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Japan Record Awards
is a major music awards show, held annually in Japan that recognizes outstanding achievements in the Japan Composer's Association. Until 2005, the show aired on New Year's Eve, but has since aired every December 30 on TBS Japan at 6:30 P.M JST and is hosted by many announcers. EXILE holds the record for most wins, with four awards. Nihongogo, Jeffrey To This is a unique achievement in the Japanese music industry. Grand Prix shield The shield itself, designed by painter .Categories The Japan Record Awards include, but are not lim ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Composer's Association
The Japan Composer's Association, or JACOMPA (日本作曲家協会 in Japanese) is an organization of Japanese composers, established in 1959. Among its members are some of Japan's most renowned composers of contemporary classical music. Presidents *Masao Koga (1958–1978) * Ryoichi Hattori (1978–1993) *Tadashi Yoshida (1993–1997) *Toru Funamura (1997–2005) *Minoru Endo (2005–2008) *Takashi Miki (2008–2009) * Katsuhisa Hattori (2009-2013) *Gendai Kano may refer to: * Gendai, a modern aesthetic movement in haiku * Gendai budō, Japanese martial arts established after the 1860s * GameSalad (company), formerly Gendai Games, an American computer software company * ''Shūkan Gendai is a general-in ... (2013-) See also * Japan Record Award External linksJapan Composer's Association site(partially English) Music organizations based in Japan Organizations established in 1959 1959 establishments in Japan {{Japan-org-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hibari Misora
was a Japanese singer, actress and cultural icon. She received a Medal of Honor for her contributions to music and for improving the welfare of the public, and was the first woman to receive the People's Honour Award, which was conferred posthumously for giving the public hope and encouragement after World War II. Misora recorded a total of 1,200 songs and sold 68 million records. After she died, consumer demand for her recordings grew significantly, and, by 2001, she had sold more than 80 million records. By 2019, record sales surpassed 100 million. Her swan-song is often performed by numerous artists and orchestras as a tribute to her, including notable renditions by The Three Tenors (Spanish/Italian), Teresa Teng (Taiwanese) and Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan (Mexican). Each year there is a special on Japanese television and radio featuring her songs. A memorial concert for Misora was held at the Tokyo Dome on November 11, 2012. It featured numerous musicians such as Ai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokuma Japan Communications
is a publisher in Japan, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo. The company was established in 1954 by Yasuyoshi Tokuma in Minato, Tokyo. The company’s product portfolio includes music publishing, video game publishing, movies, anime, magazines, manga and books. Companies that were part of Tokuma Shoten include Studio Ghibli, Daiei Film and the record label Tokuma Japan Communications. After the founder of the company, Yasuyoshi Tokuma died on September 20, 2000, an asset management occurred. Tokuma Shoten executed a corporate spin-off with Studio Ghibli, turning the company’s anime division as a separate company again in 2005. Tokuma Shoten sold off Tokuma Japan Communications to Daiichi Kosho in October 2001, and Daiei Films was purchased by Kadokawa Corporation in November 2002. Since 2005, the company has streamlined itself to focus solely on the publication of print media and the airing of its adapted properties to TV and feature film. On 17 March 2017, the company was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Itsuki
is a Japanese singer and composer. As of 1987, he had sold 20 million singles and 4 million LP albums. Itsuki is usually regarded as an ''enka'' singer, but he has also released a cover version of Southern All Stars' J-pop song "Tsunami". Career In 1965, Itsuki debuted under the stage name "Masaru Matsuyama," but did not initially achieve commercial success. Although he changed his stage name to "Eiichi Ichijō" in 1967, and then to "Ken Mitani" in 1969, there was no improvement in his music's commercial sales. In 1971, he changed his name to "Hiroshi Itsuki" and was given the song by Masaaki Hirao. Written by lyricist Yoko Yamaguchi, "Yokohama Tasogare" reached the top of the Oricon weekly single chart. His 2006 single "Takasebune" debuted at number 9 on the Oricon charts, becoming his first Top 10 single in 22 years, since his 1984 single "Nagaragawa Enka". In 2008, he was featured in Morning Musume's ''Cover You'' album. He sang "Izakaya" with Ai Takahashi. Also in 2008, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
