Kawakami Maiko

Name: Kawakami Maiko
Native name: 川上麻衣子
Also Known as: かわかみまいこ
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Female
Born: February 5, 1966
Age: 60

Maiko Kawakami is a Swedish-born Japanese actress who has starred in numerous movies and TV serials. She is a graduate of Keio University through distance education. Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2025	Saigo no, Arigato. Japanese Drama, 2025, 50 eps Tomiyasu Yukie (Support Role)	50	Tomiyasu Yukie Support Role	0.0
2025	Boku no Azatoi Moto Kano Japanese Drama, 2025, 7 eps Tokui (Support Role)	7	Tokui Support Role	7.0
2022	Keishicho Kyokohangakari Higuchi Akira Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2022, 8 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	8	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	0.0
2022	Kanban Neko Japanese Drama, 2022, 4 eps Niimura Sae (Support Role)	4	Niimura Sae Support Role	7.1
2021	Doctor X Season 7 Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps Kanbe Kumiko [Yashiro's wife] (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	10	Kanbe Kumiko [Yashiro's wife] (Ep. 3) Guest Role	7.9
2021	Keishicho Kyokohangakari Higuchi Akira Japanese Drama, 2021, 6 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	6	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	0.0
2020	3 Nin no Shingurumaza - Sutekina Jinsei Gyakuten Monogatari Japanese Drama, 2020, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	7.2
2018	Wagaya no Mondai Japanese Drama, 2018, 4 eps (Ep.4) (Guest Role)	4	(Ep.4) Guest Role	7.0
2017	Solitary Gourmet Season 6 Japanese Drama, 2017, 12 eps [Young landlady] (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	12	[Young landlady] (Ep. 7) Guest Role	8.0
2016	Ningyo Sashichi Torimonocho Japanese Drama, 2016, 12 eps Iwa (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	12	Iwa (Ep. 7) Guest Role	7.0
2015	Shin Botan to Bara Japanese Drama, 2015, 41 eps [Takahisa's mother] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	41	[Takahisa's mother] (Ep. 1) Guest Role	0.0
2014	Aibo Season 13 Japanese Drama, 2014, 19 eps Kajii Motoko (Ep. 10) (Guest Role)	19	Kajii Motoko (Ep. 10) Guest Role	7.8
2013	Tengoku no Koi Japanese Drama, 2013, 45 eps Ebihara Sakuko (Support Role)	45	Ebihara Sakuko Support Role	4.6
2012	Tokumei Tantei Japanese Drama, 2012, 9 eps Hayami Ayano (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)	9	Hayami Ayano (Ep. 8) Guest Role	7.0
2012	Shin Omiyasan Japanese Drama, 2012, 9 eps Oi Wakana (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	9	Oi Wakana (Ep. 9) Guest Role	0.0
2012	KuroNeko Lucy Japanese Drama, 2012, 12 eps Kiyohara Yurie (Support Role)	12	Kiyohara Yurie Support Role	7.4
2011	Okusama wa 18 sai Japanese Drama, 2011, 4 eps Principal (Guest Role)	4	Principal Guest Role	7.8
2011	Saijo no Meii Japanese Drama, 2011, 10 eps Sawa Megumi (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	10	Sawa Megumi (Ep. 3) Guest Role	7.3
2010	Akakabu Kenji Kyoto-hen Japanese Drama, 2010, 9 eps Uno Takako (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)	9	Uno Takako (Ep. 8) Guest Role	8.0
2009	Untouchable Japanese Drama, 2009, 9 eps Hikawa Michiko (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	9	Hikawa Michiko (Ep. 7) Guest Role	7.2
2009	Rinjo Japanese Drama, 2009, 10 eps Kunihiro Hisano [Superintendent] (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)	10	Kunihiro Hisano [Superintendent] (Ep. 8) Guest Role	7.3
2009	Honcho Azumi Japanese Drama, 2009, 15 eps Eguchi Misako (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	15	Eguchi Misako (Ep. 9) Guest Role	7.3
