Shiro Miya

Stage Name: 宮史郎 (Miya Shirou) b. 17 January 1943 d. 19 November 2012 Enka singer originally from Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Best known for his recordings with Pinkara Trio, especially their 1972 debut song 女のみち (Onna no Michi), which remains one of the best-selling singles of all time in Japan, and also the best-selling enka song. Mr. Miya began his career in 3- and 4-man groups. Later he recorded as a 2-man team with his older brother, Goro Miya. Worked as a solo artist after his brother retired from the business in 1983.