Masao Sen


Masao Sen is a Japanese Enka singer and businessman, of Iwate Prefecture, known for the song .

Career

In 1977, he released his greatest hit, . It won the "Long Seller Award" at the 21st Japan Record Awards, sold 3 million copies, and was covered by notable artists such as Aki Yashiro, Teresa Teng, and Misora Hibari.

Personal Life

Masao was the second son in a rural agricultural household and deliberately stressed his poor country origins as part of his image.
He reportedly had a taste for blondes, and in 1972 married American jazz singer.
During the Bubble era, he became extremely wealthy, owning a Rolls-Royce and living in a luxurious, 13-room home.