Yoshiyoshi Arakawa

Born: 1974-01-18

Birthplace: Ogi, Saga Prefecture, Japan

Biography

Yoshiyoshi Arakawa is a Japanese actor born on January 18, 1974, in Ogi, Saga Prefecture, Japan. His real name is Yoshitomo Arakawa, and he is represented by the talent agency Otona Keikaku. He is known for his roles in films like Survive Style 5+ (2004), Fine, Totally Fine (2008), and Cloud (2024). He played his first leading role in Fine, Totally Fine, released in 2008. Beyond film, he's also built a steady career in Japanese television dramas, with credits spanning from the mid-2000s through recent projects like Dr. Ashura (2025).

Known For

Kamikaze Girls
The Samurai and the Prisoner
Memories of Matsuko
Tokyo!
Liar Game: The Final Stage
Cloud
Kubi
Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
Survive Style 5+

Top Movie Credits

Kamikaze Girls Grocery Store Manager
Memories of Matsuko Kenji Shimazu
Tokyo! Pizza Delivery Girl's Neighbor (segment "Shaking Tokyo")
Cloud Takimoto
Kubi Shimizu Muneharu
Survive Style 5+ Killer's Translator