Hibari Misora

Hibari Misora 美空 ひばり Misora Hibari born Kazue Katō 加藤 和枝 Katō Kazue May 29 1937 June 24 1989 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 Peoples Honour Award which was conferred posthumously for giving the public hope and encouragement after World War II