40 Most Attractive and Smart Japanese Women

The hottest women of Japan are often known for their beauty. They are typically stereotyped as being more traditionally feminine, delicate, intelligent, and dainty than their Caucasian counterparts. The most famous of these hot Japanese women are the models who are captured in photographs by popular photographers. As a result of this tradition, some people might be more likely to think that all hot women from Japan have a certain look or style that is traditionally desired by society. In truth, there are a number of Japanese women who do not adhere to this look but rather have a unique and independent sense of style that is all their own.

The hottest Japanese women have a certain allure about them. While it is not exactly clear what this is, one thing that plays a part is the way in which they carry themselves. These gorgeous women handle themselves with grace and poise, which makes them even more appealing. And here is our list of the top 40 most beautiful Japanese women:

1. Kasumi Arimura

Kasumi Arimura	Information
Full Name	Kasumi Arimura
Birthdate	February 13, 1993
Birthplace	Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2010–present
Agent	FLaMme
Known for	Amachan Hiyokko Strobe Edge Flying Colors
Sister	Airi Arimura (Actress and model)
Notable Awards	– Japan Academy Film Prize for Newcomer of the Year (Flying Colors) – Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Actress (We Made A Beautiful Bouquet) – Best Actress in The Television Drama Academy Awards (Hiyokko) – Best Supporting Actress in The Television Drama Academy Awards (Life’s Punchline)
Notable Films	– Flying Colors – We Made A Beautiful Bouquet – Rurouni Kenshin: The Final – Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning – Phases of the Moon
Notable Dramas	– Amachan – Hiyokko – Chūgakusei Nikki – Life’s Punchline – Zenkamono – Ishiko and Haneo – What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
Other Projects	– Cafe Funiculi Funicula – Sekigahara – I Am a Hero – Adventure of Comandante Cappellini (Sensuikan Cappellini-go no Bouken)
Recent Film	Call Me Chihiro (Netflix-produced film)

Kasumi Arimura was born on February 13, 1993, in Japan. She is an actor and tarento. She is well known for her portrayal of Haruko Amano in the films Diving Girl and Strobe Edge, as well as her role as the female protagonist in Flying Colors. She hosted the 67th and 68th Khaku Uta Gassen. She was born in Itami, Hygo, Japan on February 13, 1993.

2. Hikari Mitsushima

Hikari Mitsushima	Information
Full Name	Hikari Mitsushima
Birthdate	28th November 1985
Birthplace	Okinawa, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Occupation	Actress, Singer
Education	Okinawa Actors School
Notable Works	“Love Exposure,” “Kakegurui,” “Death Note: Light Up the New World”
Awards	Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actress (2013)
Spouse	Kōta Mitsushima (m. 2010)

Hikari Mitsushima is a model, actress, and singer from Japan. In 2017, she appeared as a vocalist and dancer in Mondo Grosso’s video “Labyrinth,” which is expected to garner more than 30 million views on YouTube by 2021. She was born in Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan on November 30, 1985.

3. Nanao Arai

Nanao Arai	Information
Full Name	Nanao Arai
Born	October 28, 1988 (age 34)
Birthplace	Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Occupations	Actress, Model
Years active	2009–present
Agent	Platinum Production
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Notable Achievements	Miss TGC of Tokyo Girls Collection
Magazine Engagements	Pinky, Non-no, Ginger
Other Engagements	Television Commercials, Dramas, Variety Shows

Nanao is a Japanese actress and model affiliated with Platinum Production. Her full name is Nanao Arai. She was born on October 28, 1988, Omiya Ward, Saitama, Japan. When Nanao was 20 years old, she began her career in the entertainment industry. She was a regular model for the magazine Pinky as a race queen and martial arts ring girl, which was a turning point. She also won the Miss TGC of Tokyo Girls Collection and the 2010 Sanai Mizugi Image Girl, and she modeled for Non-no.

4. Mikako Tabe

Mikako Tabe	Information
Full Name	Mikako Tabe
Gender	Female
Origin	Japanese
Birthdate	May 25, 1989
Birthplace	Tokyo, Japan
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	2003-present
Notable Works	“Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You,” “My Neighbor Totoro” (voice acting), “Nodame Cantabile”
Awards	Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actress (2008), Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix for Best Actress (2010, 2012)
Education	Waseda University (Department of Education, School of Social Sciences)
Height	163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Blood Type	A

Mikako Tabe is a Tokyo-based actress. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on January 25, 1989. Having made her acting debut in the Sailor Moon musicals when she was a teenager, she went on to become a leading lady in both cinema and television, portraying the lead in Kimi ni Todoke and Piece of Cake as well as appearing in TV comedies like Yasuko to Kenji and Deka Wanko.

5. Marie Iitoyo

Marie Iitoyo	Information
Full Name	Marie Iitoyo
Birthdate	January 5, 1998
Birthplace	Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Other Names	飯豊 万理江 (real name, former stage name)
Occupation	Actress, fashion model
Years Active	2008–present
Height	1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Notable Achievements	Rising star in the Japanese entertainment industry
Versatility	Excelling in both acting and fashion modeling
Graceful Presence	Known for elegant and captivating on-screen presence
Multifaceted Talent	Showcasing diverse acting skills and versatile modeling abilities
Charismatic Appeal	Garnering attention and fans with her charm and charisma

Marie Iitoyo is a Japanese actress and fashion model. She was born on January 5, 1998 in Chiba, Japan. She portrayed Yayoi Ulshade in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.

