Naomi Morinaga (森永 奈緒美, Morinaga Naomi in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a former Japanese actress and stuntwoman. She is…Naomi Morinaga (森永 奈緒美, Morinaga Naomi in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a former Japanese actress and stuntwoman. She is known for her performance as Annie, the title character's sidekick in the tokusatsu television series Uchuu Keiji Shaider and as Hellen/Hellvira, the protagonist's sister in Jikuu Senshi Spielban. She retired from acting in 1998, but briefly reprised her role as older Annie in the 2014 film Space Sheriff: THE NEXT GENERATION.
Mariko Tone (刀根 麻理子, Tone Mariko; born March 3, 1962 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actor and…Mariko Tone (刀根 麻理子, Tone Mariko; born March 3, 1962 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actor and essayist. Tone also covers children's songs under the pseudonym Hanako Nohara. Tone sings in Japanese and, to a limited extent, in English. One of her songs titled "Derringer" became an opening theme to anime series Cat's Eye.
Yuki Ninagawa (蜷川 有紀, Ninagawa Yuki; born 1960 in Yokohama) is a Japanese actress, daughter of the poet Mizuno…Yuki Ninagawa (蜷川 有紀, Ninagawa Yuki; born 1960 in Yokohama) is a Japanese actress, daughter of the poet Mizuno Akiyoshi. Her first role was in the rock opera Salome in 1978. In films, she appeared in Kurutta Kajitsu in 1981, winning a best new actress award at the Yokohama Film Festival. She had leading roles in Himeyuri Monument (1982), Modori Gawa (1983), and Hitodenashi No Koi (1992), as well as appearing on TV program "Kiryuin Hanako No Shogai". In theatre, Ninagawa appeared in Yukio Ninagawa's modern adaptation of the Kabuki masterpiece Kanadehon Chūshingura. In 2004, she wrote, directed, and starred in the film Barameraba, based on a short story by Seijun Suzuki. Her graphic exhibition Baramekutoki won an Art of The Year Award from the Japan Information Culturology Society and was hosted by the Tokyu Bunkamura gallery in 2008. In 2010, her exhibition on the theme "Strange & Enchanting" was hosted as Yuki Ninagawa Drawing Exhibition: Baramandara at Ueno and Daimaru Shinsaibashi. Her work was used as the title visual for the TV-TOKYO 45th anniversary special drama Nene—Onna Taikouki and appeared on the cover of Wacoal PR magazine. Her works were seen at Shibuya Tokyu Bunkamura art gallery in June 2012. Ninagawa is a member of the Japan Inter Design Forum as well as an art council board member of the Regional Culture Tax Accountants Fund.
Kaoru Mizuki (水木薫, Mizuki Kaoru) is a Japanese actress. She won the Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 15th…Kaoru Mizuki (水木薫, Mizuki Kaoru) is a Japanese actress. She won the Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 15th Yokohama Film Festival for Tsuge Yoshiharu World: Gensenkan Shujin.
Momoe Miura (Japanese: 三浦 百恵, Hepburn: Miura Momoe; born 17 January 1959), known by her maiden name Momoe Yamaguchi…Momoe Miura (Japanese: 三浦 百恵, Hepburn: Miura Momoe; born 17 January 1959), known by her maiden name Momoe Yamaguchi (Japanese: 山口 百恵, Hepburn: Yamaguchi Momoe), is a Japanese former singer, actress, and idol whose career lasted from 1972 to 1980. Often simply referred to by her given name "Momoe", Yamaguchi is one of the most successful singers in Japanese music, releasing 32 singles, including three number one hits, and 21 studio albums. She also starred in 15 feature films and several television serial dramas. At age 21, Yamaguchi retired at the height of her popularity to marry her frequent costar, Tomokazu Miura; she has never performed or made a public appearance since. Therefore, she is called a legendary idol in Japan.
Eiko Matsuda (松田暎子, Matsuda Eiko) (18 May 1952 – 9 March 2011) was a Japanese actress. She is best known for her…Eiko Matsuda (松田暎子, Matsuda Eiko) (18 May 1952 – 9 March 2011) was a Japanese actress. She is best known for her performance as Sada Abe in In the Realm of the Senses. She also appeared in Seibo Kannon daibosatsu (1977) and Pinku saron: Kōshoku gonin onna (1978). She died on 9 March 2011 of a brain tumor.
