Kaoruko Arai

Kaoruko Arai is a former actress and J-pop idol from Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. She entered the entertainment industry in 1982, at around 18 years old, and remained active for 16 years. During that time she also worked as a gravure idol and singer, building a varied career that spanned music and film.

Born on Friday, June 4, 1965, Arai is Japanese and of Asian descent. She has black hair, brown eyes, and a slim build. Her work in the 1980s and 1990s made her a recognizable figure in Japanese pop culture. She retired from the industry in 1998. Now 61, she looks back on a career that saw her perform in front of audiences and cameras alike.