Yoko Shimada

Biography

Yoko Shimada was a renowned Japanese actress who gained international recognition for her role as Mariko in the 1980 miniseries Shogun. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy nomination, introducing Japan's culture to foreign audiences. After a decades-long acting career, she released a nude photo book at 39, which became a bestseller, followed by an AV video tribute at 57.