
830. [1980] Waka Inoue — Japanese idol, tarento, and actress known for her early career in gravure.
831. [1981] Azusa Yamamoto — Japanese Gravure idol, actress, and talent known for her roles in Super Sentai franchises.
832. [1981] Lia (Japanese singer) — Japanese singer-songwriter known for theme songs in anime and visual novels.
833. [1981] Megumi (actress) — Japanese tarento, actress, singer, and gravure idol known mononymously as Megumi.
834. [1981] Shizuka Arakawa — Pioneering Japanese figure skater, Olympic champion, and national sports personality.
835. [1981] Subaru Shibutani — Japanese singer, actor, and lyricist known for his work in Kanjani Eight.
836. [1981] Yu Yokoyama — Japanese actor and singer, known for his work with Super Eight (formerly Kanjani Eight).
837. [1982] Ai Otsuka — Japanese singer-songwriter known for hits like "Sakuranbo" and her extensive career.
838. [1982] Ayumi Kinoshita — Japanese actress known for roles in Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger and various media.
839. [1982] Downtown (comedy duo) — Iconic Japanese comedy duo known for their sharp wit and Kansai dialect.
840. [1982] Hiromi Hayakawa — Japanese-Mexican actress and singer known for musical theatre and voice work.
841. [1982] Kumi Koda — Japanese R&B singer known for her urban style, charting success, and fashion influence.
842. [1982] Masaki Aiba — Japanese entertainer known for his work in Arashi, acting, and variety shows.
843. [1982] Saori Yoshida — Legendary Japanese freestyle wrestler, record holder in Olympic and World titles.
844. [1982] Shingo Murakami — Japanese singer, actor, and variety tarento known for his work with Super Eight.
845. [1982] Sho Sakurai — Versatile Japanese entertainer, known as a singer, rapper, actor, and news anchor.
846. [1982] X Japan — Pioneering Japanese rock band, credited with developing the visual kei movement.
847. [1982] Yuri Nakamura — Japanese and Korean actress and singer known for her versatile performances in film and television.
848. [1983] Hikaru Utada — Influential Japanese-American singer, songwriter, and producer known for R&B and pop hits.
849. [1983] Imai Eriko — Japanese pop singer, actress, and politician known for her versatile career.
850. [1983] Jun Matsumoto — Japanese entertainer known for Arashi, acting, and concert production.
851. [1983] Kazunari Ninomiya — Versatile Japanese artist known for acting, singing, and his tenure in the group Arashi.
852. [1983] Mamoru Miyano — Highly acclaimed Japanese voice actor and singer, celebrated for diverse roles.
853. [1983] Mika Nakashima — Japanese singer and actress known for hits like "Stars" and her role in the movie Nana.
854. [1983] Takako Uehara — Japanese pop singer, actress, and model known for her solo career post-Speed.
855. [1983] Tatsuya Ueda — Japanese singer, actor, and writer known for his work with KAT-TUN.
856. [1983] Yuichi Nakamaru — Japanese entertainer known for singing, acting, and hosting roles.
857. [1983] Yuko Ogura — Japanese gravure idol and model known for her cute, innocent schoolgirl aesthetic.
858. [1983] Yuna Ito — American-born singer and actress known for her work in Japanese pop culture.
859. [1984] Anna Tsuchiya — Japanese singer and actress known for her versatile performances in music and film.
860. [1984] Ayaka Hirahara — Japanese pop singer known for classical arrangements and musical theatre roles.
861. [1984] Chiaki Kuriyama — Japanese actress, singer, and model known for roles in horror and international cinema.
862. [1984] Hiroko Shimabukuro — Japanese singer known for her solo career, evolving from the girl group Speed.
863. [1984] Jin Akanishi — Japanese singer-songwriter and actor known for his work in J-pop groups and solo international career.
864. [1984] Kanbe Miyuki — Japanese actress, model, and singer known for Sailor Moon musicals.
