Naoko Kawai is a Japanese singer, songwriter and actress. She is known for her singles Escalation, Okina mori no chiisana ouchi, Control, Fly Me to Love, and Half moon serenade. She began her acting career by appearing in doramas and musicals in late 1980s. Born on July 24, 1963 in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, she got her start in music when Naoko took piano lessons in elementary school and joined the folk song club in middle school. She made her debut with the single “Ooki na Mori no Chiisai no Ouchi” in June 1980. Her second single, “Young Boy”, became Naoko’s first hit by selling over a million copies and winning the Rookie of the Year award at mostly every music festival in Japan. She has been married to Takayasu Kanehira since February 6, 1996. They have two children.
Naoko Kawai
Naoko Kawai Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 24 July 1963
Birth Place: Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Birth Name: Kinbara Nahoko (金原奈保子)
Nickname: Naoko
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Nationality: Japanese
Race/Ethnicity: Asian
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Naoko Kawai Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 108 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 49 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 3″
Height in Meters: 1.60 m
Body Build/Type: Slim
Body Measurements: 32-24-33 in (81-61-84 cm)
Breast Size: 32 inches (81 cm)
Waist Size: 24 inches (61 cm)
Hips Size: 33 inches (84 cm)
Bra Size/Cup Size: 32B
Feet/Shoe Size: 6.5 (US)
Dress Size: 2 (US)
Naoko Kawai Family Details:
Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown
Spouse/Husband: Takayasu Kanehira (m. 1996)
Children: 2 children
Siblings: Unknown
Naoko Kawai Education:
Meiji University
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Mandolin, Synthesizer
Naoko Kawai Facts:
*She was born on July 24, 1963 in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
*One of the idols of the 1980s.
*She plays both the piano and guitar.