Kayoko Yoshizawa Announces Nationwide Tour to Promote New EP 'Rikka'

TOKYO, Jan 19 (News On Japan) - Singer-songwriter Kayoko Yoshizawa is gearing up for a nationwide tour in Japan this April to celebrate the release of her upcoming EP, 'Rikka'. Known for her unique blend of melodies and lyrical storytelling, Yoshizawa's tour promises to be an enchanting experience for her fans.

The tour will kick off on April 18th at Nagoya City Public Hall in Aichi, followed by April 19th at NHK Osaka Hall in Osaka, and on April 21st at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (Shibuya Public Hall) in Tokyo. Yoshizawa's official fan club, Houki no Kai, is now accepting pre-orders for tickets.

Yoshizawa expressed her anticipation for the tour: "I am very much looking forward to touring Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka with my EP 'Rikka' this spring. It will be wonderful to perform with amazing musicians. Each tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are preparing ephemeral nights, like the melting of snow, and we await your presence."

Yoshizawa's upcoming release, a two-part EP themed around 'youth', has been much anticipated, with a new visual inspired by purikura (Print Club) photo booths. Her diverse activities in the music industry, including her recent announcement of joining Victor Music Arts and her contributions to various collaborative projects, continue to highlight her dynamic presence as an artist.

Website: Official website yoshizawakayoko.jp

by Andrew Yang

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