Tokiko Kato

Tokiko Kato (加藤 登紀子, Katō Tokiko, born December 27, 1943) is a Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, actress and activist.

Tokiko Kato
Background information
Birth name	Tokiko Kato (加藤 登紀子, Katō Tokiko)
Born	(1943-12-27) December 27, 1943
Origin	Harbin, Manchukuo
Genres	Chanson, pop, Kayōkyoku, new wave, folk
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Polydor Records Universal Music Group
Associated acts	Yū Aku

She was born in Harbin, Manchukuo, to Japanese parents and graduated from the University of Tokyo. She worked as a visiting professor at Josai International University.[1]

While being held hostage by hijackers on All Nippon Airways Flight 857, Kato used her cell phone to keep in contact with police during the hijacking.