6. Yuna Taira

Yuna Taira	Information
Full Name	Yuna Taira
Birthdate	November 12, 1998
Birthplace	Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	2011 – Present
Relatives	Sister: Airi Taira
Upbringing	Hometown: Akashi, Hyōgo
Early Acting Debut	Debuted as an actress in the film “I Wish” during elementary school
Notable Appearances	Regular appearances in NHK Educational TV’s R no Hōsoku
Film Star	Starred in the film “Scarecrow and Racket: Aki and Tamako’s Summer Vacation”

Yuna Taira is a Japanese actress. She was born on November 12, 1998, Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan. She frequently appeared in R no Hsoku on NHK Educational TV in 2011. Taira released a CD in 2012 while performing as Contact Girl Ju Ju Ju from Oha Suta Super Live. She appeared in Scarecrow and Racket: Aki and Tamako’s Summer Vacation in 2015.

7. Sayaka Isoyama

Sayaka Isoyama	Information
Full Name	Sayaka Isoyama
Date of Birth	October 23, 1983
Birthplace	Mito, Ibaraki, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Occupations	Gravure idol, entertainer, actress, sports writer
Years Active	2000 – present
Agent	Lifika
Hometown	Hokota, Kashima District, Ibaraki
Education	Ibaraki Prefecture Hokota Second High School

Sayaka Isoyama is a Japanese gravure idol, performer, actor, and sports writer who is signed to Lifika entertainment agency. She was raised in Hokota, Ibaraki’s Kashima Prefecture. Isoyama graduated from Ibaraki Prefecture’s Hokota Second High School. She was born in Hokota, Ibaraki, Japan on October 23, 1983.

8. Minami Hamabe

Minami Hamabe	Information
Full Name	Minami Hamabe
Birthdate	August 29, 2000 (age 22)
Birthplace	Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Occupation	Actress
Notable Works	Let Me Eat Your Pancreas, The Great War of Archimedes, The Promised Neverland
Achievements	Winner of the Newcomer Of The Year Award at the Japan Academy Film Prize
Box Office Success	Starred in multiple films grossing over 1 billion yen in Japan
Upcoming Projects	Live-action Shin Kamen Rider film (2023), NHK’s 108th Asadora heroine in Ranman
Personal Connections	Friends with Takumi Kitamura and Kanna Hashimoto
Pet	Pomeranian named “Popu-chan”

Hamabe Minami is a Japanese actor. She was born on August 29, 2000, Ishikawa, Japan. She became well-known for her stunning eyes and her breakthrough performance in the well-liked live-action movie Let Me Eat Your Pancreas. At the seventh Toho Cinderella Audition, Minami began her career by taking home the New Generation Award. Since then, she has acted in a variety of movies and dramas, many of which include live-action themes.

9. Meisa Kuroki

Meisa Kuroki	Information
Full Name	Meisa Kuroki
Birthdate	28 May 1988
Birthplace	Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Occupations	Actress, Model, Singer
Years Active	2004–present
Height	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Notable Works	Haikei, Chichiue-sama; Kaze no Garden; Shinzanmono
Brand Endorsements	Epson, Giorgio Armani, L’Oréal
Spouse	Jin Akanishi
Children	Theia Akanishi (Daughter), Son

Satsuki Shimabukuro is a Japanese actress, model, and singer best known by her stage name Meisa Kuroki. Sweet Power represents her and she is contracted to Sony Music Japan. She was born in Nago, Okinawa, Japan on May 28, 1988.In 2004, she made her acting debut. She has modeled for prominent Japanese fashion magazine JJ, among other publications, and is currently the Japanese spokesperson for Epson and Giorgio Armani. She has appeared in a number of TV dramas, advertisements, films, and theatre shows.

10. Yui Aragaki

Yui Aragaki	Information
Full Name	Yui Aragaki
Birthdate	June 11, 1988
Birthplace	Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Other Names	Gakki
Occupations	Actress, Model, Singer, Radio Show Host
Years Active	2001–present
Agent	LesPros Entertainment
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in)
Spouse	Gen Hoshino (married in 2021)
Genres	J-pop, Pop Rock
Labels	Warner Music Japan
Kanji	新垣結衣
Hiragana	あらがきゆい
Katakana	アラガキユイ
Romanization	Aragaki Yui
Most Desired Girlfriend	Selected multiple times in Oricon’s survey
Most Desired Female Celebrity Face	Selected multiple times in Oricon’s survey
Sibling	Younger of two siblings
Nicola Modelling	Set a record for appearing on the cover 15 times
Nickname	Nicknamed ‘Gakky’ by Enomoto Ayako
High School	Enrolled at Horikoshi High School
Breakthrough Drama	Starred in the drama “Dragon Zakura”
Awards	Won the Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Newcomer
Debut Album	Released the albums “Sora” and “Heavenly Days”
Radio Program	Hosted the radio program “Girls Locks”
Comedy Hit	Acted in the comedy hit “Legal High”
Social Topic	Portrayed an ideal wife in “The Full-Time Wife Escapist”
Best Actress Award	Won the Best Actress Award at the 60th Blue Ribbon Awards
Movie Releases	Starred in “Twilight Sasarasaya” and “Code Blue the Movie”
Marriage	Married singer Gen Hoshino in 2021

Yui Aragaki is a Japanese idol who is also an actress, singer, and model. She is one of the most popular idols in Japan due to her attractiveness. She was born in Naha, Okinawa, Japan on June 11, 1988. In 2004, she made her acting debut. She has modeled for prominent Japanese fashion magazine JJ, among other publications, and is currently the Japanese spokesperson for Epson and Giorgio Armani. She has appeared in a number of TV dramas, advertisements, films, and theatre shows.

