The most beautiful Japanese actresses (Top 20)

Carefully studying the most beautiful actresses of the Asian continent, I decided to devote my next rating to Japan. My Top 20 of the most beautiful Japanese cinema representatives includes those actresses who became famous and beloved in Asian dramas (TV series), as well as films that are widely presented and available on the global Internet. Many Russian viewers fell in love with films and dramas, their favorite stars appeared, and numerous fan clubs and forums on the Internet began to be created dedicated to Asian cinema and their favorite actors. This top presents my personal view on the beauty of Japanese actresses, many of whom combine their profession with the work of a model or singer. Still, Japanese women are beautiful. The choice was based on the external data and photogenicity of the girls; their talent and professional achievements in the field of cinema and pop did not matter. Fans of Asian beauty can see the top Chinese women The most beautiful Chinese women (Top 28).

Also in my Top 20 were two actresses, one of whose parents was not Japanese by nationality, but, nevertheless, the girls decided to live and work in Japan, following the traditions of this country and contributing to Japanese culture.

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20. Uchiyama Rina (born November 7, 1981 Kanagawa, Japan) - actress. Film: “The Heart of Brutus”, dramas: “Good Luck!”, “Transparent”, “Strawberry on Cake”, “Half-Doctor”, “My Dear Students!”

19. Mikie Hara (born July 3, 1987, Nigata, Japan) - actress and model. Dramas: “Shinsengumi: Peacemaker”, “Doctor Ichiro Irabu”.

18. Kato Rosa (born June 22, 1985, Naples, Italy) - model and actress. Her father is Italian and her mother is Japanese, which is why she has Caucasian features in her appearance. Films: “An Incident in an Abandoned Village”, “From Door to Door”, dramas: “The Soul of an Actor”, “The Empress”, “Change”, “Oh! My girl!!!”, “Vampire in love”, “Winter cherry”.

17. Masami Nagasawa / Masami Nagasawa (born June 3, 1987 Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan) - actress. Dramas: “Good Times”, “Twenty-Year-Old Sweetheart”, “Operation Love”, “Ex-Friends”, “Detroit, City of Metal”, “My Family Story”.

16. Tomoti Itano (born July 3, 1991 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese idol, singer and actress. Dramas: “Majiska School”, the rest are not translated.

15. Haruka Ayase (born March 24, 1985, Hiroshima, Japan) - actress. Films: “Happy Flight”, “Magic Hour”, “My Girlfriend is a Cyborg”, “River of First Love”, dramas: “Love of my Life”, “Walk in the Midnight Sun”, “Mr. Brain”, “Jin”.

14. Takei Emi (born December 25, 1993 Nagoya, Japan) - actress and model. Film: “The Cherry Orchard”, dramas: “Vagabond Kenshin”, “Game of Liars - 2”, “You Taught Me Important Things”, “Spring in Asuko”.

13. Ishihara Satomi / Ishihara Satomi (born December 24, 1986 in Tokyo, Japan) - actress. TV series: “My Favorite”, “Puzzle”, “The Voice”, “Left Eye Detective”, “Nurse Aoi”.

12. Natsuki Kato / Nacuki Kato (born July 26, 1985 in Akita Prefecture, Japan) - actress. Dramas: “Sushi Prince!”, “Boys Over Flowers: Finale,” “Slayers: Revolution,” “Agricultural Stories.”

11. Sawajiri Erika (born April 8, 1986 Tokyo, Japan) - actress, model and singer. Her mother is Algerian French. Films: “Pepper and Sugar”, “Shinobi”, “Mamiya Brothers”, dramas: “One Liter of Tears”, “Song to the Sun”.

10. Mayuko Iwasa (born February 24, 1987 Nerima, Tokyo, Japan) - actress. Films: “The Einstein Girl”, “Sugar and Pepper”, dramas: “15-Year Blues”, “Getting It Succeed”, “Battle of Brothers”, “Hell Girl”, “For You in Full Bloom”.

9. Kyoko Fukada (born November 2, 1982, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan) is an actress, model and singer. Films: “Dolls”, “Together”, “Kamikaze Girls”, dramas: “First Love”, “Friends”, “I Hate Christmas”, “An Honest Guy”.

8. Nakayama Miho / Nakayama Miho (born March 1, 1970, Tokyo, Japan) - actress and singer. Films: “Love Letter”, “A Beautiful Day in Tokyo”, “Someday We Will Say Goodbye”, dramas: “Delicious Relationships”, “Sleeping Forest”, “Love 2000”.

7. Reon Kadena (born February 19, 1986, Sakai, Japan) - actress and model. Movie: "The Left Hand of God, the Right Hand of the Devil", dramas not translated.

6. Yukie Nakama (born October 30, 1979 in Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan) is an actress and singer. Film: “Call 0: Birth”, “Big Game”, dramas: “Crossroads of Spirits”, “Trick”, “Love 2000”, “Gokusen”, “I’m Married in Hell”, “Beautiful Neighbors”.