865. [1984] Kaori Icho — Legendary Japanese freestyle wrestler, ten-time World and four-time Olympic Champion.
866. [1984] Keiichiro Koyama — Japanese musician and leader of NEWS, known for his hosting skills and enduring career.
867. [1984] Lee Ahyumi — South Korean singer and actress, active in Japanese and South Korean entertainment industries.
868. [1984] Mina Fukui — Japanese actress, model, and idol known for roles in Super Sentai series.
869. [1984] Ryo Nishikido — Japanese singer and actor known for his work in boy bands Kanjani Eight and News.
870. [1984] Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway — A 1995 chemical terrorist attack by Aum Shinrikyo on the Tokyo subway system.
871. [1984] Shingo Kunieda — Japanese wheelchair tennis legend with four Paralympic golds and 28 singles titles.
872. [1984] Toma Ikuta — Acclaimed Japanese actor known for roles in Hanazakari no Kimitachi e and Ningen Shikkaku.
873. [1984] Yamada Yu — Japanese model, actress, and singer known for her work with CanCam magazine.
874. [1985] Aiko Kayō — Japanese singer and actress known for her work on the Avex Trax label.
875. [1985] Aya Ueto — Highly acclaimed Japanese actress, singer, and TV personality known for dramatic roles.
876. [1985] Goto Maki — Japanese singer and actress known for her time in Morning Musume and solo career.
877. [1985] Junnosuke Taguchi — Japanese singer, actor, and model known for his time in KAT-TUN and subsequent solo career.
878. [1985] Keita Tachibana — Japanese singer and actor known for his work with W-inds and subsequent solo career.
879. [1985] Miki Fujimoto — Japanese actress, singer, and YouTuber known for her career in the Hello! Project idol group.
880. [1985] Rina Akiyama — Japanese actress, gravure idol, and tarento known for Kamen Rider roles.
881. [1985] Ryuichi Ogata — Japanese singer, rapper, and guitarist known for his work with W-inds and solo career as Dravil.
882. [1985] Shoko Nakagawa — Japanese multimedia star known for Pokémon, anime themes, and acting.
883. [1985] Tao Okamoto — Japanese actress and model known for roles in major Hollywood productions.
884. [1985] Tomohisa Yamashita — Japanese actor, singer, and TV host known for his versatile roles in dramas and music.
885. [1985] Yuu Shirota — Japanese actor and singer known for roles in musicals, dramas, and his solo music career.
886. [1986] Ai Takahashi — Japanese singer and actress known for her tenure in the idol group Morning Musume.
887. [1986] Aya Matsuura — Japanese singer and actress known for her work in the Hello! Project idol group.
888. [1986] Ayaka Komatsu — Japanese model, gravure idol, and actress known for roles in Sailor Moon.
889. [1986] Beni Arashiro — Japanese R&B singer known for her versatile vocals and evolving stage persona.
890. [1986] Chise Nakamura — Japanese actress and former gravure idol known for roles in film, television, and anime.
891. [1986] Crystal Kay — Japanese-born singer known for R&B/Pop hits; one of Japan's best-selling musicians.
892. [1986] Hiroki Uchi — Japanese actor and idol singer known for his work in Johnny & Associates.
893. [1986] Jeon Boram — South Korean singer, actress, and host known for T-ara and solo activities in Japan.
894. [1986] Kazuya Kamenashi — Versatile Japanese entertainer known for acting, singing, and modeling.
895. [1986] Keiko Kitagawa — Japanese actress and model known for roles in Sailor Moon and major film franchises.
896. [1986] Koike Teppei — Japanese actor and singer known for his work in dramas, music duo WaT, and solo career.
897. [1986] Maria Ozawa — Japanese model and former adult film actress known for her career evolution.
898. [1986] Mariko Shinoda — Japanese singer, actress, and model known for her time in AKB48.
899. [1986] Mew Azama — Japanese model and actress known for her roles in anime and mainstream fashion.
