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Kyogo Kawaguchi – Sakura

It’s a classic that won the Wired Music Award at the 36th Japan Cable Awards in 2003 and the Gold Prize at the Japan Record Awards the following year.

As one of Kyogo Kawaguchi’s signature works, it’s cherished as a springtime standard.

At first listen, the lyrics seem to depict a breakup between a man and a woman, but it was actually created with the relationship between Doraemon and Nobita in mind.

Its warm message, imbued with the deep bond and mutual care between them, gently resonates with those facing graduation or a new departure.

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STORIES 2022～ (KYOTO TACHIBANA ver.)

Singer-songwriter Kyogo Kawaguchi, who gained a wide audience with the massive 2003 hit “Sakura,” has released his 16th digital-only single, “STORIES 2022〜.” His trademark soft, distinctive vocals are a pleasure to hear, and the breezy arrangement heightens the sense of anticipation for the new world of university life.

With its light, driving beat and tight ensemble pushing you forward, it’s a track that will help you take that first step and start your college journey on a positive note.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I Love You

In 2005, as a derivative model of the first-generation Tanto, the Tanto Custom was released with a more refined and stylish exterior.

In its TV commercial, Mokomichi Hayami and Noriko Iriyama played a couple—many of you may remember it well.

The song used was Yutaka Ozaki’s classic ballad “I LOVE YOU,” but the version featured in the commercial was a cover by Kyogo Kawaguchi, who had a huge hit with “Sakura.” His clear, beautiful voice feels cleansing to the soul when you listen to it.

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Hane Keisuke

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Kyogo Kawaguchi – A Place in the Sun

A song Stevie Wonder released when he was 16.

I first heard it when I was in high school.

I remember singing it in English with a girl in music class.

Thanks to this song, we had more chances to talk, we fell in love with each other, and eventually we started dating.

It’s a song full of memories for me.

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Kyogo Kawaguchi – The Last Pride

Kyogo Kawaguchi, the singer-songwriter famous for the 2003 hit “Sakura.” His song “Saigo no Pride” is a heartrending love song written from a woman’s perspective, about striving to become the ideal girlfriend to an older boyfriend.

Looking back on how she devoted herself to him, the woman’s brave front—insisting she’s happier now that they’ve broken up—tightens your chest with its poignancy.

At the very least, she wants to show a strong self at the moment of parting—truly her last pride.

Women who’ve broken up with an older boyfriend will surely relate.

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Kyogo Kawaguchi – Wednesday Morning

A tender melody that resonates with the heart, this love song can also be heard as a tale of a long-distance relationship.

Many listeners may find themselves relating to its simple lyrics, which express the feeling of “I love you” nestled in everyday life.

Released in August 2004, this is a song that makes you think, “I want to love someone this straightforwardly,” and “I’d be so happy if there were someone who would stay by my side with feelings like these.”

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Kyogo Kawaguchi – In the Season of Wind and Fallen Leaves

A breeze that signals the arrival of autumn and fallen leaves.

Through the changing of the seasons, this song by Kyogo Kawaguchi tenderly captures the sorrow of a love that has passed.

Interweaving autumn motifs like rows of ginkgo trees turned yellow and a cup of cooled coffee, it delicately expresses lingering feelings for a lost romance.

Released in September 2005, the track is included on the album “Kaze to Ochiba no Kisetsu ni” (In the Season of Wind and Falling Leaves).

It’s the perfect song to listen to alone on an autumn evening—a slightly bittersweet autumn classic that seeps into your heart.