Shigeko Arai

Biography

Shigeko Arai is a Japanese actress born on June 28, 1943, in Tokyo. She debuted in film in 1960 with 'Batsu tsukeru jyutai' and went on to appear in notable films such as 'Kimitachi ga ite boku ga ita' (1964) and '十七才のこの胸に' (1964). After leaving East Japan Broadcasting (now Tokyo MX) in the 1970s, Arai transitioned to television drama, with notable roles including '若者たち' (1966) and '三匹の侍' (1967). She retired from acting in 1972, following the birth of her child.