900. [1986] Reon Kadena — Japanese glamour-model and actress known for gravure idol work and film appearances.
901. [1986] Riyo Mori — Japanese actress, dancer, model, and beauty queen crowned Miss Universe 2007.
902. [1986] Sayaka Kanda — Japanese actress, singer, and model known for stage work and voice acting.
903. [1986] Takahisa Masuda — Japanese singer, actor, and entertainer known for his work with NEWS and solo career.
904. [1986] Yui Makino — Versatile Japanese artist known for voice acting, singing, and piano performances.
905. [1987] Aya Hirano — Versatile Japanese actress, singer, and iconic voice artist.
906. [1987] Chieko Kawabe — Japanese singer, model, and actress known for roles in Sailor Moon and anime theme songs.
907. [1987] Kangnam (singer) — South Korean-Japanese singer known for M.I.B, diverse acting, and global variety appearances.
908. [1987] Kawabe Chieco — Japanese singer, model, and actress known for roles in Sailor Moon and anime theme songs.
909. [1987] Mao Inoue — Acclaimed Japanese actress known for roles in Boys Over Flowers and taiga dramas.
910. [1987] Miyuu Sawai — Japanese actress and model, best known for live-action Sailor Moon.
911. [1987] Naomi Watanabe — Japanese comedian, actress, and fashion designer known for impersonations.
912. [1987] Shigeaki Kato — Japanese musician, writer, and actor known for his work with NEWS and literary achievements.
913. [1987] Thelma Aoyama — Japanese pop/R&B singer known for collaborations with SoulJa and her independent career.
914. [1987] Yui (singer) — Japanese singer-songwriter known for her emotional ballads and chart success.
915. [1987] Yuya Tegoshi — Japanese singer, actor, and TV personality known for his work in boy bands and solo career.
916. [1988] Alisa Durbrow — Japanese model, actress, and singer known for her role in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.
917. [1988] Chisaki Hama — Japanese model, actress, and singer known for roles in Sailor Moon and various dramas.
918. [1988] Haruna Kojima — Japanese actress, model, and entrepreneur known for her time in the idol group AKB48.
919. [1988] Kanon Wakeshima — Japanese musician and singer known for her cello performances and anime theme songs.
920. [1988] Kusano Hironori — Japanese singer and former member of the J-pop group NEWS under Johnny's Entertainment.
921. [1988] May J. — Japanese pop/R&B singer known for her multilingualism and diverse musical style.
922. [1988] Meisa Kuroki — Japanese actress, model, and singer known for her versatile career across media.
923. [1988] Miliyah Kato — Japanese pop icon known for blending hip-hop, R&B, and sampling into J-pop.
924. [1988] Ok Taec-yeon — South Korean singer, rapper, and actor known for his work with 2PM.
925. [1988] Recruit scandal — Major Japanese insider trading and corruption scandal involving politicians and business leaders.
926. [1988] Sayaka Akimoto — Japanese actress and singer known for her time in AKB48 and subsequent solo career.
927. [1988] SMAP — Iconic Japanese boy band known for unprecedented longevity and industry transformation.
928. [1988] Yuko Oshima — Japanese actress and former AKB48 idol, known for her stage presence and acting career.
929. [1989] Kōhei Uchimura — Legendary Japanese artistic gymnast, known for unprecedented dominance in the Olympics.
930. [1989] Mirei Kiritani — Japanese actress, model, and news anchor known for roles in Kimi ni Todoke and NTV's News Every.
931. [1989] Mr. Children — Iconic Japanese pop rock band known for massive sales and enduring musical success.
932. [1989] Reina Tanaka — Japanese singer, actress, and leader of the rock band Lovendor.
933. [1989] Sayumi Michishige — Former J-pop idol, actress, and model known for her time in Morning Musume.
934. [1990] Allen Kim — South Korean idol singer, known by stage name Allen Kim, active in K-pop and Japanese entertainment.
