Yoshiko Mita (三田佳子, Mita Yoshiko) (born October 8, 1941) is a Japanese actress. Born in the city of Osaka, she graduated from Joshibi High School of Art and Design in Suginami, Tokyo. In 1960, she was hired by Toei and made her acting debut. She remained with Toei until 1967, then became free to appear in films, on television, and on the stage. Her performance in the film W no higeki (or "W's Tragedy", 1984) earned the Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actress in 1986. From 1991 to 1994, she topped Japan's official list of taxpayers in the Actors and Celebrities category.
Yoshiko appears in both contemporary and jidaigeki roles. She won the award for best actress at the 30th and at the 35th Blue Ribbon Awards.
With husband Yasuo Takahashi she has two sons, both actors.
AjinomotoMatsushita ElectricSeino TransportationLion CorporationTaisho PharmaceuticalOrder of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, Gold Rays with Rosette (2014)Actress
2022
Three Sisters of Tenmasou
2021
Promise Cinderella (TV Mini Series) as
Etsuko Kataoka
- Episode #1.10 (2021) - Etsuko Kataoka
- Episode #1.9 (2021) - Etsuko Kataoka
- Episode #1.8 (2021) - Etsuko Kataoka
- Episode #1.7 (2021) - Etsuko Kataoka
- Episode #1.6 (2021) - Etsuko Kataoka
- Episode #1.5 (2021) - Etsuko Kataoka
- Episode #1.4 (2021) - Etsuko Kataoka
- Episode #1.3 (2021) - Etsuko Kataoka
- Episode #1.2 (2021) - Etsuko Kataoka
- Episode #1.1 (2021) - Etsuko Kataoka
2020
I'll Die Soon (TV Series) as
Hana Oshi
- Episode #1.5 (2020) - Hana Oshi
- Episode #1.4 (2020) - Hana Oshi
- Episode #1.3 (2020) - Hana Oshi
- Episode #1.2 (2020) - Hana Oshi
- Episode #1.1 (2020) - Hana Oshi
2019
Nagi's Long Vacation (TV Series) as
Midori Yoshinaga
- Episode #1.10 (2019) - Midori Yoshinaga
- Episode #1.9 (2019) - Midori Yoshinaga
- Episode #1.8 (2019) - Midori Yoshinaga
- Episode #1.7 (2019) - Midori Yoshinaga
- Episode #1.6 (2019) - Midori Yoshinaga
- Episode #1.5 (2019) - Midori Yoshinaga
- Episode #1.4 (2019) - Midori Yoshinaga
- Episode #1.3 (2019) - Midori Yoshinaga
- Episode #1.2 (2019) - Midori Yoshinaga
- Episode #1.1 (2019) - Midori Yoshinaga
2018
Asu no kimi ga motto suki (TV Mini Series) as
Shizuko Satokawa
- Episode #1.7 (2018) - Shizuko Satokawa
- Episode #1.6 (2018) - Shizuko Satokawa
- Episode #1.5 (2018) - Shizuko Satokawa
- Episode #1.4 (2018) - Shizuko Satokawa
- Episode #1.3 (2018) - Shizuko Satokawa
- Episode #1.2 (2018) - Shizuko Satokawa
- Episode #1.1 (2018) - Shizuko Satokawa
2017
Kahogo no Kahoko (TV Mini Series)
2017
Little Giants (TV Mini Series) - Episode #1.10 (2017)
- Episode #1.9 (2017)
- Episode #1.8 (2017)
- Episode #1.7 (2017)
- Episode #1.6 (2017)
- Episode #1.5 (2017)
- Episode #1.4 (2017)
- Episode #1.3 (2017)
- Episode #1.2 (2017)
- Episode #1.1 (2017)
2017
Emergency Interrogation Room (TV Series) - Episode #2.1 (2017)
2016
Chûshingura no Koi: 48-ninme no Chûshin (TV Mini Series)
2016
No yôna mono no yôna mono
2015
Ardent Flower (TV Series) as
Sei Akuzawa
- Iza, Rokumeikan e (2015) - Sei Akuzawa
- Futari no saikon (2015) - Sei Akuzawa
- Tomioka seishijou no kiki (2015) - Sei Akuzawa
- Shimai no yakusoku (2015) - Sei Akuzawa
- Mirai e no kizuna (2015) - Sei Akuzawa
- Futari no yoru (2015) - Sei Akuzawa
- Unmei no ito tsunagete (2015) - Sei Akuzawa
- Hagi no ran ni chikau (2015) - Sei Akuzawa
- Sekai ni kakeru ito (2015) - Sei Akuzawa
- Iza, Gunma e (2015) - Sei Akuzawa
2015
The Actor as
Natsuko Matsumura
2015
Mango and the Red Wheelchair
2014
Onsen okami futari no jikenbo 3 (TV Movie)
2013
Doctor X (TV Series) as
