Article: Top 10 Japanese Celebrities From Tokyo

A lot of people know Japan, only for Mt Fuji and its natural beauty. But not many know that it has given the world some of the best actors and musicians. Tokyo, being the capital of Japan is the busiest city of the country and is the most developed as well. Tokyo is the film city of Japan that is why most of the people who aspire to be an actor or entertainer come to this city to try their luck. But a lot of Japanese celebrities are born and brought up in Tokyo itself. So, here is the list of some famous Japanese celebrities who are from Tokyo:

1. Marie Kondo

A TV host and author by profession, she has worked in a lot of shows like Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo. She was born in the capital of Japan in the year 1984 and has written a total of four books on organizing named Joy at Work, The life-changing manga of tiding of, etc. In Japan, she is one of the best-selling authors.

 

2. Takeshi Kitano

He is an actor, filmaker, comedian, television presenter, and author. He is famous worldwide for his work in the sports show, Takeshi’s castle. Born in Tokyo in January 1947, he has worked in many movies like Outrage, Sonatine, Outrage Coda. He has also produced a lot of popular movies.

 

3. Hiroyuki Sanada

Best known for his role as The Fool in King Lear, a movies adaptation of a Shakespeare drama. Some of his other prominent roles are Ujio and Tasogare Seibei. This amazing actor was born in Tokyo in the year 1960. He completed his education at a private university in Tokyo named, Nihon University.

 

4. Yoko Ono

This multimedia artist is a singer, songwriter, and peace activist as well. Born in the year 1933 in Tokyo, she has been a part of a lot of English and Japanese movies. Married to a Beatless member, she is the mother of three. Some of her notable works are Imagine, Honeymoon, Play it by trust, and many more.

 

5. Hayao Miyazaki

This person has a long list of talents as he is an animator, director, producer, screenwriter, author, and manga artist. He has been a part of a lot of movies and has a lot of books under his name. He was born in the Bunkyo city of Tokyo in January 1941.

 

6. Keiichi Tanaami

He is one of the most prominent pop artists of post-war Japan and is also an artist, illustrator, graphic designer, fine artist, and video artist. He has written some books and has worked in a lot of movies as well. Fans love his unique art style. He was born in the nation’s capital in the year 1936.

 

7. Kento Yamazaki

Born in the year 1994 in the Itabashi city of Tokyo, Kento Yamazaki is an actor and model by profession. He is best known for his work in the Death Note series, in which he played the role of L. Some of his other notable works are Alice in Borderland, Kingdom, Kiss that kills, and many more. He has a massive fanbase among the audience.

 

8. Kentarô Sakaguchi

Another celebrity on our list is, Kentaro Sakaguchi who is a model and actor. He debuted in the year 2010 as a model and the year 2014 as an actor. Some of his remarkable works are Signal, Okaeri Mone, No Longer Heroine, and Kimi to 100 Kaime no Koi. He was born in Tokyo on July 11, 1991.

 

9. Sota Fukushi

Yet another Tokyo-born artist is Sota Fukushi who is an actor by profession and has featured in a lot of television series like My Lover’s Secret and Koinaka, as well as films like Strobe Edge, My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday, and Bleach. He was born in 1993 and has won a national award for his incredible work.

 

10. Taishi Nakagawa

Taishi Nakagawa is a TV host, actor, and model by profession. He was born in Tokyo in June 1998 and is best known for his work as a lead in a show named Closest Love to Heaven and received a lot of appreciation for his work.