Hibari Misora

    Hibari Misora

    May 29, 1937 (87 years old) in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

    Hibari Misora (美空 ひばり, Misora Hibari, born Kazue Katō (加藤 和枝, Katō Kazue) May 29, 1937 – June 24, 1989) was a Japanese singer, actress and cultural icon. She received a Medal of Honor for her contributions to music and for improving the welfare of the public, and was the first woman to receive the People's Honour Award, which was conferred posthumously for giving the public hope and encouragement after World War II

    Known For

    Daddy, the NewscasterDaddy, the Newscaster
    Excursion to Treasure IsleExcursion to Treasure Isle
    Deep River MelodyDeep River Melody
    Odoroki ikkaOdoroki ikka
    OokuOoku

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