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Hikaru Utada Laughter In The Dark Tour 2018
Hikaru Utada Laughter in the Dark Tour 2018 was Japanese-American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada's fourth Japanese tour. The 13-date sold-out tour began in Yokohama and ended in Chiba. It was Utada's first concert in Japan in 8 years since Wild Life, and first concert tour in the country in 12 years since Utada United 2006. Initially, the concert tour was scheduled with 12 regular dates in arenas, but one extra concert, sponsored by Suntory, was later scheduled for November 17. Recordings and release The tour was officially broadcast on the Japanese TV channels BS Sky Perfect!, in January 2019, and on M-ON, in March 2019, along with a documentary showing the behind the scenes of the tour and production process. Two songs were recorded with 6K 180 degrees cameras for PlayStation VR, Hikari and Chikai. They were both released worldwide on PlayStation VR on January 18, 2019, the same day the single Face My Fears was released. An official release of the full tour concert wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hatsukoi (Hikaru Utada Album)
is the seventh Japanese-language studio album (tenth overall) by Japanese–American recording artist Hikaru Utada. It was released on June 27, 2018, as her first album under Sony Music Japan sublabel Epic Records Japan. The release coincided with the commemoration of her 20th Anniversary as an artist in Japan. A national tour was announced to support the album in November 2018. The five previously released songs were confirmed in the album track list, for a total of twelve songs, including the title track " Hatsukoi" and the ''Kingdom Hearts III'' theme song " Chikai". ''Hatsukoi'' debuted at the top spot of the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart with 203,787 copies sold on its first week or release. This was her overall tenth number-one album in the chart, but became her lowest first-week album sales since ''Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 2'' (2010). The album also debuted at the top spot of the Oricon Weekly Digital Albums Chart with 38,185 downloads, making it the highest first- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Can You Keep A Secret? (song)
"Can You Keep a Secret?" is a song by Hikaru Utada, released as their seventh Japanese-language single (9th overall) on February 16, 2001. It was the ending theme song for a Japanese television drama called ''Hero'', in which Utada had their acting debut, appearing in a cameo as a waitress, and starring Takuya Kimura. "Can You Keep a Secret?" debuted at number one on the Oricon chart, selling 783,620 in its first week, and was their third single to be number one for two consecutive weeks. 1.31 million copies were shipped to stores in a single day. The single has sold 1,485,000 to date and became the number one single of 2001 in Japan. In the World Charts, "Can You Keep a Secret?" reached number 37 for single airplay and number 9 for sales. The most recent figures (May 26, 2006) show that the single sold 1,484,940 units in total. It also remains one of Utada's fan favorites. The music video for this song includes a robot whom Hikaru appears to be in a relationship with. The robot us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marine Messe Fukuoka
in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan is a collection of three separate buildings operated by the Fukuoka Convention Center Foundation. Fukuoka Kokusai Center The Fukuoka Kokusai Center opened in . A Sumo Tournament is held here every November. Many Grand Sumo Tournaments are held here and all attract many visitors. Marine Messe Fukuoka Marine Messe Fukuoka opened in . One of its main uses is as an indoor sporting arena. The capacity of the arena is up to 15,000 people for sports events and up to 13,000 people for concerts. It hosted the official 1999 Asian Basketball Championship and some of the group games for the 2006 Volleyball World Championship. Japanese musicians Misia, Koda Kumi, and Ayumi Hamasaki commonly play here for arena tours. Fukuoka International Congress Center The Fukuoka International Congress Center opened in . Events Past events * 1999 Asian Basketball Championship * 2001 World Aquatics Championships * 2003 Mariah Carey - Charmbracelet World Tour * 2006 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fukuoka
is the sixth-largest city in Japan, the second-largest port city after Yokohama, and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times. The area has long been considered the gateway to the country, as it is the nearest point among Japan's main islands to the Asian mainland. Although humans occupied the area since the Jomon period, some of the earliest settlers of the Yayoi period arrived in the Fukuoka area. The city rose to prominence during the Yamato period. Because of the cross-cultural exposure, and the relatively great distance from the social and political centers of Kyoto, Osaka, and later, Edo (Tokyo), Fukuoka gained a distinctive local culture and dialect that has persisted to the present. Fukuoka is the most populous city on Kyūshū island, followed by Kitakyushu. It is the largest city and metropolitan area west of Keihanshin. The city was de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yokohama Arena
is an indoor arena located in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The capacity of the arena is 17,000 and was opened in 1989. The arena was modeled after US sports venue Madison Square Garden in New York City. It is a five-minute walk from the closest station, Shin-Yokohama Station on the JR/Yokohama Municipal Subway. As one of the largest concert venues in the Kantō region, it is a frequent location for artists to end their tours. The spacious stage allows for more complex set design and lighting, but the reasonable size makes it easier to sell out than the Tokyo Dome. History The Yokohama Arena was opened on April 1, 1989. At the exact day was held the opening celebration concert where performed renowned Japanese singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya, and the three upcoming days were additional dates of her concert tour. Many notable Japanese music acts performed at the arena, alphabetically: AKB48, Namie Amuro, Aqours, B'z, Babymetal, Buck-Tick, °C-ute, Gackt, The Gazette ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodbye Happiness
