Misaki Ito Stuns in Kimono: Iconic Train Man Role and Natural Photos

Became a Big Star with Hermes in Train Man

Actress Misaki Ito (47), currently on a hiatus, caused a huge stir on November 24 when she posted a photo of herself in a white kimono on her Instagram. The image was taken at the same time as the one published in the Utsukushii Kimono 2024 Winter Issue (released November 20).

In her post, she commented:
“This is an off-shot, so my expression differs from the one in the magazine, but both the kimono and jewelry are gorgeous and perfect for the upcoming season.”

The natural smile she showed in the photo prompted a flood of comments on social media, such as:
“Is she really 47? She’s so beautiful!”
“I haven’t seen her in a while, but she hasn’t changed at all. She’s amazing!”

“Ito was scouted in 1998 while still a university student, and the following year, she was chosen as the 13th ‘Asahi Beer’ image girl and a model for CanCam (Shogakukan). In 2000, she made her drama debut in Love Complex (Fuji TV), and in 2005, she gained widespread attention for her role as an admired young lady in Train Man (Fuji TV), starring alongside Junji Ito (41).” (TV magazine writer)

FRIDAY began focusing on Ito around 2002, when she first starred in a drama, Taiho Shichauzo (TV Asahi). They reported various aspects of her life, including her posing with a close-up photo of her own lips at a handshake event, and wearing a Bond girl-inspired dress. One of the most memorable reports was of Ito’s off-duty appearance in the nightlife district while she was skyrocketing to fame with Train Man in 2005. Let’s revisit the article from the October 7, 2005 issue.