Nahoko Yoshimoto: Japanese Actress and Performing Artist

Nahoko Yoshimoto (吉本菜穂子) is a Japanese actress known for her roles in various television series, films, and television movies. Born on July 8, 1977, in Japan, she has built a steady career in the Japanese entertainment industry, portraying diverse characters ranging from supporting roles in drama series to appearances in feature films.

Nahoko Yoshimoto

Biography and Personal Details

Born on July 8, 1977, in Japan, Nahoko Yoshimoto stands at a height of 163 cm and has blood type B. She established herself as a versatile character actress, appearing in numerous supporting and guest roles across Japanese television and cinema.

Acting Career

Yoshimoto's career spans multiple decades, encompassing cinema, serialized television dramas, and single-episode guest appearances. Her film credits include notable works such as Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad (2007), Lying to Mom (2018), and the anthology-style drama series and films under the Midnight Diner (Shinya Shokudo) banner, where she played the recurring character Kana across several seasons and theatrical adaptations.

In addition to her film work, Yoshimoto has appeared in numerous Japanese television dramas broadcast by major networks such as TV Asahi, TBS, NTV, TV Tokyo, and WOWOW. Her television portfolio includes appearances in long-running procedural and drama series such as Aibou: Season 21 (2022–2023), Ataru (2012), and Solo Katsu Joshi no Susume 4 (2024).

Selected Filmography

Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad (2007) - Emiko (young)
Funuke, Show Some Love you Losers! (2007) - audition judge
Double Trouble (2007)
Tada's Do-It-All House (2011)
Midnight Diner (2015) - Kana
Midnight Diner 2 (2016) - Kana
Lying to Mom (2018) - Satsuki Hibino
Dynamite Graffiti (2018)
It's In The Woods (2022)
Mirai (2026) - teacher

Selected Television Series

Midnight Diner (TBS-MBS / 2009) - Kana
Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9 Gakari 5 (TV Asahi / 2010) - ep.3
Midnight Diner 2 (TBS-MBS / 2011) - Kana
Ataru (TBS / 2012) - doctor (ep.7-8)
Kanata no Ko (WOWOW / 2013) - ep.3
Midnight Diner 3 (TBS-MBS / 2014) - Kana
Kageri Yuku Natsu (WOWOW / 2015) - Yayoi Sawada
Channel wa Sonomama! (HTB / 2019) - manager
Omimi ni Aimashitara (TV Tokyo / 2021) - Shizuka Saionji (ep.9)
Aibou: Season 21 (TV Asahi / 2022-2023) - Chiharu Saito (ep.16)
Solo Katsu Joshi no Susume 4 (TV Tokyo / 2024) - mother (ep.8)
Root (TV Tokyo / 2024) - Taeko
Kanzen Muzai (WOWOW / 2024) - law office staff