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

Jan 19, 2024 | News On Japan

TOKYO - 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

Source: Natalie

Typhoon No. 24 Nears Minami-Daito Before Weakening Into Tropical Depression

Typhoon No. 24 (Krovahn) was near Minami-Daito Island, about 300 kilometers southeast of Okinawa, as of 3 a.m. on September 7, moving east-northeast at about 10 kilometers per hour and expected to weaken into a tropical depression by the afternoon, although strong winds and high waves were forecast to persist before its remnants move north and potentially intensify the autumn rain front over western and eastern Japan later in the week.

Heavy Rain Disrupts Tokyo Trains

Heavy rain disrupted rail services across the Tokyo metropolitan area during the morning commute on September 7, with some conventional lines suspended until the afternoon and many major routes operating 20% to 30% fewer trains, while the Tokaido Shinkansen was running normally from its first services of the day.

Tokyo Unveils Design for Symbol Tree at Shinjuku Station

Tokyo has unveiled the design for a major redevelopment of the plaza outside Shinjuku Station's west exit, with a landmark tree, water-play area and event space planned as part of a transformation centered on "greenery, light and people" that is scheduled for completion in 2035.

Japanese Researcher Wins Ig Nobel Prize

A late former professor at Asahikawa Medical University has won the Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine for scientifically examining the proper way to blow the nose, extending Japan's streak of Ig Nobel winners to 20 consecutive years.

Shinkansen Takes on Overnight Travel

Night trains are making a comeback across Japan, with railway operators introducing new overnight services and even experimenting with overnight Shinkansen trains as demand grows for alternatives that combine transportation, accommodation and the experience of traveling through the night.

MEDIA CHANNELS

MORE Entertainment NEWS

Shinya Tsukamoto Film Draws Eight-Minute Standing Ovation in Venice

Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto's film Nelson, Did You Kill Anyone?, which is competing for the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival in Italy, received a standing ovation lasting about eight minutes following its official screening on September 4.

Two Ways to Portray a Warrior: Acting Traditions in Kumagai Jin'ya

In this video, we cover the main acting traditions or kata for the scene Kumagai Jin'ya ("Kumagai's Battle Camp") in the history drama Ichi-no-Tani Futaba Gunki ("Chronicle of the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani").

TikTok事務所の役割と仕組み：クリエイター経済を支える新しいマネジメントモデル

近年、TikTokは単なるショート動画プラットフォームから、世界中のクリエイターが収益を得る「クリエイター経済」の中心へと進化しています。その中で重要な存在となっているのがTikTok事務所です。

Dragon Ball Theme Park Planned Near Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed have agreed on plans to build three theme parks near Paris, including one based on the popular Japanese anime Dragon Ball, with total construction costs expected to reach about 6 billion euros, or roughly 1 trillion yen.