Hiroko Yai

Okada Nana

  • Name: Okada Nana
  • Native name: 岡田奈々
  • Also Known as: おかだ なな, Yai Hiroko, 矢井弘子, やい ひろこ
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: February 12, 1959
  • Age: 67
Okada Nana is a former Japanese idol and actress.

Okada got her start in show business in the TV Asahi program "Anata o Star Ni!" (You Are a Star!) in 1974. She was signed to NAV Records and released her first single, "Hitorigoto" (Soliloquy), in May 1975.

In the spring of 1976, she released her biggest hit and signature song "Seishun no Sakamichi" (The Hills of Youth), which reached the Oricon top 30. Other Top 40 hits would follow, such as "Wakai Kisetsu" (The Young Season), "Teami no Present" (Hand-knitted Present) and "Soyokaze to Watashi" (The Breeze And I). Her last single was released in 1986.

Okada has also acted in movies and drama series.

(Source: Wikipedia) Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2016
Our House
Our House
Japanese Drama, 2016, 9 eps
Miura Kazumi [Kindergarten principal] (Ep. 5-7) (Guest Role)
9
Miura Kazumi [Kindergarten principal] (Ep. 5-7)
Guest Role
7.4
2012
Soko wo Nantoka
Soko wo Nantoka
Japanese Drama, 2012, 9 eps
Tsuchiya Yoshiko (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)
9
Tsuchiya Yoshiko (Ep. 4)
Guest Role
7.2
2003
68 Films
68 Films
Japanese Drama, 2003, 9 eps
(Ep. 5) (Main Role)
9
(Ep. 5)
Main Role
6.0
2002
Wedding Planner
Wedding Planner
Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps
Furukawa Mieko (Guest Role)
11
Furukawa Mieko
Guest Role
7.9
1994
Coming Home
Coming Home
Japanese Drama, 1994, 12 eps
Shirota Megumi (Support Role)
12
Shirota Megumi
Support Role
10.0
1993
Shinkansen Monogatari '93 Summer
Shinkansen Monogatari '93 Summer
Japanese Drama, 1993, 12 eps
Nishino Taeko (Support Role)
12
Nishino Taeko
Support Role
4.0
1992
Shiroi Shatsu no Onna
Shiroi Shatsu no Onna
Japanese Drama, 1992, 40 eps
(Main Role)
40
Main Role
0.0
1988
New Town Kari Bunsho
New Town Kari Bunsho
Japanese Drama, 1988, 13 eps
Izumia Ayaka (Support Role)
13
Izumia Ayaka
Support Role
0.0
1986
Onna Furin Kazan
Onna Furin Kazan
Japanese Drama, 1986, 16 eps
Saho-hime [Fourth Sister] (Main Role)
16
Saho-hime [Fourth Sister]
Main Role
6.0
1986
Kyoto Karugamo Byoin
Kyoto Karugamo Byoin
Japanese Drama, 1986, 20 eps
Yamashita Junko (Support Role)
20
Yamashita Junko
Support Role
0.0
1986
Hanayomeisho wa Dare ga Kiru
Hanayomeisho wa Dare ga Kiru
Japanese Drama, 1986, 24 eps
Asami Yuri (Support Role)
24
Asami Yuri
Support Role
7.7
1985
Poniteru wa Furimukanai
Poniteru wa Furimukanai
Japanese Drama, 1985, 24 eps
Chiba Kaoru (Support Role)
24
Chiba Kaoru
Support Role
8.0
1985
Chikyodai
Chikyodai
Japanese Drama, 1985, 28 eps
Tsuji Yuko (Support Role)
28
Tsuji Yuko
Support Role
7.1
1984
School Wars
School Wars
Japanese Drama, 1984, 26 eps
Takizawa Setsuko (Main Role)
26
Takizawa Setsuko
Main Role
10.0
1984
Furyou Shoujo to Yobarete
Furyou Shoujo to Yobarete
Japanese Drama, 1984, 24 eps
Hayama Kyoko (Support Role)
24
Hayama Kyoko
Support Role
7.4
1984
Nagareboshi Sakichi
Nagareboshi Sakichi
Japanese Drama, 1984, 26 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest Role)
26
(Ep. 5)
Guest Role
0.0
1984
Sanga Moyu
Sanga Moyu
Japanese Drama, 1984, 51 eps
(Support Role)
51
Support Role
7.8
1981
Tadaima Hokago Season 3
Tadaima Hokago Season 3
Japanese Drama, 1981, 12 eps
(Main Role)
12
Main Role
0.0
1978
Yuhigaoka no Sori Daijin
Yuhigaoka no Sori Daijin
Japanese Drama, 1978, 40 eps
Oya Kaoru (Guest Role)
40
Oya Kaoru
Guest Role
0.0
1977
Shiroi Hamon
Shiroi Hamon
Japanese Drama, 1977, 23 eps
Yumi (Support Role)
23
Yumi
Support Role
7.0
1976
Oretachi no Asa
Oretachi no Asa
Japanese Drama, 1976, 48 eps
Mayumi Nakatani (Main Role)
48
Mayumi Nakatani
Main Role
0.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2016
Koi
Koi
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Yoshino Sakiko (Main Role)
Yoshino Sakiko
Main Role
10.0
2013
Toku de Zutto Soba ni Iru
Toku de Zutto Soba ni Iru
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Shimura Mieko (Support Role)
Shimura Mieko
Support Role
6.8
1998
Love & Pop
Love & Pop
Japanese Movie, 1998,
[Hiromi's mother] (Support Role)
[Hiromi's mother]
Support Role
7.3
1996
Z no Kairo: Fukushu no Ura Gotoshi
Z no Kairo: Fukushu no Ura Gotoshi
Japanese Movie, 1996,
Shiina Naomi (Support Role)
Shiina Naomi
Support Role
0.0
1995
Unreliable Plain
Unreliable Plain
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Nami (Main Role)
Nami
Main Role
0.0
1983
Legend of the Eight Samurai
Legend of the Eight Samurai
Japanese Movie, 1983,
Hamaji (Support Role)
Hamaji
Support Role
7.1
1983
Hometown
Hometown
Japanese Movie, 1983,
Fuzu (Support Role)
Fuzu
Support Role
0.0
1982
Santo Kokosei
Santo Kokosei
Japanese Movie, 1982,
Midori Mizutani (Support Role)
Midori Mizutani
Support Role
4.0
1982
Aa! Nomugi Toge: Shinryoku Hen
Aa! Nomugi Toge: Shinryoku Hen
Japanese Movie, 1982,
Kawai Ai (Support Role)
Kawai Ai
Support Role
2.0
1980
Farewell, My Friend Real Record Big Death Prisoners
Farewell, My Friend Real Record Big Death Prisoners
Japanese Movie, 1980,
Nakayama Misako (Support Role)
Nakayama Misako
Support Role
4.0
1979
Boryoku Senshi
Boryoku Senshi
Japanese Movie, 1979,
Maria (Main Role)
Maria
Main Role
1.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2018
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 11
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 11
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Nanbu Atsuko (Support Role)
1
Nanbu Atsuko
Support Role
4.0
2017
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 10
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 10
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Nanbu Atsuko (Support Role)
1
Nanbu Atsuko
Support Role
6.0
2016
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 9
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 9
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Nanbu Atsuko (Support Role)
1
Nanbu Atsuko
Support Role
4.0
2015
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 8
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 8
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Nanbu Atsuko (Support Role)
1
Nanbu Atsuko
Support Role
2.0
2014
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 7
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 7
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Nanbu Atsuko (Support Role)
1
Nanbu Atsuko
Support Role
4.0
2013
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 6
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 6
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Nanbu Atsuko (Support Role)
1
Nanbu Atsuko
Support Role
6.0
2012
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 5
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 5
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Nanbu Atsuko (Support Role)
1
Nanbu Atsuko
Support Role
4.0
2011
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 4
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 4
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Nanbu Atsuko (Support Role)
1
Nanbu Atsuko
Support Role
2.0
2011
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 3
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 3
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Nanbu Atsuko (Support Role)
1
Nanbu Atsuko
Support Role
4.0
2010
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 2
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 2
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Nanbu Atsuko (Support Role)
1
Nanbu Atsuko
Support Role
5.0
2009
Keishicho Nanpei Han: Shichinin no Keiji
Keishicho Nanpei Han: Shichinin no Keiji
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Nanbu Atsuko (Support Role)
1
Nanbu Atsuko
Support Role
6.0
1988
Nenmatsu Nenshi Hoteru Monogatari
Nenmatsu Nenshi Hoteru Monogatari
Japanese Special, 1988, 1 eps
(Support Role)
1
Support Role
2.0
1984
Dokuru Sen
Dokuru Sen
Japanese Special, 1984, 1 eps
(Support Role)
1
Support Role
0.0
1981
Mikeneko Holmes no Kaidan
Mikeneko Holmes no Kaidan
Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps
(Support Role)
1
Support Role
0.0
1981
Kazunomiya-sama Otome
Kazunomiya-sama Otome
Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps
Kazunomiya (Main Role)
1
Kazunomiya
Main Role
1.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
1977
Midokoro Gangan Dai Hoso
Midokoro Gangan Dai Hoso
Japanese TV Show, 1977, 19 eps
(Guest)
19
Guest
0.0
Trending Articles
Kim Soo Hyun to resume activities after a year-long hiatus
News - Jun 8, 2026