11. Aya Ueto

Aya Ueto	Information
Full Name	Aya Ueto
Birthdate	September 14, 1985
Birthplace	Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Occupations	Actress, Singer, Television Personality
Years Active	1999–present
Spouse	Hiro (married in 2012)
Children	3
Genres	Pop, Pop Rock
Labels	Flight Master, Pony Canyon
Early Achievements	Winner of the special jury prize in the seventh Japan Bishōjo Contest (1997)
Debut Single	“Pureness” (2002)
Studio Albums	Five albums with ten Oricon top-ten singles
Notable TV Drama	“Ace o Nerae!” (2004), “Nagareboshi” (2010)
Notable Films	“Azumi” (2003), “Thermae Romae” (2012)
Awards	Two Television Drama Academy Awards (Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress)
Personal Background	Born in Nerima, Tokyo to a Hokkaidan father and an Okinawan mother
Siblings	Older brother Shun and younger brother Makoto
Early Interest	Studied piano, modern ballet, swimming, and gymnastics
Career Beginnings	Entered the 7th Japan Bishōjo Contest and joined talent agency Oscar Promotion
Idol Group	Member of Z-1 idol group
Notable TV Role	“3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei” (2001)
Aspiration	Originally aimed to become a pre-school teacher, but developed an interest in TV

Aya Ueto is a television personality, actress, and singer from Japan. Ueto competed in the Seventh Japan Bishjo Competition in 1997, winning the special jury award. She was born in Hikarigaoka, Tokyo City, Japan, on September 14, 1985. Ueto made her film debut as the lead in Ryuhei Kitamura’s 2003 blockbuster Azumi, for which she received a nomination for a Japan Academy Award for Best Actress. She went on to star in the sequel, Azumi 2: Death or Love (2005), and the adaptation of Mari Yamazaki’s manga series Thermae Romae (2012).

12. Yuriko Yoshitaka

Yuriko Yoshitaka	Information
Full Name	Yuriko Yoshitaka
Birthdate	July 22, 1988 (age 34)
Birthplace	Tokyo, Japan
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	2004–present
Notable Work	Snakes and Earrings (2008), Yurigokoro, Hanako to Anne (NHK asadora), Gantz (2011)
Height	1.61 m (5 ft 3+1⁄2 in)
Breakthrough Role	Lui in the live-action adaptation of “Snakes and Earrings” (2007)
Injury	Involved in a traffic accident in September 2007, resulting in a fractured jaw and ICU stay
Poll Recognition	Fifth promising young actress of 2009 (Oricon poll)
Hosted NHK Special	Co-hosted the 65th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen on New Year’s Eve 2014

Yoshitaka Yuriko is a Japanese actress, managed by Amuse company. She was born on July 22, 1988, Tokyo, Japan. She has been in various films and television shows, including Snakes and Earrings, Yurigokoro, and the NHK asadora Hanako to Anne.

13. Erika Toda

Erika Toda	Information
Full Name	Erika Toda
Birthdate	August 17, 1988
Birthplace	Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Occupation	Actress
Known for	Death Note, Liar Game
Notable TV Dramas	Liar Game, Code Blue, Ryusei no Kizuna, Keizoku 2: SPEC
Height	1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
Spouse	Tori Matsuzaka (married in 2020)
Children	1

Erika Toda is a Japanese actress. She was born on August 17, 1988, Nada, Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan. Toda has been in a number of Japanese dramas, including Liar Game, Code Blue, Ryusei no Kizuna, and Keizoku 2: SPEC. She has also appeared in a number of popular TV dramas, including Boss, Nobuta wo Produce, Engine, and Gal Circle. She portrayed Misa Amane in the Death Note manga adaption film.

14. Maki Horikita

Maki Horikita	Information
Full Name	Maki Horikita
Birthdate	October 6, 1988
Birthplace	Kiyose, Tokyo, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Other Names	山本 麻里奈 (married)
Occupation	Former Actress
Years Active	2003–2017
Agent	Sweet Power
Spouse	Koji Yamamoto (m. 2015)
Children	2
Family	Nanami Hara (sister)
Career Highlights	Starred in popular Japanese TV dramas and movies
Awards	Best Supporting Actress (Nobuta wo Produce)
Notable Endorsements	Fujifilm, Lotte, Suntory, NTT DoCoMo
Voice Acting	Provided voice for characters in anime films and series, including Professor Layton
Retirement	Announced retirement from the entertainment industry in 2017

Horikita Maki is an actress from Japan. Horikita Maki began her career as a U-15 idol in 2003 and has since starred in a number of Japanese television shows, television and magazine advertising, and Japanese feature films. She was born in Kiyose, Tokyo, Japan, on October 6, 1988.

