Satomi Ishihara reflects on career and motherhood at Lulu event

Japanese actress Satomi Ishihara attended a promotional event for the cold medicine brand Lulu A Premium, marking the brand's 75th anniversary. During the event, Ishihara reflected on her 25-year career, tracing her journey from winning the Horipro Talent Scout Caravan in 2002 to her recent experiences as a mother of two.

Ishihara shared personal anecdotes regarding her professional aspirations, noting that she hopes to perform in the play ‘King Lear’ with actor Kotaro Yoshida in 30 years, a goal inspired by a conversation with him. She expressed a desire to continue embracing new challenges and changes throughout her life.

Discussing her life as a parent, Ishihara revealed her strategy for putting her children to sleep, which involves creating a dark, silent environment and pretending to fall asleep herself. She also emphasized the importance of recognizing when she is unwell or tired, stating that she now communicates her need for rest and medical care to her children to ensure she can maintain her health.