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Sumikawa Hisashi
Sumikawa Hisashi, born Murai Takeo (村井武雄) in Tokyo, Japan, was a vocalist and ventriloquist. He was married to alto singer Murai Masu (村井満寿), and their third son was clarinetist Murai Yuji (村井祐児). A graduate of Keio University (慶應義塾大学), Sumikawa joined the Tsukiji…
Ichikawa Chusha VIII
Eighth-generation Ichikawa Chusha, born Shizusada Kinoshi (喜熨斗倭貞), was a kabuki and film actor. He was the second son of the first-generation Ichikawa Ennosuke (市川猿之助) and the younger brother of the second-generation Ichikawa Ennosuke (二代目市川猿之助). Ichikawa Chusha made…
Umeda Haruo
Umeda Haruo, born Umeda Akira (梅田晃) in 1920 in Tokyo's Yotsuya district, was a Japanese scholar, playwright, novelist, and essayist specializing in French literature. He graduated from Keio University Graduate School and was involved in writing scripts for stage plays and radio dramas, as well…
Araki Michiko
Araki Michiko, born in Misaki-cho, Kanda, Tokyo, was a Japanese actress. Michiko attended Meika Elementary School and graduated from Joshi Gakuin in 1934. She worked in the language department of the YWCA and as a librarian at the Imperial University. In 1938, she joined the Bungakuza Research Institute…
Uchida Asao
Uchida Asao, born Uchida Tomoo in Pyongyang, Korea, during Japanese rule, was a Japanese actor. He was affiliated with Kohinata Project after working with Enkei Theater and the Gekkoai theater troupe. After graduating from Pyongyang First Middle School, Uchida worked for Higashiman Waryu Coal Mine,…
Ashikawa Yoshimi
Ashikawa Yoshimi, born Kono Yoshimi (河野芳美), is a Japanese actress and singer from Tokyo, Japan. She graduated from Ono Gakuen Women's High School (小野学園女子高等学校) and is affiliated with Office Mitsui (オフィス三井). She is also known by the name Awaya Yoshimi (粟屋芳美)…
Oki Masaya
Oki Masaya was a Japanese actor from Oita Prefecture. Beppu City. He graduated from Oita City Oji Junior High School and high school. He belonged to JK Planning. One day, he was scouted by a customer and became a model for a fashion magazine, but because it was a one-off job, he continued to work as…
Sugimura Haruko
Sugimura Haruko was a Japanese actress born in Nishijido, Hiroshima, Japan, then a military town. Her mother was a geisha, and her father, reportedly a military man, died when she was young. She was adopted by a building materials merchant and a teahouse owner in the entertainment district. Her adoptive…
Suzuki Airi
Suzuki Airi is a Japanese pop singer and a former member of the defunct idol groups "C-ute, Buono!, Dia Lady, Aa!" and "Hello! Project Kids". She was born in Gifu, Japan. Both of her parents, Toru and Suzuki Kyoko, are professional golfers, although her mother has already retired. In 2002, Suzuki participated…
Nikaido Fumi
Nikaido Fumi is an actress and fashion model born in Naha, Okinawa. She is currently managed by Sony Music Artists. She got off to an early start in show business at age 13, appearing in her first TV drama, Juken no Kamisama (2007). Just two years later she played Hikari in her first theatrically released…