Yasuko Agawa (Japanese: 阿川 泰子, Hepburn: Agawa Yasuko; born 16 October 1951) is a Japanese singer, actress, and…Yasuko Agawa (Japanese: 阿川 泰子, Hepburn: Agawa Yasuko; born 16 October 1951) is a Japanese singer, actress, and television personality. Born in Kamakura, she drew inspiration from music that she listened to while recuperating from a childhood illness. After spending a year at the Bungakuza Theatre Institute, she had a brief acting career before leaving due to creative differences. She became a jazz vocalist for clarinetist Shoji Suzuki, before releasing dozens of solo albums with Victor Entertainment. She has achieved widespread popularity in the Japanese jazz scene, and her music has attained enduring popularity among DJs and appeared in several city pop compilations. She was also a regular on the Nippon Television talk show Oshare 30-30 .
Mari Henmi (辺見 マリ, Henmi Mari; born October 5, 1950) is a Japanese singer, tarento, and actress. She was born in Zushi…Mari Henmi (辺見 マリ, Henmi Mari; born October 5, 1950) is a Japanese singer, tarento, and actress. She was born in Zushi, Kanagawa and raised in Kyōto.
Machiko Washio (鷲尾 真知子, Washio Machiko; born June 2, 1949) is a Japanese actress who works in both live action as well…Machiko Washio (鷲尾 真知子, Washio Machiko; born June 2, 1949) is a Japanese actress who works in both live action as well as voice over work for anime. She is known as the voice of Sakura in Urusei Yatsura.
Kuriko Namino (波乃 久里子, Namino Kuriko) (born December 1, 1945, in Kamakura, Japan) is an actress. Her brother Nakamura…Kuriko Namino (波乃 久里子, Namino Kuriko) (born December 1, 1945, in Kamakura, Japan) is an actress. Her brother Nakamura Kanzaburō XVIII was an actor in kabuki, theatre, television and commercials.
Yoko Aki (阿木 燿子, Aki Yōko; born May 1, 1945) is a Japanese songwriter, actress, novelist and essayist. With her…Yoko Aki (阿木 燿子, Aki Yōko; born May 1, 1945) is a Japanese songwriter, actress, novelist and essayist. With her husband, Ryudo Uzaki, she has written many songs for other singers, with Aki as lyricist and Uzaki as composer. They are especially famous for a series of hit songs of Momoe Yamaguchi's. She has acted in several films, and she won the award for best supporting actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award for Shiki Natsuko. She was a model under an exclusive contract with Kanebo Cosmetics for many years.
Shiho Fujimura (藤村 志保 Fujimura Shiho, 3 January 1939 – 12 June 2025) was a Japanese actress. She was given a Special…Shiho Fujimura (藤村 志保 Fujimura Shiho, 3 January 1939 – 12 June 2025) was a Japanese actress. She was given a Special Prize for her career at the 2008 Yokohama Film Festival. Fujimura died on 12 June 2025, at the age of 86.
Hibari Misora (美空 ひばり, Misora Hibari; born Kazue Katō (加藤 和枝, Katō Kazue) May 29, 1937 – June 24, 1989) was a Japanese…Hibari Misora (美空 ひばり, Misora Hibari; born Kazue Katō (加藤 和枝, Katō Kazue) May 29, 1937 – June 24, 1989) was a Japanese singer and actress. She received a Medal of Honor for her contributions to music and for improving the welfare of the public, and was the first woman to receive the People's Honour Award, which was conferred posthumously for giving the public hope and encouragement after World War II. Misora recorded a total of 1,200 songs and sold 68 million records. After she died, consumer demand for her recordings grew significantly, and, by 2001, she had sold more than 80 million records. By 2019, record sales surpassed 100 million. Her swan-song "Kawa no Nagare no Yō ni" (川の流れのように) is often performed by numerous artists and orchestras as a tribute to her, including notable renditions by The Three Tenors (Spanish/Italian), Teresa Teng (Taiwanese) and Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan (Mexican). Each year there is a special on Japanese television and radio featuring her songs. A memorial concert for Misora was held at the Tokyo Dome on November 11, 2012. It featured numerous musicians such as Ai, Koda Kumi, Ken Hirai, Kiyoshi Hikawa, Exile, AKB48 and Nobuyasu Okabayashi amongst others, paying tribute by singing her most famous songs.
