Chiyo Okumura

Chiyo Okumura (奥村チヨ, Okumura Chiyo, February 18, 1947, Ikeda, Osaka) is a popular Japanese pop singer, and former fashion model who debuted in the 1960s.

She is known for songs such as "Koi no Dorei" (恋の奴隷 English: "Slave of Love") and "Shuuchakueki" (終着駅 English: "Terminal Station").

Her cover of The Ventures recording, "Hokkaido Skies" sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.

[1] She followed this recording with another hit, "Ginza Lights".

On January 6, 2018, Okumura announced her retirement from the music industry.