On November 10, 2014 (September 18, 2014 in the lunar calendar), Japanese actor Ken Takakura passed away. Takakura's "The Hunt" became the first Japanese film to land in China after the Cultural Revolution. Ken Takakura and Chinese voice actor Bick, who voiced Du Qiu in the film "The Hunt". One generation goes, another generation stays; the death of Japanese national treasure actor Ken Takakura took away the memories of a generation. Japan's Kyodo News Agency confirmed that Ken Takakura died of illness on November 10, 2014 at the age of 83; before his death, he was said to be preparing a new work, but no one had a chance to see it. For today's post-80s and post-90s audiences, only some people may have personal memories of Takakura Jian: his collaboration with Zhang Yimou, "Riding a Thousand Miles Alone," was released in China at the end of 2005. However, for the fathers and mothers of these post-80s and post-90s audiences, Takakura Jian is simply the "male god" and "dream lover" in their hearts, and cannot be replaced. Takakura's profile says that the most representative of Japanese movie actresses is Yoshinaga Sayuri, while the representative of movie male stars is Takakura. On November 3, 2013, Takakura and other five people attended the ceremony of awarding the Cultural Medal personally by the Emperor at the Imperial Palace of Japan. He was very excited to receive the medal personally awarded by the Emperor. At the meeting after the ceremony, he said that he was lucky to be born Japanese, and also talked about the unexpected side of his youth. Takakura made his debut in 1956 with the movie "Electric Light Meteor Empty Hands", starring in film and television works such as "Yakota Mountain" and "Happy Double Handkerchief". His masterpieces include "Antarctic Story" and "Railroad Man". During his 58-year acting career, he appeared in a total of 205 films. In 1998, he was awarded the Purple Ribbon Medal and in 2006, he was selected as a Cultural Merit. Mr. Takakura, who was also the first film actor to receive the Order of Culture, is thrilled to say: "I really feel that I am lucky to be born Japanese, I am very happy, and at the same time I feel a lot of responsibility as a film actor, and now I just hope I don't humiliate this award." He also appears to be preparing for a new film. Mr. Takakura married a generation of singer Emi Jiang in 1959 and divorced in 1971, but he also had an unexpected side when he was young. For a while in the 1970s, he dated lovers like today's photo actresses. "It was like a dream for me," Mr. Takakura said. "It was a precious memory for me. For about a year or so, she had been calling me by my name affectionately in my house. She was very chatting, coquettish, and often pillowed on my lap. In 1976, he starred in Junya Sato's "The Hunt," arguably the most influential Japanese film in China, which spawned countless literary works related to "The Hunt." The image of prosecutor Du Qiu was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and Takakura became the chief Japanese idol for hundreds of millions of Chinese audiences. At that time, a clothing factory produced 100,000 pieces based on Takakura's trench coat, but they sold out in half a month. In Takakura's heart, there is still an unfinished Chinese love affair. In 2000, Zhang Yimou's film "Happy Times" premiered in Japan, and Takakura went to watch it specially and sent someone to send flowers. Zhang Yimou met his most respected superstar and immediately expressed his willingness to cooperate. Takakura Jian has always had a high evaluation of Zhang Yimou's films, and the two hit it off. After filming two consecutive commercial blockbusters "Hero" and "Ambush on All Sides", Zhang Yimou began to tailor the new film "A Thousand Miles to Ride Alone" for Takakura Jian, and decided to use all non-professional actors to foil Takakura Jian. The investment of the whole film is 60 million RMB, and Takakura Jian will receive more than 400,000 US dollars (about 3.20 million RMB). For today's Takakura Jian, the amount of the film's salary is no longer important. What matters is that "A Thousand Miles to Ride Alone" can complete his perfect curtain call. Culture Messenger - Asia's Most Prolific Actor In China, Andy Lau has made more than 150 movies, which is basically the most prolific actor. But by contrast, Takakura has made more than 200 movies in his lifetime, and most of them are starring, which is unmatched in Asia. In addition to "The Hunt," which is well known to a large number of middle-aged and elderly audiences, "Call of the Mountains," "Turbulence," "Electric Light Karate" and other films have also had a profound impact in China. In these films, Takakura Jian's cold eyes, gentle smile (Weibo), angular face, tall and wide back, and every move is full of charm. In the 1980s, this man from a foreign land became a fashion symbol in the cultural life of Chinese people, and an inseparable image memory in their hearts. Throughout his life, Ken Takakura has visited China many times. When he was young, he was warmly welcomed here. When he got older, although the audience is no longer as fanatical as it used to be, he is more respected. He is not only a generation of film superstars, but also respected for his outstanding contribution to cultural exchanges between China and Japan, bringing back too many good memories to the audiences of both countries. The news of the death of Ken Takakura due to illness reached China, and the director Zhang Yimou expressed his grief through the Internet. Takakura Jian and Zhang Yimou group photo (file photo) "I was shocked to learn that my best friend Mr. Takakura passed away, and I was very sad. From acquaintance to acquaintance, more than ten years have passed, and his voice and smile are still in front of me. Although he doesn't want to believe in reality, his old friend has passed away, and there are only deep condolences. I wish him happiness in heaven! Zhang Yimou." Takakura Jian's wedding photo Japanese famous actor Takakura Jian in Zhang Yimou's film "A Thousand Miles to Ride Alone". Takakura Jian and Zhang Yimou discuss the film between filming. 2012 Takakura Jian and Kitano Wu cooperate in the film "Dear You"