Sachiko Ito (伊藤佐知子, Itō Sachiko; born 6 October 1935), known professionally as Izumi Ashikawa (芦川 いずみ), is a Japanese…Sachiko Ito (伊藤佐知子, Itō Sachiko; born 6 October 1935), known professionally as Izumi Ashikawa (芦川 いずみ), is a Japanese actress. Ashikawa was called the Japanese Audrey Hepburn. In 1953, Ashikawa was scouted by director Yuzo Kawashima and joined the Shochiku studio. She made her film debut with Tokyomadamu to Osakafujin directed by Yuzo Kawashima. In 1955, she moved to the Nikkatsu studio and gained popularity. In 1968, Ashikawa married actor Tatsuya Fuji and retired. She made her final film appearance in the 1968 film Koto no Taiyo.
Keiko Hanagata (花形 恵子, Hanagata Keiko; June 2, 1935 - January 12, 2015) was a Japanese voice actress who worked for 81…Keiko Hanagata (花形 恵子, Hanagata Keiko; June 2, 1935 - January 12, 2015) was a Japanese voice actress who worked for 81 Produce. She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
Akiko Koyama (小山 明子, Koyama Akiko; born 27 January 1935) is a Japanese stage and film actress who appeared in over 80…Akiko Koyama (小山 明子, Koyama Akiko; born 27 January 1935) is a Japanese stage and film actress who appeared in over 80 films, many directed by her husband Nagisa Ōshima.
Keiko Kishi (岸 惠子, Kishi Keiko; 11 August 1932 – 7 August 2026) was a Japanese actress, writer and UNFPA Goodwill…Keiko Kishi (岸 惠子, Kishi Keiko; 11 August 1932 – 7 August 2026) was a Japanese actress, writer and UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador. She was a Japan Academy Film Prize winner, out of three total nominations.
Setsuko Hara (原 節子, Hara Setsuko; born Masae Aida (会田 昌江); 17 June 1920 – 5 September 2015) was a Japanese actress. She…Setsuko Hara (原 節子, Hara Setsuko; born Masae Aida (会田 昌江); 17 June 1920 – 5 September 2015) was a Japanese actress. She is best known for her performances in Yasujirō Ozu's films Late Spring (1949), Tokyo Story (1953) and Tokyo Twilight (1957), amongst many others, and for working extensively with director Mikio Naruse. She is widely considered to be one of the greatest Japanese film actresses of all time.
Yūko Mochizuki (望月優子, Mochizuki Yūko; 28 January 1917 – 1 December 1977), also billed as Mieko Mochizuki, was a…Yūko Mochizuki (望月優子, Mochizuki Yūko; 28 January 1917 – 1 December 1977), also billed as Mieko Mochizuki, was a Japanese stage and film actress who appeared in films of directors such as Keisuke Kinoshita, Mikio Naruse and Tadashi Imai.
Rumi Ochiai (落合 るみ, Ochiai Rumi) is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Aichi Prefecture, Japan. She is currently…Rumi Ochiai (落合 るみ, Ochiai Rumi) is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Aichi Prefecture, Japan. She is currently affiliated with Theatre Company Subaru. After the death of Sumiko Shirakawa in 2015, she took over her role as Hiroshi Nakajima in Sazae-san. She is best known as being the Japanese voice of Rouge the Bat in the Sonic franchise, since the character's introduction in Sonic Adventure 2.
Yurika Hino (日野由利加, Hino Yurika; born January 16, 1963) is a Japanese actress and voice actress. She was part of the…Yurika Hino (日野由利加, Hino Yurika; born January 16, 1963) is a Japanese actress and voice actress. She was part of the Theatre Company Subaru from 1987 to 2011. Hino dubs Japanese for Western films, including roles for Famke Janssen (X-Men: The Last Stand), Winona Ryder, Carrie-Anne Moss (the Matrix trilogy), and Eva Longoria. Hino also voices roles for anime and video games. Originally from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, she is affiliated with Office Anemone.
