About Osamu Yoshioka
Lived 1934 – 2010 (aged 76). Osamu Yoshioka was a Japanese lyricist, poet, broadcast writer and songwriter.
was a renowned Japanese lyricist. Vice-president of the Japan Lyricists' Association. Earlier he used the pen name "" (pronounced the same).
Songs with lyrics by Yoshioka
Kayōkyoku Kazuhiko Shima Sayuri Ishikawa , , , Seri Ishikawa Hiroshi Itsuki Eisaku Ōkawa Hibari Misora , 1980: 13th Japan Lyrics Award — for Miyako Harumi's 1990: 23rd Japan Versification Award — for Sayuri Ishikawa's 2003: 36th Japan Versification Award — for Miyuki Kawanaka's Medal with Purple Ribbon
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Who was Osamu Yoshioka?
Japanese lyricist
When was Osamu Yoshioka born?
Osamu Yoshioka was born on 19 February 1934 in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
When did Osamu Yoshioka die?
Osamu Yoshioka died on 17 May 2010.
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Osamu Yoshioka was a lyricist, poet, broadcast writer and songwriter.
What nationality was Osamu Yoshioka?
Osamu Yoshioka was Japanese.
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