Takigawa officially retired from the entertainment business in . Since her retirement, she has largely remained out of the public eye.

Takigawa appeared in the 2010 TV movie "The Last Promise" ( Saigo no Yakusoku ).

She is the first cousin of Erina Ikuta , a leader and member of the idol group Morning Musume .

In addition to modeling, she performed as a stage actress in various Japanese theater productions.

She is known for her skill in basketball and her hobby of storytelling . Professional Career