Japan is known for its technology and hardworking people all around the world. But now the entertainment industry of this country is also rising to fame as their shows and movies are getting recognized all around the world, especially in Asia. Along with the popularity of shows, the popularity of actors is also increasing. Japanese actors are known for their amazing looks and their talent for acting. These actors have many other different and interesting talents too. So, here is a list of some Japanese actors and their unique talents.
1. Jin Akanishi
This super talented actor is one of the most popular faces of the Japanese entertainment industry. He has appeared in a lot of dramas and has been working in a movie named ‘Bandage’ as the lead. Other of his talents also include songwriting. He was also a member of a popular boy band KAT-TUN.
2. Takeru Satoh
Takeru Satoh is a young actor. He is very popular for his appearance in a drama named ‘Princess Princess D’. Other than that, he has appeared in many other popular dramas too. He is also a blog writer in which he writes about stress and loneliness. He is also amazing in comedy.
3. Mokomichi Hayami
This amazing actor has appeared in many famous television series such as ‘You’re Under Arrest’, ‘Tokyo Tower’ and many more. He is in his 30s and is good at modelling as well. One of his unique talents is his cooking skills, and so far, he has published several cookbooks.
4. Mamoru Miyano
Born in the year 1983, this Japanese actor has appeared in a lot of dramas and is best known for his role in ‘Death Note’. Other than being an amazing actor for which he has won many national awards, he is also known for his work as a voiceoverartist in various dramas.
5. Hideaki Takizawa
Hideaki Takizawa gained fame after working in many Japanese dramas such as “Strawberry on the Shortcake’ and many more. He is currently in his 30s and is very popular in Japan and all over Asia. He has an outstanding talent of singing and has also released many singles after being a part of a popular duo Tackey and Tsubasa for some time.
6. Takahiro Nishijima
Born in the year 1986, this actor has appeared in many popular dramas such as ‘Love Exposure’, ‘Tumbling’, ‘Ghost Friends’ and many more. He is popularly known as Nissy. Other than acting, he is also good at playing guitar and singing. He is part of a popular Jpop band AAA.
7. Sho Sakurai
Sho Sakurai has starred in many popular works such as ‘Honey and Clover’, ‘Yatterman’ and many more. He is also part of a popular boy band Arashi. Other than this, he is really good at speaking due to which he is also a TV host and radio host. He was even appointed as the official newscaster of the Olympics 2008.
8. Hiro Mizushima
Born in the year 1984 this actor has appeared in many popular dramas such as ‘Black Butler’, ‘Kamen Rider’ and many more. He is also a creative director and producer. One of his talents is writing. He has written some fictional novels and had published his first work in the year 2010.
9. Teppei Koike
This Osaka-born actor rose to fame after appearing in a drama named ‘Tentai Kansoku’. He is very popular for his good looks and has appeared in many television series. One of his talents is good writing skills and so far, he has written many songs and he is an amazing singer as well.
10. Kazuya Kamenashi
He is very popular for his acting skills for working in movies like ‘Joker Game’, ‘A Beautiful Star’ and many more. He is in his mid-30s and has many other talents such as modelling, singing, songwriting and he is very good at radio hosting as well.
