Asaji Yoko

Name: Asaji Yoko
Native name: 浅茅陽子
Also Known as: Asaji Youko, あさぢようこ, 福泉みや子
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Female
Born: April 2, 1951
Age: 75

Asaji Yoko is a Japanese actress from Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan. She graduated from the European and American Culture Course at Toho Gakuen College.

After graduating from college and attending Bunka Fashion College, she was scouted by her senior, Yamamoto Wataru, and made her debut in 1974 with the TV drama "Kaasan no Asu."

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2023	Tengu's Kitchen Japanese Drama, 2023, 10 eps Izuna Shikiko [Motoi and On's grandmother] (Support Role)	10	Izuna Shikiko [Motoi and On's grandmother] Support Role	7.9
2019	Sherlock: The Untold Stories Japanese Drama, 2019, 11 eps Akabane Masae (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	11	Akabane Masae (Ep. 1) Guest Role	8.0
2019	Natsuzora Japanese Drama, 2019, 156 eps Sugiyama Masako [Seiji's mother] (Support Role)	156	Sugiyama Masako [Seiji's mother] Support Role	8.1
2016	Hajimemashite, Aishiteimasu Japanese Drama, 2016, 9 eps Umeda Shino (Support Role)	9	Umeda Shino Support Role	7.7
2016	Iya na Onna Japanese Drama, 2016, 6 eps Nishioka Katsue (ep1) (Guest Role)	6	Nishioka Katsue (ep1) Guest Role	6.4
2016	Kazoku no Katachi Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps Nagasato Misayo (ep3, 10) (Guest Role)	10	Nagasato Misayo (ep3, 10) Guest Role	8.1
2015	Dr. Storks Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps Kagami Michiko [Irene infant facility teacher] (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	10	Kagami Michiko [Irene infant facility teacher] (Ep. 5) Guest Role	8.3
2013	Goen Hunter Japanese Drama, 2013, 3 eps Hasumi Kyoko (Support Role)	3	Hasumi Kyoko Support Role	6.7
2013	Saikou no Rikon Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps Hamasaki Kiyoe (ep11) (Guest Role)	11	Hamasaki Kiyoe (ep11) Guest Role	7.8
2011	Mito Komon Season 43 Japanese Drama, 2011, 21 eps (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	21	(Ep. 9) Guest Role	0.0
2011	JIN Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	11	(Ep. 5) Guest Role	8.4
2011	Ohisama Japanese Drama, 2011, 156 eps Sakurai Saki (Week 15, 17) (Guest Role)	156	Sakurai Saki (Week 15, 17) Guest Role	7.8
2008	Panda is Coming to the Town Japanese Drama, 2008, 40 eps Wakana Yuri [Shoko's mother] (Support Role)	40	Wakana Yuri [Shoko's mother] Support Role	10.0
2008	Top Sales Japanese Drama, 2008, 8 eps (ep3) (Guest Role)	8	(ep3) Guest Role	7.4
2007	Kirakira Kenshui Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)	11	(Ep. 4) Guest Role	6.5
2006	Meibugyo! Ooka Echizen Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2006, 10 eps Ofuji (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	10	Ofuji (Ep. 7) Guest Role	0.0
2004	Sky High 2 Japanese Drama, 2004, 9 eps Kanasaka Kiyomi (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	9	Kanasaka Kiyomi (Ep. 6) Guest Role	7.0
1998	39 Sai no Aki Japanese Drama, 1998, 40 eps Sakiko (Support Role)	40	Sakiko Support Role	0.0
1997	Beach Boys Japanese Drama, 1997, 12 eps Kikuta Michie (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	12	Kikuta Michie (Ep. 7) Guest Role	8.0
1992	Department! Aki Monogatari Japanese Drama, 1992, 11 eps Matsuno Kyoko (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	11	Matsuno Kyoko (Ep. 5) Guest Role	0.0
1987	Miagereba Itsumo Aozora Japanese Drama, 1987, 130 eps [Narrator] (Bit part)	130	[Narrator] Bit part	0.0