Mabuchi Kazuyo
- Episode #2.9 (2013) - Mabuchi Kazuyo
- Episode #2.8 (2013) - Mabuchi Kazuyo
- Episode #2.7 (2013) - Mabuchi Kazuyo
- Episode #2.6 (2013) - Mabuchi Kazuyo
- Episode #2.3 (2013) - Mabuchi Kazuyo
- Episode #2.2 (2013) - Mabuchi Kazuyo
- Episode #2.1 (2013) - Mabuchi Kazuyo
2011
AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (TV Series) as
Takato Orie
- Episode #10.3 (2011) - Takato Orie
2011
Heaven's Flower: The Legend of Arcana (TV Series) as
Kaoru katagiri
- Episode #1.1 (2011) - Kaoru katagiri
2010
The Fallen Angel as
Tetsu
2007
Himawari: Natsume masako 27 nen no shôgai to haha no ai (TV Movie)
2005
Ima ai ni yukimasu (TV Series) as
Enokita Ryoko
- Episode #1.10 (2005) - Enokita Ryoko
- Episode #1.9 (2005) - Enokita Ryoko
- Episode #1.8 (2005) - Enokita Ryoko
- Episode #1.7 (2005) - Enokita Ryoko
- Episode #1.6 (2005) - Enokita Ryoko
- Episode #1.5 (2005) - Enokita Ryoko
- Episode #1.4 (2005) - Enokita Ryoko
- Episode #1.3 (2005) - Enokita Ryoko
- Episode #1.2 (2005) - Enokita Ryoko
- Episode #1.1 (2005) - Enokita Ryoko
2003
Drugstore Girl as
Drugstore President
2003
Battle Royale II as
Takuma's mother
2003
Shiberia Chôtokkyû 3 as
Yumi Mori
1992
Toki rakujitsu as
Shika Noguchi
1991
Genji monogatari (TV Series)
1991
Oishii kekkon as
Mieko Yagashira
1989
Yakuza Ladies 3 as
Hazuki Sakanishi
1988
Tora-san's Salad-Day Memorial as
Machiko Harada
1988
Rabu sutori o kimini as
Kyoko Komaki
1987
The Drifting Classroom as
Emiko
1986
Inochi (TV Series) as
Miki
- Episode #1.1 (1986) - Miki
1985
Haru no kane as
Noriko Narumi
1984
W no higeki as
Sho Hajima
1984
Appassionata as
Kiyotsugu
1982
Island of Loves as
O-Yoné
1981
Sekigahara (TV Movie) as
Yodo dono
1979
Dog of Fortune as
Kyoko Katase
1979
Ameyuki san (TV Movie) as
Akiko Yajima
1978
The Fall of Ako Castle as
Akuri
1976
Onna no kunshô (TV Mini Series)
1976
Tsuma to onna no aida as
Azumi
1974
Love Is in the Green Wind as
Teacher Fujii
1971
Chinmoku as
Woman in Maruyama
1968
Amadera maruhi monogatari as
Marikôji
1968
Samaritan Zatoichi as
Osode
1968
Ryûma ga yuku (TV Series)
1966
Thirst for Love as
Natsuko Nomura
1966
Yojôhan monogatari: Shôfu Shino as
Shino Fukazawa
1966
Shôwa zankyô-den: Karajishi botan
1965
Brutal Tales of Chivalry as
Aya
1965
Hiya-meshi to Osan to Chan as
Osan (episode 2)
1965
Kuroi neko as
Emiko Hamuro
1965
Kaoyaku as
Mayumi Kashiwada
1964
Nihon kyôkaku-den as
Osaki
1964
Ankokugai Main Street as
Miki Nakada
1964
Zoku Tokyo antachaburu
1964
Tôkyô gyangu tai Honkon gyangu
1963
Tokyo aantachiburu - bâsishûn chikâ sôshiki
1963
Ai Jôji monogatari - Taiyô no ko as
Haruko
1963
Tokyo aantachibiru: dasso as
Yuriko Inoue
1963
Kizu darake no futeki mono
1962
Jigokû no sokô o buchi yabûre
1962
Nerai uchi no buraikan
1962
Sarariman Isshin Tasuke
1962
Uragiri mono wa jigoku daze
1962
Ôsho as
Tamae, Sankichi's daughter
1962
Tôkyô antatchaburu as
Yuriko Inoue
1962
Tales of President Mito
1962
Jirochô shachô to Ishimatsu shain: Ifû dôdô
1961
Kanpai! Gokigen yarou
1961
Shindo's Boss Series: Jirocho the Boss and Ishimatsu the Employee Part 2
1961
Amazon mushuku seiki no daimaoh as
Hideko
1961
Tenka no Kaidanji Senpû Tarô as
Midori Kanô
1961
Botchan yaro seizoroi
1960
Nippon G-Men: matenro on okami
1960
World War III Breaks Out as
Tomoko
Self
2018
Tetsuko no heya (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 5 November 2018 (2018) - Self
1988
Minasan no okage desu (TV Series) as
Self
1986
The 9th Annual Japan Academy Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Winner
Archive Footage
1981
Chambara graffitti - Kill! (Documentary)