
Known for
Acting
Born
October 1, 1921
Birthplace
Japan
Died
December 10, 2001 (aged 80)
Nekohachi Edoya, affectionately known as "Edo Neko," was a talented impressionist and actor who was affiliated with the Rakugo Geijutsu Kyokai (Rakugo Art Association). He was born on October 1, 1921, and his real name was Roku-ro Okada, a name given due to being the sixth son. His legacy left a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.
During the tragic events of the Hiroshima atomic bombing on August 6, 1945, Nekohachi was just 23 years old and serving in the Japanese Army's Naval Artillery Regiment No. 1 (Dawn 2953 Unit) stationed in Ujina, which is now part of Minami Ward in Hiroshima City. He held the position of Corporal Rokuro Okada. On that fateful morning, he had plans to meet...
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as Mokubei
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as Antique Shop Owner
1989
as President
1989
1989
as Ippei the janitor
1988
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as Fishmonger
1984
as Ebihara
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as Toriya
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as Hanzo Kanai
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as Toyotomi
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