Hiroko Yakushimaru (b. 1964) is a Japanese actress and singer. Since her debut in 1978 on Yasei no Shomei, she has appeared in 23 movies and seven TV dramas and has released more than 20 records. The number 8940 can be read as “Ya-Ku-Shi-Maru” in Japanese. The name was suggested by A. Nakamura.