Makoto Kawamoto’s famous and popular songs

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Makoto Kawamoto / fish — from the album “It’s a Little Thing”

This is a track included on the self-cover album “Futoshita Koto Desu.” The piano sound and Makoto Kawamoto’s voice go very well together, making it a very comfortable listen.

An early morning version has also been released, and compared to the piano-and-vocals rendition, it feels more pop and dreamlike.

Both are wonderful recordings, so try finding the one you like best.

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Makoto Kawamoto “tune”

The song itself feels like being inside her mind, with an expansive, cosmic sense of breadth and freedom.

As you listen, a strange sensation washes over you—both unsettling and comforting at the same time.

And yet it feels good.

Please give it a listen!

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Pontago / Makoto Kawamoto

Anyway, it’s a wonderfully comforting track.

When you listen to it, it warms you up, makes you sleepy, makes you feel lonely—it stirs all kinds of emotions.

The instruments as a whole feel cohesive, with not a single part seeming unnecessary, so it might be interesting to focus on a different instrument each time you listen.

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Makoto Kawamoto and Ghost / first flight night

This is a track included on the 12th single mini-album, “Makoto Kawamoto and the Ghost.” With its structure and lyrics, it has that distinctive Makoto Kawamoto atmosphere that draws you right in.

The line that continues from “the sea of stars of artificial satellites…” features delicate, ephemeral lyrics, and the relaxed vocals are truly lovely.

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Makoto Kawamoto “Sunflower” / Makoto Kawamoto – Himawari

A pioneering “guitar girl” known for hits like “1/2,” Makoto Kawamoto’s summer song “Himawari” is a track from her debut album released in 1997, which became a million seller.

Sometimes the scent of flowers can bring back memories, can’t it? This song, which depicts summer memories related to sunflowers and promises made in childhood, is wrapped in a bright yet slightly bittersweet mood.

It’s a standout track showcasing the exceptional expression of Makoto Kawamoto, often hailed as a genius, bringing back vivid memories from that time.

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1/2 Makoto Kawamoto - Guitar [Rurouni Kenshin] Cover

Speaking of Japan’s original “guitar girl,” it has to be her.

The sight of her singing while playing guitar, with a boyish short haircut, was striking.

Her uniquely phrased lyrics also drew attention, and her debut album, Makoto Kawamoto, sold over one million copies.