| Masao Sen 千昌夫 | |
| Birth Date: | 1947 4, df=y |
| Origin: | Rikuzentakata, Iwate, Iwate Prefecture, Japan |
| Genre: | Enka |
| Occupation: | Singer |
| Years Active: | 1965- |
is a Japanese Enka singer and businessman, of Iwate Prefecture, known for the song 'Kitaguni no Haru' ('North Country Spring').[1] [2] He is affiliated with the talent agency NoReason Inc.
In 1977, he released his greatest hit, ('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.[1]
Masao is the second son in a rural agricultural household and deliberately stressed his poor country origins as part of his image.[3]
He reportedly had a taste for blondes, and in 1972 married American jazz singer .[3]
During the Bubble era, he became extremely wealthy, owning a Rolls-Royce and living in a luxurious, 13-room home.[3]