[1] Born in the city of Osaka, she graduated from Joshibi High School of Art and Design in Suginami, Tokyo.
She remained with Toei until 1967, then became free to appear in films, on television, and on the stage.
Her performance in the film W's Tragedy (1984) earned the Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actress in 1986.
From 1991 to 1994, she topped Japan's official list of taxpayers in the Actors and Celebrities category.
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