Ryoko Moriyama

Biography

Ryoko Moriyama is a Japanese folk singer and actress born on January 18, 1948, whose music often tackles themes of war and tragedy. Her most famous song, "Satokibi Batake," tells the story of a tragic event during the Battle of Okinawa and has become an iconic symbol of Japan's "No War Campaign." A pioneer in college folk music, Moriyama's songs have been featured in school textbooks and have sold millions of copies worldwide.