Ayaka Kimura

October 30, 1981 — Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

木村絢香 (Kimura Ayaka), currently known by the stage name Nagate Ayaka (長手絢香), is a Japanese singer and actress. She became part of Hello! Project in 1999 as a member of Coconuts Musume.. She was the only remaining member in the group from 2004 until she left Hello! Project in 2008 to pursue a career in acting. She is currently an actress signed to Tristone Entertainment.