1983	Oshin Japanese Drama, 1983, 297 eps Tanokura Michiko [Hitoshi's wife] (Support Role)	297	Tanokura Michiko [Hitoshi's wife] Support Role	8.2
1982	Kinyo Mystery Gekijo: Kao Japanese Drama, 1982, 4 eps Natsukawa Yuki (Main Role)	4	Natsukawa Yuki Main Role	0.0
1981	Onna Taikoki Japanese Drama, 1981, 50 eps Yaya [Asano Clan] (Support Role)	50	Yaya [Asano Clan] Support Role	8.0
1980	Mito Komon Season 11 Japanese Drama, 1980, 26 eps (Ep. 14) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 14) Guest Role	0.0
1977	Mito Komon Season 8 Japanese Drama, 1977, 29 eps (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	29	(Ep. 2) Guest Role	0.0
1976	Kumo no Jutan Japanese Drama, 1976, 156 eps Onoma Makoto (Main Role)	156	Onoma Makoto Main Role	8.0
1975	Hagure Keji Japanese Drama, 1975, 13 eps Takigawa Junko (Support Role)	13	Takigawa Junko Support Role	0.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2023	Kono Chisana Te Japanese Movie, 2023, Hayama Eiko (Support Role)	Hayama Eiko Support Role	0.0
2020	The Voice of Sin Japanese Movie, 2020, Oshima Mitsuko (Support Role)	Oshima Mitsuko Support Role	7.6
2012	Tsuna Hiichatta! Japanese Movie, 2012, Obayashi Kazue [Yoko's friend] (Support Role)	Obayashi Kazue [Yoko's friend] Support Role	7.1
2001	Last Dance: Rikonshiki Japanese Movie, 2001, Sato Yoshiko (Support Role)	Sato Yoshiko Support Role	0.0
1991	Ebara Ke no Hitobito Japanese Movie, 1991, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1989	A Sand Castle Model Home Family Japanese Movie, 1989, Ryoko Kido (Main Role)	Ryoko Kido Main Role	4.0
1989	Winter Story Japanese Movie, 1989, Yuko (Support Role)	Yuko Support Role	7.0
1988	The Girl in Glass Japanese Movie, 1988, Michiyo Hirota (Support Role)	Michiyo Hirota Support Role	7.1
1976	Young Brother Japanese Movie, 1976, Gen (Main Role)	Gen Main Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2015	Red Cross: Onna Tachi no Akagami Japanese Special, 2015, 2 eps Amano Kinue (Support Role)	2	Amano Kinue Support Role	7.6
2014	Hokkaido Kei Jiken File: Keibuho Gojo Seiko 2 Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps Shimojima Katsue (Guest Role)	1	Shimojima Katsue Guest Role	0.0
2012	Kangoshi Toda Ayuko no Suiri Chart 1 Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps Kimura Kyoko (Guest Role)	1	Kimura Kyoko Guest Role	0.0
2004	Kuro no Kairo Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps Kanamori Sachie (Support Role)	1	Kanamori Sachie Support Role	5.0
2000	Chiho Kisha Tachibana Yosuke 16: Beppu Kunisaki Tsushin Kyoku Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps Yumi [Kumi's mother] (Guest Role)	1	Yumi [Kumi's mother] Guest Role	0.0
1992	Asahina Shuhei Mystery 3 Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps Asahina Reiko (Support Role)	1	Asahina Reiko Support Role	0.0
1991	Asahina Shuhei Mystery 2 Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps Asahina Reiko (Support Role)	1	Asahina Reiko Support Role	0.0
1991	Asahina Shuhei Mystery Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps Asahina Reiko (Support Role)	1	Asahina Reiko Support Role	0.0
1988	Atsuki Hono no Tabi Japanese Special, 1988, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	0.0
1984	Ame no Hi no Tobosha Japanese Special, 1984, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	0.0
1981	Kinagashi Bugyo Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
1974	FNS Music Festival Japanese TV Show, 1974, 51 eps (1976) (Main Host)	51	(1976) Main Host	0.0
1951	Kouhaku Uta Gassen Japanese TV Show, 1951, 76 eps [Supporter] (Ep. 29, 37) (Guest)	76	[Supporter] (Ep. 29, 37) Guest	7.6

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