Long lines to get an autograph and a picture with your favorite idols are a thing of the past. As some genius once said, modern problems require modern solutions, and the answer was social media. In 2022 you can interact with your idols via various social media platforms. Instagram is a well-known social media platform used by the majority of celebrities. Celebrities and fans appreciate the brilliant solution, which allows idols to share the most meaningful and memorable moments in their lives with their fans. These are the Japanese Celebrities You Should Follow On Instagram in 2022.
1. Naomi Watanabe
Naomi Watanabe is a comedian, actress, and fashion designer; she was born in Taipei to a Taiwanese mother and a Japanese father. She has her fashion line, PUNYUS, which focuses on plus-size clothing. Her 9.8 million Instagram followers make her the most followed celebrity in Japan. You can't blame her fans because she promotes body positivity and opposes fat-shaming. 'watanabenaomi703' is her Instagram handle.
2. Kento Yamazaki
Kento Yamazaki is a model and actor from a middle-class family. He was a huge soccer lover who aspired to be a football player or coach one day. His profession eventually changed to acting and modeling. His followers and fans know he is a soccer lover, a keen manga reader, and a beach lover. His Instagram followers come up to 5 million. His Instagram handle is 'kentooyamazaki.’
3. Takayuki Yamada
Takayuki Yamada is a Japanese actor and while shopping with his two sisters he was scouted. As a result, he skipped high school and made his debut in 1999 in a TV drama. In 2005, he had a breakthrough in his career with the film Densha Otoko, which was one of Japan's best-selling films. Takayuki has 3 million Instagram followers his posts show off his creative and humorous side. His followers all agree that his posts make them laugh and get to see his artistic and creative side. His Instagram handle is 'takayukiyamadaphoto.’
4. Shohei Miura
Shohei Miura is an actor and model who began his career in 2006 by appearing in variety shows. He made his acting debut in the drama series Gokusen 3 in 2008. In 2011, he was named Best New Actor. His has 2.5 million Instagram followers. His fans know he is a true food lover because many of his posts are about the delicious dishes he has eaten. His choice of food and shots of his meal is enough to make you drool. His Instagram handle is 'shohei.63'.
5. Yuta
Yuta Nakamoto, better known as Yuta, is a singer, dancer, and rapper. He made his debut with the South Korean boy band NCT in 2016. Later Yuta joined the sub-units NCT 127 and NCT U. He wanted to be a football player when he was younger but later changed his mind. With 8.3 million followers on Instagram, he is the most followed male Japanese celebrity. His posts are about him hanging out with NCT members, at the shooting sets, or places he visits. His Instagram handle is 'yuu_taa_1026'.
6. Shotaro
Osaki Shotaro, better known as Shotaro, is a singer and dancer. He made his debut with the South Korean boy band NCT in 2020 and later joined the sub-unit NCT U. When he was five years old, his mother enrolled him in a dance academy. Shotaro is now the NCT's second Japanese member. His Instagram followers total 5.4 million people. Shotaro posts his time with his members and the places he visits. His Instagram handle is '_shotaroo_'.
7. Sakura
Miyawaki Sakura is a singer and actress who debuted in 2011 with the girl group HKT48. She was also a member of the group AKB48. Later, she competed in the South Korean reality show Produce 48, finishing second and becoming a member of Iz*One in 2018. After Iz*One disbanded in 2021, she decided to end things with HKT48 and joined Le Sserafim in 2022. Her Instagram following totals 3.7 million people. Sakura posts about her busy day on set, but her creativity can be seen in the photos. Her Instagram handle is '39saku_chan'.
8. Ayami Nakajo
Ayami Nakajo is an actress and model born in Japan to a Japanese mother and a British father. In 2011 she began her modeling career. In 2012 she made her acting debut in the TV drama Miss Double Faced Teacher. She has 2.3 million followers on Instagram. She posts about the magazine covers she has appeared on and the animals she meets, but her charming smile adds a special touch to the photos. Her Instagram handle is 'nakajo_ayami.’
9. Nana Komatsu
Nana Komatsu is a model and actress. Her film debut, The World of Kanako, in 2014, became one of her best works. She made her Hollywood debut in 2016 with the film Silence. In 2021 she married Masaki Suda, her co-star in 3 films. On Instagram, she has 2.5 million followers. She shares images from her photo shoots as well as pictures of nature. Her Instagram handle is 'konichan7'.
10. Mei Nagano
Mei Nagano is a model and actress who made her debut as a child in 2009 while she was in her third year of elementary school. In the 2015 film My Love Story, she played the main lead, which became one of her best works. She has appeared on the covers of Japanese fashion magazines Seventeen and Nicola. Mei has 4.3 million Instagram followers. Her beautiful photos and costumes are worth remembering, but she also posts pictures with the people she meets. Her Instagram handle is 'mei_nagano0924official'.
