A popular male singer-songwriter in Japanese music

Parody Song Mega MedleyKamon Tatsuo

Parody Song Grand Medley / Tatsuo Kamon

They are an artist known for comedic songs, and especially famous for a parody medley that became a massive hit.

Released in 1991, it sold 800,000 copies and became a hit song familiar to many people.

over the topMiyamoto Hiroji

over the top

Hiroji Miyamoto is captivating for his piercing, rough-edged vocal delivery.

As the vocalist of Elephant Kashimashi since the late 1980s, he has been active across a wide range of genres including rock, folk, and blues.

While the band’s early sound was strongly influenced by punk and new wave, it gradually evolved in a more melodic direction.

His powerful voice carries a unique allure—brimming with fervent passion that comes at you hot, yet tinged with a certain wistfulness.

In 2019, he released the solo album “Hiroji Miyamoto,” and in 2021 he received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Art Encouragement Prize.

With overwhelming vocal ability and expressive power, he is highly regarded within the music industry.

Highly recommended if you want to be moved by deeply emotional singing.

If I do itKotobukikun

Hisakun / If I Do It (Official PV)

If you’re into reggae and don’t know this man, you’re an amateur.

Currently staying alone in Jamaica, he’s beginning to make waves in the local music scene.

His unique voice and lyrics—set to reggae’s signature rhythms and offering a generous push to those lost in life—are the secret to his popularity.

LovelyOzawa Kenji

LOVELY by Kenji Ozawa

It was released in 1994 as Kenji Ozawa’s fifth single.

The song was used in a Shiseido “Hair Essence Shampoo” commercial and as the opening theme for Nippon TV’s “Rakka Onna,” and it was released as a single from the album LIFE.

With this song, he made his first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Someday SmileOzaki Hiroya

Hiroya Ozaki “Someday Smile” Official Music Video

Hiroya Ozaki, the son of singer-songwriter Yutaka Ozaki, is active as a singer-songwriter.

While he sometimes sings his late father’s songs, the pieces Hiroya writes and composes himself are all masterpieces that are every bit as good as his father’s.

I am here.Yamazaki Masayoshi

Masayoshi Yamazaki / I'm Here

Masayoshi Yamazaki is a singer-songwriter from Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and this song was released in 1998 as his eighth single.

It was used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Kiseki no Hito,” in which Yamazaki made his acting debut in the lead role.

With his distinctive singing style and soothing voice, the song reached No.

3 on the Oricon charts.

A YELL for youYamane Yasuhiro

Yasuhiro Yamane ★ YELL to You [LIVE “STARTING OVER”]

It was released in 1994 as Yasuyhiro Yamane’s fourth single.

It’s a song that supports and energizes you when someone important to you stumbles or struggles.

Listening to it not only soothes your heart, but also makes you cherish the person who supports you—truly a classic.

It’s a song that makes you wish you had someone like that by your side.