Japanese Kayoukyoku / Enka singer, actor born in Tokyo on 2 September 1954.
His mother was a geisha.
In 1972, his debut song "ۨ (Rain)" became a sudden big hit.
In the same year, he won with this song the 14th Japan Record Awards / Newcomer Award,
Shinjuku Music Festival / Silver Award, 3rd Japan Nippon Kayou Grand Prize, Broadcast Music Newcomer Award.
In 2008 he formed a unit with his comedian friend and participated a comedy contest.