2007	Uruwashiki Oni Japanese Drama, 2007, 65 eps Higashino Fumi (Support Role)	65	Higashino Fumi Support Role	4.0
2006	Shin Momotaro Zamurai Japanese Drama, 2006, 8 eps Omine (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	8	Omine (Ep. 5) Guest Role	0.0
2005	Yonaoshi Jyunan! Ninjouken Japanese Drama, 2005, 9 eps Shizu (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)	9	Shizu (Ep. 4) Guest Role	4.0
2005	Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 18 Japanese Drama, 2005, 10 eps Takeshita Hiromi (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	10	Takeshita Hiromi (Ep. 6) Guest Role	0.0
2005	Tokumei Kakarichou Tadano Hitoshi Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2005, 10 eps Sakiko [Club 'Karine' mama] (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)	10	Sakiko [Club 'Karine' mama] (Ep. 8) Guest Role	7.2
2004	3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 7 Japanese Drama, 2004, 22 eps Sakoda Yaeko (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)	22	Sakoda Yaeko (Ep. 8) Guest Role	7.9
2004	Kasouken no Onna Season 5 Japanese Drama, 2004, 9 eps Nagayama Teruko [Hostess] (Ep. 4-5) (Guest Role)	9	Nagayama Teruko [Hostess] (Ep. 4-5) Guest Role	8.1
2004	Botan to Bara Japanese Drama, 2004, 60 eps Uemura Kyoko (Support Role)	60	Uemura Kyoko Support Role	8.0
2003	Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 16 Japanese Drama, 2003, 24 eps Nishimura Noriko (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	24	Nishimura Noriko (Ep. 1) Guest Role	0.0
2002	Hannari Kikutaro Japanese Drama, 2002, 6 eps (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	6	(Ep. 1) Guest Role	0.0
2001	Kizudarake no Love Song Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps Kano Miho (Support Role)	11	Kano Miho Support Role	10.0
2001	Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 14 Japanese Drama, 2001, 24 eps Watanabe Miwa (Ep. 12) (Guest Role)	24	Watanabe Miwa (Ep. 12) Guest Role	0.0
2000	Ichigen no Koto Japanese Drama, 2000, 18 eps (Support Role)	18	Support Role	0.0
1999	Shichinin no Samurai: J ke no Hanran Japanese Drama, 1999, 74 eps (Ep. 48) (Guest Role)	74	(Ep. 48) Guest Role	8.0
1996	Hamidaishi Keiji no Netsukei Japanese Drama, 1996, 22 eps Okano Eri (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	22	Okano Eri (Ep. 9) Guest Role	0.0
1996	Hideyoshi Japanese Drama, 1996, 49 eps Okatsu (Support Role)	49	Okatsu Support Role	8.0
1995	Koi mo ni Dome Nara Japanese Drama, 1995, 10 eps Fukamachi Eriko (Support Role)	10	Fukamachi Eriko Support Role	1.0
1994	Akachan ga Kita Japanese Drama, 1994, 16 eps (Support Role)	16	Support Role	0.0
1994	Hotel Season 3 Japanese Drama, 1994, 24 eps Maejima Miyo (Ep. 13) (Guest Role)	24	Maejima Miyo (Ep. 13) Guest Role	0.0
1993	Sasurai Keiji Ryojo Hen Season 6 Japanese Drama, 1993, 23 eps (Ep. 11) (Guest Role)	23	(Ep. 11) Guest Role	0.0
1992	Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 5 Japanese Drama, 1992, 24 eps Mizunuma Shoko (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	24	Mizunuma Shoko (Ep. 3) Guest Role	0.0
1988	Ooka Echizen Season 10 Japanese Drama, 1988, 27 eps (Ep. 10) (Guest Role)	27	(Ep. 10) Guest Role	0.0
1983	Ao ga Chiru Japanese Drama, 1983, 13 eps Hoshino Yuko (Main Role)	13	Hoshino Yuko Main Role	0.0
1983	Oshin Japanese Drama, 1983, 297 eps Tanokura Midori [Hitoshi's second daughter] (Support Role)	297	Tanokura Midori [Hitoshi's second daughter] Support Role	8.2
1982	Seishun INGS Yuko to Helen Japanese Drama, 1982, 23 eps Koike Rie (Ep. 19) (Guest Role)	23	Koike Rie (Ep. 19) Guest Role	0.0
1981	Zoku - Omoeba Tooku e Kitamonda Japanese Drama, 1981, 6 eps Tsurumaki Katsuyo (Support Role)	6	Tsurumaki Katsuyo Support Role	10.0
