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Kaoru Yachigusa

Jan 06, 1931 - Oct 24, 2019 (88 years old) in Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Kaoru Yachigusa (八千草 薫, Yachigusa Kaoru, January 6, 1931 – October 24, 2019) was a Japanese actress from Osaka Prefecture. From 1947 to 1957, she was a member of the Takarazuka Revue. After leaving the revue, she was active in film, television, and narration. She has gotten some Japanese awards and honours such as; Medal with Purple Ribbon (1997), Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, Gold Rays with Rosette (2003), and Mainichi Film Awards: Tanaka Kinuyo Prize (2004)

Yachigusa died on October 24, 2019, at a Tokyo hospital from pancreatic cancer, aged 88.

Known For

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Yanchakure
水嶋ハル
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Toshiie and Matsu
Tae
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Yasuragi no Toki: Michi
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Giovanni's Island
Older Sawako (voice)
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Life of a Flower
Masako no Kata
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The Album on the Shore
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Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Otsu
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Ordinary Miracles
Shizue Nakazo
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Into the White Night
Karasawa Reiko
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Love That Makes You Cry
Shizue Sendo

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