15. Erika Sawajiri

Erika Sawajiri	Information
Full Name	Erika Sawajiri
Born	April 8, 1986
Birthplace	Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Other Names	Erika
Occupations	Former Actress, Singer, Model
Years Active	2001–2007, 2010–2020
Notable Credits	Break Through!, Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, 1 Litre of Tears, Taiyō no Uta, Helter Skelter
Singing Career	Launched singing career through the 2006 television drama “Taiyō no Uta”
Solo Music	Released solo music under the name “Erika”
Hiatus and Comeback	Went on hiatus in 2007 due to controversial statements and personal relationships
Legal Issues	Arrested for drug possession in 2019, pled guilty during the trial in 2020, suspended sentence
Personal Background	Japanese father and Algerian mother
Stardust Audition	Passed the Stardust audition in 1999 after graduating from elementary school
Modeling and Acting	Became part of the idol girl group “Angel Eyes,” started modeling and acting career
Acting Achievements	Notable role in “1 Litre of Tears” portraying a girl with a degenerative disease
Music Career	Started music career under the name “Kaoru Amane,” achieved success with debut single
Relationship and Divorce	Dated and married Tsuyoshi Takashiro, divorced in 2013

Sawajiri Erika, born April 8, 1986 in Nerima, Tokyo, is a Japanese actress, model, and musician. She is currently affiliated with the Japanese record label Sony Music Entertainment.

16. Kyoko Fukada

Kyoko Fukada	Information
Full Name	Kyoko Fukada
Birthdate	November 2, 1982 (age 40)
Birthplace	Kita, Tokyo, Japan
Occupations	Actress, Singer
Years Active	1996–present
Agent	Horipro
Best Actress Award	Received Best Actress award at the Yokohama Film Festival
Early Career	Won the 21st Talent Scout Caravan Grand Prix Award at age 13
Education	Graduated from Horikoshi High School in 2001
Musical Career	J-pop singer
Debut Single	“The Last Fruit” (released in 1999)
Debut Album	“Dear…” (released in 1999)

Kyoko Fukada is a Japanese actress and singer from Japan. In Japan, she is referred to as Fukakyon in contracts and abbreviations. Kyoko Fukada was the winner of the Yokohama Film Festival’s best actress award for Kamikaze Girls. She was born in Kita, Tokyo, Japan on November 2, 1982.

17. Nozomi Sasaki

Nozomi Sasaki	Information
Full Name	Nozomi Sasaki
Birthdate	February 8, 1988
Birthplace	Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Occupation	Actress, model, singer
Years Active	2002-present
Agent	Top Coat
Known For	Kaitō Royale
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Spouse	Ken Watabe (m. 2017)
Children	2
Fashion Modeling	Former professional fashion model
Gravure Idol	Famous gravure idol
Ringside Commentator	Main ringside commentator and spokesperson for Dream Fighting Championships and K-1 World Max since 2009
Brand Endorsements	Endorsed various brands including Coca-Cola, Suntory, Fujifilm, Kao, and more
Music Career	Debuted as a singer in 2010, released the album “Nozomi Collection” in 2012
Acting Career	Starred in films and television dramas
Interviews	Frequently grants interviews and often speaks in the Akita dialect

Nozomi Sasaki of Akita, Akita, Japan, formerly known as Nozomi, is a picture model and former professional fashion model. She was born in Akita, Akita, Japan on February 8, 1988.

18. Keiko Kitagawa

Keiko Kitagawa	Information
Full Name	Keiko Kitagawa
Birthdate	August 22, 1986 (age 36)
Birthplace	Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Occupation	Actress, Former Model
Years Active	2003–present
Agent	Stardust Promotion
Height	1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Spouse	Daigo (m. 2016)
Children	1
Education	Meiji University, Tokyo (Graduated in March 2009)
Notable Roles	Sailor Mars in “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” (2003-2004)
Films	The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Handsome Suit
TV Dramas	Mop Girl, Homeroom on the Beachside, Buzzer Beat
Awards	Japanese Television Academy Award for Best Actress (2016)

Keiko Kitagawa is a former model and actress from Japan. She was an exclusive model for Seventeen magazine from 2003 until mid-2006, when she stepped down from the publication. She was born in Kobe, Hygo, Japan on August 22, 1986.

19. Yukie Nakama

Yukie Nakama	Information
Full Name	Yukie Nakama
Birthdate	October 30, 1979
Birthplace	Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan
Occupations	Actress, Singer, Former Idol
Career Breakthrough	Played Sadako in “Ring 0: Birthday” (2000)
Notable Role	Lead role in the popular TV drama “Trick” (2000)
Popular TV Series	Starred in “Gokusen” (2002), a live-action adaptation of a popular manga
Commercial Endorsements	Featured in commercials for various brands including Nissin Foods, Glico, Lotte, Asahi, Shiseido, au by KDDI, Japan Railways, and the Japanese Tax Agency
Management	Managed by Production Ogi
Marriage	Married actor Tetsushi Tanaka on September 18, 2014
Children	Mother of twin sons born in June 2018

Yukie Nakama is a former singer and actress from Japan. Production Ogi manages her. She was born in Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan on October 30, 1979. She was the youngest of five siblings born into a fisherman’s family in Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan. She began her career as a gravure idol and singer (her debut song “Moonlight to Daybreak” was published in 1996), and she performed in little roles until her career breakthrough as Sadako in “Ring 0: Birthday (2000).

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20. Suzu Hirose

Suzu Hirose	Information
Full Name	Suzu Hirose
Birthdate	December 11, 1994
Birthplace	Shizuoka, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Occupations	Actress, TV personality, model
Years Active	2008–present
Known for	Silver Spoon
Height	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Sister’s Name	Alice Hirose

Hirose Suzu is a model and actress from Japan. Hirose Alice, her elder sister, is also an actress and model. She was born in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka, Japan, on June 19, 1998. Hirose made her modeling debut alongside her sister Alice for the Japanese fashion magazine Seventeen. She rose to prominence after co-starring in the award-winning film Our Little Sister with a bunch of other actresses. At the 39th Japan Academy Film Prize, the film was named Picture of the Year.

