Mika Ninagawa
Biography
Mika Ninagawa was born on October 18, 1972, in Tokyo, Japan. She is a Japanese photographer, film director, artist, and writer, known for her brightly colored photographs of flowers, goldfish, and landscapes. She has achieved significant success in fashion and advertising photography, and also works extensively in film, video, and spatial installations as a multidisciplinary artist and member of the creative team EiM. She made her feature-length film directorial debut in 2007 with Sakuran. Her subsequent film and television directing credits include Helter Skelter in 2012, Followers in 2020, and XxxHolic in 2022.
Career overview
Mika Ninagawa was born on October 18, 1972, in Tokyo, Japan. She is a Japanese photographer, film director, artist, and writer, and she is also known by the alternate name Miho Tachihara. Primarily recognized as a photographer, she is known for her brightly colored and vibrant photographs of flowers, goldfish, and landscapes, and she has achieved significant commercial photography success in fashion and advertising. Beyond photography, she works extensively in film, video, and spatial installations, and she is a member of the creative team EiM.
Ninagawa made her feature-length film directorial debut in 2007 with the movie Sakuran. Following her debut, she directed several other film and television projects. Her subsequent directorial credits include the feature film Helter Skelter in 2012, the series Followers in 2020, and the film XxxHolic in 2022.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- Twist & Shoot: Mister Suzuki (2026) as Self
- Tokyo Stories (2023) as Self
- xxxHOLiC (2022) Director
- Followers (2020) Director
- Followers (2020) Writer
- Followers (2020) Creator
- No Longer Human (2019) Director
- Diner (2019) Screenplay
- Diner (2019) Director
- Song FUKUYAMA (2015)
- Helter Skelter (2012) as Self (uncredited)
- Helter Skelter (2012) Director
- Sakuran (2006) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mika Ninagawa best known for?
Mika Ninagawa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tokyo Stories (2023), Helter Skelter (2012), Helter Skelter (2012), NBC Sunday Showcase (1959).
When and where was Mika Ninagawa born?
Mika Ninagawa was born on October 18, 1972 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Mika Ninagawa have?
Mika Ninagawa has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2026.
What is Mika Ninagawa's background in cinema and television?
Mika Ninagawa was born on October 18, 1972, in Tokyo, Japan. She is a Japanese photographer, film director, artist, and writer, known for her brightly colored photographs of flowers, goldfish, and landscapes. She has achieved significant success in fashion and advertising photography, and also works extensively in film...
Mika Ninagawa by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Helter Skelter (2012) as Self (uncredited) — aged about 39
- Tokyo Stories (2023) as Self — aged about 50
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