Article: Ten International Japanese Supermodels

Japan is a place full of talent. Let's see some such Japanese supermodels.

1. Kozue Akimoto

Kozue Akimoto is a Japanese-origin supermodel. On 27th July 1987, she was born in Tokyo, Japan. She has also appeared in several TV series and films like This is it, Bazooka, Quality Hatago, etc. She made her debut on-screen with the series The Hills in 2009. She is managed by a renowned company LesPros Entertainment. Her father Chiyonofuji Mitsugu was the 58th sumo grand Champion. In 2018, she got married to Shota Matsuda. He is also an actor. He appeared in various TV series and films like Boys Over Flowers, Liar Game, Princess Atsu, Love Shuffle, Moon Lovers, etc.

2. Kiko Mizuhara

Kiko Mizuhara is an American-origin Japanese model, singer, and actor. On 15th October 1990, she was born in Dallas, Texas, U.S. She got her first modeling assignment at the age of twelve when she went to audition for the magazine. She made her acting debut in 2010. She has appeared in several Japanese dramas and films like Ride or Die, The Blue Hearts, Malu, Platina Data, and Queer Eye: We’re in Japan. She has appeared in several graced magazine covers like Vogue, Vogue China, Grazia, GQ, Tiffany & Co, Chanel, etc.

3. Rila Fukushima

Rika Fukushima is a Japanese-origin model and actor. On 9th January 1980, she was born in Tokyo, Japan. She has appeared in films and TV series like The Wolverine, Yukio, Arrow, Ghost in the Shell, etc. She was trying to become a modeling agent, but people asked her to try modeling instead. In 2015, she appeared in the HBO series Game of Thrones and starred in Netflix's Million Yen Woman.

4. Yuka Mannami

Yuka Mannami is a Japanese-origin model, singer, and actress. On 23rd August 1992, she was born in Mie Prefecture, Japan. She started her career as a nurse. But later, she got discovered by an agency via Instagram. She also walked as a model in the Fendi show in Tokyo. She also appeared in advertisements like Shiseido, Uniqlo, Givenchy, Gap Inc., Nordstrom, etc. Yuka also appeared in some graced magazines like Teen Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Italia, American Vogue, etc.

5. Rina Fukushi

Rina Fukushi is a Japanese-based model, singer, and actress. On 27th January 1999, she was born in Manila, Phillippines. She was a member of the girl group Gaia. She has worked with huge brands like Miu Miu Marc Jacobs., Louis Vuitton, Alexander Wang, Miuccia Prada, Bottega Veneta, etc.

6. Manami Kinoshita

Manami Kinoshita is a Japanese-origin model, singer, and actress. On 7th July 1984, she was born in Kanagawa, Japan. She completed her junior high school and then went straight ahead to pursue her modeling dream on the advice of one of her’s teachers. She has worked with several big brands like Gucci, Camper, House of Holland, Angel Chen, etc.

7. Kento Yamazaki

Kento Yamazaki is a Japanese-origin actor and model. On 7th September 1994, he was born in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan. Takeshita Dori, an agent working in Stardust Promotions, spotted him first. He signed him up for his first modeling assignment. He worked as a model for the magazine Pichi Lemon. Then, he made his on-screen debut with the TV series Atami no Sousakan in 2010. He has worked in several TV series and films like The Door into Summer, Theatre: A Love Story, Kingdom, Good Doctor, Kiss that Kills, Death Note, etc. He has received several prestigious awards for his work in the industry including the 39th Japan Academy Film Prize, Forbes Asia 100 Digital Stars, 98th Television Drama Academy Awards, etc.

8. Mackenyu

Mackenyu is an American-born Japanese model, singer, and actor. On 16th November 1996, he was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. He has worked on several modeling assignments and campaigns like GATSBY. He appeared in several films and TV series like Take a Chance, Bittersweet, Night's Trope, Peach Girl, Kiss that Kills, One Piece, etc. He is a son of a famous Japanese actor, producer, director, and martial artist Sony Chiba.

9. Kentaro Sakaguchi

Kentaro Sakaguchi is a Japanese-origin actor and model. On 11th July 1991, he was born in Tokyo, Japan. In 2010, he debuted as a model for the magazine Men's Non-no. He has also walked the ramp for various fashion shows like GirlsAward 2014 Spring/Summer, etc. In 2014, he made his on-screen debut with the film Shanti Days 365 Days. He has appeared in various TV series and movies like The 13 Lords of the Shogun, Air Girl, Signal, Love That Makes You Cry, etc.

10. Kenshi Okada

Kenshi Okada is a Japanese-origin actor and model. On 12th May 1999, he was born in Fukuoka, Japan. He has starred in various films and movies like Meet me After School, The Legacy of Dr. Death: Black File, etc.