★ HOW OLD IS SHO SAKURAI?
Sho Sakurai is 44 years old, born January 25, 1982 in Japan · Aquarius.
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About
Sho Sakurai anchored Japan's biggest news program while fronting one of the country's most successful boy bands. Born January 25, 1982, he joined Johnny & Associates at 13 and debuted with Arashi as a singer in 1999. By 2006, he was reading News Zero every Monday; in 2008, he covered the Beijing Olympics for NTV. GQ Japan named him a Man of the Year in 2009. An Aquarius with life-path number 1—the trailblazer [F1, enrichments].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Sho Sakurai is a Japanese singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, and news anchor signed to Starto Entertainment. Born January 25, 1982, in Japan, he joined Johnny & Associates at age 13 in 1995, launching his entertainment career early. He debuted as a singer with the boy band Arashi in 1999. Around seven years later, in 2006, he transitioned into journalism, anchoring the news program News Zero every Monday. His high-profile broadcast work continued when NTV appointed him the official newscaster for the 2008 Beijing Olympics coverage. Sakurai's dual career—balancing pop stardom with serious broadcast journalism—earned him recognition as one of GQ Japan's Men of the Year in 2009. His father, Shun Sakurai, served as vice-minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, placing Sakurai in a family with ties to Japanese government. As an Aquarius born in early 1982, Sakurai embodies the sign's blend of innovation and idealism [F1, enrichments]. Life-path number 1 frames him as a pioneering force—someone who leads and initiates across distinct fields [F1, enrichments]. Actors perform in film and television, sing in live and recorded formats, and host broadcasts.
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Trivia
- Sakurai joined Johnny & Associates at age 13 in 1995, before his Arashi debut in 1999.
- He anchored News Zero every Monday starting in 2006, blending pop-idol status with credible broadcast journalism.
- NTV selected him as the official newscaster for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- His father, Shun Sakurai, held the position of vice-minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
- GQ Japan honored him as one of their Men of the Year in 2009 for his work across music, acting, and news.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Sho Sakurai tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Sho Sakurai?
- Sho Sakurai is 44 years old (born January 25, 1982).
- When is Sho Sakurai's birthday?
- Sho Sakurai was born on January 25, 1982.
- What is Sho Sakurai's zodiac sign?
- Sho Sakurai is a Aquarius, born January 25, 1982.
- What is Sho Sakurai's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sho Sakurai was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Sho Sakurai from?
- Sho Sakurai is from Japan.
- What does Sho Sakurai do?
- Sho Sakurai is a actor.
- Is Sho Sakurai still alive?
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