Yuriko Ishida discusses career and sister Hikari on TBS

Actress Yuriko Ishida appeared on the TBS program ‘Nichiyobi no Hatsumimi Gaku’ on August 16, where she discussed her career and personal reflections. During the broadcast, she spoke candidly about her relationship with her younger sister, actress Hikari Ishida. While acknowledging her sister's rapid rise to stardom and success in NHK morning dramas, Yuriko noted that she often faced being identified simply as ‘Hikari Ishida’s older sister,’ a situation she found difficult to avoid despite her own distinct career path.

In addition to discussing her family, Ishida reflected on her professional journey, including her connection to the late actor Ken Ogata. The program also featured appearances by actress Shari Ito, who shared anecdotes from their time working together on the NHK drama ‘Tiger and Wings,’ and copywriter Shigesato Itoi, who commented on Ishida’s authentic lifestyle. Ishida also performed an impromptu dance from the popular drama ‘Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu’ during the episode.