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The J-Pop Exchange in collaboration with Tokyo FM proudly presents highlights from the 2010 Tokyo Earth Day Concert at The BudokanMasayoshi Yamazaki Mr. Yamazaki is recognized as one of the most talented and popular singer-songwriters in Japan. Yamazaki catapulted to fame in 1997 when a movie he appeared in used the song "One More Time, One More Chance" as its theme song. Mr. Yamazaki is recognized as one of the most talented and popular singer-songwriters in Japan. Yamazaki catapulted to fame in 1997when a movie he appeared in used the song "One More Time, One More Chance" as its theme song. |
The song became a long-running hit, and in the same year, SMAP (a top male vocal group) sang a rendition of Yamazaki’s song “Celery” which became a huge hit as well. While writing songs for other artists, he has made numerous recordings and live performances as a singer himself. In 2005, on the 10th anniversary of his debut, he starred and also directed a movie which proves what a multi-talented visionary he is. The same year, he held a concert with the participation of a 20-member string orchestra conducted by prominent conductor Takayuki Hattori.