There are no borders when it comes to love and marriage. The film and drama industry is vast and has people from various backgrounds and geographical locations. A lot of celebrities of the Japanese entertainment industry are of half descent. Many of them have different ethnicities, like some of them are half Korean, Chinese, Thai, and many more. You might not be aware of them, but you see these celebrities on television or in cinemas regularly. So below is the list of celebrities who are of half Japanese descent:
1. Shota Matsuda
Shota Matsuda is an actor by profession and is best known for his roles as a lead in series named Liar Game and Love Shuffle. He was born to a Japanese father and a Korean mother in the year 1985. Other remarkable works are Boys over flowers final, Initiation Love, Hana Yori Dango, etc.
2. Yu Shirota
Next up on our list is, Yu Shirota who is half Japanese and half Spanish by descent. He is an actor and singer by profession and is primarily active in the Spanish entertainment industry. He was born in Tokyo in the year 1985 and is popular for his works in shows and movies like Rookies, A Virgin woman of Literature, Samurai High school, etc.
3. Meisa Kuroki
Satsuki Shimabukuro, who is popularly known by her stage name Meisa Kuroki is an actor, model, and singer of half Japanese and half Brazilian descent. She made her debut in the year 2004 and is the fans' favourite since then. She was born in the year 1988 and has worked in a lot of famous movies and dramas.
4. Rola
She is a popular fashion model, TV personality actress, and singer who was born to a Bangladeshi father and three-quarters Japanese and one-quarter Russian mother in the year 1990 in Tokyo, Japan. Her full name is Eri Sato and she is also one of the most followed Japanese celebrities on Instagram.
5. Becky or Rebecca Eri Rabone
Rebecca Eri Rabone famous by her nickname, Becky, is the daughter of a Japanese mother and English father. She is referred to as a Japanese Tarento and is a singer by profession. She was born in Japan in the year 1984 and is employed by a company named Sun Music Productions and debuted in the year 2009.
6. Reina Triendl
She is a model and actress of half Austrian and half Japanese descent. She was born in Austria in 1992 and is active in both entertainment industries. She is also nicknamed Tori and is a popular Instagram personality as well.
7. Yasuo Namekawa
Better known by his stage name Kangnam, Yasuo Namekawa is a singer and television personality. He is of Korean and Japanese ethnicities and was born in Tokyo in the year 1987. He is more active in the Korean music industry and is the lead vocalist of a boy band named M.I.B.
8. Mokomichi Hayami
Born in Shibuya city in the year 1984, Mokomichi Hayami is an actor, chef, TV presenter, entrepreneur, and model. He is of Filipino and Japanese descent and has appeared in a lot of TV shows and movies. Some of his remarkable works are Rough, My Little Monster, Bridal battle of Busu, and many more.
9. Alissa Yagi
Known for her beautiful and sharp features, next up on the list is Alissa Yagi. She is a model actor by profession and was associated with a preteen magazine from 2008 to 2012. She was born in the year 1995 and is of French and Japanese descent. Some of her recommendable works are Kiss Cam and Sun does not move.
10. Kim Jae-Wook
The last celebrity to make it to our list is Kim Jae-Wook, who is of Korean and Japanese ethnicity. He was born in Seoul, South Korea, in the year 1983 and is more active in the South Korean entertainment industry. His best work is in the Japanese movie named Butterfly Sleep which was released in the year 2018.
