The Queen of Japanese Pop: Celebrating 50 Years of Matsutōya Yumi

Marriage in November 1976 marked the transition from birth name Arai Yumi to the now familiar Matsutōya Yumi. (© Kyōdō)

Matsutōya Yumi and husband/collaborator Matsutōya Masataka accept the Cultural Merit Award at the 2017 Ski Association of Japan Snow Awards. (© Jiji)

Matsutōya performing at an event to mark the opening of ski season, November 2019. (© Jiji)