★ HOW OLD IS RISA NIIGAKI?
Risa Niigaki is 37 years old, born October 20, 1988 in Japan · Libra.
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About
Risa Niigaki led Morning Musume, Japan's defining pop group, as the fifth-generation member who shaped the ensemble's sound through a decade-long tenure. Born October 20, 1988, in Japan, she joined the group in 2001 alongside Ai Takahashi, Asami Konno, and Makoto Ogawa, becoming one of its longest-serving voices. She stepped down as leader and graduated May 18, 2012. A Libra by sign, she balanced pop stardom with acting work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Risa Niigaki anchored Morning Musume as a fifth-generation member, one of the Japanese pop group's longest-serving and most recognizable voices. She entered the ensemble in 2001 alongside Ai Takahashi, Asami Konno, and Makoto Ogawa, solidifying a generation that would define J-pop for a decade. She assumed leadership of Morning Musume in October 2011 and held the role until her graduation on May 18, 2012. Born October 20, 1988, in Japan, she grew up in Yokohama after relocating there at age six. Niigaki works as both a singer and actress, roles that anchor her public presence. As a Life Path 11, she embodies the visionary archetype—a number associated with intuition and inspirational leadership, fitting for someone who guided one of Asia's most influential pop collectives. Her Libra placement reinforces a natural sense of balance and diplomacy, traits evident in her decade-long stewardship of a rotating ensemble.
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Trivia
- She relocated to Yokohama at age six.
- She joined Morning Musume alongside three others in 2001: Ai Takahashi, Asami Konno, and Makoto Ogawa.
- She graduated from Morning Musume on May 18, 2012, after leading the group from October 2011.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Risa Niigaki?
- Risa Niigaki is 37 years old (born October 20, 1988).
- When is Risa Niigaki's birthday?
- Risa Niigaki was born on October 20, 1988.
- What is Risa Niigaki's zodiac sign?
- Risa Niigaki is a Libra, born October 20, 1988.
- What is Risa Niigaki's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Risa Niigaki was born in 1988, the year of the Earth Dragon.
- Where is Risa Niigaki from?
- Risa Niigaki is from Japan.
- What does Risa Niigaki do?
- Risa Niigaki is a actor.
- Is Risa Niigaki still alive?
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