Michiko HamamuraMichiko Hamamura is a Japanese singer and actress. She was known as the "Banana Boat Girl" after she recorded a bilingual cover of the "Banana Boat Song".CareerHer Waray Waray LP was issued on Diamond [Records |Diamond] LP-1002 in 1960/1961. It was credited to Michiko Hamamura & The Bright Rhythm Boys of Tokyo. The instrumental backing was by Cesar Velasco and his Society Orchestra.