Kogiku Hanayagi

Biography

Kogiku Hanayagi was a Japanese actress born on February 26, 1921, in Tokyo. She began her career as a geisha, but was discovered by Maikō Kōjirō and debuted in the 1935 film "Nozoakeda Hana" under the name 'Hanayagi Kōgiku.' Hanayagi went on to star in numerous films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including "Lover's Book of Names" and "Virtuous Grass," before transitioning to television and stage performances, remaining active until her death on January 26, 2011, at the age of 89.