935. [1990] Ghib Ojisan — Japanese travel YouTuber based in Singapore, known for cultural deep dives.
936. [1990] Hikaru Yaotome — Japanese singer, actor, and tarento, known for his work with Hey! Say! JUMP.
937. [1990] Ishikawa 2nd district — A single-member constituency in Southern Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan's House of Representatives.
938. [1990] Kanata Hongō — Japanese actor known for breakthrough roles in anime adaptations and film series.
939. [1990] Kei Inoo — Japanese singer, actor, and member of the idol group Hey! Say! JUMP.
940. [1991] Aki Takajo — Japanese tarento, former member of AKB48 and JKT48, known for her idol career.
941. [1991] Atsuko Maeda — Japanese actress and singer, best known for her time as a prominent member of AKB48.
942. [1991] Daiki Arioka — Japanese entertainer, singer, and actor known for his role in Hey! Say! JUMP.
943. [1991] L'Arc-en-Ciel — Iconic Japanese rock band known for their evolution from visual kei to mainstream success.
944. [1991] Maeda Atsuko — Japanese actress and singer, best known for her time as a prominent member of AKB48.
945. [1991] Minami Takahashi — Japanese television personality and singer, known as the first General Director of AKB48.
946. [1991] Rena Matsui — Japanese actress, novelist, and former idol group member known for her versatile career.
947. [1991] Rie Kitahara — Japanese singer and actress known for her roles in idol groups AKB48, SKE48, and NGT48.
948. [1991] Tomomi Itano — Japanese performing artist, model, and actress known for her time in AKB48.
949. [1991] Tomomi Kasai — Japanese singer, actress, and former AKB48 idol known for her solo career.
950. [1991] Yuki Kashiwagi — Japanese gravure idol and model, known for her long tenure in the AKB48 group.
951. [1992] Haruka Nakagawa — Japanese media personality known for her roles in AKB48 and JKT48, based in Indonesia.
952. [1992] Joji (musician) — Japanese-Australian musician known for comedy, R&B, and lo-fi music under the name Joji.
953. [1992] Koharu Kusumi — Japanese actress, model, and singer known for her role in Morning Musume.
954. [1992] Kusumi Koharu — Japanese actress, model, and singer known for her role in Morning Musume and anime voice work.
955. [1992] Minami Minegishi — Japanese media personality and former prominent member of the idol group AKB48.
956. [1992] Natsuyaki Miyabi — Japanese singer known for her tenure in Hello! Project, Berryz Kobo, and Pink Cres.
957. [1992] Rino Sashihara — Japanese producer, former idol, and entrepreneur known for founding multiple girl groups.
958. [1992] Roland (Japanese host) — Japanese host, model, and entrepreneur known as the 'King of the Hosts' in Tokyo.
959. [1992] Suzuka Morita — Japanese actress and voice actress known for roles in Tokusatsu and idol culture.
960. [1992] Tsugunaga Momoko — Japanese former idol, actress, and radio personality known for her 'Momochi' persona.
961. [1993] Kanagawa 3rd district (1947–1993) — Former multi-member constituency of the Japanese House of Representatives, active from 1947 to 1993.
962. [1993] Keito Okamoto — Japanese singer and actor, formerly of Hey! Say! JUMP, known for his musical and dramatic performances.
963. [1993] Mariya Nishiuchi — Japanese model, actress, and singer-songwriter known for her work with Rising Production.
964. [1993] Reni Takagi — Japanese idol and former leader of Momoiro Clover Z, known for her vibrant stage presence.
965. [1993] Ryosuke Yamada — Versatile Japanese entertainer known for acting roles in Kindaichi and Hey! Say! JUMP.
966. [1993] Yuto Nakajima — Japanese singer, actor, and model known for his time in Hey! Say! JUMP.
967. [1993] Yuuri Chinen — Japanese singer and actor, prominent member of the idol group Hey! Say! JUMP.
