# Mayuko Takata

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**Mayuko Takata** (高田万由子 *Takata Mayuko*, born January 5, 1971) is a Japanese actress, best known in the western world for her appearances on the Japanese TV show *[Iron Chef](/source/Iron_Chef)*.

## Personal life

She was born in Tokyo, Japan. Her husband is Japanese [violinist](/source/Violin) [Taro Hakase](/source/Taro_Hakase). They currently reside in Tokyo, Japan.

## *Iron Chef*

Takata was a commentator and judge on the show. She has no culinary training.

## Language abilities

She is fluent in Japanese and English, and conversant in French.

## Selected filmography

### Movies

- *[Goto Shi Kabushiki Kaisha](/source/Goto_Shi_Kabushiki_Kaisha)* (ゴト株式会社) (1993)
- *[Goto Shi Kabushiki Kaisha 2](/source/Goto_Shi_Kabushiki_Kaisha_2)* (ゴト株式会社2) (1994)
- *[UFO Kamen Yakisoban](/source/UFO_Kamen_Yakisoban): Ikari no Agedama Bomber* (ＵＦＯ仮面ヤキソバン 怒りのあげ玉ボンバー) (1994) (Voice)

### [TV dramas](/source/Japanese_television_drama)

- *June Bride* (ジューン・ブライド) (1995, [TBS](/source/Tokyo_Broadcasting_System))
- *[Miss Cinderella](/source/Miss_Cinderella)* (1997, [Fuji TV](/source/Fuji_Television))
- *[Madame Mari](/source/Madame_Mari)* (伝説のマダム, *Densetsu no Madam*) (2003, [NTV](/source/Nippon_Television))

### Other television

- *[Takeshi & Itsumi's Heisei Board of Education](/source/Takeshi_%26_Itsumi's_Heisei_Board_of_Education)* (たけし・逸見の平成教育委員会, *Takeshi, Itsumi no Heisei Kyōiku Iinkai*) (1991, [Fuji TV](/source/Fuji_Television))
- *[Iron Chef](/source/Iron_Chef)* (料理の鉄人, *Ryōri no Tetsujin*) (1994–1995, [Fuji TV](/source/Fuji_Television)) - Judge and guest commentator
- *[Sunday Japon](/source/Sunday_Japon)* (サンデージャポン, *Sandē Japon*) (2001-2006, [TBS](/source/Tokyo_Broadcasting_System)) - Regular commentator
- *[Very Very Saturday!](/source/Very_Very_Saturday!)* (ベリーベリーサタデー!) (2005, [Kansai TV](/source/Kansai_Telecasting_Corporation)/[Fuji TV](/source/Fuji_Television))
- *[Let's Know It!](/source/Let's_Know_It!)* (知っとこ, *Shittoko*) (2005, [MBS](/source/Mainichi_Broadcasting_System)/[TBS](/source/Tokyo_Broadcasting_System))
- *[Baribari Value Around The World](/source/Baribari_Value)* (世界バリバリ★バリュー) (2005, [MBS](/source/Mainichi_Broadcasting_System)/[TBS](/source/Tokyo_Broadcasting_System))
- *[Hanamaru Market](/source/Hanamaru_Market)* (はなまるマーケット) (2005, [MBS](/source/Mainichi_Broadcasting_System)/[TBS](/source/Tokyo_Broadcasting_System))

## Media career

### Radio

- [Yokohama City File](/source/Yokohama_City_File) (1993-1995)

### Written works

- *[The Cherry Blossoms Have Come Out: My Tokyo University Passing Story](/source/The_Cherry_Blossoms_Have_Come_Out:_My_Tokyo_University_Passing_Story)* (サクラサク。～わたしの東大合格物語, *Sakura Saku: Watashino Todai Gokaku Monogatari*) (2000, 198 pages)
- *[Takata's Way: Advice For Successful Study](/source/Takata's_Way:_Advice_For_Successful_Study)* (たかたま道～ミーハー学のススメ～, *Takata Ma Michi: Miha Gaku No Susume*) (2000, 173 pages)
- Takata was responsible for translating the *[Alistair, Le Crocodile Vert](/source/Alistair,_Le_Crocodile_Vert)* series of children's storybooks from French to Japanese. The three original books were authored by [Florence Grazia](/source/Florence_Grazia) and illustrated by [Isabelle Charly](/source/Isabelle_Charly).

- - - *[Alistair The Green Alligator](/source/Alistair_The_Green_Alligator)* (2004) - Original title: *Alistair, Le Crocodile Vert* - *[Alistair The Green Alligator: Lucie And The Smile Doctor](/source/Alistair_The_Green_Alligator:_Lucie_And_The_Smile_Doctor)* (2004) - Original title: *Le Pari d'Alistair* - *[Alistair The Green Alligator: Lucie's Search For Treasure](/source/Alistair_The_Green_Alligator:_Lucie's_Search_For_Treasure)* (2004) - Original title: *La Croisière d'Alistair*

- *[Mayuko Takata's Loveful Gift Recipe Cookbook](/source/Mayuko_Takata's_Loveful_Gift_Recipe_Cookbook)* (高田万由子の愛いっぱいの贈り物レシピ) (2005, 111 pages)
- *[24 Hints For A Happier Family](/source/24_Hints_For_A_Happier_Family)* (家族がもっと幸せになる24のヒント) (2005, 143 pages)
- Takata has also published or participated in the publication of many essays and magazine articles, including:

