Masao Sen

Masao Sen (千昌夫) is a Japanese Enka singer and businessman, of Iwate Prefecture, known for the song 'Kitaguni no Haru' ('North Country Spring'). He is affiliated with the talent agency NoReason Inc.

Career
In 1977, he released his greatest hit, Kitaguni no haru ('North Country Spring'). It won the "Long Seller Award" at the 21st Japan Record Awards, sold 3 million copies, and was covered by notable artists such as Aki Yashiro, Teresa Teng, and Misora Hibari.

Personal life
Masao is the second son in a rural agricultural household and deliberately stressed his poor country origins as part of his image.

He reportedly had a taste for blondes, and in 1972 married American jazz singer Joan Shepard.

During the Bubble era, he became extremely wealthy, owning a Rolls-Royce and living in a luxurious, 13-room home.