Kim Soo Hyun is gearing up to resume activities, following a career-shattering controversy involving Kim Sae Ron

Chinese Actor Jin Ze Passes Away at 33
News - Jun 6, 2026

Chinese actor Jin Ze has passed away at the age of 33, leaving fans and colleagues across the entertainment industry in mourning.

Jung Kyung Ho and Choi Soo Young announce breakup
News - Jun 9, 2026

Jung Kyung Ho and Choi Soo Young have ended their relationship after 14 years of publicly dating

China issues rules to regulate actor billing order disputes in TV and web dramas
News - Jun 12, 2026

China has issued new guidelines to regulate actor credit ordering in television and web dramas, aiming to curb billing disputes, standardize naming practices, and promote a healthier industry environment focused on content quality over popularity rankings

Lee Jun Ho in talks for a new fantasy rom-com
News - Jun 12, 2026

Lee Jun Ho is in talks to star in a new K-drama

Kim Soo Hyun comeback possibility rises as court issues arrest warrant for Kim Se Ui
News - May 27, 2026

Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, released an official statement following the South Korean police's statement, which stated that Kim Se Ui, the operator of the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute (HoverLab), committed defamation against the

Creative MUT launches AI influencer agency platform MUTENT
News - Jun 8, 2026

Korean entertainment technology company Creative MUT (MUT) has officially launched its AI influencer management agency platform, MUTENT

Netflix announces premiere date for Nam Joo Hyuk and Roh Yoon Seo's 'The East Palace'
News - Jun 12, 2026

The Netflix series 'The East Palace' has confirmed its premiere date

Okada Nana

Hiroko Yai
0 Followers
2 Hearts

Details

  • First Name: Hiroko
  • Family Name: Yai
  • Native name: 岡田奈々
  • Also Known as: おかだ なな, Yai Hiroko, 矢井弘子, やい ひろこ
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: February 12, 1959
  • Age: 67

Weekly MyDramaList Support Goal

40%
Help Support MyDramaList

Top Contributors

5 edits
1 edit

Popular Lists

Related lists from users