**Miyako Tanaka** is a Japanese actress known for her unique stage presence. She is widely recognized for her fruitful collaborations with director Katsuhito Ishii. Her most famous role is that of the mother in the cult film *The Taste of Tea* (Cha no Aji, 2004), where she plays an eccentric and unforgettable character who floats in the air.

She has also appeared in other works by Ishii, such as *Funky Forest: The First Contact* (2005) and *Warau Michael* (Michael Laughs, 2006). Tanaka is appreciated for her unique acting style, often characterized by subtle, deadpan humor, playing surreal, bizarre, or enigmatic characters. Her performances, though often in supporting roles, leave a distinctive and memorable mark on the Japanese independent film scene.