Himeka Nakamoto is a Japanese mental health counselor, radio personality, author, and former idol.
12 Facts About Himeka Nakamoto
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Himeka Nakamoto was a first-generation member of the idol group Nogizaka46.
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In 2006, Nakamoto enrolled in Actor's School Hiroshima as part of the sixteenth batch, joining her sister Suzuka who enrolled in the previous batch the same year.
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Himeka Nakamoto passed the auditions for Nogizaka46 on August 21,2011, and joined as a first generation member.
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Himeka Nakamoto was the lead vocalist of Nogidan, the rock subunit of Nogizaka46.
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In 2017, Himeka Nakamoto went on hiatus from January to early April, citing poor health.
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Himeka Nakamoto became interested in pursuing a mental health care career after she attended psychological counseling sessions while in Nogizaka46.
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Himeka Nakamoto has completed training as a hand reflexology counselor and in cognitive behavioral therapy, and enrolled into the Faculty of Human Sciences e-School of Waseda University in April 2018.
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Himeka Nakamoto has obtained mental health counselor certification from the Japan Promotion Counselor Association and works as a counselor and trainer while continuing her studies.
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Himeka Nakamoto provides counseling through her own Skype-based service, the "Monica and Me Counseling Salon", to accommodate those who cannot leave their homes or are concerned about the stigma around mental health issues.
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Himeka Nakamoto is the older sister of Babymetal lead singer and former Sakura Gakuin member Suzuka Himeka Nakamoto and the middle child of three sisters.
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In February 2024, Himeka Nakamoto announced her marriage to a non-celebrity man.