At Toei Kyoto Studio Parkaiko
She was originally from Osaka but moved to Tokyo after her pro debut. She studied popular music vocal at Osaka College of Music and graduated in 1996. She later worked as a DJ on FM OSAKA until she became a professional singer from her first song, gAshita.h Many of her songs were used in television dramas and movies and became well known to many Japanese music lovers. Not only is she a talented Japanese pop singersongwriter, she is also energetic with a humorous character. Many people also love her bright big smile!Mr. Children
They are one of the most popular Japanese pop and rock band formed by the excellent singer, Kazutoshi Sakurai. They have sold over 50 million records and became the most successful band in Japan. In 1994, they won a Japanese Record Award with gInnocent Worldh and won another award with gSignh in 2004. You might recognize them from the song, gGifth, which was used in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. In this song, Sakurai sent out a message that gThe most beautiful sparkling color in the Olympic Game is gold. Butmhenalso think there are other colors which are more important and valuable for all participants.h Not only are they known for their songs and albums with touching messages, they are also active in charity events. Sakurai says that the goal for their live concerts is to raise awareness about AIDS and support children who suffer from HIV. They also conduct concerts to raise money for construction funds for schools in countries like Africa and Asia. They are truly a top artist fortheir songs and for their passion towards helping people in need.Dreams Come True:
They first started their group with bassist, Masato Nakamura and was then fronted by singer-songwriter, Miwa Yoshida. They debuted as a three-piece band with the keyboard player, Takahiro Nishikawa. However, Nishikawa left the group in 2002 and the two of them were left to continue. Their first album, Dreams Come True, was released in 1989 and sold over a million copies. gThe Swinging Starh of 1992 was the first Japanese album in history that sold over three million copies in Japan. It also held the title of bestselling Japanese album of all times for several years. Yoshida started her solo musical career in 1995 and she appeared in The Time Magazine the following year since she worked with the Walt Disney Company before. Many Japanese companies noticed her talent and hired her to sing for commercials like Sony, Visa, Honda, Shiseido, Lotte, Vodafone, and Coca Cola. On the other hand, Nakamura was hired to compose music for commercials and songs for games. Theyare famous worldwide, such as in Taiwan. Their name is different but its holds the same meaning. With many copies being sold, there is no question that they will not be famous in other countries. I love them very much because they sing with joy and I love their performance on New Years on the NHK program.Hikaru Utada:
She was born in New York City, specifically Manhattan, in 1983. Her influence as a singer came from her mother, who was a Japanese traditional singer, and her father, who was a Japanese record producer. By 12 years old, she released her first professional recording, gU3h, with her mother. Later, she released her own first solo project, gIfll be Strongerh. Utada was different from other professional Japanese pop singers because she mainly focused on becoming a singer and a songwriter, where other female singers wanted to be an idol.