Shoichi Ozawa

Shōichi Ozawa (小沢 昭一, Ozawa Shōichi, April 6, 1929 – December 10, 2012) was a Japanese actor, radio host, singer, and prominent researcher and expert on Japanese folk art.

[1] He began acting after college, beginning with his debut stage role in 1951.

In 1971, Ozawa launched his long running radio show.

He recorded and released "Nihon no Horo Gei" ("Japan's Itinerant Arts") based on his research.

[1] The Japanese government awarded Ozawa the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in 2001 and the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 1994 for his body of work.