Singer Chiyoko Shimakura receives medal of honor

Singer Chiyoko Shimakura receives medal of honor

TOKYO, Japan - Singer Chiyoko Shimakura will receive this fall's Medal with Purple Ribbon for contributions to the arts and academia, the government announced Nov. 1. Shimakura, 61, is among 30 recipients of the medal. Shimakura has had numerous hits in her career spanning close to 45 years, including ''Tokyo dayo Okkasan'' (It's Tokyo, Mother) and ''Karatachi Nikki'' (Bengal Quince Diary).

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