Kaneto Shindō was a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and producer born on April 22, 1912, in Hiroshima. Over his career, he directed around 24 films, including notable works such as 'Onibaba', 'Kuroneko', 'The Naked Island', and 'Children of Hiroshima'. Known for his strong female characters, Shindō was a pioneer of independent film production in Japan and founded the Kindai Eiga Kyokai film company. He continued to create impactful cinema until his death at the age of 100 on May 29, 2012.
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Meaning of the name - Kaneto
The meaning of Kaneto is not readily available in English resources. It is likely to hold significance within Japanese culture, but further research is needed to determine its specific meaning.
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Kaneto Shindō belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hiroshima
Place of Death: Tokyo
Occupation: film screenwriter | film producer | film director | art director | screenwriter
Spouses: Nobuko Otowa
Awards Received: Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Director | Mainichi Film Award for Best Screenplay | Mainichi Film Award for Best Director | Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Director | Person of Cultural Merit | Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year | Kikuchi Kan Prize | Order of Culture
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 22, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 22, 2026 |
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| Sun | 2 Taurus 11 | 2 Taurus 35 | 21 Leo 30 |
| Moon | 10 Cancer 15 | 14 Cancer 25 | 17 Virgo 53 |
| Mercury | 20 Aries 27 | 11 Aries 30 | 4 Virgo 52 |
| Venus | 12 Aries 23 | 28 Taurus 14 | 2 Virgo 26 |
| Mars | 9 Cancer 29 | 9 Aries 59 | 17 Virgo 52 |
| Jupiter | 14 Sagittarius 25 | 17 Cancer 51 | 5 Sagittarius 30 |
| Saturn | 21 Taurus 17 | 8 Aries 5 | 3 Gemini 47 |
| Uranus | 3 Aquarius 20 | 29 Taurus 50 | 0 Aquarius 38 |
| Neptune | 21 Cancer 7 | 2 Aries 59 | 24 Cancer 34 |
| Pluto | 27 Gemini 16 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 29 Gemini 41 |
| Rahu | 21 Aries 8 | 6 Pisces 15 | 15 Aries 6 |
| Ketu | 21 Libra 8 | 6 Virgo 15 | 15 Libra 6 |
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