15th Japan Record Awards
The 15th Annual Japan Record Awards took place at the Imperial Garden Theater in Chiyoda, Tokyo, on December 31, 1973, starting at 7:00PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS. Award winners Japan Record Award *Hiroshi Itsuki for "Yozora" ** Lyricist: Yoko Yamaguchi ** Composer: Masaaki Hirao ** Arranger: Kouji Ryuuzaki ** Record Company: Minoruphone/Tokuma Japan Best Vocalist *Saori Yuki for "Koibumi" Best New Artist *Junko Sakurada for "Watashi No Aoi Tori" Vocalist Award * Hideki Saijo for "Chigireta Ai" *Aki Yashiro for "Namida Koi" *Cherish for "Shiroi Guitar" New Artist Award *Miyoko Asada for "Akai Fussen" * Maria Anzai for " Namida No Taiyō" *Shizue Abe for "Coffee Shop De" *Agnes Chan for "Sougen No Kagayaki" General Public Award *Megumi Asaoka for "Watashi No Kare Wa Hidarikiki" **Last year's best new artist. *Garo for "Romance" *Kenji Sawada for "Kikenna Futari" Lyricist Award *Yū Aku for "Johnny He No Dengon", "Jinjin Sasete" and "Machi No Akari" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiaki Naomi
is a Japanese singer and actress who worked from the late 1960s to the early 1990s. Chiaki made her debut as a singer in 1969, and released her breakthrough single "Yottsu no Onegai" in the following year. "Kassai", a song which has been commonly considered her signature song was released in 1972 and gained success, and finally won the 14th Japan Record Award. "Kassai" sold over one million copies by February 1973, and was awarded a gold disc. After marrying the actor Eiji Go Eiji is a common masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Eiji can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *, "prosperity, peace" *, "great, peace" *, "great, second" *, "eternity, next" The name can also be written in ... in 1978, Chiaki continued her career intermittently until circa 1992. However, she has disappeared from the Japanese entertainment scene for over 16 years, after her spouse died of lung cancer. Discography Studio albums * (1970) * (1970) * (1970) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
14th Japan Record Awards
The 14th Annual Japan Record Awards took place at the Imperial Garden Theater in Chiyoda, Tokyo, on December 31, 1972, starting at 7:00PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS. Award winners Japan Record Award *Naomi Chiaki for "Kassai" ** Lyricist: Ou Yoshida ** Composer: Taiji Nakamura ** Arranger: Hiroshi Takada ** Record Company: Nippon Columbia Best Vocalist *Akiko Wada for "Ano Kane Wo Narasunowa Anata" Best New Artist * Megumi Asaoka for "Mebae" Vocalist Award * Rumiko Koyanagi for "Seto No Hanayome" ** Last year's best new artist, the vocalist that has the most potential to receive the Japan Record Award. However, given to Chiaki as she sings the wrong lyric during the performance. * Hiroshi Itsuki for "Yogisha No Onna" ** Awarded again after last year, 2nd vocalist award. * Kenji Sawada for "Yurusarenai Ai" New Artist Award * Aoi Sankujyougi for "Taiyou Ga Kureta Kisetsu" * Go Hiromi for "Otoko No Ko Onna No Ko" * Eiji Miyoshi for "Ame" * Masako ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiyohiko Ozaki
, (1 January 1943 - 30 May 2012), of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, was a Japanese singer. He was noted for his dynamic singing voice and sideburns. His nickname was "Kieyo". Career He grew up in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. His grandfather is British. In 1971, he released his greatest hit, 'Mata Au Hi Made' ('Until the Day We Meet Again'). It sold over a million copies and won the Japan Record Award at the 13th Japan Record Awards as well as the Japan Music Award. The scenes of him holding up the Japan Record Awards trophy, smiling and flashing the "V sign The ''V sign'' is a hand gesture in which the index and middle fingers are raised and parted to make a V shape while the other fingers are clenched. It has various meanings, depending on the circumstances and how it is presented. When displa ...", as well as the subsequent live performance, are still played on television to this day. Filmography References External links 尾崎紀世彦 - UNIVERSAL M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
