Embodiment of the Illusion of Purity: The Idol of the Age, Komaki Kurihara (Late 1960s-1970s)

Embodiment of the Illusion of Purity: The Idol of the Age, Komaki Kurihara (Late 1960s-1970s)

From the late 1960s to the early 1970s, in the midst of a period of rapid economic growth, Komaki Kurihara emerged as a symbol of the value of "purity. In a Japanese society filled with objects and shifting values, her appearance was serene and pure. She delicately portrayed restrained love in the film "Oshibu Kawa" and a devoted woman in "Shiroi Kyotou", establishing her image as an intelligent and moral woman. Her international career also included the Japan-Soviet co-production "Moscow My Love," which became a symbol of cultural exchange during the Cold War. Her acting skills were also outstanding on stage, where she captivated audiences with her careful gestures and dialogue techniques, which she had learned from the Bungakuza Theater. In an age of urbanization and information technology, many people longed for "something unchanging" and "the beauty of harmony" like her. Kurihara was not only an illusion on the screen, but also an embodiment of the "good old ideal" that l
ies deep in the hearts of the Japanese people.