Maya Kawamura -

Maya’s acting portfolio showcases a range from light‑hearted rom‑coms to gritty psychological thrillers.

| Year | Title | Role | Medium | Notable Details | |------|-------|------|--------|-----------------| | 2016 | “Kimi no Koto ga Suki” | Aiko Tanaka | TV Drama (NHK) | First leading role; received praise for natural emotional delivery. | | 2017 | “Midnight Echo” | Haruka Saito | Film (Toho) | Debut in a feature film; part of an ensemble cast that earned a nomination for Best Newcomer at the Japan Academy Awards. | | 2018 | “Lost in the City” | Rina Suzuki | Netflix Original Series | International streaming exposure; series was later dubbed into multiple languages. | | 2020 | “Silent Whispers” | Yui Mori | TV Drama (TBS) | Portrayed a complex character battling social anxiety; garnered critical acclaim. | | 2022 | “The Last Sakura” | Emi Hoshino | Film (Shochiku) | Awarded Best Actress at the Osaka International Film Festival. | maya kawamura

As of 2026, Maya Kawamura has announced a "Silent Studio" period. She will not exhibit new work for three years. Instead, she is building an underwater art vault off the coast of Okinawa, where she is depositing 100 bronze sculptures. The sculptures are designed to attract coral. By 2029, she plans to retrieve them, now encrusted and reshaped by ocean life, and display them as a collaboration between the artist and nature. | | 2018 | “Lost in the City”

"It is the ultimate erasure of the ego," she says in her final public statement before retreating. "The coral is the co-author. I am just the midwife." | As of 2026, Maya Kawamura has announced

After graduating in 2014, Maya moved to Tokyo and joined a boutique UX/UI studio, PixelWave, as a junior designer. Her ability to translate complex data structures into intuitive visual experiences quickly set her apart, leading to a promotion to lead designer within two years. In 2018, she transitioned to the tech startup NeuraLink, where she spearheaded the design of their flagship AI‑driven analytics platform. Under her guidance, the product won the Red Dot Design Award for “Best Interface Design” in 2020.

In 2021, Maya co‑founded Kawamura Labs, a creative technology firm that blends interactive art, immersive media, and machine learning. The company’s first major project, “Echoes of the Sea,” was an augmented‑reality installation that allowed museum visitors to experience dynamic oceanic ecosystems through haptic feedback and spatial audio. The installation toured major cultural institutions across Asia and Europe, earning praise for its seamless integration of scientific data and artistic storytelling.