Discovering the Hidden Gems of Japanese Music: From Yamaguchi Momoe to Matsutoya Yumi

Discovering the Hidden Gems of Japanese Music: From Yamaguchi Momoe to Matsutoya Yumi

Question from a reader:
I love Yamaguchi Momoe, Matsuda Seiko, and Nakamori Akina, but do you also find yourself liking Matsutoya Yumi, Nakajima Miyuki, and Takeuchi Mariya often?

Expanding Musical Tastes

Ah, what a wonderful question! I also adore the music of Yamaguchi Momoe, Matsuda Seiko, and Nakamori Akina. Especially since my mother used to listen to their songs a

Discover the Most Iconic Songs by Akiko Yashiro: A Complete Guide to Her Greatest Hits

Discover the Most Iconic Songs by Akiko Yashiro: A Complete Guide to Her Greatest Hits

Question from readers:
What are some of Akiko Yashiro’s famous songs? Please recommend some tracks.

Enjoying Akiko Yashiro’s Famous Songs

Whenever I recommend Akiko Yashiro’s songs to friends, I always recall a certain day. There was a dinner gathering at a friend’s house, and we all decided to do karaoke together. I arrived a bit early and ended up snacking a

Top 10 Must-Listen Songs by Superfly That Will Touch Your Heart

Top 10 Must-Listen Songs by Superfly That Will Touch Your Heart

Question from a reader:
Can you recommend some songs by Superfly?

Recommended Songs by Superfly

Good morning! Recently, I was chatting about music with a friend, and Superfly’s songs came up. Her voice is incredibly powerful, and it touches my heart every time I listen. In particular, “Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo” is a masterpiece that warms my chest when I

Navigating Complex Emotions: How SMAP's Songs Reflect Personal Memories and Current Events

Navigating Complex Emotions: How SMAP’s Songs Reflect Personal Memories and Current Events

Question from a Reader:
Has there ever been a time when SMAP’s songs made you feel bad because of Nakai-kun’s influence? I felt a sense of disgust when one of their songs played as background music. Am I the only one?

About SMAP’s Songs and Their Influence

Recently, when I went to karaoke with friends, we ended up singing SMAP’s songs.

Discover Eikichi Yazawa's Hidden Gems: Must-Listen Tracks Beyond the Classics

Discover Eikichi Yazawa’s Hidden Gems: Must-Listen Tracks Beyond the Classics

Reader’s Question:
What are some hidden gems in Eikichi Yazawa’s music? Please share your recommendations.

Hidden Gems of Eikichi Yazawa

Whenever I go to karaoke with friends, I always choose Eikichi Yazawa’s songs. Of course, his classics like “Katte ni Shiagare” and “Tomaranai Ha~Ha” are fantastic. However, I’ve recently pondered whether there are more hidden gems in his discography. The songs