21. Mariya Nishiuchi

Mariya Nishiuchi	Information
Full Name	Mariya Nishiuchi
Birthdate	December 24, 1993 (age 29)
Birthplace	Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Occupations	Model, Actress, Singer-songwriter
Years Active	2008-present
Relatives	Hiromi Nishiuchi (sister)
Affiliation	Rising Production

Nishiuchi Mariya is a Japanese actress, singer and model. She was born on December 24, 1993 in Fukuoka, Japan. Hiromi Nishiuchi, a model, actress, and BeForU member, is her younger sister.

22. Satomi Ishihara

Satomi Ishihara	Information
Full Name	Satomi Ishihara
Birth Name	Kuniko Ishigami
Date of Birth	December 24, 1986
Birthplace	Tokyo, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	A
Height	157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	2003–present
Agency	Horipro
Notable Roles	Saeko Takahashi in “Shitsuren Chocolatier”
Awards and Nominations	– Nominated for Best Actress at the Blue Ribbon Awards. – Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Japan Academy Film Prize.
Tokyo Olympics	Appointed as one of the Tokyo Olympics torch relay ambassadors.
Marriage	Announced marriage on October 1, 2020
Pregnancy	Announced pregnancy in January 2022 and gave birth to her first child in April 2022.

Ishigami Kuniko, professionally known as Ishihara Satomi, is a Tokyo-based actress. Despite her little stature of 1.57 m, she has long been regarded as Japan’s beauty emblem. Satomi Ishihara was born in Tokyo on December 24, 1986. She has blood type A and stands 157 cm tall. Satomi debuted as an actress in 2003, at the age of 17, in the drama kimi wa Petto, alongside Jun Matsumoto and Koyuki. She has spent equal time watching television and going to the movies. Satomi was nominated for various accolades, including Best Actress at the 46th Blue Ribbon Awards for her performance in My Grandpa and Best Supporting Actress at the 45th Japan Academy Film Prize for her work in And thus the baton is passed.

23. Haruna Kawaguchi

Haruna Kawaguchi	Information
Full Name	Haruna Kawaguchi
Birthdate	February 10, 1995
Birthplace	Gotō, Nagasaki, Japan
Occupations	Actress, YouTuber, Model
Years Active	2007–present
Agent	Ken-On
Known For	Ouran High School Host Club, POV: Norowareta Film, Zekkyō Gakkyū, Say “I love you”
Nicola Grand Prix	Winner of the 11th Nicola audition
Television Debut	Regular on Fightension☆TV
Music Group	Member of merry merry boo
Debut as an Actress	Fuji TV drama Tokyo Dogs
Lead Role	P&G Pantene drama special Hatsukoi Chronicle
Prime-time Soap Opera	Starred in TBS’s Thursday drama Otto no Kanojo
Stage Performance	Starred in “Ikiterumono wa Inainoka” at Aoyama Amphitheater
NHK Taiga Drama	Played Kicho (Nohime) in “Awaiting Kirin”
YouTube Channel	Opened official channel “Haachannel”
Élan d’or Award	Newcomer of the Year award winner
Morning Drama	First appearance in NHK serial TV novel Chimudondon
Hometown Narration	Narrated in a related program for NHK’s “Maiagare!”
Personal Fact	Youngest of three sisters, describes herself as a “genuinely selfish, spoiled, and lonely girl”
Hobbies	Sea fishing and catching up to 300 fish
Favorite Artists	Miliyah Kato, Ringo Sheena, Namie Amuro, and EXILE
Respected Entertainer	Miho Kanno
Friendship	Good friends with Riisa Naka, co-star in Yankee-kun to Megane-chan

Haruna Kawaguchi is a Japanese actress and model under the Ken-On agency. She was born on February 10, 1995, Gotō, Nagasaki. She is a Japanese model and actress signed to the Ken-On agency. She is well known for her roles in Ouran High School Host Club, POV: Norowareta Film, Zekky Gakky, and Say “I love you.”

24. Ayame Gouriki

Ayame Gouriki	Information
Full Name	Ayame Gouriki
Born	27 August 1992 (age 30)
Birthplace	Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Occupations	Actress, Singer, Model
Agent	Short Cut
Notable Work	Biblia Koshodō no Jiken Techō as Shioriko Shinokawa
Height	162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Nationality	Japanese
Ancestry	Japanese and Filipino
Early Aspirations	Expressed interest in modeling from a young age
Exclusive Modeling	Worked as an exclusive model for Seventeen magazine (2008-2013)
Television Debut	Notable drama: Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta
Commercial Work	Featured in commercials for Mister Donut, Sekisui House, and Yamazaki Baking
Accolades	Selected as “Face of the Year” by Nikkei Trendy
Voice Acting	Voiced Elizabeth Shaw in the movie Prometheus (2012) and Mystique in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
Singing Debut	Debuted as a singer with the song “Tomodachi Yori Daiji na Hito”

Ayame Goriki is a Japanese actress, singer and model from Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. She was born on August 27, 1992, Kanagawa, Japan. Goriki is of Japanese and Filipino descent. Until 2020, she was represented by the talent agency Oscar Promotion.

