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My Take
Kyohei Yamashita is one of those athletes who flew under my radar until I actually paid attention — a badminton player from Okayama, born in 1998, which means he grew up competing in an era when Japanese badminton was quietly becoming a force to reckon with internationally. He went all the way to Nippon Sport Science University, which tells me this wasn't a casual hobby; you don't grind through a sports university on a whim. At 166 cm he's on the compact side for a competitive player, but badminton is one of those sports where footwork, reflexes, and court instincts matter way more than raw size, so I'm not counting that against him. Okayama has this reputation as a sunny, no-nonsense prefecture, and I like to think some of that straightforward toughness shows up in how he plays. Libra sun, Tiger year — supposedly a person who balances grace with ferocity, which honestly sounds like a perfect description of a good badminton game. Curious to see where he takes it.
Overview
Kyohei Yamashita is a Japanese badminton player born on October 12, 1998, in Okayama Prefecture. He attended Nippon Sport Science University, indicating a committed athletic development path. Standing 166 cm tall, he competes in a sport that demands quick footwork and explosive agility. Broader details of his career record and agency affiliation have not been made public.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kyohei Yamashita
- Name (Japanese)
- 山下恭平
- Reading
- やました きょうへい
- Born
- October 12, 1998 (age 27)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- Okayama Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 166cm
- Occupation
- Badminton Player
2. Background
- University
- Nippon Sport Science University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B1%B1%E4%B8%8B%E6%81%AD%E5%B9%B3
Frequently asked questions
When was Kyohei Yamashita born?
Born October 12, 1998 (age 27).
Where is Kyohei Yamashita from?
Kyohei Yamashita is from Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
What does Kyohei Yamashita do?
Kyohei Yamashita works as Badminton Player.
How tall is Kyohei Yamashita?
Kyohei Yamashita is 166cm.
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.