Etsuko Shihomi (志穂美 悦子 Shihomi Etsuko), also known as Sue Shiomi, (born October 29, 1955[1] in Okayama City, Japan as Etsuko Shiomi (塩見 悦子 Shiomi Etsuko)) is a Japanese actress who appeared in several Japanese martial arts films of the 1970s and 80s. She was a member of Sonny Chiba's "Japan Action Club" and appeared in several films with Chiba, Hiroyuki Sanada, and other members of the JAC. Her films include the Sister Street Fighter series (1974), Dragon Princess (1976), Message from Space (1978), Shogun's Ninja (1980), Roaring Fire (1982), and Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983).
She retired from acting in 1986 after marrying her costar in Tora-san's Bluebird of Happiness, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi. Their daughter is actress Ayane Nagabuchi.
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