Ko Shibasaki

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Summary

Ko Shibasaki is a Japanese actor and singer known for GO, The Dr. Coto Clinic, Galileo, and the historical drama The 13 Lords of the Shogun. Her screen work spans contemporary dramas, period pieces, and genre films; her public creative work also includes music and sustainability projects. She founded a lifestyle company focused on environmentally minded products and served as Japan’s Environment Ministry Special Public Relations Ambassador, promoting national parks and environmental awareness. In 2020, she publicly raised concerns about a proposed seed and plant variety law revision and its potential effect on farmers. No public statements or affiliations on identity politics, DEI, or race, gender, or LGBTQ activism are on record.