Question from a reader:
Was Ootomo Kohei a member of Hound Dog since its formation?
Good evening! Today, I want to talk about Ootomo Kohei and Hound Dog. Did you know that he has been a member since the very moment the band was formed? I just recently found out and couldn’t help but exclaim,
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I’d like to ask fans of Hikaru Utada: Despite her hiatus, why hasn’t her popularity diminished? From her hit “First Love” in 1999 to “Nanairo de mo nai Hana” in 2024, her songs are still loved by many. Even in 2024, it feels like her popularity has not waned at all. What do you think are the
Question from a reader:
Could you tell me about some prominent female singers? I think Matsutoya Yumi, Nakajima Miyuki, and Takeuchi Mariya are famous, but who else is there?
Recently, I was having a conversation with friends about “prominent female singers.” By chance, we got on the topic of music, and names like Matsutoya Yumi,
Question from readers:
Is the legendary super idol referring to Hideki Saijo?
Hello! Today, I want to talk about Hideki Saijo. In fact, I am also a fan of his! When I hear his singing voice, my heart feels like it’s dancing, and it brings back memories of the Japanese music scene from that time.
Reader’s Question:
Please tell me about the charismatic male singers of the Showa era. Which artists are particularly famous?
Hello everyone! Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the charismatic male singers of the Showa era, especially how powerful their music is. The songs from that time still resonate deeply
Question from a reader:
Is this year’s highlight of the Kohaku Uta Gassen going to be Akina Nakamori, who is 59 years old? I heard she made a comeback at an outdoor festival, and I’m really looking forward to it.
Recently, while chatting with friends, the topic of Akina Nakamori came up. There’s a rumor
Question from a reader:
I was very surprised to hear that Ayumi Ishida has passed away. When I think of her, many of her famous songs and dramas come to mind. I still listen to “Blue Light Yokohama” often. Her singing and acting always touched my heart. Do you have any memories of Ishida-san or favorite works of hers?
Question from a reader:
Who are the three most prominent female singers in Japan? I’ve heard that Matsutoya Yumi, Nakajima Miyuki, and Takeuchi Mariya are famous; is that correct?
Hello everyone! Recently, while chatting with friends about music, the topic of Japanese female singers came up. The names of Matsutoya Yumi, Nakajima Miyuki, and Takeuchi Mariya
Question from a reader:
I was very surprised to hear that Ayumi Ishida has passed away. When I think of her, numerous hit songs and dramas come to mind. I still listen to “Blue Light Yokohama” quite often. I am filled with gratitude for how much her singing and acting have encouraged me. What memories do you all have of Ayumi
Question from a reader:
Is there no commercial featuring Akina Nakamori? She appears in many variety shows and has pachinko machines, so it’s strange. If anyone knows, please let me know.
The other day, I was talking with a friend about Akina Nakamori. I thought there might be a lot of unknown information about the
