Sakurai (written: 桜井 or 櫻井 lit. "well of the Cherry blossom") is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Atsushi Sakurai (born 1966), vocalist for the band Buck-TickHayato Sakurai (born 1975), mixed martial arts fighterJ. J. Sakurai (1933–1982), physicistKazutoshi Sakurai (born 1970), musicianMasahiro Sakurai (born 1970), game designerMasaru Sakurai (born 1955), singer for The AlfeeMakoto Sakurai (born 1972), right-wing activistSho Sakurai (born 1982), singer, actorTakahiro Sakurai (born 1974), voice actorTokutaro Sakurai, (1897-1980), general, Imperial Japanese ArmyYoshiko Sakurai (born 1945), journalistFictional characters:
Kanade Sakurai, one of the main characters in the anime/manga Candy BoyShizuku Sakurai, one of the supporting characters in the anime/manga Candy BoyYukino Sakurai, another one of the main characters in the anime/manga Candy BoyYuuto Sakurai, one of the supporting characters in the television series Kamen Rider Den-ORihoko Sakurai, one of the 6 lead females of the anime and manga Amagami SSTomoki Sakurai, main character of Heaven's Lost PropertyKouichi Sakurai, one of the main 'prince' of otome game Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side: 3rd Story