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Japanese movie stars died in 1978

Here are 1 famous actors from Japan died in 1978:

Tadaoto Kainosho

Tadaoto Kainosho (December 23, 1894-June 16, 1978) also known as Tadaoto Kainoshô was a Japanese costume designer and actor.

He was born in Tokyo, Japan and began his career as a costume designer in the Japanese film industry in the late 1920s. He designed costumes for films such as "The Water Magician" (1933) and "The Life of Oharu" (1952), both of which were directed by renowned filmmaker Kenji Mizoguchi.

In addition to his work as a costume designer, Kainosho was also a talented actor and appeared in several Japanese films throughout his career. He had roles in "The Downfall of Osen" (1935) and "The Forty-Seven Ronin" (1941), among others.

Kainosho's contributions to the Japanese film industry were significant and he is remembered as one of the most influential costume designers of his time. His work helped shape the look and feel of Japanese cinema in the mid-20th century, and his legacy continues to inspire contemporary filmmakers and designers around the world.

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