Famous in Japan

Yukie Chiri around 1920 Despite her short life, Yukie Chiri’s anthology of Ainu folktales made a lasting impact on the preservation of...

Machiko Kyo in Onna to kaizoku  (1959) With over 80 film credits throughout her career, including some by director Akira Kurosawa,...

Kenzo Tange, camera in hand, visiting the construction site of his "Seijo House," circa 1935 (photographer unknown)  An architect whose...

Yoshiko in her youth Born in Manchuria in 1920 to Japanese parents, Yamaguchi was well on her way to becoming a famous actress and singer...