Introduction

Nanaka Matsukawa is a Japanese fashion model, gravure model, and television personality who gained recognition through her work in Japan’s fashion magazine industry and entertainment media. Born on January 29, 1998, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, she first entered the entertainment world as a teenager before transitioning into fashion modeling and becoming widely known as an exclusive model for the influential Japanese fashion magazine non-no.

Matsukawa’s career reflects the evolving structure of Japan’s modeling industry, where talents often move between idol culture, fashion magazines, television appearances, and gravure photography. Her approachable charm, youthful visual style, and strong social media presence helped her establish a loyal audience among younger fans interested in fashion and lifestyle trends.

Before gaining recognition in fashion media, she briefly worked as a member of the idol group FYT from 2014 to 2016. Although her idol activities were relatively short, the experience provided her with early exposure to the entertainment industry and helped shape her performance and media skills. After leaving the group, Matsukawa shifted her focus toward modeling and acting.

Her major breakthrough came in 2017 when she was selected as an exclusive model for non-no during the magazine’s 45th anniversary project. The magazine has historically launched the careers of many influential Japanese models and actresses, and Matsukawa’s selection marked an important milestone in her career. Since then, she has appeared in numerous magazine features, fashion events, and television programs while continuing to expand her presence in digital media.

Today, Matsukawa represents a modern generation of Japanese fashion models who combine magazine modeling with television, social media, and lifestyle content creation. Her work across fashion editorials, runway events, and entertainment media has made her a recognizable figure within contemporary Japanese fashion culture.

Profile

Full Name : Nanaka Matsukawa

Native Name : 松川菜々花, まつかわななか

Also Known As (AKA) : Nanamero (ななめろ)

Nationality : Japanese

Profession : Fashion Model, Gravure Model, Actress, Former Idol

Industry Category : Fashion Model, Magazine Model, Television Personality

Years Active : 2014 – Present

Basic Information : Japanese fashion and gravure model best known as an exclusive model for the fashion magazine non-no and a former member of the idol group FYT.

Date of Birth : January 29, 1998

Age : 28

Birthplace : Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Current Residence : Tokyo, Japan

Height : 165 cm

Measurements : 82 - 56 - 81 cm

Zodiac Sign : Aquarius

Blood Type : A

Latest News

Nanaka Matsukawa continues her activities as an exclusive model for non-no while participating in fashion events, television appearances, and brand collaborations in Japan’s beauty and fashion industries.

Career

Career Overview : Nanaka Matsukawa entered the entertainment industry after being scouted in Shibuya as a teenager and debuted in 2014 as a member of the idol group FYT before transitioning into fashion modeling and becoming a non-no exclusive model in 2017.

Career & Achievements : Successfully transitioned from idol activities into mainstream fashion modeling and built a career that includes magazine editorials, television appearances, and runway events.

Agency / Management : Platinum Production

Debut : 2014 (Idol debut with FYT)

Notable Works : non-no Magazine Exclusive Model, The Moon and the Wolf Girl Is Not Fooled (Abema), Roppongi Class (TV Asahi appearance), Doctor White (KTV / Fuji TV drama)

Brand Collaborations : Eminal Clinic × Abema campaigns, KOL fashion collaborations, Japanese beauty and fashion promotions

Magazine Features : non-no, Weekly Young Magazine, Weekly Playboy, other Japanese fashion and gravure publications

Runway Appearances : Okinawa Collection 2023, Sapporo Collection 2023 Autumn/Winter

TV / Media Appearances : Dame na Watashi ni Koishite Kudasai (2016 TBS), Doctor White (2022), Roppongi Class (2022), Gouiteki ni Arienai Tantei Kamizuru Ryoko no Kaimei (2023)

Awards & Recognition : Selected as an exclusive model for non-no during the magazine’s 45th anniversary model announcement.

Career Highlights : Her selection as a non-no exclusive model established her presence in Japan’s mainstream fashion industry.

Biography

Early Life : Nanaka Matsukawa was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, and was scouted multiple times during her teenage years before officially entering the entertainment industry.

Acting Career : She later expanded into acting with appearances in television dramas including Doctor White and Roppongi Class.

Gravure Modeling Career : In addition to fashion modeling, Matsukawa has appeared in gravure magazines where her elegant and youthful visual style attracted attention from photography and fashion publications.

Filmography : Dame na Watashi ni Koishite Kudasai (2016), Doctor White (2022), Roppongi Class (2022), Gouiteki ni Arienai Tantei Kamizuru Ryoko no Kaimei (2023)

Stage Performances : Not Public

Personal Life : She maintains an active lifestyle focused on fashion, beauty, and entertainment while sharing aspects of her daily life through social media platforms.

Additional Information

Fashion Style : Youthful Japanese fashion style blending casual street fashion with feminine magazine styling.

Visual Signature : Slim model proportions, bright smile, and a soft elegant look often featured in both fashion and gravure photography.

Public Image : Friendly and approachable fashion model with a balanced presence in both fashion magazines and entertainment media.

Cultural Influence : Represents a modern generation of Japanese models who work across fashion editorials, entertainment media, and social platforms.

Languages : Japanese

Hobbies : Listening to music, karaoke, beauty care

Special Skills : Calligraphy, table tennis, quick outfit changes for stage performances

Personal Interests : Fashion, beauty trends, modeling photography

Fun facts : She received several scouting offers during middle school but only entered the entertainment industry after receiving family permission in high school.

Behind-the-scenes notes : Her career began after being scouted in Shibuya while preparing for a trip to Tokyo Disneyland with friends.

Lesser-known details : Before becoming a fashion model she spent about one and a half years as a member of the idol group FYT.