Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi made his official debut in 1978 with the single “Junrenka 巡恋歌”. The following year he released his first album “Kaze Wa Minami Kara 風は南から”, and in 1980 his single “Junko 順子” reached #1 on the charts. During the 1980s, he released numerous hit singles, including “Yuji 勇次” (1985), “Rokuna Mon Janee ろくなもんじゃねぇ” (1987), “Kanpai 乾杯” and “Tonbo とんぼ” (1988).

In the 1990s, Nagabuchi is thought to have reached the height of his originality with the release of his albums “JAPAN” (1991) and “Captain of the Ship” (1993). His concert in Tokyo Dome on May 15, 1992 was enormously successful, with an audience of 65,000 people.

With the release of his single “Shiawase Ni Narouyo しあわせになろうよ” in 2003, Nagabuchi exceeded 10 million in the total number of singles sold. As a solo artist, twelve of his original albums have reached the #1 spot on the Oricon Charts, which is also considered a remarkable achievement. He has broken the record for the biggest concert attendance at several venues, including Yokohama Stadium in 2002 and Akarenga Park in 2003. In the summer of 2004, Nagabuchi held an extraordinary all-night concert in Sakurajima at an outdoor venue that was constructed on dese... More Biography