1981	Hanasake Hanako Japanese Drama, 1981, 17 eps (Unknown)	17	Unknown	5.0
1980	3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 2 Japanese Drama, 1980, 25 eps Sakoda Yaeko (Support Role)	25	Sakoda Yaeko Support Role	6.8

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2025	Hatsukoi Geinin Japanese Movie, 2025, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
2025	Aosho! Voices in Bloom Japanese Movie, 2025, Namishima Misaki (Support Role)	Namishima Misaki Support Role	0.0
2024	Fast Break Japanese Movie, 2024, Jinguji Sakurako (Support Role)	Jinguji Sakurako Support Role	0.0
2024	The Crescent Moon with Cats Japanese Movie, 2024, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.5
2023	A Moment of Paradise Japanese Movie, 2023, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
2020	Labyrinth of Cinema Japanese Movie, 2020, Magohime (Support Role)	Magohime Support Role	7.7
2020	Toki no Kouro Japanese Movie, 2020, Katsuyori Kadono (Support Role)	Katsuyori Kadono Support Role	0.0
2019	Kuso Mitaina Eiga Japanese Movie, 2019, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
2018	Kodomoshokudo Nite Japanese Movie, 2018, Miuchi Asako (Support Role)	Miuchi Asako Support Role	0.0
2018	Roupeiro's Melancholy Japanese Movie, 2018, Aragaki Mitsue (Support Role)	Aragaki Mitsue Support Role	8.0
2016	Kazoku no Hi Japanese Movie, 2016, Azuma Kaori (Support Role)	Azuma Kaori Support Role	6.0
2016	Night's Tightrope Japanese Movie, 2016, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.9
2015	Yoko The Cherry Blossom Japanese Movie, 2015, Shizuka (Support Role)	Shizuka Support Role	7.3
2014	Chronicle of the Evening Cicadas Japanese Movie, 2014, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.3
2013	Remiges Japanese Movie, 2013, Yukari (Support Role)	Yukari Support Role	0.0
2013	Banana, Glove and Whale Shark Japanese Movie, 2013, Umemoto Takako (Support Role)	Umemoto Takako Support Role	7.0
2011	Tomie Unlimited Japanese Movie, 2011, Iizuka Kimiko (Support Role)	Iizuka Kimiko Support Role	6.1
2010	Partners Japanese Movie, 2010, [Miwa's mother] (Support Role)	[Miwa's mother] Support Role	7.4
2010	Postcard Japanese Movie, 2010, Matsuyama Mie (Support Role)	Matsuyama Mie Support Role	6.8
2010	I AM Japanese Movie, 2010, [Middle-aged female patient] (Guest Role)	[Middle-aged female patient] Guest Role	0.0
2008	Teacher and Three Children Japanese Movie, 2008, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.3
2004	Road 88 Meeting. Road to Shikoku Japanese Movie, 2004, Banno Makie (Support Role)	Banno Makie Support Role	9.0
2003	Tegami Japanese Movie, 2003, Kurosawa Chiemi (Support Role)	Kurosawa Chiemi Support Role	2.0
2003	Catharsis Japanese Movie, 2003, Nagisa (Support Role)	Nagisa Support Role	0.0
2000	Breed Japanese Movie, 2000, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1997	Naniwa Chushingura Japanese Movie, 1997, Asano Haruka (Support Role)	Asano Haruka Support Role	3.0
1996	Debeso de Strip Japanese Movie, 1996, Maya (Main Role)	Maya Main Role	0.0
1995	GONIN Japanese Movie, 1995, Kim [Hostess at Pinky bar] (Support Role)	Kim [Hostess at Pinky bar] Support Role	7.4
1994	Angel Guts: Red Lightning Japanese Movie, 1994, Nami (Main Role)	Nami Main Role	6.7
1992	Curse, Death & Spirit Japanese Movie, 1992, {Norowareta Ninyo} Etsuko (Support Role)	{Norowareta Ninyo} Etsuko Support Role	6.3
1989	Violent Cop Japanese Movie, 1989, Akari (Support Role)	Akari Support Role	7.2
1988	The Pursuit of Happiness Japanese Movie, 1988, Chako (Main Role)	Chako Main Role	6.3
1986	Blackboard Japanese Movie, 1986, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.8
1985	Sorekara Japanese Movie, 1985, Kozome [Geisha] (Support Role)	Kozome [Geisha] Support Role	7.0
