Artists Performing at Jonetsu Tairiku SPECIAL LIVE SUMMER TIME BONANZA ’16

Shineieiri reo

Leo Ieiri – "Shine"

Leo Ieiri is a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture.

Her song “Shine” was one of the tracks that led to her breakthrough.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “Kaeru no Ōjosama” (Princess of the Frog) and won the Best New Artist Award at the 54th Japan Record Awards in 2012.

The lyrics are highly appealing for their strong, encouraging message.

monologueShin-yama Shiori

Shiori Niiyama “Hitorigoto” Music Video

Shiori Niiyama, a 20-year-old singer-songwriter who made her major debut in 2013.

She’s a skilled artist who used to perform solo street gigs since her high school days.

She also uploads acoustic cover performances on her YouTube channel, so be sure to check those out as well.

Passion ContinentHakasé Tarō

Taro Hakase Passion Continent [OFFICIAL]

This piece was composed as the theme song for the TV program “Jounetsu Tairiku,” which inspired this event.

I imagine most of you have heard it at least once—it’s that famous.

However, after the show’s staff requested the theme, there was only a week until the deadline, so it’s said the composer combined two separate preexisting pieces to create it.

Brand New WingsOshio Kotaro

HD Kotaro Oshio- Brand New Wings PV

Kotaro Oshio is one of Japan’s leading guitarists.

His clean, refreshing acoustic guitar performances are simply soothing.

Though it’s instrumental with only acoustic guitar, the way he plays while employing a variety of techniques is cool and has a captivating charm that really draws you in.

TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya

TRUE LOVE / Fumiya Fujii

Fumiya Fujii, who once thrived as a member of The Checkers and continues to be highly active as a musician and actor, is appearing on Jounetsu Tairiku SPECIAL LIVE.

Speaking of Fumiya Fujii, it has to be this song.

You can’t help but be captivated by his comfortably low, gentle singing voice.