Tokiko Kato

Tokiko Kato
Background information
Born
Tokiko Kato (加藤 登紀子, Katō Tokiko)

(1943-12-27) December 27, 1943
OriginHarbin, Manchukuo
GenresChanson, pop, Kayōkyoku, new wave, folk
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active1966–present
LabelsPolydor Records
Universal Music Group
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Tokiko Kato (加藤 登紀子, Katō Tokiko; born December 27, 1943) is a Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, actress and activist.

She was born in Harbin, Manchukuo, to Japanese parents and graduated from the University of Tokyo. She worked as a visiting professor at Josai International University.

While being held hostage by hijackers on All Nippon Airways Flight 857, Kato used her cell phone to keep in contact with police during the hijacking.

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