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My Take
Hiyori Hamagishi is one of those members where the first thing that jumps out is the height — 167 cm is genuinely tall for a Japanese idol, which means she cuts a completely different silhouette on stage than her Hinatazaka46 groupmates, and honestly it works in her favor. Born in Fukuoka in 2002, she brought that Kyushu warmth into a group that already runs on cheerful energy, and fans latched onto her fast enough to give her the nickname Hiyotan, which really tells you everything: not the flashy center-type, but the one people feel weirdly protective of. The fact that fashion and acting work have followed the idol career makes sense — when you have that combination of height, a soft presence, and actual screen charisma, other industries come calling. She started all this as a teenager and has been figuring out who she is as a performer in full public view, which takes a certain quiet toughness that I think gets underrated when people focus on how approachable she seems.
Overview
Hiyori Hamagishi (born September 28, 2002, in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan) is a member of the idol group Hinatazaka46, where she is affectionately known by the nickname Hiyotan. Standing 167 cm tall, she has expanded her career beyond music and performance into fashion modeling and acting. Her representative work includes the song "Moshimo."
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hiyori Hamagishi
- Name (Japanese)
- 濱岸ひより
- Reading
- はまぎし ひより
- Born
- September 28, 2002 (age 23)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 167cm
- Occupation
- Idol / Fashion Model / Actress
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Work | Moshimo | — | Unknown |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Hiyori Hamagishi born?
Born September 28, 2002 (age 23).
Where is Hiyori Hamagishi from?
Hiyori Hamagishi is from Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Hiyori Hamagishi do?
Hiyori Hamagishi works as Idol, Fashion Model, Actress.
How tall is Hiyori Hamagishi?
Hiyori Hamagishi is 167cm.
What is Hiyori Hamagishi known for?
Notable works include Moshimo.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.