越路吹雪
(Fubuki Koshiji)
Mihoko Naito, also known as 越路 吹雪 (Fubuki Koshiji), born on February 18, 1924,
in Niigata Prefecture, was a Japanese chanson singer and stage actress. She
began her career by joining the Takarazuka Revue in 1939, where she gained
recognition as a star before leaving in 1951. Following her departure, she
transitioned into film with the support of friend Tokiko Iwatani, appearing in
productions that blended shinpa, shingeki, and kabuki arts. Known for her French
chanson style, she was influenced by Édith Piaf, releasing Japanese-language
covers such as "Hymne à l'amour" (1951) and ...
