So far I've introduced some relatively upbeat Sakura songs, from the hip-hopish Ketsumishi to the happy pop of Otsuka Ai. Today, I'm going with a more traditional ballad, kind of a slow transition to when I get with the really traditional, enka ballads.Naotarou Moriyama had a hit with his 'Sakura' song in March of 2003. It was the number 4 single in 2003, and was still strong enough to end up 32nd
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Sakura Ballads
Sakura Festival
I've decided that for the next few weeks, the focus is going to turn to songs about Sakura (Cherry Blossoms). It's that time of the year when the trees are blooming all over the world (Japan, Washington D.C., Cupertino). Which leads to festivities and more importantly in Japan, songs about Sakura.One of the things I enjoy about Japanese music (Enka or J-Pop) is consistent themes. Similar to how Am
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TV Alert
In a odd bit of synchronicity, there is a chance that a current popular J-Pop star will be on U.S. TV today.During the Exhibition/Free Skate for the 2007 World Figure Skating Championship, Ayaka appeared to sing live for Ando Miki. Not only were the championships taking place in Tokyo, but Akaya and Ando-san share the same birthday from what I have heard.ESPN should be airing the exhibition today
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