25. Ayami Nakajo

Ayami Nakajo	Information
Full Name	Ayami Nakajo
Date of Birth	February 4, 1997
Age	26
Birthplace	Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan
Nationality	Japanese-British
Occupation	Actress, Model
Affiliation	Ten Carat
Family	Mother: Japanese, Father: British, Older Sister: 12 years her senior
High School	Played badminton as a junior
Career Highlights	– Auditioned for Seventeen magazine and selected in the Grand Prix
Marriage	Married Sogo Ichihara, president of a digital marketing company, on May 1, 2023

Ayami Nakajo is a British-Japanese actress and model affiliated with Ten Carat. She was born on February 4, 1997, Osaka, Japan. Nakaj was born in 1997 in Abeno-ku, Osaka. Her father is British and her mother is Japanese. She was raised in a family by her mother, father, and sister. She tried out for the female fashion magazine Seventeen in 2011. She was chosen for the Grand Prix among models such as Yua Shinkawa.

26. Kanna Hashimoto

Kanna Hashimoto	Information
Full Name	Kanna Hashimoto
Japanese Name	橋本 環奈
Birthdate	February 3, 1999
Age	24
Birthplace	Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Occupation	Actress and Former Singer
Idol Group	Former member of Rev. from DVL
Notable Films	Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: Graduation, Haruta & Chika, Gintama, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.,
Early Career	Started in local commercials and joined DVL before joining Rev. from DVL
Variety Show Host	Regular host of Minna no Seishun Nozokimi TV TEEN!TEEN!
MC and Magazine Covers	MC of Daiichi Kosho’s online karaoke “DAM Channel” and featured on the cover of Popteen magazine
Casting Breakthrough	Cast in the film Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: Graduation after being spotted by a director
Music Career	Released debut single for the film Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: Graduation

Kanna Hashimoto is a Japanese actress and former member of the Japanese idol girl group Rev. from DVL. She has starred in a number of films, the most of which are live-action adaptations of famous anime and manga. She was born in Fukuoka, Japan on February 3, 1999.

27. Tina Tamashiro

Tina Tamashiro	Information
Full Name	Tina Tamashiro
Birthdate	October 8, 1997
Nationality	Japanese-American
Occupations	Actress, Model
Scouting	Discovered by agency president while walking home with friends
Achievements	Winner of Miss iD 2013 Grand Prix
Career Aspirations	Aims to become a prominent “model idol”

Tina Tamahiro is a Japanese actress and model, represented by the talent agency, Dine and Indy. She was born on October 8, 1997, Okinawa, Okinawa, Japan. Tamashiro was born to a Japanese mother and an American father. When she was walking home with her companions, she was scouted by the president of her agency. Tamashiro won the Kodansha-sponsored Miss iD 2013 Grand Prix in July 2012. In an interview with Vivi, she stated that she aspired to be a “model idol.”

28. Emi Takei

Emi Takei	Information
Full Name	Emi Takei
Birthdate	December 25, 1993
Birthplace	Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Occupation	Actress, model
Years Active	2007 – present
Agent	Oscar Promotion
Height	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Spouse	Takahiro (married in 2017)
Children	2
Modeling Career	Winner of the 11th Japan Bishōjo Contest in multiple categories Debuted as a model in Seventeen magazine Graduated from Seventeen magazine after 5 years and 9 months
Acting Career	First appearance in Fuji TV drama serial “Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta” Starring role in TV Asahi drama serial “Asuko March!” Released debut single “Koisuru Kimochi” under Universal Japan

Emi Takei is a Japanese actress, fashion model, and singer. She was born on December 25, 1993, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Nagoya is where Takei was born. She announced to her parents on her first day of junior high school that she would become a model within three years. In 2006, she competed in the 11th Japan Bishjo Contest and won not one, but two awards: the Model Division Award and the Multi-Media Award.

29. Mirei Kiritani

Mirei Kiritani	Information
Full Name	Mirei Kiritani
Japanese Name	桐谷 美玲
Birthdate	December 16, 1989 (age 33)
Nationality	Japanese
Occupation	Actress, Model, News Anchor
Known For	Heroine Shikkaku, Kimi ni Todoke, Usagi Drop, and more
Notable Works	Andō Lloyd: A.I. knows Love?, Gunshi Kanbei, and more
News Program Anchor	NTV’s News Zero (2012-2018)
Lead Film Role	Koisuru Vampire (2015)
Lead Series Role	Netflix original series Atelier

Mirei Kiritani, born Sayasa Matsuoka on December 16, 1989, is a Japanese actress, model and news anchor. She appeared in the films Heroine Shikkaku, Kimi ni Todoke, Usagi Drop, and Arakawa Under the Bridge. She also appeared in the dramas And Lloyd: A.I. knows Love?, Gunshi Kanbei, Hell Teacher Nb, and others. From 2012 until 2018, she hosted the NTV news show News Zero every Tuesday.

30. Mizuki Yamamoto

Mizuki Yamamoto is a Japanese actress and model. She was born on July 18, 1991, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan. Yamamoto was born in the prefecture of Fukuoka. In 2009, she began her career as an exclusive model for the women’s fashion magazine CanCam. She made her acting debut two years later in the Fuji TV drama Shiawase ni Naryo.

