SPECIAL OTHERS
2011/01/01
SPECIAL OTHERS is a Japanese band that blends improvised jazz with post-rock influences who formed in 1995 at high school and started serious music career since 2000.
They released the first major mini album from Victor Entertainment in 2006.
Their unique sounds and live performance gained popularity at major summer festivals such as Fuji Rock Festival and Summer Sonic and they became a must-see …… more
Noriyuki Makihara
2011/01/01
Noriyuki Makihara (Makihara Noriyuki) is a well-known J-Pop singer and songwriter, nicknamed "Macky" by his fans. He was born on May 18th, 1969 in Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan. He attended Aoyama Gakuin University to study English literature. In addition to creating songs for his own music career, he has written songs for many other artists, the most notable being SMAP's "Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana…… more
Linda Yamamoto
2011/01/01
Linda Yamamoto（Yamamoto, Linda) is a Japanese pop star whose greatest hit was “Nerai uchi” (meaning “Sharpshoot”) in 1973. Yamamoto was born March 4, 1951 in Fukuoka, but moved to Yokohama as a child. She began modeling when just eleven years old, first becoming known after an appearance in the popular fashion magazine Soen. She was scouted to become a singer, and in 1966 made her debut single “K…… more
Ikuzo Yoshi
2011/01/01
In 1973, debuted with the song “Koibito wa Kimi Hitori” under the stage name Eiji Yamaoka.
In 1977, changed his name to Ikuzo Yoshi, and released the song “Ore wa Zettai! Presley/Seishun Sou” from Crown Records on November 25th.
In 1984, as the lyricist/composer, provided the song “Tsugaru Heiya” to Masao Sen. In April, founded the company Yoshi Promotion. In November, transferred to Tokuma Japan…… more
Kanako Minami
2011/01/01
A Japanese-Brazilian born in Brazil, raised in Japan since six grade of elementary school.
Stage name is derived from the idea, "since I am born in Brazil, Minami (meaning "south"), and that my dreams will come true".
Slogan is "Nature women from the South".
In 2003, produced by Tetsuya Gen, choreographed by Nezumi Imamura the organizer of THE CONVOY, and with costume designed by GOAKIUE, debuted…… more