<p>On June 25, the end of the rainy season was announced in Okinawa, five days later than usual. Ahead of the arrival of full-blown summer, we bring you a look at popular actresses and female TV announcers in yukata (summer kimono)!<br>
While the young actresses were dressed in colorful costumes, the national actresses were dressed in white to showcase their beauty. In addition, popular female announcers show off their treasured photos from the past!<br>
If you are tired of the intense heat, take a break and relax with these beautiful cool shots!</p>
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<h3>Suzu Hirose (25)</h3>
<p>Last year, Suzu Hirose showed off an eye-catching yukata of a beautiful blue color for Tanabata. The collar and hem have a floral pattern spreading throughout. In June of this year, she and her boyfriend, Kento Yamazaki, were scooped to have started semi-living together in an ultra-luxurious apartment in Tokyo. In terms of work, she is doing very well both publicly and privately, with three movies and a drama series starring her released this year.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319981" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 1740px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319981"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="7ff5c521"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/8b0fb83ce76cde29a6f4989db81b2afa.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319981" class="wp-caption-text">On Tanabata last year, she showed off an eye-catching yukata in a beautiful blue color. The collar and hem have a floral pattern spreading throughout.</figcaption></figure>
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<h3>Mitsuki Takahata (31)</h3>
<p>Takahata participated in the launch of the new commercial for the non-alcoholic beer &#8220;All Free,&#8221; and appeared in a dark blue with white flowers. She showed a bouncing smile with a beer mug in her hand. She has made numerous appearances on TV, in movies, and on stage this year. Next year, which will mark the 20th year since she began her performing career, she will appear in a major TV drama. She is probably one of the most promising actresses at the moment.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319979" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2500px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319979"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="89097bd9"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/641ae75d32a4b1e0c3fbe4a139f329bd.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319979" class="wp-caption-text">Appearing in dark blue with white flowers</figcaption></figure>
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<h3>Minami Hamabe (22)</h3>
<p>Hamabe, who is highly acclaimed for her role in &#8220;Ranman&#8221; (NHK), the first morning drama in which she was the heroine, captured the attention of the audience at a movie press conference three years ago, wearing a red yukata.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319980" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 1857px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319980"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="311dc37a"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/65eae7ca3fae2d019e4e785e72e3bdcd.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319980" class="wp-caption-text">At a movie press conference three years ago, Hamabe captured the audience&#8217;s attention in a red-toned yukata.</figcaption></figure>
<h3>Mei Nagano (23)</h3>
<p>Last year was a breakthrough year for Meiku Nagano, as she won the &#8220;Japan Academy Prize&#8221; for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, and she was also featured in a number of commercials, including an exhibition sponsored by Asahi Soft Drinks, where she showed off her light green yukata.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319970" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 1912px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319970"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="fd2db12c"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/2d79a38e0023b996213471eff12bcccb.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319970" class="wp-caption-text">She wore a pale green yukata at an exhibition sponsored by Asahi Soft Drinks.</figcaption></figure>
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<h3>Kyoko Fukada Kyoko (40)</h3>
<p>More than 25 years after her debut, Kyoko Fukada is now 40 years old, but her beauty shows no sign of fading. Her relationship with her businessman boyfriend, who was reported to have broken up at one point, is going well. When she participated in the announcement press conference for the drama in the past, she wore a white dress with a floral pattern on the base.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319971" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2500px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319971"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="cfc202e3"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/b81ca849a66a06b5e0363f00c66e3458.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319971" class="wp-caption-text">When she attended the announcement press conference for the drama, she appeared wearing a white-based outfit with a floral pattern.</figcaption></figure>
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<h3>Yui Aragaki (35)</h3>
<p>Last year, Gakki appeared in a white yukata at a movie event. This year, she has one drama series and one movie coming up.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319978" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 1192px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319978"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="e77e342f"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/e5cfb201f2dceafeb7b37a63591b5b30.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319978" class="wp-caption-text">She appeared in a white yukata at a movie event.</figcaption></figure>
<h3>Nozomi Sasaki (35)</h3>
<p>Sasaki showed off her glossy yukata, which was inspired by a kaleidoscope. She announced the birth of her second child in April this year.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319975" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 1211px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319975"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="04904fbe"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/2e580a70742d27aad8328f73fd1d4d29.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319975" class="wp-caption-text">Sasaki showed off a glossy yukata inspired by a kaleidoscope.</figcaption></figure>
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<h3>Saki Takei (29)</h3>
<p>Takei looks good in fresh blue. She resumed her entertainment activities in September &#8217;22. This year, we are likely to see her smiling face on many occasions.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319974" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 1209px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319974"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="b6adf479"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/586ecf4a978d1c4e54f75cd6df178fb7.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319974" class="wp-caption-text">The fresh blue color suits her well.</figcaption></figure>
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<h3>Erina Arai (33)</h3>
<p>Arai wears a yellow yukata, which matches her cheerful character. In April this year, she announced her marriage and pregnancy of her first child.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319977" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 1291px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319977"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="da6ad2ad"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/14bbb0c4357e3ff9172d386447a7e688.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319977" class="wp-caption-text">She appeared in a yellow yukata that matches her cheerful character.</figcaption></figure>
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<h3>Ayako Kato (38)</h3>
<p>She showed off her colorful yukata during her Fuji Television days. She has been on hiatus since last October. Misses her &#8220;Katopan smile!</p>
<figure id="attachment_319973" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 1469px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319973"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="549bc8c9"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/03b9d07fca47030ab8f41c7de1c12194.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319973" class="wp-caption-text">Showed off her colorful yukata during her Fuji Television days.</figcaption></figure>
<h3>Reimi Tsutsumi (29)</h3>
<p>Tsutsumi is expected to be Fuji&#8217;s next ace. At an event hosted by the station, she showed a refreshing smile that was as fresh as her blue yukata.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319976" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 1456px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319976"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="e3a78d4e"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/467e1c56fe8b6d3af59ac677c9121142.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319976" class="wp-caption-text">She showed a fresh smile that did not lose to her blue yukata.</figcaption></figure>
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<h3>Erina Masuda (37)</h3>
<p>Maspan, who turned freelance in &#8217;16, has attended events in the past wearing a dark blue yukata. She also began a regular appearance in Hiroshima this spring.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319972" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 1287px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319972"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="5fcbf699"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/b8fd01a16b2aeb718763dfd08982bebd.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319972" class="wp-caption-text">Participating in an event in a dark blue yukata</figcaption></figure>
<h3>Yue Takeuchi (37)</h3>
<p>Takeuchi in her second year with the company, when she was still in her first year. Wearing a yellow yukata, she performed the Bon Odori dance with a shy smile on her face.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319969" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 1298px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319969"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="57de6a30"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/a4a8d01eeb867175234641514ee4691c.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319969" class="wp-caption-text">Wearing a yellow yukata, she danced the Bon Festival dance with a shy smile on her face.</figcaption></figure>
<h3>Minami Tanaka (36)</h3>
<p>Tanaka in 2009, when she was an announcer at the bureau. She was immersed in her work in a yellow-based yukata with a colorful morning glory design.</p>
<figure id="attachment_319968" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 1343px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319968"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="4795ab5d"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/07/c8624b7872e378ca1fd78e383b0a6d2a.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319968" class="wp-caption-text">Wearing a yukata with colorful morning glories on a yellow base.</figcaption></figure>
<p>From the July 14-21, 2023 issue of FRIDAY</p>


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