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Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...

ese three-piece rock band. Formed in 1986 by college students based in Tokyo, they have 11 original albums and continue to tour Japan. They once left the music scene but returned in July 2002 after a five-year absence. The current members are: *Haru (Haruyuki Oki), (Lead vocals & Bass) *Abi san (Yoshikazu Abiko), (Guitar) *Shin chan (Shinichiro Sato), (Drums) Recently they participated in a tribute album for another Japanese rock band

the pillows are a Japanese alternative rock band formed in 1989. The group has released 22 studio albums, several Extended play, EPs and compilations, and over 40 singles. Outside Japan, they are best known as the group responsible for the soundtrack to the ...

, with which they have strong ties. They played one song from the pillows' second album

90's My Life ''90's My Life'' is an EP released by The Pillows on October 25, 1990. It was re-released on March 8, 2004 as ''90's My Life Returns'' with five additional tracks. The original EP, like its predecessor ''Pantomime Pantomime (; informally pant ...

. They played the pillows' Pari no Josei Mary in the tribute album,

Synchronized Rockers ''Synchronized Rockers'' is tribute album recorded by various artists covering songs by The Pillows. It was released on September 16, 2004, celebrating the band's 15th anniversary. Track listing #"Runners High" (by Straightener) #"Funny Bunny" ...

. Their latest drummer, who is touring with them for summer of 2005, is Sato Shinichirou, none other than the drummer for the pillows. He has been drumming with them for the past few years as a side project.

Discography

; Main albums: ; Best albums: *Butchie Mary 1989‐1997 Selection Side A, 1991 *Butchie Mary 1989‐1997 Selection Side B, 1991 ;Others *O.P.King, July 30, 2003 *

, September 9, 2004

External links

*(Japanese
Official Site
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