Yoshioka Riho's Profile
- Full Name: Yoshioka Riho
- Native Name: 吉岡里帆
- Nicknames: N/A
- Birthday: Jan 15, 1993 (32 years old)
- Blood Type: B
- Height/Weight: 158 cm (5’2”) / N/A
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Debut: 2013
- Birthplace: Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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Nationality:
Japanese
- Profession: Actress, Model
- Language Skills: Japanese (Native)
- Current Agency: FLaMme
- Active Years: 2013 – present (12 years)
Yoshioka Riho (吉岡 里帆) is a Japanese actress, born on January 15, 1993, in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. She began her career in 2013 and is currently represented by the talent agency FLaMme. Yoshioka rose to public attention after appearing in NHK’s television drama series Asa ga Kita (2015–2016).
Early Life
From the age of seven, she studied calligraphy and continued practicing throughout her middle and high school years, ultimately achieving 8th dan certification in the discipline. Yoshioka initially aspired to become a professional calligrapher upon entering university.
During high school, she joined the music club and played the alto saxophone, inspired by the film Swing Girls. In university, Yoshioka began attending acting classes, appearing in short films and stage productions, which marked the beginning of her artistic career.
Career
Yoshioka Riho began her acting career in 2013 with minor roles in television dramas and films. In the early years, she appeared in independent projects, worked as an extra, and participated in photo shoots and interviews for several entertainment magazines.
In 2015, she made her breakthrough on television by playing Tamura Nobu in NHK’s morning drama Asa ga Kita. As one of the most popular asadora series of the year, the drama brought her wide recognition among mainstream television audiences.
In 2016, Yoshioka was selected as the face of Recruit’s “Zexy” campaign, one of the most influential advertising series in Japan. This marked her expansion into commercial endorsements.
Between 2017 and 2018, she solidified her presence on television. She appeared in the TBS drama Quartet (2017) and secured her first leading role in a drama series with Kimi ga Kokoro ni Sumi Tsuita (2018). These performances established her as a prominent television actress.
In 2019, Yoshioka shifted her focus to film, taking on leading roles in Parallel World Love Story and Mienai Mokugekisha (Blind Witness). Her performances earned her the “Newcomer of the Year” award at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize.
In 2020, she appeared in the feature films Fukushima 50 and Any Crybabies Around?, and in 2021 she also appeared in the anthology feature Zokki. This period marked her active presence across cinema.
In 2021, she portrayed Aiko Kuon in Renai Mangaka and Makiko Yasuda in Karei-naru Ichizoku. These projects reflected her focus on dramatic roles and expanded her range on television.
In 2022, Yoshioka starred as Hitomi Saitō in the film Anime Supremacy! and played the female lead in the live-action adaptation of xxxHOLiC. On television, she appeared as Rin Higa in Shizuka-chan to Papa, balancing commercial cinema with family-oriented dramas.
In 2023, she appeared in three consecutive film projects: Ice Cream Fever, G-Men, and We’re Millennials. Got a Problem?: The Movie. On television, she starred as Megu Tokiwa in Toki wo Kakeruna, Koibitotachi and Mahiro Kai in Rakujitsu. Her frequent appearances highlighted her stable presence in the mid-stage of her career.
In 2024, Yoshioka joined Netflix’s international series House of Ninjas, portraying Karen Ito. That same year, she appeared in the television drama Shoutai as Sayaka Ando, and starred in two feature films, Maru and At the Bench. This marked her expansion into global streaming platforms.
In 2025, Yoshioka received the Best Supporting Actress award at the 48th Japan Academy Film Prize for her performance in Shoutai. The award represented a major milestone, cementing her position in contemporary Japanese cinema.
Beyond acting, Yoshioka hosts the radio program UR LIFESTYLE COLLEGE on J-WAVE, has released several personal photobooks, and frequently appears in major advertising campaigns. She has also graced the covers of fashion magazines and regularly participates in cultural and entertainment events in Japan.
Fun Facts
- Yoshioka Riho is a self-proclaimed “cat addict,” with five cats and a dog at home, creating her own “mini zoo.”
- She’s a calligraphy master, holding an 8-dan rank—her beautiful writing is as graceful as a dragon’s flight.
- Riho played saxophone in her school band, producing melodies as sweet as “wind across the meadows.”
- She has a quirky hobby: collecting and tasting all kinds of gummy candies, and is an honorary member of the Japan Gummy Association.
- She loves watching Shinpa theater—a traditional Japanese stage art—and can “camp out” in the theater all day without getting bored.
- Nicknamed “Riho-chan” by colleagues for her adorable, approachable personality.
- She’s a die-hard fan of Studio Ghibli films, able to rewatch them endlessly.
- Frequently shares cute pet photos on her blog, melting fans’ hearts.
- Dubbed the “magazine goddess” for her frequent appearances on major magazine covers.
- Has a morning ritual of drinking green tea to spark creativity.
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