Natsumi Matsuoka

Natsumi Matsuoka is one of those idols where the Instagram handle basically does the introduction for her — the "hkt" tucked in there tells you everything you need to know about her roots. HKT48, the Fukuoka sister group of AKB48, has always had this distinct energy compared to the Tokyo acts: louder, sunnier, a little more untamed, and she feels like a product of that environment in the best way. And honestly, the mystery works in her favor. You don't get the full picture, so your curiosity just fills in the gaps, and somehow that makes her more interesting, not less.

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Natsumi Matsuoka is a Japanese idol born on August 8, 1996, in Fukuoka Prefecture. She is a Leo by Western zodiac and belongs to the Rat year in the Chinese zodiac. Most personal details, including her agency and debut date, have not been made public. She maintains an Instagram account under the handle referencing HKT, reflecting her Hakata roots.

Name (English)

Natsumi Matsuoka

Name (Japanese)

松岡菜摘

Reading

まつおか なつみ

Born

August 8, 1996 (age 30)

Origin

Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Height

161 cm

Weight

46 kg

Occupation

Idol

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Leo / Rat

Blood type

A

Active years

2011 -

Debut

2011-10-23 / （HKT48）

Works summary

Appearances

66 (2012–2022)

By year

2012: 5, 2013: 3, 2014: 3, 2015: 5, 2016: 4, 2017: 6, 2018: 3, 2019: 2, 2020: 2, 2021: 2, 2022: 1

Debut work

ギンガムチェック

Filmography / notable works

• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/natsustagram_hkt/
• Xhttps://x.com/natsumi_m8
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%BE%E5%B2%A1%E8%8F%9C%E6%91%98
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5359619

Tags

• From Fukuoka Prefecture
• Idol

Last updated

September 18, 2026

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