Japanese Singer-songwriter

Japanese singer-songwriter (J-SS) is a genre characterized by introspective and emotionally charged lyrics, often accompanied by soothing melodies and acoustic instrumentation, such as piano, guitar, or shamisen. Emerging in the 1960s, J-SS evolved from traditional Japanese folk music, incorporating Western influences and poetical lyrics. The genre's golden era was the 1970s-1990s, with artists crafting heartfelt, storytelling-driven songs that resonated with the Japanese youth. J-SS music often explores themes of love, nature, and social commentary, reflecting the cultural values of Japan's post-war era. With its distinctive blend of traditional and modern elements, J-SS has influenced J-pop and J-rock, while maintaining a unique intimacy and emotional depth that sets it apart from similar styles.

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春 ~Destiny~
Single - Released March 18, 2025

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Ayaka Hirahara
Chiharu Matsuyama
Ghost like girlfriend
HIRAIDAI
Hideaki Tokunaga
Kazumasa Oda
Kei Ogura
Ken Hirai
Kohmi Hirose
Maki Ohguro
Mayo Okamoto
Mega Shinnosuke
Momoko Hayashi
Motoharu Sano
Naoto Inti Raymi
Noriyuki Makihara
Satoko Shibata
Seiko Matsuda
Shigeru Izumiya
Sonoko Inoue
Takuro Yoshida
Uru
Yumi Arai
Yutaka Ozaki
Yuuri
町田ちま
Yuuri
HIRAIDAI
Uru
Sonoko Inoue
Noriyuki Makihara
Yumi Arai
Seiko Matsuda
Mega Shinnosuke
Ken Hirai
Yutaka Ozaki
Kazumasa Oda
Naoto Inti Raymi
Maki Ohguro
Hideaki Tokunaga
Kohmi Hirose
Chiharu Matsuyama
Mayo Okamoto
Ayaka Hirahara
Motoharu Sano
Takuro Yoshida
Kei Ogura
Satoko Shibata
町田ちま
Ghost like girlfriend
Shigeru Izumiya
Momoko Hayashi