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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.