Mina Ōba (大場 美奈, Ōba Mina; born April 3, 1992) is a former member of the Japanese idol girl group SKE48 of which she…Mina Ōba (大場 美奈, Ōba Mina; born April 3, 1992) is a former member of the Japanese idol girl group SKE48 of which she was captain of Team KII. Before, she was a member and captain of Team 4, but she was suspended due to her scandal and she returned in January 2012, she was transfer to Team B in 2012 when original Team 4 was disbanded in AKB48. On October 9, 2021, Ōba announced that she will graduate from SKE48 and leave the idol industry in April 2022, the time of her 30th birthday. Her 3-part graduation concert was on April 1 to 3 (the final day being her 30th birthday celebration). Her final theater performance was on April 23. She was supposed to officially graduate from the group on April 30, but she tested positive for COVID-19 on April 29, the day before her planned graduation. Her graduation date was postponed to May 21.
Rina Kawaei (川栄 李奈, Kawaei Rina; born February 12, 1995) is a Japanese actress and former singer, represented by Avex.…Rina Kawaei (川栄 李奈, Kawaei Rina; born February 12, 1995) is a Japanese actress and former singer, represented by Avex. She is a former member of the girl group AKB48. As an actress, she has starred in television series such as Come Come Everybody (2021) and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 61st Blue Ribbon Awards in 2019.
Emma Miyazawa (宮澤 エマ, Miyazawa Ema; born 23 November 1988, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese television personality and…Emma Miyazawa (宮澤 エマ, Miyazawa Ema; born 23 November 1988, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese television personality and actress. Her former stage name is Emma Miyazawa La Fleur (ラフルアー宮澤エマ, Ra Furuā Miyazawa Ema).
Akane Hotta (堀田 茜, Hotta Akane; born October 26, 1992) is a Japanese actress, model and tarento. She is known for…Akane Hotta (堀田 茜, Hotta Akane; born October 26, 1992) is a Japanese actress, model and tarento. She is known for regularly appearing on the NTV morning show Zip! (2013–2015).
Mirai Shida (志田 未来, Shida Mirai; born May 10, 1993) is a Japanese actress. She became recognized after her breakthrough…Mirai Shida (志田 未来, Shida Mirai; born May 10, 1993) is a Japanese actress. She became recognized after her breakthrough role as Kazumi Kanda in "Joō no Kyōshitsu" ("The Queen's Classroom") leading her to more prominent roles, such as Miki Ichinose in 14-year-old Mother.
Saeko Shimazu (島津 冴子, Shimazu Saeko; born September 8, 1959) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator from…Saeko Shimazu (島津 冴子, Shimazu Saeko; born September 8, 1959) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator from Isehara. Shimazu is notable for having had voice roles in all four of the major anime television series based on the works of Rumiko Takahashi - she played Shinobu Miyake in Urusei Yatsura, Sayoko Kuroki in Maison Ikkoku, Kodachi Kuno in Ranma ½, and Abi-hime in Inuyasha. Shimazu is currently a freelancer.
Michiko Kawai (河合 美智子, Kawai Michiko; born 13 June 1968, in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa) is a Japanese actress and singer. Her…Michiko Kawai (河合 美智子, Kawai Michiko; born 13 June 1968, in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa) is a Japanese actress and singer. Her real name is Kazue Suzuki (鈴木 一栄, Suzuki Kazue). She was represented with ABC inc. As a singer she is nicknamed Aurora Teruko (オーロラ輝子, Ōrora Teruko).
Kazue Itō (伊藤 かずえ, Itō Kazue; born December 7, 1966) is a Japanese actress from Seya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.…Kazue Itō (伊藤 かずえ, Itō Kazue; born December 7, 1966) is a Japanese actress from Seya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. She made her acting debut in 1978 as a Horipro talent and has also voiced Shura in the anime Rurouni Kenshin. She also performs as a singer, including the opening and ending theme songs for the tokusatsu series Morimori Bokkun. Itoh is best known for her portrayal of Miki Masaki (真咲 美希, Masaki Miki) in the 2007 Super Sentai Series Juken Sentai Gekiranger. She also portrayed Mako Shiraishi's mother in Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.
Emi Wakui (和久井 映見, Wakui Emi; born 8 December 1970 in Yokohama) is a Japanese actress. She has won three Japanese…Emi Wakui (和久井 映見, Wakui Emi; born 8 December 1970 in Yokohama) is a Japanese actress. She has won three Japanese Academy Awards: the 1994 Best Actress award for her performance in Rainbow Bridge (Niji no Hashi), and the 1992 awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Newcomer for her performance as Seiko Kawashima in My Sons. Multiple dramas featuring Wakui in the 1990s, Tokyo Cinderella Story in 1994, Pure in 1996 , and Virgin Road in 1997, were all hits and gained high ratings.
