A popular male singer-songwriter in Japanese music

Family compositionOkazaki Taiiku

Okazaki Taiiku “Family Structure” Music Video

This is a track from Okazaki Taiiku’s indie days, the artist who broke out with his music video.

I think it’s a really fun song.

It’s very impactful, and once you hear it, it sticks in your head and won’t let go.

I’m excited to hear his future songs as well.

Please give it a listen—it’s wonderful.

Close your eyesHirai Ken

Hitomi wo Tojite – Ken Hirai (Full)

It’s the theme song of the film Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World, starring Takao Osawa and Kou Shibasaki.

The arrangement was handled by Seiji Kameda, also known as the producer for Sakurako Ohara, and it marks the memorable 20th single.

Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai

Recipe for Happiness

Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai captivates many listeners with his gentle, warm vocals and the soothing sound of the ukulele.

Known for a music style centered on surf music and acoustic sounds, he charms audiences with a refreshing vibe that evokes the sea and nature.

He debuted in 2014 with the mini-album “The Light,” and his 2016 album “Life is Beautiful” reached No.

1 overall on iTunes.

His Disney cover albums, including “Disney Island Music,” have also been well received.

His interest in music began with a ukulele gifted by his grandmother.

On national tours and at acoustic live shows, he delivers warm performances together with his band members.

He’s a recommended artist for those who want to enjoy music in a relaxed atmosphere.

CHA-LA-HEAD-CHA-LAKageyama Hironobu

Hironobu Kageyama – CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA .Live.mp4

The opening theme of Dragon Ball Z was used from episode 1 to episode 199 for about four years and five months.

In the theatrical film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA was used in a cover by FLOW.

Hironobu Kageyama is known as the prince of the anison (anime song) world.

Strange WorldImawano Kiyoshirō

Kiyoshiro Imawano — Strange World

This is a song from the album “KING.” It’s from 2003, but it somehow resembles the current situation and it hurts.

The same circumstances have continued for years without moving in a better direction at all.

I’m lamenting the strange world we live in, where people really just want an ordinary life.

In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu

In the Vast Sky and Earth / Chiharu Matsuyama

It’s a song included on Chiharu Matsuyama’s debut album, “A Song I Wrote for You,” released in 1977.

As a piece that evokes Hokkaido, it remains a widely beloved standard and is supported as one of Chiharu Matsuyama’s signature songs.

White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)

Shogo Kuwata of Southern All Stars released this as his seventh solo CD single, “Shiroi Koibitotachi” (White Lovers).

It has now become a classic winter (Christmas) ballad.

The image of Kuwata singing while playing the piano is striking, but I’ve heard that the piano on the CD recording was actually played by his wife, Yuko Hara.