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Born in 1979. Born in Kumagaya City, Saitama. After playing in an indie band and working for a music publishing company, he is now a freelance writer. He is involved in interviewing and writing mainly about music. His main writing media include "MUSICA," "Music Magazine," "bounce," "MARQUEE," "CINRA," and "Natalie". He is also the editor of "Post Rock Disc Guide" (Shinko Music).
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Kaika’s First Album and Musical Journey: The Blooming of a Gifted Songwriter

YAJICO GIRL Interview: How an Introvert Found Rhythm in Dance Music

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The Path of One Girl: Kafu and Kaika Reflect with Yūki Yamato

Nagisa Murakami × Yuma Abe: A Bond That Shapes Their Art

The Unlikely Union of TESTSET: Revisiting LEO Imai & Seiichi Nagai’s 2010s

Emerald’s Yosuke Nakano Explores Harmony with Others and Reminisces About PaperBagLunchbox

Odottebakari no Kuni Speaks Out: How “On the Shore” Embraces the Joy of Escape

Exploring Harmonies: Misaki Umei’s Journey at 22, Mastering the Piano Language

Riko’s Secret Garden Odyssey – Inspired by Hitsujibungaku: 12 Butterfly Embraces
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