Whether it is film or politics; these two worlds are where it is known that if you can conduct yourself correctly, you can stand out from the crowd and become a leader. Some celebrities take up the opportunity of pursuing politics which has the same level of drama and excitement as in films. These celebrities have left the entertainment industry to pursue the rat race of grabbing the Chair. These celebrities are trying to see if they can make a change and impact society. The top ten Japanese stars who went into politics are.
1. Yukio Aoshima
Yukio Aoshima was an actor, novelist, songwriter, screenwriter, and film director. He was the Governor of Tokyo from 1995-1999. His father was an entrepreneur who owned a bento catering company. In 1995 he ran for Governor of Tokyo without having significant party support and did not campaign beyond the state-sponsored posters and TV spots. He died of myelodysplastic syndrome at the age of 74.
2. Hideo Higashikokubaru
Hideo Higashikokubaru is a Japanese politician who initially rose to fame as an actor and comedian Sonomanma Higashi. Hideo is known for his role in the game program Takeshi's Castle. From 2007-2011 he served as the Governor of Miyazaki Prefecture. He resigned to compete against Shintarō Ishihara for Governor of Tokyo in the 2011 election and came second. In 2012 he got elected to the House of Representatives in the general election but resigned in December 2013.
3. Eriko Imai Hideo Higashikokubaru
Eriko Imai is a Japanese actress, singer, and politician. In the early 1990s, she debuted as part of the group Speed, which in March 2000 disbanded. In 2016 became a member of the House of Councillors of Japan under the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which she won.
4. Shintaro Ishihara
Shintaro Ishihara is a Japanese writer and politician. He was the Governor of Tokyo from 1992-2012. One of the most prominent ultranationalists in the former leader of the radical right Japan Restoration Party. In 2022 he died from pancreatic cancer.
5. Yoko Ishii
Yoko Ishii, known as Megumi Ishii, is a Japanese actress and politician represented by Wonder Production. She is known for her roles in Ultraman Dyna, Hana no Asuka gumi, and Earth Squadron Fiveman. In 2015 she was elected to the Kunitachi Municipal Assembly.
6. Akira Matsu
Akira Matsu is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party and a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet. She is a native of Kanagawa Prefecture and a former member of Takarazuka Revue. In 2007 she lost her re-election but was soon elected to the House of Representatives to fill the vacancy. Her spouse Tomoo Nishikawa is a lawyer and former Japanese Representative.
7. Junko Mihara
Junko Mihara is a Japanese politician, former singer, racing driver, and actress. A member of the Liberal Democratic Party. In 2010 she ran in the election for the House of Councillors and won. She campaigned with her experience with women's health issues. In July 2016, she was elected to a seat representing Kanagawa in a large district.
8. Yuko Mochizuki
Yūko Mochizuki was a Japanese actress with a long stage experience, first in light comedies and later in frantic roles, before making her debut in the film. He was a popular character in Keisuke Kinoshita’s films. She earned the Blue Ribbon Award for Late Chrysanthemums and The Rice People. Mochizuki, 1971 ran for the House of Councilors election representing the Japan Socialist Party. In 1977 she died of breast cancer.
9. Kensaku Morita
Kensaku Morita is a Japanese actor, singer, and politician. In March 2009, he was elected as the Governor of Chiba Prefecture, and in March 2013 got re-elected. He served one term in the National Diet House of Councillors as the representative of Tokyo from 1992-1998. He retired as the Governor on April 4, 2021.
10. Atsuo Nakamura
Atsuo Nakamura is a Japanese politician and actor. Since 1964 he has appeared in more than 50 films. In 1962 Atsuo first joined the Haiyuza theater troupe, becoming famous for his role in the television jidaigeki Kogarashi Monjirō. He hosted several television news programs before he got elected to become the House of Councillors in 1998. In 2004 he lost his seat in the election
