Hiroko Matsumae (松前ひろ子, born Hiroko Nakamura) is an
enka singer from Shiriuchicho, Kamiisogun, Hokkaido, Japan. Matsumae is the wife of composer Hiroshi Yamaguchi (
山口ひろし), and the cousin of renowned enka singer Saburo Kitajima (
北島三郎). Her artistic skills include playing the
koto and the Tsugaru
shamisen, and the Fujimari school of traditional Japanese dance. Matsumae is also an avid sumo spectator and antiques collector, and also designs her own kimonos and jewellry. More information on Hiroko Matsumae is available in Japanese at: http://www005.upp.so-net.ne.jp/h-matsumae/matsumaenewtop.html
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