- - - *Jukenban Papiyon* (受験版パピヨン) (1993, published by [Gakken](/source/Gakken)) - *Yasei Jidai* (野生時代) (1993, published by [Kadokawa Shoten](/source/Kadokawa_Shoten)) - *Asashi Chugakusei Weekly* (朝日中学生ウィークリー) (1994, published by [Asahi Shimbun](/source/Asahi_Shimbun)) - *Kongetsuno Mitai Shiritai Kataritai* (今月の見たい知りたい語りたい) (1995, published by [Classy Magazine](/source/Classy_(magazine))) - *Ripple* (1995, published by [Keihin Electric Express Railway](/source/Keihin_Electric_Express_Railway)) - *FYTTE* (1996, published by [Gakken](/source/Gakken)) [\[1\]](https://web.archive.org/web/20060721135246/http://www.e-fytte.net/) - *Raku* (楽) (1997, published by [Magazine House](/source/Magazine_House)) - *Shinseikijin* (新世紀人) (2001, published by [Tokyo Shimbun](/source/Tokyo_Shimbun)) - *[Yomiuri Shimbun Evening Newspaper](/source/Yomiuri_Shimbun)* (contributes an article every month) - *[Fuji Bank Thanks...](/source/Fuji_Bank)* (contributes an article every month) - *[Shinano Mainichi Shimbun](/source/Shinano_Mainichi_Shimbun)* (contributes an article every month) - *[Felissimo](/source/Felissimo)* (フェリシモ) (contributes an article every second month) [\[2\]](http://www.felissimo.co.jp/) - *Suku Suku Kosodate* (すくすく子育て) (published by [NHK Publications](/source/NHK)) [\[3\]](https://web.archive.org/web/20060822172143/http://www.nhk-book.co.jp/sukusuku/) - *Shinkin Visa: Clear Forecast* (しんきんVISAはれ予報) (published by [VISA](/source/VISA_(credit_card))) [\[4\]](http://www.shinkincard.co.jp/) [\[5\]](https://www3.vpass.ne.jp/members/cardinfo/cardinfo3030003.asp?ctype=k&cc=005&card_info_code=5020157)[dead link] - *Kids Style* (キッズスタイル) [\[6\]](https://web.archive.org/web/20060823015819/http://www.kids-style.jp/)

### Commercial Work

- [Minolta](/source/Minolta)
- [JVC](/source/JVC)
- [Coca-Cola](/source/Coca-Cola) (1994, "*Lecturer*" campaign)
- [Rohto Pharmaceutical Co.](/source/Rohto_Pharmaceutical_Co.)
- [Kagome Co., Ltd.](/source/Kagome_Co.,_Ltd.) (カゴメ株式会社) (for "*100% Carrot Juice*") [\[7\]](http://www.kagome.co.jp/)
- [Chubu Electric Power](/source/Chubu_Electric_Power) [\[8\]](http://www.chuden.co.jp/english/index.html)
- [Calbee](/source/Calbee) (カルビー, *Karubi*) (for "*Autumn*"-flavoured potato chips) [\[9\]](http://www.calbee.co.jp/)
- [Taisho Pharmaceutical](/source/Taisho_Pharmaceutical)
- [Mitsui Fudosan](/source/Mitsui_Fudosan) ("*1000 Cities - 1000 Towers*" campaign)
- [Mimatsu](/source/Mimatsu) (三松) [\[10\]](http://www.mimatsu-group.co.jp/)
- [Tokyu Group](/source/Tokyu_Group) (for "*Tokyu Plaza*") [\[11\]](http://www.tokyu-plaza.com/)
- *Sumiyoshi-Yamate Commons* ([Higashinada-ku, Kōbe](/source/Higashinada-ku,_K%C5%8Dbe))
- [House Foods Corporation](/source/House_Foods) (for "*Kokumaro*"-brand tofu burger mix) [\[12\]](http://www.housefoods.co.jp/)
- [Socie World](/source/Socie_World) (ソシエ・ワールド) [\[13\]](http://www.socie.jp/)
- [Marriott International](/source/Marriott_International) (for [Okinawa](/source/Okinawa_Prefecture) Marriott Resort, Kariyushi Beach)

### Stage Work

- *We Are The World* (1993) at [Theater Apple](/source/Theater_Apple), [Shinjuku, Tokyo](/source/Shinjuku,_Tokyo)
- *Tasoya Andon* (1994) at [Tokyo Takarazuka Theater](/source/Tokyo_Takarazuka_Theater), [Chiyoda, Tokyo](/source/Chiyoda,_Tokyo)
- *Kokumaro Na Onna Tachi* (2001), at [Nagoya, Aichi](/source/Nagoya,_Aichi) and [Bunkamura](/source/Bunkamura) [Theater Cocoon](/source/Theater_Cocoon), Tokyo

### Miscellaneous

- Takata has been involved with the *Pink Ribbon Smile Walk* (for [breast cancer](/source/Breast_cancer) awareness month)

## Political Appointment

Takata was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador to the Nation of France in 2000.

## External links

- [profile at Ken-on](https://web.archive.org/web/20050407131905/http://www.ken-on.co.jp/artist/html/takata.html) (her talent agency, in Japanese)
- [Mayuko Takata](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0847030/) at IMDb
- [JMDb profile](https://www.jmdb.ne.jp/person/p0116540.htm) (in Japanese)

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