Famous People Born in Tokyo

Tokyo has been the birthplace of many influential figures. Explore a curated list of notable individuals born in Tokyo — from living celebrities to historical personalities who have shaped their fields. Each profile includes birthplace details and an interactive map to help you explore their origins geographically.

🗺️ Birthplaces in Tokyo

11 Famous People born in Tokyo

Kobo Abe (Playwright, Writer) - Tokyo, Japan (March 7th, 1924)

Japanese novelist and playwright known for surreal, metaphysical fiction.

Shusaku Endo (Writer) - Tokyo, Japan (March 27th, 1923)

Japanese novelist who examined faith and cultural collision in works like Silence.

Hiromi Kawakami (Novelist) - Tokyo, Japan (April 1st, 1958)

Japanese novelist known for surreal and intimate stories.

Kitajima Kosuke (Athlete, Swimming) - Tokyo, Japan (September 22nd, 1982)

Japanese swimmer who swept breaststroke events in two Olympics.

Kurosawa Akira (Filmmaker) - Tokyo, Japan (March 23rd, 1910)

Japanese filmmaker considered one of cinema’s most influential directors.

Yukio Mishima (Poet, Writer) - Tokyo, Japan (January 14th, 1925)

Japanese novelist, playwright and essayist who fused modernism and traditional forms.

Miura Shion (Novelist) - Tokyo, Japan (September 23rd, 1976)

Japanese novelist known for youth literature.

Miyazaki Hayao (Animator, Filmmaker) - Tokyo, Japan (January 5th, 1941)

Japanese animator and director, co-founder of Studio Ghibli.

Reona (Artist, Singer) - Tokyo, Japan (October 20th, 1998)

Japanese singer and songwriter, known for her melancholic pop and rock style and for performing theme songs for anime series such as Sword Art Online and Shadow House.

Sanada Hiroyuki (Actor) - Tokyo, Japan (October 12th, 1960)

Japanese actor known for roles in both Eastern and Western films.

Karl Taro Greenfeld (Journalist, Novelist) - Tokyo, Japan (1965)

American novelist and journalist.