968. [1994] Airi Suzuki — Japanese singer, actress, and model known for her work with Cute and solo career.
969. [1994] Haruna Iikubo — Japanese actress and former pop idol, known for her time with Morning Musume.
970. [1994] Hiroshima 1st district — A single-member constituency representing a district in Hiroshima, Japan.
971. [1994] Kanako Momota — Japanese idol, actress, and singer, best known as the leader of Momoiro Clover Z.
972. [1994] Kang Ji-young — South Korean singer and actress known for her time in Kara and subsequent career in Japan.
973. [1994] Matt Kuwata — Japanese media personality, model, and musician known for his unique 'whiteface' aesthetic.
974. [1994] Mayu Watanabe — Japanese retired singer and actress, known for her time in the idol group AKB48.
975. [1994] Umika Kawashima — Japanese actress, singer, and voice actress known for her work in idol groups and television.
976. [1994] Yuma Nakayama — Japanese actor and singer known for his work in Johnny's Jr., NYC, and solo endeavors.
977. [1994] Yuzuru Hanyu — Legendary Japanese figure skater, celebrated for artistry and technical mastery.
978. [1995] Great Hanshin earthquake — Major 1995 earthquake in Japan's Kansai region, causing massive devastation.
979. [1995] Momoka Ariyasu — Japanese singer, photographer, and former idol member of Momoiro Clover Z.
980. [1995] Shiori Tamai — Japanese singer and member of the girl group Momoiro Clover Z, known for her yellow signature color.
981. [1995] Takumi Minamino — Japanese attacking midfielder known for his time at Monaco and Liverpool.
982. [1996] Ayaka Sasaki — Japanese idol singer, known for her role in the group Momoiro Clover Z.
983. [1996] Hagiwara Mai — Japanese former idol singer and actress known for her time in the group Cute.
984. [1996] Kanagawa 11th district — A Japanese electoral district encompassing Miura and Yokosuka cities.
985. [1996] Mizuki Fukumura — Japanese singer and actress, known for her tenure in Morning Musume.
986. [1996] Seika Furuhata — Japanese model and actress known for her work in magazines like Seventeen.
987. [1997] Ayumi Ishida (Morning Musume member) — Japanese singer, former sub-leader of the pop group Morning Musume.
988. [1997] Fuji Rock Festival — A major annual outdoor music festival held in Naeba Ski Resort, Japan.
989. [1997] Jurina Matsui — Japanese entertainer, former SKE48 ace, singer, and actress known for her idol career.
990. [1997] Kano sisters — Japanese media personalities known for their provocative style and celebrity status.
991. [1998] Kanon Suzuki — Former Japanese pop singer, known for her time as a member of Morning Musume.
992. [1998] Morning Musume — Iconic Japanese idol girl group known for continuous reinvention and massive sales.
993. [1998] Riho Sayashi — Japanese actress, singer, and dancer known for Morning Musume and solo career.
994. [1999] Arashi — Iconic Japanese boy band formed by Johnny & Associates, known for massive success.
995. [1999] Exile (Japanese band) — A prominent 17-member Japanese boy band under the Avex Group umbrella.
996. [1999] Haruka Kudo (singer) — Japanese actress and former pop singer, known for Morning Musume and Lupin Yellow.
997. [1999] Kang Hye-won — South Korean actress and singer known for Iz*One, solo music, and acting roles.
998. [1999] Masaki Sato — Japanese pop singer, dancer, and actress known for her time in the group Morning Musume.
999. [1999] Rina Gonoi — Japanese judoka and former soldier who exposed sexual assault within the JGSDF.
1000. [2000] Perfume (Japanese band) — Iconic Japanese technopop girl group known for futuristic choreography and electronic soundscapes.
1001. [2000] Ryohei Chiba — Member of the Japanese pop boy band W-inds, known for their energetic performances.
