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Natsuko Nisshoku’s masterpiece songs: a roundup of recommended hits and signature tracks

Nisshoku Natsuko is a singer-songwriter known for her piano-based arrangements and a voice that pierces straight to the heart.

Hailing from Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture, she gained widespread recognition after appearing on the music program “Street Fighters.” Her music, which channels raw emotions directly into her works, leaves a deep impression on listeners.

In this article, the RAG MUSIC editorial team has compiled a selection of Nisshoku Natsuko’s recommended tracks.

Every one of them is fantastic, so be sure to check them all out!

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Nisshoku Natsuko – “Logmarope” Official Music Video (M-1 Grand Prix 2023 Promotional Video Theme Song)
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This song, which starts with an up-tempo, aggressive piano phrase, is one of the tracks on the 2016 album “Gekirin Mania.” The vocals are just as powerful as the piano, letting you fully feel Nisshoku-san’s appeal.

I’ve heard the music video was filmed on the snowy plains of Hokkaido, which perfectly matches the lyrics that begin from a state of being pushed to the limit.

The lyrics revolve around the theme of a bold challenge from the edge of a cliff, and reading them will give you the courage to take a step forward when you’re feeling dissatisfied with your current situation.

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Nisshoku Natsuko – 'It seems like a frog' Official Music Video
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A song included on the 4th mini-album Gekirin Mania, released in November 2017.

It’s a cute track that likens the flutter of a heart in love to a frog’s leap.

The music video is animated, making it enjoyable as a visual work as well.

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Natsuko Nisshoku – Black Armillary Sphere
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A track included on the album “Two Words of the Wolf,” released in January 2013.

The interplay between the piano and the powerful vocals meshes with the dynamic arrangement to create a truly impactful song.

The lyrics, brimming with strong words, also convey a palpable sense of soul.

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Nisshoku Natsuko – “Somewhere Far Away” Official Music Video
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Singer-songwriter Natsuko Nisshoku, who has won popularity with her distinctive style of expressing a unique world using only the piano.

Her music, which combines strength and delicacy, grips listeners’ hearts and never lets go.

Among her songs, this is the one I want you to hear when you’re taking a new step forward.

Characterized by a pastoral, country-tinged sound that feels like traveling in a covered wagon, it contrasts the past self with the present self while depicting the act of moving ahead.

This track is included on the album “Ginka,” released in May 2025; the album peaked at No.

29 on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking.

Listen to it on the way home from a trip with friends or on a night before graduation as you think about your future, and you’ll surely be reminded of the importance of the connections you forged during your university years.

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Natsuko Solar Eclipse – “Evening Shower” Live Video (2014.11.09)
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This is a song included on the 2nd mini-album “FESTOON.” Its 12/8 rhythm and a chorus packed with notes—like a sudden evening downpour—seem to express the emotions poured into this track.

Give it a listen when you feel like crying.

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Natsuko Nisshoku – “Yae” Official Music Video
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“Yae” is the song you’ll want to listen to on a slightly chilly spring day.

It’s the lead track from singer-songwriter and pianist Natsuko Nisshoku’s sixth mini-album, “Hanayodo.” The lyrics feel fresh, as if told from the perspective of the cherry blossoms themselves.

Natsuko’s gently wavering falsetto vocals let the fragility of spring quietly seep in, resonating with a tender, sentimental warmth.

Listening to this track might make you want to tune in to the everyday sounds of nature you usually let pass by.

You’ll be drawn in by the delicate, beautiful lyricism and the tones that lovingly cradle it.

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Nisshoku Natsuko – “Yuuyami Painting” Official Music Video (No-Cut Dance ver.)
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A poignant number that paints a bittersweet twilight scene and resonates deeply with the heart.

It’s a song by Natsuko Nisshoku, a piano-vocal solo artist from Iwate Prefecture, included on the mini-album “Hanayodo” released in April 2023.

Arranged for a band, it’s a work where power and delicacy blend exquisitely.

The lyrics, depicting the moment a bond begins to fade and the complex emotions of parting, leave a lasting impression.

Through this piece, you may find yourself facing the fleeting feelings within you.