Born in Yokohama , Kanagawa Prefecture. Graduated from Yokohama Municipal Ushioda Junior High School . Special skills include kendo, swimming, and calligraphy . She made her debut in the movie "The Cherry Orchard". Initially, she focused on gravure modeling , and made one-off guest appearances in dramas. In 1994, she was chosen as the campaign girl for Suntory's beer-based Happoshu, due her outst...