Tsukasa Yôko

Tsukasa Yôko is an actress who appeared in numerous comedies and samurai films. She first began modeling for the Mei Ushiyama agency in 1954 before being offered a contract with Toho later that year. Tsukasa appeared opposite actor Mifune Toshirô in several films, including The Three Treasures (1959, as his love interest), Yojimbo (1961, as a kidnapped wife he rescues), and Samurai Rebellion (1967, as his daughter-in-law).

In 1966, Tsukasa starred in the acclaimed film The Kii River and swept “Best Actress” awards across multiple ceremonies. In 1969, she married bureaucrat Aizawa Hideyuki.

Tsukasa was awarded the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon in 2003, and the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, in 2010.