Subsequently, she constantly continued to actively lead the film industry; producing films including "Narayama Bushiko" (The Ballad of Narayama) directed by Keisuke KINOSHITA, "Higanbana" (Equinox Flower) directed by Ozu, and "Ruten no Ohi" (The Wandering Empress) starring Machiko KYO.
その後も、木下惠介監督の『楢山節考』、小津監督の『彼岸花』への出演、京マチ子主演の『流転の王妃』の演出など、常に映画界をリードする活躍を続けた。