Sei Matobu (Japanese: 真飛 聖, Hepburn: Matobu Sei; born October 13, 1976) is a Japanese actress who is a former Hanagumi…Sei Matobu (Japanese: 真飛 聖, Hepburn: Matobu Sei; born October 13, 1976) is a Japanese actress who is a former Hanagumi Top Star of the Takarazuka Revue. In addition to her stage roles, she has acted for television, feature films, radio and advertisements. She is represented by Watanabe Entertainment. Born in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, she is nicknamed "Yuu" (ゆう, Yū). Sometimes, she was called "Unta" in her early school days. She graduated from Nakanobu Gakuen High School (now Hōyū Gakuin High School).
Hiroko Anzai (安西 ひろこ, Anzai Hiroko) (born February 9, 1979, in Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese actress, model and…Hiroko Anzai (安西 ひろこ, Anzai Hiroko) (born February 9, 1979, in Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese actress, model and gravure idol, who has appeared in various magazines and photo albums. Her first photo album was released in 1996 and titled Mystic. Fuji TV selected Hiroko as its Visual Queen of 1998. She has body measurements of 89-62-90 cm, and stands 1.57 m tall.
Yasuko Tomita (富田靖子, Tomita Yasuko; born 27 February 1969 in Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese former idol, singer and…Yasuko Tomita (富田靖子, Tomita Yasuko; born 27 February 1969 in Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese former idol, singer and actress. She won the Award for Best Newcomer at the 6th Yokohama Film Festival and at the 8th Japan Academy Prize for Aiko 16 sai. She also worked with director Nobuhiko Obayashi in the acclaimed fantasy comedy-drama Sabishinbo in 1985 and the melodrama based on Kazue Oyama's manga Four Sisters on the same year. She won the award for best actress at the 9th Yokohama Film Festival for Bu Su. In 1995, she enjoyed career breakthrough as she won the Best Actress award at 1995 Tokyo International Film Festival for The Christ Of Nanjing.
Ryoko Yonekura (米倉 涼子, Yonekura Ryōko; born August 1, 1975) is a Japanese actress and former fashion model best known…Ryoko Yonekura (米倉 涼子, Yonekura Ryōko; born August 1, 1975) is a Japanese actress and former fashion model best known for her role in the Japanese medical drama Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon. She also performs the voice of Black Widow in the Japanese-language releases of the Avengers film series.
Nae Yūki (裕木 奈江, Yūki Nae; born 1970) is a Japanese actress, singer and ex-idol. She worked in Japan in the 1990s…Nae Yūki (裕木 奈江, Yūki Nae; born 1970) is a Japanese actress, singer and ex-idol. She worked in Japan in the 1990s before moving to the United States in the 2000s.
Kimiko Yo (余 貴美子, Yo Kimiko; born 12 May 1956) is a Japanese actress. She was given Best Supporting Actress awards at…Kimiko Yo (余 貴美子, Yo Kimiko; born 12 May 1956) is a Japanese actress. She was given Best Supporting Actress awards at the 2004 and the 2009 Yokohama Film Festival ceremonies. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 32nd and at the 33rd Japan Academy Prize for Departures and Dear Doctor respectively.
Nanako Matsushima (松嶋 菜々子, Matsushima Nanako; born 13 October 1973) is a Japanese actress and model. She is best known…Nanako Matsushima (松嶋 菜々子, Matsushima Nanako; born 13 October 1973) is a Japanese actress and model. She is best known for starring in the horror film Ring (1998) and the drama series A Story of Love (1997) and I'm Mita, Your Housekeeper. (2011). The latter's final episode reached a viewer rating of 40%, making it one of the highest rated Japanese television dramas of all time.
Mao Inoue (井上 真央; born 9 January 1987) is a Japanese actress known for her roles as Akane Imai in the Kids War series…Mao Inoue (井上 真央; born 9 January 1987) is a Japanese actress known for her roles as Akane Imai in the Kids War series, Tsukushi Makino in the Boys Over Flowers series, and as Sugi Fumi (ja) in the 54th taiga drama Burning Flower. She has also appeared in several films, including I Give My First Love to You, Rebirth, and The Snow White Murder Case.