1985	Fire Festival Japanese Movie, 1985, Miko (Bit part)	Miko Bit part	7.1
1984	Honeymoon Japanese Movie, 1984, [Tetsuaki's sister] (Support Role)	[Tetsuaki's sister] Support Role	6.7

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2024	Konno Bin Suspense: Tobi Keishicho Kyokohangakari - Higuchi Akira Japanese Special, 2024, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	0.0
2024	Konno Bin Suspense: Enjo Keishicho Kyokohangakari - Higuchi Akira Japanese Special, 2024, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	0.0
2023	Konno Bin Suspense: Hinagiku Keishicho Kyokohangakari - Higuchi Akira Japanese Special, 2023, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	0.0
2022	Keishicho Higuchi Keibuho 12 Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	0.0
2022	Keishicho Higuchi Keibuho 11 Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	0.0
2021	Keishicho Higuchi Keibuho 10 Japanese Special, 2021, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	0.0
2020	Keishicho Higuchi Keibuho 9 Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	0.0
2020	Keishicho Higuchi Keibuho 8 Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	0.0
2019	Keishicho Higuchi Keibuho 7 Japanese Special, 2019, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	4.0
2018	Keishicho Higuchi Keibuho 6 Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	2.0
2016	Keishicho Higuchi Keibuho 5 Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	3.0
2016	Red Turnip Public Prosecutor's Hard Fought Records 6 Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps Hayasaka Chizu (Guest Role)	1	Hayasaka Chizu Guest Role	2.0
2015	Shuchakueki Series 29: Zen'i no Kasa Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps Akiba Chieko (Guest Role)	1	Akiba Chieko Guest Role	0.0
2015	Keishicho Higuchi Keibuho 4 Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	4.0
2015	Keishicho Higuchi Keibuho 3 Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps Higuchi Keiko (Support Role)	1	Higuchi Keiko Support Role	6.0
2015	Sezaimaru Beniko's Case Files: The Black Cat's Triangle Japanese Drama, 2015, 1 eps Odawara Shizue (Support Role)	1	Odawara Shizue Support Role	5.0
2015	The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 9: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps Ichida Hanae (Guest Role)	1	Ichida Hanae Guest Role	0.0
2014	Tsuri Deka 5 Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps Ichinose Keiko (Guest Role)	1	Ichinose Keiko Guest Role	0.0
2013	Yamamura Misa Suspense: The Kyoto Gourmet Tour Murder Case! Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps Kamimura Naoko [Kamimura's wife] (Guest Role)	1	Kamimura Naoko [Kamimura's wife] Guest Role	0.0
2011	3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei: Final Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps Sakoda Yaeko (Support Role)	1	Sakoda Yaeko Support Role	7.6
2010	Omiyasan Special Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps Imada Yoshie {Part 2} (Guest Role)	1	Imada Yoshie {Part 2} Guest Role	0.0
2010	Kyoto Minami-sho Kanshiki File 5: Nerawareta Eiga Joyu Renzoku Satsujin no Wana!! Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps Honjo Saeko (Guest Role)	1	Honjo Saeko Guest Role	0.0
2009	Yameken No Onna Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps Takamatsu Kyouko (Guest Role)	1	Takamatsu Kyouko Guest Role	2.0
2009	Sariyuku Hi ni Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps Asakura Taeko (Support Role)	1	Asakura Taeko Support Role	5.0
