Akiko Kazami
Biography
Akiko Kazami was a Japanese actress born in 1921 in Fuchu City, Gunma Prefecture. She began her career at the age of 16 with the Enokenza troupe and later joined major studios such as Shōchiku, New Japan, and Toei. Kazami gained recognition for her roles, particularly as a mother figure, earning her the nickname "Japanese Mother." She passed away in 2016 at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy in Japanese cinema.