Chisato Moritaka

Chisato Moritaka rose to fame in the mid-'80s, claiming the informal title of Japan's "Dance Queen" from Yoko Oginome. She wasn't the last to hold that title, passing it on to Yuki Uchida a few years later, but she still managed to become a household name in Japan thanks to her ballads and upbeat pop tunes influenced by Janet Jackson and Pink Lady. Her wholesome but handsome looks, which she never failed to underscore -- she is known for her preference for mini-skirts -- also contributed to her success, as did the numerous ads and TV shows she appeared in; however, Moritaka wa...