Kitahara (written: ) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Hakushū Kitahara is the pen-name of , a Japanese ''tanka'' poet active during the Taishō and Shōwa periods of Japan. He is regarded as one of the most popular and important poets in modern Japanese literature. Early life Kitahara was born in Yanagawa, Fukuok ...

or Kitahara Ryūkichi (1885–1942), Japanese tanka poet * Kana Kitahara (born 1988), Japanese footballer * Kenji Kitahara (born 1976), former Japanese football player *

Koki Kitahara (born March 9, 1964) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler better known by his ring name . Career Kitahara trained in soccer and karate during high school, particularly the latter due to his penchant for street fighting. After graduating a ...

or Tatsumi Kitahara (born 1964), Japanese professional wrestler * Mie Kitahara (born 1933), Japanese actress *, Japanese basketball player * Rie Kitahara (born 1991), Japanese singer and actress * Sayaka Kitahara (born 1993), Japanese pop singer, voice actress, and actress * Wataru Kitahara (born 1982), Japanese futsal player

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