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Masayoshi Yamazaki / Celery

Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic song “Celery.” Since it was a long-running hit from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, I think most men in their 40s will know it.

Because of its pleasant groove, this piece tends to be perceived as difficult, but apart from the rhythm, there’s nothing particularly hard about it.

In fact, even the song’s rhythm isn’t that difficult; it’s really the density of the lyrics—in other words, the flow—that’s complex.

If you’re used to performing rap and the like, you should be able to clear this part without much trouble.

The vocal range is narrow, so it’s also recommended for those who can’t hit high notes.

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Masayoshi Yamazaki / I'm Here

Singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, also known as a multi-instrumentalist who plays all the parts himself on some recordings.

His eighth single, “Boku wa Koko ni Iru” (“I Am Here”), used as the theme song for the TV drama Miracles, in which he starred, is also known as his biggest hit.

The lyrics, portraying emotions swayed by a bittersweet romance, tighten the heart along with a lyrical melody that evokes autumn.

With its distinctive vocals, it’s an autumn song that colored the 1990s.

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Masayoshi Yamazaki – Zenbu Kimidatta

Released as a single in 2003, this is a track that enjoys high popularity among fans.

Its greatest appeal lies, above all, in the lyrics.

The words, woven together by Masayoshi Yamazaki’s gently distinctive voice—one of his signature charms—are sure to move your heart.

The lyrics depict a man in a couple recalling his ex-girlfriend after their breakup, and the phrase that also serves as the title, “It Was All You,” appears throughout the song.

Though simple and sparing in words, that phrase really hits home, doesn’t it? Give it a listen while layering it with your own experiences or imagining the story painted by the lyrics.

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Masayoshi Yamazaki – “One more time, One more chance” MUSIC VIDEO [4K Quality]

This is a commercial that conveys the world of Romancing SaGa Re;universe through scenes of Masayoshi Yamazaki performing a singing-and-guitar set dressed as a bard.

The key elements here are the background and costumes, expressing how characters with this kind of appearance come alive in this kind of world.

The song, seamlessly blending into the Romancing SaGa atmosphere, is Masayoshi Yamazaki’s “One more time, One more chance.” It’s one of his signature tracks, and its gentle melody and vocals vividly portray a poignant sense of longing.

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Masayoshi Yamazaki / Christmas in August

This is a gem of a love song by Masayoshi Yamazaki, where memories of summer intertwine with the poignancy of winter.

Released in August 2005, the track was also used as the theme song for a film of the same name.

With the tie-in to a movie in which Yamazaki himself starred, the emotions embedded in the song feel even deeper.

The gentle sound of the acoustic guitar and Yamazaki’s warm vocals resonate in the heart.

As the seasons shift from the end of summer into winter, it makes you want to hold dear the memories with someone important to you.

It’s a song that inspires just that feeling.

Not only for the Christmas season, it’s a heartwarming piece you’ll want to listen to on quiet nights when you’re thinking of someone special.

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Masayoshi Yamazaki – To the Sky (Theme song of “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Birth of Japan” [New])

This is a song by Masayoshi Yamazaki, written as the theme for Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Birth of Japan 2016.

As your child celebrates their first birthday, they will discover new worlds with each passing year.

Along the way, there will be wonderful encounters as well as difficult farewells.

This song teaches children the strength to keep moving forward while accepting reality.

Wishing for your child’s robust growth, why not listen to this song on their birthday?

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Furito

A love story woven by Masayoshi Yamazaki.

Set to a light, comfortable pop-rock melody, it brims with the mystery of unconditional love and a mix of anxiety and anticipation for the future.

This track expresses a poignant feeling toward the things that change and those that remain the same as time passes.

Released in August 2024, it was written as the opening theme for the MBS drama “Mitsuya-sensei no Keikakuteki na Ezuke” (Mitsuya-sensei’s Calculated Feeding).

Yamazaki’s first lead role in a terrestrial serial drama in 26 years has also become a hot topic.

It’s a recommended song for anyone who wants to savor time with someone special.