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This week on The Kimi Kato Show, meet UPIKO — a rising Japanese singer-songwriter turning viral buzz into international acclaim with her raw acoustic style and powerful, socially conscious lyrics!

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UPIKO - Originally from Yamaguchi, Japan, UPIKO moved to Tokyo in November 2020 to pursue her music career.
She began posting original songs and covers on TikTok and YouTube, using only her voice and acoustic guitar. Her lyrics—often addressing the emotions of struggling youth and reflecting timely issues like online harassment and global conflict—combined with her powerful vocals and emotional expression, quickly gained widespread attention and a rapidly growing fanbase.

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In January 2024, her song “CROW (Karasu)” received international acclaim, leading to a flood of performance invitations from both domestic and overseas festivals. She has since appeared at major events across Europe and Southeast Asia.

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With her distinctive songwriting style and genre-defying approach, UPIKO is now recognized as one of the most promising emerging artists of 2025!

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▼UPIKO

‍⁠Website - https://upiko.jp/

YouTube⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/@upikoyoutube

⁠Instagram⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/upigram626

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🎧Listen here:

https://thekimikatoshow.lnk.to/home

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🎵OA楽曲 / Featured songs from the show:

https://thekimikatoshow.lnk.to/se3ep15-UPIKO

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🔗‍Music Connection Magazine:

https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-kimi-kato-show-arwen-lewis-show-mike-gormley-show-39/

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