Date of Birth	18 July 1991
Place of Birth	Fukuoka, Japan
Occupation	actress and model

31. Reina Triendl

Reina Triendl	Information
Full Name	Reina Triendl
Birthdate	January 23, 1992 (age 31)
Birthplace	Vienna, Austria
Nationality	Japanese
Parents	Japanese mother, Austrian father
Siblings	Younger sister named Luna (ルナ, Runa)
Residence	Tokyo, Japan
Education	Graduated from International Christian University High School
Career	Model, tarento, actress
Modeling Agencies	Platinum Production, JJ, Vivi, With
Singing Debut	Featured artist on Rocketman’s song “Love Disco”
Acting Debut	TV drama: Kuro no Onna Kyōshi
Terrace House	Studio commentator on Terrace House franchise
Film Award	Best Actress Award at the Fantasia International Film Festival
Recent Project	Starring in Watashitachi Kekkon Shimashita 2

Reina Triendl is an Austro-Japanese model, tarento and actress. She was born on January 23, 1992. Reina was born in the Austrian capital of Vienna. Reina was discovered and hired as a model by Platinum Production in her sophomore year of high school. She was once an exclusive model for JJ and Vivi, and she is currently an exclusive model for With. Reina made her singing debut in 2011 as a featured artist on Rocketman’s song “Love Disco.”

32. Haruna Kojima

Haruna Kojima	Information
Full Name	Haruna Kojima
Birthdate	April 19, 1988 (age 35)
Birthplace	Urawa-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Occupations	Entrepreneur, Actress, Model
Years Active	1998-2001 (Angel Eyes), 2005-2017 (AKB48), 2018-present
Height	164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
AKB48 Involvement	Joined AKB48 in 2005, member of Team A and later Team B
Musical Career	Genres: J-pop
Labels	King (AKB48), Epic (no3b)
Notable Achievements	Participated in all A-sides of AKB48 singles (except “Eien Pressure”)
Acting Career	Lead roles in “Coin Locker Monogatari” and “Densen Uta”
Graduation	Held graduation concert “Kojimatsuri ~ Kojima Haruna Kanshasai ~” in February 2017
Brand Ventures	Founded “Her lip to” in 2018; expanded with “Her lip to Beauty,” “House of Herme,” and “Rosier by HLT” in 2022

Kojima Haruna, born April 19, 1988 in Urawa-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan is a singer, actress, model, and former member of Team A of the idol group AKB48. Kojima was born in Urawa-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, and began her career as a member of the idol group Angel Eyes. She stayed under contract with Stardust after Angel Eyes dissolved in 2001, but eventually switched to Ogi Production.

If you’re looking for inspiration from famous Japanese celebrities, one name that stands out is Haruna Kojima. Known for her stunning beauty and captivating presence, Kojima is a popular figure in the entertainment industry. To learn more about other influential Japanese celebrities, check out our article on Japanese celebrities and discover the diverse talent that exists in the Japanese entertainment scene.

33. Kiko Mizuhara

Kiko Mizuhara	Information
Full Name	Kiko Mizuhara
Birthdate	October 15, 1990
Birthplace	Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Nationality	American-born, resides in Japan
Occupations	Model, actress, singer, designer
Years Active	2002–present
Parents	Todd Daniel (father), Yae Toyama (mother)
Relatives	Yuka Mizuhara (sister)
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Brown
Modeling Debut	Winner of a Seventeen magazine audition at 12
Acting Debut	Featured in the film “Norwegian Wood” (2010)
Notable Brands	Chanel, Dior, Coach, Vivienne Tam, Diesel
Magazine Covers	Vogue Japan, Vogue China, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and more
Key Films	“Norwegian Wood,” “Helter Skelter,” “Attack on Titan”
Television Series	“Yae no Sakura,” “Shitsuren Chocolatier,” and more
Fashion Brand	Founder of “OK” designer brand, collaborations with UNIF
Personal Life	Previously dated women, influenced portrayal in “Ride or Die”

Audrie Noriko Daniel, commonly known by her stage name Kiko Mizuhara, is a Japanese-American model, singer, and actress, currently active in Japan. Kiko Mizuhara began her modeling career at the age of twelve when she entered a Seventeen magazine audition contest in which readers choose their favorite new face for the magazine.

34. Nana Komatsu

Nana Komatsu	Information
Full Name	Nana Komatsu
Birthdate	February 16, 1996
Birthplace	Tokyo, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Occupations	Actress, Model
Notable Work	The World of Kanako
Spouse	Married fellow actor Masaki Suda
Hollywood Debut	Starred in the film Silence
Chanel Ambassador	Served as a House Ambassador for Chanel since 2015
Awards	Received the Newcomer of The Year award at Japan Academy Film Prize
Highest Grossing	Starred in Threads: Our Tapestry of Love, 6th highest grossing Japanese film in 2020
Featured in	Moonlight Shadow
Fashion Feature	Became the face of Chanel Fall/Winter 2023-2024 Ready to Wear collection
Marriage	Married actor Masaki Suda in 2021

Komatsu Nana is a Japanese actress and model. She was born on February 16, 1996, Tokyo, Japan. Her film credits include The World of Kanako, Destruction Babies, Drowning Love, The Black Devil and the White Prince, My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday, After the Rain, Farewell Song, Threads: Our Tapestry of Love, and Sakura. In the film Silence, she made her Hollywood debut.