"Goodbye Happiness" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada. It was released as the lead track from Utada's second Japanese compilation album, ''Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 2'', in November 2010. The song was commercially successful, topping Billboard's Japan Hot 100 chart in December 2010, and in January 2011 was certified gold by the RIAJ for more than 100,000 full-length downloads to cellphones. Composition and inspiration The song is a pop/electronic song with an arrangement consisting of piano, vocal harmonies, percussion and synths, with occasional background 8-bit sounds. The song features background vocals by four women recorded in London in August 2010, described in the documentary ''Hikaru Utada: Ima no Watashi'', as Celtic. Utada chose this singing style for its nostalgic, dream-like qualities. This is the first instance of background vocals in a Hikaru Utada song not being performed by her. The chorus features increased string instrument-style ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Automatic (Hikaru Utada Song)
"Automatic" is a song recorded by Japanese–American singer Hikaru Utada, taken as the lead single from her debut album ''First Love'' (1999). It was released on December 9, 1998, through Toshiba-EMI in three physical formats: mini CD single, standard-size CD single and 12" vinyl. Additionally, the single included the A-side " Time Will Tell", which originally served as the B-side for these versions. The song was written and co-produced by Utada, while Akira Miyake and the singer's father Teruzane Utada served as producers. Despite working recording in English under the name Cubic U, "Automatic" is Utada's first Japanese recording, and was released after she enrolled into high school in Japan. Musically, "Automatic" is an R&B song that incorporates elements of pop, dance and soul music. Lyrically, it delves into themes of love, and focuses on a previous relationship by the singer. Although an English version was recorded, executives at Toshiba-EMI insisted to promote herself ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play A Love Song
"Play a Love Song" is a song by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada. It is her fourth single under the label Epic Records Japan, from her seventh Japanese-language studio album '' Hatsukoi''. The song was released as a digital download on April 25, 2018 and was being used as a tie-in for Tennensui Suntory Water. Commercial performance On April 25, the first day of its chart run on the ''Oricon Digital Download Songs'' Chart, it debuted at #1 with 13,713 copies. On the two days, it remained at the #1 position, selling 5,721 and 4,921 copies respectively. The song reached #1 in 5 domestic services and #1 in iTunes in 6 international countries around Asia, such as the Philippines and Taiwan Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the nort .... Track listing Charts W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hatsukoi (Hikaru Utada Song)
"Hatsukoi" is a song by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada , who is also known by the mononym Utada, is a Japanese-American pop singer, songwriter and producer. By 2010, Utada had become one of the most influential, and best-selling, musical artists in Japan. Born in the United States to Japanese parent .... It is her fifth single under the label Epic Records Japan and was taken from her upcoming seventh Japanese-language studio album '' Hatsukoi''. The song was released as a digital download on May 30 and was used as a tie-in for the Japanese television drama '' Hana Nochi Hare - Hanadan Next Season''. It's the second song that Utada delivers to the series, after '' Flavor of Life'' in 2007. The song and " First Love" from her 1999 album of the same name inspired the 2022 Netflix series '' First Love''. In December 2022, "Hatsukoi" was remastered alongside "First Love" in Dolby Atmos. Music video The song's corresponding promo video is directed by Yasuhit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Love (Hikaru Utada Song)
"First Love" is a song by the Japanese-American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada. It was released on April 28, 1999, as the third Japanese language single from her second studio album, '' First Love'', which was issued a month previously. It was certified double platinum for 800,000 copies shipped to stores in Japan. In a 2009 survey by Oricon, asking respondents what song they wanted to hear with a broken heart, "First Love" was voted in the top 10. "First Love" was performed during Utada's 2010 tour, Utada: In the Flesh 2010. It was also performed during Utada's two-date concert series '' Wild Life'' in December 2010. The song and " Hatsukoi" from her 2018 studio album of the same name inspired the 2022 Netflix series '' First Love''. In December 9, 2022, "First Love" was remixed alongside "Hatsukoi" in Dolby Atmos. Promotion The song was used as the theme song for the Japanese drama '' Majo no Jōken'', starring Hideaki Takizawa and Nanako Matsushima. "First Love" is featu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forevermore (Hikaru Utada Song)
"Forevermore" is a song by Japanese American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada. It is their second single under the label Epic Records, from their upcoming seventh Japanese-language studio album, '' Hatsukoi''. The song was used as a tie-in for TBS dorama '' Gomen, Aishiteru'', their first single used in a drama of a commercial TV station since " Eternally (Drama Mix)" in 2008. It features the renowned drummer Chris Dave. Music video A music video for the song was shot in London, directed by Jamie-James Medina. It features Utada dancing contemporary choreography from Fukiko Takase. The video debuted on Sony Music Japan's YouTube channel, restricted to Japan and Japanese TV stations on July 28, and is set to be available for streaming worldwide on August 10. However, on August 8, it was announced that the full video would be released worldwide as a purchasable download via iTunes on August 16, while a shortened version was uploaded on YouTube a few days earlier, indicating that the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanataba O Kimi Ni
is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada. It was released digitally 15 April 2016, alongside "Manatsu no Tōriame" as joint singles for her album ''Fantôme (album), Fantôme''. The song was the theme to the dorama Toto Neechan. The single is Utada's first release since 2012's ''Evangelion 3.0, Evangelion: 3.0'' theme song "Sakura Nagashi", and marks her official comeback to the Japanese music scene. Composition "Hanataba o Kimi ni" is a soft J-pop ballad featuring prominent String instrument, strings, as well as a piano and drums. It is one of her few singles to be completely in Japanese, with no English words in it. Lyrically, it speaks about the appreciation felt for a departed person and symbolically sending them a bouquet to show it. During one verse, she talks about how pain and sorrow were vital for love to exist (''If there weren't any of the daily secret pains and loneliness / And there were only fun things / Then we got away without feeling anything like lov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
