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Miyagi Kiyoko

Studied Koto under Michio Miyagi in 1918. After that acted with Michio Miyagi as the descendant of him for the succession and development of the Miyagi Arts. After death of Michio Miyagi, taught the many students of Miyagi style as the Miyagi main family and the chairperson of the Miyagi association. Also nourished the younger generation as a professor of Tokyo University of Fine Arts.

Became the chairperson of Japan Sankyoku Association in 1978 and permitted as "living national treasure" by government in 1983.

Became a member of the Japan Art Academy in 1986 and received the Third Order of Merit "Zuihou" Prize. Her activities were so wide as the authority of Koto.

Speciality: Koto
Born: 1905
Died: 1991

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