Tomi Taira

[1] Taira Tomi frequently performed alongside her husband both on stage and in films, and the two were active together in other ventures.

"The Tide") in 1971;[4] among his many acting roles, Susumu played Tomi's chief love interest, Sun Ra, in Nabbie no koi.

After the release of Nabbie no koi, Taira narrated and acted in a number of Japanese television dramas,[3] including Sushi Ōji!

"Prince [of] Sushi"), along with films such as Nada Sōsō and a Japanese version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, entitled Manatsu no yo no yume.

[3] In 1998, she was officially designated by Okinawa Prefecture a Protector of Intangible Cultural Properties, Ryukyuan Song and Drama (沖縄県指定無形文化財琉球歌劇保持者).