Saturday, February 28, 2015

The "Starting Over" Music Video!

Hi there!
My newest music video below:)

The "Starting Over" is the fifth track on my cover album called "Yoko no Yougaku ~80's Cover Songs~ ". Watch the video and download the full album now on iTunes!

If you're not living in Japan, 
check out "Kimotto" or "Yoko no Yougaku" on iTunes or Amazon in your country.

Thanks for your continuous support!

I hope I will be able to have a live concert in your country someday!
See you soon!!!


(Live Concert)

Isezaki Cross Street 土日 (donichi) Live
April 25th
Doors open: 12:25pm
Kimotto performance: 1:40-2:15pm
Ticket cost: 200yen (tickets are available without reservation)
I'm going to sing some songs from my cover album called "Yoko no Yougaku -80's Cover Songs" with a band backing me.





Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Showcase Live [音 (on) time]

We had a live concert last Sunday, on February 22 in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan.

Just before our performance at the waiting room:)

My hair was wavy that day:)
Maybe you can't imagine but I had a short hair a couple of years ago.

The live show setlist (all original songs) was: 
1. Call
2. Overcome Pain
3. Ami
4. Crazy Mari
5. RAMP

We usually do acoustic shows to highlight my vocal range and to show the guitar sound lively and naturally.

The staff of the event are always so nice and kind to us.
They make us feel at home every time we work with them.

I was so glad to talk with some of the fans after the show.
I saw one of them after a long absence! He didn't even know my hair had been short.

I got an early birthday gift from one of my fans. 
My birthday is actually March the 10th.


I was so happy that he remembered my birthday.

Inside the box is... check my Instagram below!

Instagram

The next show is my solo concert!

I'll do my best to show my heart and emotions through my music:)

Details here!

Isezaki Cross Street 土日 (donichi) Live
April 25th
Doors open: 12:25pm
Kimotto performance: 1:40-2:15pm
Ticket cost: 200yen (tickets are available without reservation)
I'm going to sing some songs from my cover album called "Yoko no Yougaku -80's Cover Songs" with a band backing me.

Thanks for reading my blog!
See you soon!









Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Radio Show At Radio Fukushima on February 15

We appeared on the radio show called "Sunday Ranking" in Fukushima, Japan last Sunday.

Thank you all who listened to our radio show and who came to the studio at Fukushima AM!

In the begging of the show, we played a cover of "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed sheeran.
I love his songs and listen to his new album called "X" almost every day. His guitar playing and his voice always cheer me up.

This time around, the topic of the show is 
"Who is your sports hero?"

I chose Olympic figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu and Tatsunori Hara who is a professional baseball manager in Japan.  Besides them, I have so many athletes I wanted to pick as my heroes, such as Kei Nishikori(tennis player) and Yukiko Ueno(softball player).

Surprising thing happened during the show!

I got a Valentine's day gift from Nakko( personality of this show)

I love marshmallows, so cute! Thanks Nakko!

At the end of the live show, we performed our original song called "Be Alive" 
Actually, we wrote the song right after the 2011 great northeastern earthquake in Japan to help give strength and encouragement. This song is not only for Japanese people, but also for others all over the world who need to have a resilient sprit and fight against all odds.

Here is the song "Be Alive"
It's the English Version


After the show, we happened to meet cool musicians!

Hanao (far left) is a lead vocalist of "TAIYOUZOKU(punk/rock band)"
Yoshiki Takagi (far right) is also a lead vocalist of "THE MASSMISSILE(punk/rock band)"
They appear on the radio program and have some live concerts in Fukushima too.
The woman on the lower right is Shiho Yagi who is an announcer of Fukushima AM, she introduced them to us.

Here are Gifts from our super fan!


Key ring of a famous anime character these days in Japan 
It's on the red cow called "Akabeko" which is a traditional toy in Fukushima prefecture.

and...

strawberries!!!

Soooo beautiful!!

So many fruits, vegetables and rice are harvested in Fukushima.
We should appreciate and pass on this beautiful mother nature to the next generation.

I'm going to Fukushima next month too!
Hope you enjoy our songs and radio show again!


Last but not least...
Don't forget our upcoming concert this coming Sunday below!

▪️Sunday, February 22, 2015
Showcase Live [音(on)time] 
Doors open : 12:10pm
Starts : 1pm
Venue : Green Hall Auditorium of Salami-Joshi University
(相模女子大学グリーンホール多目的室 : Sagami Joshi Daigaku Green Hall Tamokuteki Shitsu)
About 5 minutes on foot from the Sagami-ohno Odakyu Odawara train station. 
YOCCO (my duo) performance time : 3:45 - 4:15pm
Ticket cost : 1000yen

(How to reserve tickets)
Please email here with your name and the quantity 
and we'll reply to confirm you order.

*Taking pictures and videos are not allowed during the show.



What I want you to see is the brightest light of all through music and love.
See you soon!!!





Monday, February 16, 2015

The Rose - Bette Midler (Cover) by Kimotto

Just enjoy my cover;)


 So many heartbreaking news these days...

I wish for peace and love and no war.

Thank you for watching!








Friday, February 6, 2015

My New Cover Song!

Hi, there!
Today, it was snowing in Tokyo! So cold outside...

By the way, I posted a cover song on Youtube 5 days ago.
Have you checked already?
The song is...

"Torn" 
by Natalie Imbruglia

I was listening to this tune when I was in college.
I was impressed by her beautiful voice then.

Hope you will enjoy my cover!

See you soon!!!