Today, actor Yoshi Harada passed away in Tokyo, at 71. He died around 9:35am, of pneumonia.

Harada was known for his roles in Azumi (Gessai), Dororo, Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengance, among others. His final film, Oshika-mura Sōdōki, opened three days, Saturday,  before his death. His last public appearance was a press conference on July 11th, held to help promote the film.