is a Japanese pop singer and talent. She is a former sixth generation member and leader of Morning Musume., as well as a former leader of Hello! Project. She first became a member of Morning Musume. in 2003, as a sixth generation member alongside Fujimoto Miki, Kamei Eri and Tanaka Reina. On November 26, 2014, she passed her leadership of Morning Musume. to Fukumura Mizuki and Hello! Project to Ya...