2009	Onsen Maruhi Daisakusen 7: Hikyo no Ikken'yado to Gasshotsukuri Himi no Samu buri Tabe Tsukushi! Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps Ikura Mihoko [Mitsuo's sister, "Omaki Onsen' landlady] (Guest Role)	1	Ikura Mihoko [Mitsuo's sister, "Omaki Onsen' landlady] Guest Role	0.0
2008	Kenji Asahina Yoko 6 Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps Terashima Kana (Guest Role)	1	Terashima Kana Guest Role	0.0
2006	Shinano no Colombo Jiken File 11 Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps Kawashima Masako (Guest Role)	1	Kawashima Masako Guest Role	0.0
2005	Kinkyu Kyumei Byoin 3: Binwan Nasu no Hiru to Yoru no Kao Kokyuki Setsudan de Rotei Shita Innai Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps Arimura Hisako (Guest Role)	1	Arimura Hisako Guest Role	0.0
2005	Manbiki G Men Nikaido Yuki 13: Binbo-girai Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps Goda Takako [Fumie's sister, Nikaido Yuki's junior in the bus guide era] (Guest Role)	1	Goda Takako [Fumie's sister, Nikaido Yuki's junior in the bus guide era] Guest Role	0.0
2004	Keishicho Higuchi Keibuho 2 Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps Nojima Akane (Guest Role)	1	Nojima Akane Guest Role	2.0
2004	Card G Men Kobayakawa Akane 7: Orokamono no Namida Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps Iwaki Sachiko [President of brand shop "La Seine"] (Guest Role)	1	Iwaki Sachiko [President of brand shop "La Seine"] Guest Role	0.0
2003	Matsumoto Seicho Tokubetsu Kikaku: Soshitsu no Girei Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps Hagiwara Minako (Support Role)	1	Hagiwara Minako Support Role	0.0
2003	20 Ji 18 Bunno Shinigami Otaru Hatsu Satsui no Tabiji Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps Suzuki Mie (Guest Role)	1	Suzuki Mie Guest Role	0.0
2003	Bengoshi Igari Bunsuke 5 Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps Akazawa Rumi (Guest Role)	1	Akazawa Rumi Guest Role	0.0
2003	Keiji Onitsura Hachiro 15: Ai no Kiseki Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps Niiseki Satsuki [Towa Life sales representative] (Guest Role)	1	Niiseki Satsuki [Towa Life sales representative] Guest Role	0.0
2001	Damasu Onna Damasareru Onna 3: Kiken na Dosokai Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps (Guest Role)	1	Guest Role	0.0
2001	Rinsho Shinrishi 3 Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps Shimazaki Chihiro (Guest Role)	1	Shimazaki Chihiro Guest Role	0.0
1998	Munesue Keiji no Fukugo Ikon Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps Kasahara Yumiko (Guest Role)	1	Kasahara Yumiko Guest Role	0.0
1998	Bengoshi Takamizawa Kyoko 1 Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps Ishi Kanako (Guest Role)	1	Ishi Kanako Guest Role	0.0
1997	Muta Keijikan Jiken File 23: Muta ga Alibi wo Shogen Shita Onna Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps Kihara Kyoko (Guest Role)	1	Kihara Kyoko Guest Role	0.0
1996	Shin Onna Kenji Kasumi Yuko 8: Nitsubu no Hi Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps Hibino Yukie (Guest Role)	1	Hibino Yukie Guest Role	4.0
1993	Kyoto Josei Kisha Series 9: Kyoto Himuro Satsujin Kaido Japanese Special, 1993, 1 eps Kageyama Mitsue (Guest Role)	1	Kageyama Mitsue Guest Role	0.0
1992	Nishimura Kyotaro Travel Mystery 22: Nihonjudan Satsujin Route Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps Shirai Mayumi [Takeshi's former secretary] (Guest Role)	1	Shirai Mayumi [Takeshi's former secretary] Guest Role	0.0
1987	Suiyobi no Koibitotachi 3 Japanese Special, 1987, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	2.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2014	Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps (Ep. 8) (Guest)	500	(Ep. 8) Guest	7.9

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