35. Haruka Ayase

Haruka Ayase	Information
Full Name	綾瀬 はるか
Birthdate	March 24, 1985 (age 38)
Birthplace	Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Education	Teikyo University Junior College
Occupations	Actress, model, singer
Years active	2000–present
Height	166 cm (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in)
Early Career	Started as a gravure idol in 2000
Film Success	Acclaimed for her role in “Socrates in Love” and won Best Supporting Actress
Musical Endeavors	Debuted as a singer with the single “Period” in 2006
NHK Taiga Drama	Starred in “Yae’s Sakura” and was nominated for an International Emmy Award
Cannes Film Festival	Starred in “Our Little Sister” which premiered at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival
Endorsement Deals	Highly sought-after endorser for major consumer brands
Personal Incident	Mistakenly detained in New Zealand as a spy
Philanthropy	Launched awareness campaign and fundraising efforts for disaster relief
COVID-19 Diagnosis	Contracted COVID-19 Delta variant and was hospitalized

Haruka Ayase was born on March 24, 1985. She is a Japanese actress, model, and singer who debuted as a gravure idol in the year 2000. She has now risen to prominence as a leading lady in both television and movies. In 2001, she made her first appearance in a Japanese television drama, Kindaichi Shnen no Jikenbo, starring Jun Matsumoto.

36. Sayuri Yoshinaga

Sayuri Yoshinaga	Information
Full Name	Sayuri Yoshinaga
Born	March 13, 1945
Birthplace	Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Occupation	Actress, Activist
Years active	1957–present
Japanese name	吉永 小百合
Japan Academy Awards	Four-time Best Actress winner
Popular Films	“Foundry Town,” “Ohan,” “The Makioka Sisters”
Education	Waseda University graduate
Social Activism	Active supporter of the anti-nuclear movement
Notable Achievements	Most awarded actress in Japan Academy history
Notable Roles	Yumechiyo in TV drama portraying a hibakusha geisha

Sayuri Yoshinaga is a Japanese actress and activist. She has received four Japan Academy Best Actress awards, the most of any actress, and has been dubbed “one of the postwar cinema world’s top stars.” She was born in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, on March 13, 1945.

37. Koyuki

Koyuki	Information
Full Name	Koyuki Kato (加藤 小雪)
Stage Name	Koyuki
Birthdate	December 18, 1976
Nationality	Japanese
Profession	Model, Actress
Fame from	Kimi wa Petto (2003 drama), The Last Samurai (2003 film)
Education	Tokyo Women’s Medical University
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Spouse	Kenichi Matsuyama (married in 2011)
Children	3 (born in 2012, 2013, and 2015)
First International Film	The Last Samurai (2003)
Notable Film Appearance	Pulse (2001 film)
Notable Drama Appearance	Kimi wa Petto (2003)
Commercial Appearances	Coca-Cola Japan’s Sokenbicha, P&G Max Factor SK-II, Suntory Kakubin

Koyuki Kato, billed as Koyuki, is a Japanese model and actress. She gained popularity in Korea after starring in the television series Kimi wa Petto with Jun Matsumoto, as well as the blockbuster film The Last Samurai. She was born in Zama, Kanagawa, Japan on December 18, 1976.

38. Hitomi Kuroki

Hitomi Kuroki	Information
Full Name	Hitomi Kuroki
Birthdate	October 5, 1960
Birthplace	Kurogi-Machi, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan
Occupation	Actress, Film Director
Years Active	1981–present
Notable Membership	Takarazuka Revue (Moon Troupe)
Notable Voice Role	Helen Parr/Elastigirl/Mrs. Incredible in “The Incredibles” (Japanese dub)
Awards	Best Actress at the Hochi Film Award

Hitomi Kuroki is an actress from Japan. Shoko Ichiji Née Egami is her true name. Kuroki is a member of the Moon Troupe’s Takarazuka Revue. She was born in Kurogimachiima, Yame, Fukuoka, Japan on October 5, 1960.

39. Nanako Matsushima

Nanako Matsushima	Information
Full Name	Nanako Matsushima
Birthdate	October 13, 1973
Birthplace	Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Occupations	Actress, Model
Years active	1992–present
Agent	Seventh Avenue
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Spouse	Takashi Sorimachi (married in 2001)
Children	2
Notable Films	Starred in the horror film “Ring”
Notable Dramas	Lead character in the drama “A Story of Love” Lead role in “Great Teacher Onizuka”
Awards	Winner of the Best Actress Award at the Japan Television Drama Academy Awards (6 times)
Recognition	Regarded as one of Japan’s most beautiful women
Commercial	Co-starred in an Uber Eats commercial in September 2021 with Matt Kuwata

Nanako Matsushima is a model and actress from Japan. She has received the Japanese drama award for best actress four times for her performances in four films: Koori no Sekai, Yamato Nadeshiko, Toshiie and Matsu, and Bijo ka Yajuu. She was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan on October 13, 1973.

40. Misaki Ito

Misaki Ito	Information
Full Name	Misaki Ito
Maiden Name	Tomoko Anzai
Birthdate	May 26, 1977
Nationality	Japanese
Occupations	Actress, Model
Years Active	1999—2013
Height	1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Notable Works	Densha Otoko (TV Drama Series), Ju-on (The Grudge) (Movie, 2002), James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing (Video Game)
Spouse	Yoshinori Enomoto (married in 2009)
Children	3
Residence	Hawaii, United States

Misaki Ito is a Japanese actress and model. Her maiden name is Tomoko Anzai. She was born on May 26, 1977, Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan. In 2005, she starred as the otaku protagonist’s love interest in the TV drama series Densha Otoko. In addition to being the current Vodafone model in Japan, she also appears in advertisements for Shiseido’s MAQuillAGE range of cosmetics (together with Chiaki Kuriyama, Ryoko Shinohara, and Yuri Ebihara) and Seiko watches.