Sawato Midori

Born in Tokyo. After becoming a disciple of Matsuda Shunsui, she made her debut as a benshi in 1973. Her performance at the Avignon Festival in 1988 was the start of regular work at international events. Received the Japan Film Pen Club Award in 1990, and the Award for Excellence in the Field of Dramatic Performance at the Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival in 2002. Honored as a Master of Sound by Japan Audio Society in 2010.