Hiroshi Fuijioka in March 2024. Photo © Brett Homenick. Born on February 19, 1946, actor Hiroshi Fujioka made his film debut at Shochiku in 1965, after which he appeared in a small role in the kaiju classic The X from Outer Space (1967). Shortly thereafter, Mr. Fujioka rose to fame with the popular TV superhero … Continue reading DREAMS OF A SAMURAI: Hiroshi Fujioka on His Incredible Odyssey to Japanese Superstardom
Kaoru Yumi
DANCING INTO SUPERSTARDOM! Actress Kaoru Yumi on Her Enchanting Early Career and Standout Toho Tokusatsu Roles!
Kaoru Yumi in March 2023. Photo © Brett Homenick. One of Japan's most enduring media stars, Kaoru Yumi began her entertainment career in 1966 as a singer, dancer, and film actress. In the 1970s, Ms. Yumi began appearing in numerous tokusatsu productions for Toho, which include her playing Mariko Nishiyama in The Last Days of … Continue reading DANCING INTO SUPERSTARDOM! Actress Kaoru Yumi on Her Enchanting Early Career and Standout Toho Tokusatsu Roles!
