Harumi Miyako
Harumi Miyako, born Harumi Kitamura in Kyoto, is a Japanese enka singer. She made her debut in 1964. She has appeared on the annual television special Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Retirement and return to singing
In 1984, Miyako announced that she would retire. Three years later, she returned to the music industry as a producer, conducting nationwide auditions and launching the short-lived career of her protégé Sakura Yamato. In 1989, Miyako appeared on the 40th edition of Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and in 1990, she officially resumed her singing career.Filmography
- Tora-san's Song of Love : Harumi Kyo, a popular enka singer