13th Japan Record Awards
The 13th Annual Japan Record Awards took place at the Imperial Garden Theater in Chiyoda, Tokyo, on December 31, 1971, starting at 7:00PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS. Award winners Japan Record Award * Kiyohiko Ozaki for "Mata Au Hi Made" ** Lyricist: Yū Aku ** Composer: Kyōhei Tsutsumi ** Arranger: Kyōhei Tsutsumi ** Record Company: Philips Records/ Nippon Phonogram Best Vocalist *Shinichi Mori for "Ofukurosan" ** Awarded again after 2 years, 2nd best vocalist award. Best New Artist * Rumiko Koyanagi for "Watashi No Jyoukamachi" Vocalist Award * Yuuko Nagisa for "Saihate Bojou" * Hiroshi Itsuki for "Yokohama Tasogare" * Tokiko Kato for "Shiretoko Ryojou" **Awarded after 2 years, 2nd vocalist award. New Artist Award * Saori Minami for "17-sai" * Simmons for "Koibito Mo Inainoni" * Ouyang Fei Fei for "Ame No Midousuji" * Naoki Hongou for "Moeru Koibito" General Public Award * Masaaki Sakai for "Saraba Koibito" * Kōji Tsuruta for "Kizuda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
12th Japan Record Awards
The 12th Japan Record Awards took place at the Imperial Garden Theater in Chiyoda, Tokyo, on December 31, 1970, starting at 7:00PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS. Award winners Japan Record Award *Yoichi Sugawara for "Kyou De Owakare" ** Lyricist: Rei Nakanishi-2nd time awarded after 2 years ** Composer: Akira Ui ** Arranger: Kenichirou Morioka-2nd time awarded after 3 years ** Record Company: Polydor Records Best Vocalist *Vacant Best New Artist *Akira Nishikino for "Mou Koi Nanoka" Vocalist Award *Youko Kishi for "Kibou" **2nd time awarded after 6 years, absent the live because of collagen disease, only responding by phone call. The vocal performer that has the most potential to be the best vocal performance winner. *Hiroshi Uchiyamada and Cool Five for "Uwasa No Onna" * Saori Yuki for "Tegami" *Shinichi Mori for "Hatoba Onna No Blues" **Last year's best vocal performance winner. General Public Award *Keiko Fuji for "Inochi Azukemas" *The Drif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naomi Sagara
is the stage name of , an award-winning Japanese popular singer who was prolific between 1967 and 1980. She won numerous awards as a singer and composer, branching into acting. After a surgery to remove polyps on her vocal cords in 1985, she became a business woman. Since 1993, she has worked in the field of animal welfare and has published several books about animal care. She has periodically returned to television in guest appearances and in 2010 resumed singing and composing. Early life Sagara was born in 1945 in Tokyo. She suffered from severe shyness from childhood, but had a love for music. Raised in a wealthy family, her grandfather is the major shareholder of Tomoe Industries, she began music training with jazz singer at the age of sixteen. She enrolled in Nihon University College of Arts to study television direction and originally wanted to produce music programming for Fuji TV. While she was in university, she continued singing at such venues as Nikko Music Salon ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
11th Japan Record Awards
The 11th Annual Japan Record Awards took place at the Imperial Garden Theater in Chiyoda, Tokyo, on December 31, 1969, starting at 7:00PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS. Award winners Japan Record Award * Naomi Sagara ( ja) for "Iijanai No Shiawase Naraba" ( ja) ** Awarded New Artist at 2 years ago, 2nd award. ** Lyricist: Tokiko Iwatani ** Composer: Taku Izumi ( ja) ** Arranger: Taku Izumi ** Record Company: JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment Best Vocalist * Shinichi Mori for "Minatomachi Blues" ( ja) ** Lost to Naomi Sagara by one vote. Best New Artist * Peter for "Yoru To Asa No Aida Ni" ( ja) New Artist Award * Norihiko Hashida and the Shoebelts for "Kaze" ( ja) * Hiroshi Uchiyamada and Cool Five for "Nagasaki Wa Kyō Mo Ame Datta" ( ja) * Kaoru Chiga ( ja) for "Mayonaka No Guitar" ( ja) * Kyōko Takada ( ja) for "Minna Yume No Naka" ( ja) Vocalist Award * Mina Aoe for "Ikebukuro no Yoru" ( ja) **Awarded again after last year, 2nd vocalist awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
