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Japan Names 1st Voice Actor Masako Nozawa, Manga Creator Keiko Takemiya as Persons of Cultural Merit

Dancer/actor Min Tanaka, playwright/actor Hideki Noda also honored
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Masako Nozawa, Goku's uncompromising original voice, becomes the first Seiyū award-winning Cultural Merit Person in Japan. At Shigeru Miyamoto level!

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The Japanese government has honored Masako Nozawa (Son Goku from "Dragon Ball") as the first voice actress to receive a Person of Cultural Merit. Here's a summary: First voice actress: Since 1951, individuals who have distinguished themselves in Japanese culture in various fields such as art, literature, science, [...] The post Japan's government honors "Dragon Ball" voice actress with cultural award first appeared on Anime2You.

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The government of Japan announced the list of People of Cultural Merit for this year, composed of 21 prominent personalities from various artistic fields. Among those selected are voice actress Masako Nozawa and manga creator Keiko...

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The recipients of this year's Order of Culture and Persons of Cultural Merit have been announced, with 21 recipients, including voice actress Masako Nozawa (88), known for her roles as Son Goku in "Dragon Ball" and Kitaro in "GeGeGe no Kitaro."

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