Masayuki Sakamoto is a Japanese taiko drummer from Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture, born on August 1, 1984. Residing in Tokyo, he is known not only for his performances but also for his creative contributions such as composition, stage direction, and the introduction of new instruments. He developed the tuned barrel drum 'Kanade' and the electronic taiko 'TAIKO-1' in collaboration with a domestic musical instrument manufacturer, both of which received the Good Design Award. In October 2022, he married singer and musical actress Anna Sato.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 362 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Tokyo (9:0 E)
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Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Masayuki
Truth (masa) and fortune (yuki)
Read Full Masayuki Name AnalysisAugust 1, 1984 Facts
Generation Group
Masayuki Sakamoto belongs to the Millennials group.
Place of Birth: Tsuyama
Occupation: musician
Spouses: 里アンナ
Awards Received: グッドデザイン賞
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for August 1, 1984
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 1, 2025 |
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Sun | 9 Leo 3 | 9 Leo 8 | 18 Virgo 34 |
Moon | 29 Virgo 17 | 4 Scorpio 47 | 27 Pisces 39 |
Mercury | 6 Virgo 16 | 8 Leo 54 | 1 Virgo 12 |
Venus | 21 Leo 46 | 1 Cancer 6 | 12 Libra 11 |
Mars | 21 Scorpio 55 | 26 Virgo 23 | 14 Sagittarius 5 |
Jupiter | 4 Capricorn 16 | 11 Cancer 45 | 3 Capricorn 15 |
Saturn | 10 Scorpio 19 | 1 Aries 31 | 12 Scorpio 45 |
Uranus | 9 Sagittarius 41 | 0 Gemini 56 | 9 Sagittarius 48 |
Neptune | 29 Sagittarius 3 | 1 Aries 58 | 28 Sagittarius 39 |
Pluto | 29 Libra 27 | 2 Aquarius 25 | 0 Scorpio 24 |
Rahu | 3 Gemini 14 | 20 Pisces 15 | 1 Gemini 4 |
Ketu | 3 Sagittarius 14 | 20 Virgo 15 | 1 Sagittarius 4 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Masayuki Sakamoto's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025