Mai Tachihara

Mai Tachihara born on February 16 1967 is a Japanese actress and jazz singer known for her dynamic talents Her birth name is Ritsuko Iwayama She is affiliated with the agency Friends List Hailing from Tokyo Mai Tachiharas journey into the world of entertainment began at a young age During her high school years at Kanagawa Prefectural Shichirigahama High School she was drawn to acting In 1983 while still in high school she stood out among 6108 contestants in the 83 Toho Film New Star Scout Audition marking her entry into the entertainment industry Her involvement in the anime series Igano Kabamaru where she voiced the heroine Maiko Okubo served as the catalyst for adopting the stage name Mai Tachihara She further honed her skills by graduating from Tamagawa Universitys Faculty of Literature majoring in theater arts Mai Tachiharas acting career flourished over the years with a notable regular role as one of the lawyers in the television drama Nananin no Onna Bengoshi Seven Female Lawyers since 1991 Her artistic abilities extend beyond acting encompassing various talents and interests She excels in traditional Japanese dance mastering the art of Nihon Buyo Additionally she is skilled in playing the traditional instruments of Wadaiko Japanese drums and Nagauta Shamisen Tachiharas hobbies are equally diverse including playing the guitar acoustic electric and classical engaging in boxing jazz dance cheer dance classical ballet gardening and DIY projects Her qualifications span a wide range from holding a regular drivers license and being a certified cook to achieving secondlevel certification in the English Language Proficiency Test Eiken becoming a Medical Yoga Instructor and a Medical Aroma Instructor and obtaining the title of Centenarian Advisor specializing in supporting health and longevity Mai Tachiharas remarkable journey is a testament to her multifaceted talents and unwavering dedication to both the performing arts and personal growth Translated from Japanese Wikipedia Article ????