Hitomi Yoshizawa | |
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| 吉澤 ひとみ | |
 Hitomi Yoshizawa in 2016 | |
| Born | April 12, 1985 Miyoshi, Saitama, Japan |
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| Years active | 2000–2018 |
| Children | 1 |
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Hitomi Yoshizawa (吉澤 ひとみ, Yoshizawa Hitomi, born April 12, 1985) is a Japanese former singer and actress. In 2000, Yoshizawa debuted as a 4th generation member of the idol girl group Morning Musume and became their leader in 2005 until leaving the group in 2007. Following her departure, Yoshizawa continued to appear in several music projects, including Hangry & Angry, Abcho, and Dream Morning Musume.
On September 28, 2018, Yoshizawa announced she was retiring from entertainment following public scrutiny of her involvement in a vehicle accident and subsequent arrest.