Sanae Jounouchi, born Kimura Sanae on May 17, 1968, is a Japanese enka singer
and former idol known by her maiden name, Jounouchi. She first gained fame as
member number 17 of the Onyanko Club under the nickname "Ojou." Her deep
interest in Enka music set her apart in the idol group, leading to her solo
debut with the hit song "Ajisai Bashi" in June 1986, which notably reached
number one on the Oricon charts—a first for an Enka song. After the disbandment
of the Onyanko Club, Jounouchi diversified her career by appearing on various
television shows and even winning a monomane con...