Mikako Ichikawa
Actress
48 years (Jun 13, 1978)Tokyo, Japan
Born in Tokyo in 1978, Mikako Ichikawa carved out a durable niche in the quieter register of Japanese cinema. She was a defining presence in Naoko Ogigami's slow-food comedy Kamome Diner (2006) and later Rinco's Restaurant (2010), which built her cult following abroad. Yoji Yamada cast her in Kabei: Our Mother (2008), a period family drama shown at Venice. She has moved fluidly between indie films, NHK morning dramas and stage work. Her calm, slightly detached screen presence is one of the most recognisable in her generation.
Mikako Ichikawa
Actress
Born in Tokyo in 1978, Mikako Ichikawa carved out a durable niche in the quieter register of Japanese cinema. She was a defining presence in Naoko Ogigami's slow-food comedy Kamome Diner (2006) and later Rinco's Restaurant (2010), which built her cult following abroad. Yoji Yamada cast her in Kabei: Our Mother (2008), a period family drama shown at Venice. She has moved fluidly between indie films, NHK morning dramas and stage work. Her calm, slightly detached screen presence is one of the most recognisable in her generation.
39 Movies
Plays Hiromi Ogashira : Ministry of the Environment Nature
Shin Godzilla
2016
Plays Itsuki Shinohara
The Third Murder
2017
Plays Shoko Midorikawa
Shin Kamen Rider
2023
Plays Kumi Kawajiri
Memories of Matsuko
2006
Plays Mikie Tachibana
Museum
2016
Plays Midori Nagase
Be with You
2004
Plays Hatsumi
Mother Water
2010
Plays Satoko Honda
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
2017
Plays Masako
Ten Nights of Dreams
2007
Plays Fumiyo Akechi (segment "Mirror Hell")
Rampo Noir
2005
Plays Rieko Kimura
Route29
2024
Plays Miyuki Hayama
Narratage
2017
Plays Yuko Shoji
Last Mile
2024
Plays Kiyomi Kurimoto
The Scythian Lamb
2018
Plays Natsuko Aki
Cutie Honey
2004
Plays Kayako Kirishima
Blue
2003
Plays Michiru Saeki
ReLIFE
2017
Plays Office lady
Animus Anima
2005
Plays Motoko Oishi
A Girl Missing
2019
Plays Mika's Mother
The Tokyo Night Sky Is Always the Densest Shade of Blue
2017
Plays Asami Minato
Wandering Home
2010
Plays Sayoko
Rent-a-Cat
2012
Plays Toki
Mountain Days with Tom
2015
Plays Parking Clerk
Tokyo Oasis
2011
Plays Haruna
Glasses
2007
Plays Miki Ozaki
Lovers' Kiss
2003
Plays Yukari Hirakawa
Romantic Prelude
2009
Plays Shiori
Side By Side
2023
Plays Rina Honjo
Travail
2002
Plays Sakurako
Tang
2022
29 TV Shows
Plays Oryu
Atsuhime
2008
Plays Satomi Azuma
My Worst Friend
2023
Plays Fujita Jun
À Table!: Make and Eat Historical Recipes
2023
Plays Yamada-san
Today's Nekomura
2020
Plays Kyoko Idemizu
Kuitan
2006
Plays Atsusa Kano
Psycho Doctor
2002
Plays Jun Kawami
Walk with the Light
2004
Plays Kumi Isesaki
Dr. DMAT
2014
Plays Endo Kiyomi / "Ki"
The Hot Spot
2025
Plays Yuka Shibamoto
Suika
2003
Plays Shoji Yuko
Unnatural
2018
Plays Sakamoto Ryouko
Nagi's Long Vacation
2019
Plays Miho Watanabe
Renai Neet: Wasureta Koi no Hajimekata
2012
Plays Kagome Watarai
My Dear Exes
2021
Plays Tomoko Ichioka
A Warmed Up Love
2020
Plays Akane
LOST10
2026
Plays Satoko Arima
Innocence, Fight Against False Charges
2019
Plays Kazuko Lucy Terakado
Japanese Style
2022
Plays Mako Kuroe
DCU
2022
Plays Miki Sayaka
Samurai High School
2009
Plays Ayano Tsumura
Themis's Uncertain Court
2026
Plays Takako Kasamatsu
BG: Personal Bodyguard
2018
Plays Sakurakoji Yasu
Miyazawa Kenji no Shokutaku
2017
Plays Natsumi Nosaka
The Great White Tower
2019
Plays Self
Hanashineko
2012
Plays Ukawa Taeko
Mangan
2018
Plays Suzuki Shizuko
Kotaki Brothers and Shikuhakku
2020
Plays Shoko Midorikawa
Shin Kamen Rider: Episode Format Version
2024
Plays Takenaka Reiko
Back of Father
2014
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Route29
Full Filmography
LOST10
Akane · 10 episodes
2026–
Themis's Uncertain Court
Ayano Tsumura · 8 episodes
2026–
The Hot Spot
Endo Kiyomi / "Ki" · 10 episodes
2025–
Shin Kamen Rider: Episode Format Version
Shoko Midorikawa
2024Season 1
Route29
Rieko Kimura
2024
Last Mile
Yuko Shoji
2024
My Worst Friend
Satomi Azuma · 32 episodes
2023–
Side By Side
Shiori
2023
Shin Kamen Rider
Shoko Midorikawa
2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mikako Ichikawa and where are they from?
Mikako Ichikawa is 48 years old, born on June 13, 1978 in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Mikako Ichikawa?
Mikako Ichikawa is best known for roles in Shin Godzilla, Shin Kamen Rider, The Third Murder.
How many movies has Mikako Ichikawa been in?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Mikako Ichikawa has appeared in 39 movies and 28 TV shows.
What was Mikako Ichikawa's first movie?
The career of Mikako Ichikawa began with How to Jiujitsu (1998).
What is Mikako Ichikawa's most recent movie or series?
Mikako Ichikawa's most recent release is LOST10, which premiered on October 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Mikako Ichikawa appeared in?
On television, Mikako Ichikawa has appeared in Unnatural, The Hot Spot, My Dear Exes, Nagi's Long Vacation.
Mikako Ichikawa
1978-06-13 · Tokyo, Japan
Mikako Ichikawa, a celebrated Japanese actress and model, hails from Tokyo, Japan. Her career began as an exclusive model for "Olive," a Japanese fashion magazine, in 1994. She held this role until 1998, and subsequently graced the pages of several other magazines including "CUTiE," "Zipper," "Spoon," "Soen," and "GINZA." In addition to her modeling career, Ichikawa made her acting debut in the short film "How to Jujitsu."
Ichikawa's acting prowess has earned her numerous accolades, including the Best Actress Award at the 24th Moscow International Film Festival in 2003 for her performance in "Blue." More recently, in 2016, she received the Mainichi Film Award for Best Supporting Actress and the 40th Japan Academy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role in "Shin Godzilla."