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What movie and television projects has Takako Fuji been in?

Takako Fuji is a renowned Japanese actress with a long and illustrious career spanning over 50 years. It's impossible to list every single project she's been in, but here are some of her notable works:

Films:

* The Inugami Family (1976) - This horror film directed by Kon Ichikawa made her a star and earned her the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actress.

* The Ballad of Narayama (1983) - This Shohei Imamura film garnered international acclaim, winning the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Fuji's performance as the elderly mother in this tragic story was widely lauded.

* A Taxing Woman (1987) - The first film in a series of comedies, "A Taxing Woman" established Fuji as a comedic actress and solidified her place as a national treasure in Japan.

* Shall We Dance? (1996) - This light-hearted comedy directed by Masayuki Suo became a major box office success and earned her the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actress.

* The Taste of Tea (2004) - Directed by Katsuhito Ishii, this film is a moving and humorous portrayal of a family facing everyday challenges.

* Memories of Matsuko (2006) - Fuji's performance as the titular character, a woman living a life of tragedy and redemption, earned her the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actress and a nomination for the Best Actress award at the Asia Pacific Film Festival.

* The Kirishima Thing (2012) - This coming-of-age drama directed by Daihachi Yoshida was a commercial and critical success.

Television:

* A Taxing Woman (1987-1990) - The popular TV series based on the film.

* The Inugami Family (1994) - A television adaptation of the film.

* The Chef's Special (2012) - A recurring role in the popular drama series.

* The Ballad of Narayama (2013) - A television remake of the film.

This is just a small selection of her many works. Takako Fuji has continued to work steadily throughout her career, appearing in numerous films, television dramas, and stage productions. She is considered one of the greatest actresses in Japanese cinema and her work has been praised both domestically and internationally.

To find a complete list of her works, you can consult online databases like IMDb or Japanese film websites.

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