5. Ueto Aya (born September 14, 1985 in Tokyo, Japan) is an actress, singer and idol. At the age of 11, she won the Special Jury Prize at the seventh All-Japan Bishoujo Contest (All-Japan Beauty Contest). Films: “Reinstallation”, “Azumi”, “The Cherry Orchard”, dramas: “Attack Number One”, “Fallen Angels”, “Please Attention!”, “The Innkeeper”, “Absolute Zero”, “And after 10 years I I will still love you."

4. Nozomi Sasaki (born February 8, 1988, Kamakura, Japan) - actress and model. Films: “My Rainy Days”, “Handsome Suit”, “Chariot of Fire”, dramas: “Divine Drops”, “Honest Guy”, “The Only Offer”.

3. Ebihara Yuri (born October 3, 1979 in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan) - actress and model. Dramas: “The Harpy Diaries”, “Brilliant Businessman”, “Could This Be Love?!”

2. Kitagawa Keiko (born August 22, 1986, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan) is an actress and model. Films: “Dear Friends”, “Hot Island”, “And Then Say Hello to Him”, “Paradise Kiss”, dramas: “Cleaning Girl”, “Last Second Score”, “Lady: Last Reboot”, “Moonlight” lovers."

1. Meisa Kuroki (born May 28, 1988 in Okinawa, Japan) - actress, model, singer. Films: “I Just Love You”, “Dance, Subaru!”, Dramas: “One Love Song”, “Dear Father”, “Chance!”, “The Last Promise”, “In Search of Happiness”, “Special Purpose Group” .

Rinko Kikuchi

A world-famous actress who has been nominated for an Oscar more than once. She was born in Hadano in 1981. The girl adored films since childhood; she adopted this passion from her father - he often took her to the cinema.

Despite this, she started like many others with the modeling business. The family dreamed of seeing her as a singer because of her sonorous voice. And yet the girl did not give up on her dream and became a wonderful actress.

Koda Kumi

Singer performing songs in RnB and J-pop styles. Known for the soundtrack to the game Final Fantasy X-2. This was a turning point, until which she experienced many disappointments, but her efforts are always rewarded with success.

Today she writes songs about what is close to her - most often about love. Tracks are in demand in many computer games and for screensavers of films or TV series. Kumi manages to combine different musical styles in her work.

Namie Amuro

The first professional singer in our top. Amuro performs pop-style compositions and was especially popular in the 90s. However, even now in Japan her fame is quite high - she is 53rd on the state list of performers.

It was she who at one time introduced the fashion for high boots and miniskirts among young people, being the idol of most Japanese girls. She has an exotic appearance with tanned skin and bleached hair, which also became an object of imitation.

Ayumi Hamasaki

Since childhood, Ayumi has shown independence and determination, and always held responsibility for her actions. At the age of 7, the girl was noticed by a modeling agency, and this can be considered the first step in her career.

Today Ayumi Hamasaki is a famous pop singer in Japan, and not just famous, but the most popular - she is called the queen of this genre. She not only sings, but also writes lyrics and music, and generally puts a lot of effort into her favorite business.

Ko Shibasaki

The actress was born in the capital - Tokyo - in 1981, and her real name is Yamamura Yukie, and her pseudonym was chosen from her favorite book. Today Ko is known for her roles in many films, TV series, and commercials.

The girl is especially famous for her role in the 2000 film “Battle Royale.” It was thanks to her that the actress gained fans outside the country, throughout Asia. And the film “Go” brought her several prestigious awards.

Mika Nagano

This fragile and gentle girl is a successful MMA fighter, she has many victories to her name. And this does not in the least prevent her from being one of the most beautiful Japanese women. Mika (whose pseudonym is Princess of the Future) began her sports career in 2007.

She participated in tournaments for such promotions as Jewels, Deep and Smackgirl. The girl's signature blow is a lever with her elbow, and in many ways it is what helps her win. Thus, Mika Nagano refutes the fact that women in martial arts are not beautiful.

Eri Akira

This pretty girl was born to a Japanese woman and a Syrian father in 1986, and she is known for her adult films. Her first pseudonym in this field is Yuka Osawa. Eri was noticed at the age of 19, and almost immediately she received the prestigious award for Best New Actress.

In 2011, Akira radically changed her image - she updated her hairstyle, surgically enlarged her breasts, and also decided to act under a new name (Eri Akira is also a pseudonym, and at birth she was called Fariza Terunuma).

Maria Ozawa

This actress was born in Japan, but has Canadian roots on her father's side. Maria became famous for filming explicit films, but today she has already completed her career in this field.

At school, the girl was fond of hockey and loved to sing karaoke, and also spoke completely fluently in both Japanese and English. Once she starred in a commercial with a then-famous pop group.

Miyako Miyazaki

Japanese fashion model who once won the Miss Universe beauty contest (15 years before Japan could not receive this title). This happened in 2003. At the competition, the girl appeared in an original and bold dress.

Immediately after her victory, Miyako became in demand by many modeling agencies, and she was also recognized as one of the sexiest women in the world. Today she is famous not only as a model, but also as an intellectual - a bachelor's degree from Kumamoto University.