미소라 히바리 (美空ひばり, 1937-1989)

미소라 히바리는 일본의 쇼와 시대를 대표하는 가수이자 배우로, 가나가와현 요코하마시 이소고구에서 태어났다. 세이카 학원 고등부를 졸업했으며, 본명은 가토 가즈에다. 사후에 일본 여성으로서는 최초로 국민영예상을 수상했다.

Hibari Misora (1937-1989)

Hibari Misora was a Japanese singer, actress and cultural icon. She received a Medal of Honor for her contributions to music and for improving the welfare of the public, and was the first woman to receive the People's Honour Award, which was conferred posthumously for giving the public hope and encouragement after World War II. Misora recorded a total of 1,200 songs and sold 68 million records. After she died, consumer demand for her recordings grew significantly, and, by 2001, she had sold more than 80 million records. By 2019, record sales surpassed 100 million.