Featuring five tracks: 'Friday Chinatown,' 'Sky Restaurant,' 'Love Story wa Totsuzen ni,' 'Seppun,' and 'Tokai. ' Blended with Miku Sasao's whispery vocals, the result is a work truly deserving of the name mellow city pop. Once again produced by bassist Naoki Itaya, the album also features Kei Takasugi on guitar and Takashi Nakazato on percussion. Smooth, urban programming and live instruments intersect seamlessly. Miku Sasao (singer-songwriter, Ayurveda therapist, cafeCUMIN)The most intimate voice in the history of Japanese music. She debuted in 2007 with an album that included Nobuyasu Okabayashi's 'Chuchip no Applique. ' The following year, she took on the role of singer-songwriter YASUKO in the anime 'Mahoutsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto -Natsu no Sora-,' performing as a voice actress as well as singing both the in-story song and the ending theme. Currently, she is also releasing music in Korean, expanding her activities across Japan and Korea. Recently, her events combining Ayurveda curry with live performances have been generating buzz. Her city pop cover album marks her second release in the series, following the first in 2023.
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February 27, 2026
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