1002. [2000] Yui Hiwatashi — Japanese idol and singer known for her time in AKB48 and Karat.
1003. [2001] Tanaka Koki — Member of the Japanese boy band KAT-TUN, known for his participation in major J-Pop milestones.
1004. [2002] Samuel (singer) — American singer known for his work in hip-hop, solo career, and Japanese promotions.
1005. [2002] Shota Yasuda — Five-member Japanese boy band known for pop/rock music and variety show hosting.
1006. [2004] Kano Fujihira — Japanese multi-talented artist known for her work in idol groups and J-Pop.
1007. [2004] Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications — Japan's cabinet-level ministry overseeing administration, communications, and local governance.
1008. [2004] Momoe Mori — Japanese rapper, dancer, model, and actress known for her work with the group @onefive.
1009. [2004] Soyoka Yoshida — Japanese multi-talented artist known for her work in idol groups and fashion modeling.
1010. [2004] Tsugumi Aritomo — Japanese singer, dancer, model, and actress known for her work in idol groups.
1011. [2008] Fukuoka 8th district — A Japanese single-member constituency in Fukuoka Prefecture, representing Northern central areas.
1012. [2009] Gunma 4th district — A Japanese single-member constituency in Southern Gunma Prefecture.
1013. [2009] Hokkaido 9th district — A Japanese electoral district covering Hokkaido's Hidaka and Iburi Subprefectures.
1014. [2010] Babymetal — Japanese kawaii metal band fusing heavy metal with idol culture.
1015. [2011] Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster — Major 2011 nuclear accident in Japan caused by earthquake and tsunami.
1016. [2011] Kota Yabu — A highly successful Japanese boy band known for its longevity and diverse media presence.
1017. [2011] Ryutaro Morimoto — A highly successful Japanese boy band known for its extensive career in music and acting.
1018. [2011] Yuya Takaki — A highly successful Japanese boy band known for its longevity and diverse media presence.
1019. [2012] AKB48 — A highly influential Japanese idol group known for its 'Idols You Can Meet' concept.
1020. [2012] Gunma 5th district — A Japanese electoral district within the House of Representatives in Gunma Prefecture.
1021. [2012] Okayama 4th district — A Japanese parliamentary constituency covering Kurashiki and Hayashima in central coastal Okayama.
1022. [2012] Toko Yasuda — Japanese musician known for her work with Enon, St. Vincent, and Cate Le Bon.
1023. [2012] Tomohiro Hase — Japanese electrical engineer known for founding IEEE GCCE and work in embedded software.
1024. [2013] Garnet Crow — Japanese pop/rock band known for neo acoustic sounds, active from 1999 to 2013.
1025. [2013] Momoiro Clover Z — Energetic Japanese idol girl group known for dynamic performances and anime theme songs.
1026. [2016] Chiba 4th district — A Japanese electoral district in Western Chiba, representing a specific constituency in the House of Representatives.
1027. [2017] Airi Ōtsu — Japanese organic farmer and social activist known for advancing sustainable agriculture in Japan.
1028. [2020] Kanagawa 2nd district — A single-member constituency in the Japanese House of Representatives covering parts of Yokohama.
1029. [2022] Tokyo 18th district — A Japanese electoral district constituency within the House of Representatives.
1030. [2022] Yamaguchi 4th district — A Japanese parliamentary constituency representing Shimonoseki and Nagato cities.
1031. [2023] Tokyo — Japan's capital, a global economic powerhouse that evolved from Edo to modern Tokyo.
1032. [2024] Hidenori Kusaka — Creator of the popular Japanese manga series, Pokémon Adventures.
1033. [2024] Nihon Hidankyo — Japanese organization representing atomic bomb survivors advocating for nuclear disarmament.
1034. [2026] Japan — Island nation in East Asia, characterized by ancient history and modern technological prowess.
1035. [0] Japanese name — An overview of the structure, evolution, and conventions of Japanese personal naming systems.