Japanese star Miho Nakayama found dead in her home

Japanese actress and singer Miho Nakayama, best known for her role in the 1995 romantic film “Love Letter,” was found dead in her bathtub in her Tokyo home on Friday. Her body was discovered after she missed an appointment, and a representative from her agency and an acquaintance visited her home.

Death discovery and incident details Nakayama, 54, was set to perform a Christmas concert in Osaka on the same day, but her official website announced the cancellation for health reasons. Her last appearance on stage was a few days ago in Yokohama, where she gave a concert that was well-received by her fans.

An iconic artistic career spanning decades Miho Nakayama began her acting and singing career in 1985, becoming one of the most prominent stars of Japanese modern drama during the 1980s and 1990s.

She achieved wide fame for her television works that focused on romance and fashion, and made her a cultural icon of that era.

In the music field, she rose to prominence with her first single, “C,” and her successes continued with songs such as “Waku Waku Sasete” and “Sekaiju no Dare Yori Kitto,” the latter of which sold more than 1.8 million copies.

Her 1994 song "Tada Nakitaku Naruno" broke the million-selling mark, cementing her status as one of Japan's top female singers.

Artistic legacy and prestigious awards Miho Nakayama's role in Love Letter was widely acclaimed, and she won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actress. The film was not only popular in Japan, but also spread to South Korea and East Asia, where it was admired by critics and audiences alike.

Despite her separation from her ex-husband, writer and musician Hitonari Tsuji, Nakayama continued to produce outstanding works that left an unforgettable mark on the art world.

The passing of Miho Nakayama is a great loss to fans of Japanese cinema and music, leaving behind a lasting legacy of works that have inspired generations.