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Yomiuri Shimbun
5 days ago
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Japan Actress, Adventurer Masako Izumi Dies at 77
Masako Izumi, an actress and adventurer who was the first Japanese woman to reach the North Pole, died of a cancer of unknown primary origin on July 9 at 77. Izumi, who was born in Tokyo, went on to become a popular film star in Japan in the 1960s. As an adventurer, she attempted to reach the North Pole in 1985 but gave up with 148 kilometers to go. She finally reached the destination on her second attempt four years later.

5 days ago
- Entertainment
Japanese Adventurer, Actor Masako Izumi Dies at 77
News from Japan Society Culture Jul 18, 2025 13:57 (JST) Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press)--Masako Izumi, a Japanese adventurer and actor, died of cancer of unknown primary at her home in Tokyo on July 9. She was 77. Izumi joined movie studio Nikkatsu Corp. in 1961 and gained popularity with films such as "Hiko Shojo" (Bad Girl), where she played the lead role. She also appeared in television dramas and on stage. In 1989, she became the first Japanese woman to reach the North Pole. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press