About Bin Uehara
Lived 1908 – 1944 (aged 35). Bin Uehara was a Japanese baseball player and singer.
was a Japanese music (ryūkōka) singer and soldier. He was known for using naniwa-bushi's kobushi vocalism in Japanese popular music. He was killed in action during the eastern New Guinea campaign during the Pacific War.
Life Uehara was born as Rikiji Matsumoto in Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
Uehara became a soldier in 1943, went to New Guinea, and was killed in battle on July 29, 1944.
Legacy In 1976, a monument honoring him was established in his home city of Ōdate.
Discography 1937 1937 1937 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 with Taro Shoji 1939 1939 1941
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Who was Bin Uehara?
Japanese singer (1908–1944)
When was Bin Uehara born?
Bin Uehara was born on 26 August 1908 in Ōdate.
When did Bin Uehara die?
Bin Uehara died on 29 July 1944 in New Guinea.
What was Bin Uehara's occupation?
Bin Uehara was a baseball player and singer.
What nationality was Bin Uehara?
Bin Uehara was Japanese.
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