Everyone in this world has different hobbies or interests which they like to pursue and do in their free time. As we all grow old, these interests may remain the same or change later. We all love to know what our favorite celebrities do in their free time other than their professional lives. We can glimpse a person's life and interests by seeing what they read. The top ten Japanese celebrities who are bookworms are.
1. Saito Asuka
Asuka Saito is a Japanese singer, idol, fashion model, and actress. She is a member of the Japanese girl group Nogizaka46. She even played the lead roles in the You Are The Apple Of My Eye and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken. She likes to read books and recommended Wall Man by Tokuro Nukui and Ayako by Osamu Tezuka.
2. Atsuhiko Nakata
Atsuhiko Nataka is a Japanese comedian. He was the voice character of the Japanese narration of Thomas and Friends. He is very famous due to Oriental Radio as the comedic duo along with Shingo Fujimori. He also starred in Stay the Night at the Grave and Tsugaru. He often likes to read novels, manga, history, and democracy. He has even recommended Adam Grant’s book Give and Take, Courage to be Hated by Ichiro Kishimi.
3. Takumi Saitoh
Takumi Saitoh is a Japanese filmmaker and actor. He has starred in several movies and dramas like He’s Expecting, Hirugao, Ultraman, etc. His father worked in the film industry, so he often visited him and had an inspiration to become an actor since then. At the age of 15, he signed a modeling contract with Indigo. He likes to read in his free time and is a huge fan of Haruki Murakami.
4. Yuriko Ishida
Yuriko Ishida is a Japanese essayist and actress. In 1987 she made her acting debut and appeared in several films and dramas like Kanashi Iro Yanen, Umi No Gunsei, and Kita No Zeronen. She is also very fond of reading and has written her book, Lili’s Closet.
5. Kohara Kazumasa
Kohara Kazumasa, known as Shou, is the main vocalist and lyricist of the band Alice Nine and DIAWOLF. This 41-year-old singer likes reading books and often spends his time doing so. Among all, some of his favorites are the 90s famous poets Ira Ishida and Chuya Nakahara.
6. Maki Horikita
Maki Horikita is a former Japanese actress and model. She has appeared in numerous Japanese TV dramas, movies, and magazine advertisements during her career from 2003 until 2017. She has won the Best Supporting Actress for Always; Sunset on Third Street. She retired from acting in 2017. She is fond of reading and has read various books by different authors.
7. Toma Ikuta
Toma Ikuta is a Japanese actor known for his roles in Ouroboros, Sensei!, Mao, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, and Honey and Clover. He has acted in several dramas and musical theater also. He even got awards for Best Supporting Actor, and Best Actor. He likes to read in his free time and doesn't have a particular choice in authors and enjoys graphic novels, and mangas more.
8. Takamasa Ishihara
Takamasa Ishihara, known as Miyavi, is a Japanese guitarist, record producer, singer, actor, and songwriter. He is known for his finger-slapping guitar-playing technique. He began his career with the music duo Due le quartz and has released many hit songs. He is married to a Japanese-American singer, Melody. He is a bibliophile and likes to read books by Kou Machida and Masaya Nakahara.
9. Otomo Karen
Karen Otomo is a Japanese actress and model. In 2012 she made her debut as an actress and since then appeared in various films and television dramas like When One Day I Will Sleep, Once Hit the Bottom, and many more. She often likes to read and recommends books like Kagami’s Lonely Castle and Frozen Whale by Mitsuki Tsujimura.
10. Sayaka Akimoto
Sayaka Akimoto is a Japanese singer and actress. She was a former member of the Japanese group AKB48 and even was a part of the sub-unit Diva. In 2007 she debuted as an actress through the drama Densen Uta. She has appeared in American and Japanese productions, having her Hollywood debut in the 2020 film Sniper: Assassin’s End. She likes to read books but never gets time due to her hectic schedule.
