Introduction
Sayaka Okada is a Japanese fashion model, gravure idol, television personality, and professional mahjong player who has built a unique career bridging entertainment, competitive gaming, and fashion culture. Known for her striking visuals and intellectual gameplay, she gained early fame as an exclusive model for the popular Japanese fashion magazine non-no before transitioning into the professional mahjong scene.
Her distinctive combination of glamour modeling and strategic gameplay made her one of the most recognizable figures in the modern mahjong world. Okada later joined the professional league M.League, competing as a member of KADOKAWA Sakura Knights. With media appearances, digital content creation, and strong fan engagement on social platforms, she represents a new generation of multi-platform Japanese entertainment personalities.
Today, Okada continues to balance competitive mahjong, modeling, television appearances, and online content creation, attracting fans from both the gaming community and the global fashion audience.
Profile
Full Name : Sayaka Okada
Native Name : 岡田紗佳 (おかだ さやか)
Also Known As (AKA) : Okapi, Okapī (おかぴー), Sayaka
Nationality : Japanese
Profession : Fashion Model, Gravure Model, Professional Mahjong Player, TV Personality, YouTuber
Industry Category : Japanese Entertainment, Fashion Modeling, Gravure Modeling, Mahjong Sports, Television
Years Active : 2011–Present
Basic Information : Japanese fashion and gravure model who later became a professional mahjong player and media personality.
Date of Birth : February 19, 1994
Age : 32
Birthplace : Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Current Residence : Tokyo, Japan
Height : 170 cm
Measurements : B85, W58, H83 cm
Dress Size : 비공개
Shoe Size : 24.5 cm
Zodiac Sign : Pisces
Blood Type : O
Latest News
Sayaka Okada continues to compete professionally in M.League as part of the KADOKAWA Sakura Knights, while expanding her digital presence through her YouTube channel “ぴぴぴちゃんねる,” which surpassed 200K subscribers in 2026 and features mahjong, lifestyle content, gaming, and collaborations.
Career
Career Overview
Okada first entered the entertainment industry through modeling and quickly gained recognition after winning the non-no Model Audition. Her success led to several years as an exclusive model for the magazine, where she became known for her elegant yet approachable visual style.
While working in fashion and television, she developed a strong interest in mahjong and eventually turned it into a professional pursuit. In 2017 she officially joined the Japan Professional Mahjong League, marking a major shift in her career.
Her popularity surged even further when she was drafted into M.League in 2019 as the second overall pick by KADOKAWA Sakura Knights. As a result, she became one of the most widely recognized professional mahjong players in Japan.
Career & Achievements
Known for combining analytical play with a strong media presence, Okada has earned multiple titles in professional mahjong tournaments and televised competitions. Her achievements include victories in major women’s mahjong championships and appearances in prominent broadcast matches.
Agency / Management
Artist House Pyramid
Debut
2011 (Fashion Model)
Notable Works
non-no Exclusive Model (2012–2018), M.League Professional Player, Nep & Imoto World Ranking Show
Brand Collaborations
Capcom Monster Hunter Fan Club “Monhan Club”, beauty and lifestyle campaigns
Magazine Features
non-no, Weekly Playboy, Young Champion, Weekly Young Jump, numerous gravure features
Runway Appearances
Tokyo Girls Collection, Kansai Collection, Tokyo Runway, Shizuoka Collection
TV / Media Appearances
ZIP!, Nep & Imoto World Ranking Show, Ponkotsu & Summers, Ame Talk!, Calling Teacher Tanaka, various Mahjong broadcast competitions
Awards & Recognition
Tenpai Queen Champion (multiple seasons), Mahjong Saikyo-sen Winner, Lady’s Mahjong Grand Prix Champion
Career Highlights
Drafted to M.League in 2019 and became one of the most recognizable celebrity mahjong players in Japan.
Biography
Early Life : Born in Tokyo to a Japanese father and Chinese mother, she spent part of her childhood in Shanghai where she first encountered mahjong.
Acting Career : Appeared in Japanese variety shows and television programs including quiz shows and entertainment broadcasts.
Gravure Modeling Career : Became widely known through gravure magazine features and digital photobooks highlighting her elegant and athletic physique.
Filmography : Primarily television variety programs and mahjong broadcast tournaments.
Stage Performances : Appeared in fashion shows and live promotional events related to modeling and entertainment.
Personal Life : Known for maintaining a balance between entertainment work and professional gaming.
Additional Information
Fashion Style : Elegant gravure aesthetics combined with modern Japanese fashion modeling
Visual Signature : Tall silhouette, glamorous figure, refined facial features
Public Image : Often called the “Mahjong Beauty” due to her success in both modeling and competitive mahjong
Cultural Influence : Helped introduce mahjong to younger audiences through mainstream entertainment media
Education : Aoyama Gakuin University
Major : International Politics and Economics
Languages : Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Shanghainese, English
Hobbies : Shopping, makeup, gaming, manga, collecting figures
Special Skills : Mahjong strategy, Guzheng performance, clarinet playing, multilingual communication
Personal Interests : Fashion, gaming culture, mahjong strategy
Fun facts : She lived in Shanghai during childhood and learned Chinese before returning to Japan.
Behind-the-scenes notes : Her glamorous image in gravure modeling earned her the nickname “Yakuman Body.”
Lesser-known details : She achieved rare yakuman hands in televised mahjong matches, increasing her reputation among fans.
SNS
Official Website : https://pyramid.jap.co.jp/talent/okada-sayaka
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sayaka_okada219
X (Twitter) : https://x.com/sayaka_okada219
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@sayaka_okada219
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@pipipichannel
Other Platforms : note (okapy219), Ameba Blog “Okapy Happy”, TVer streaming appearances
Image Source : SNS