Message

The world of Takarako, woven through her piano and vocals, along with her clear and gentle voice, resonates deeply with the hearts of listeners.
She hopes to share songs that bring healing and a sense of calm, touching people with warmth through music.

Artist Biography

A natural singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt piano and vocal performances, Takarako has been immersed in music and piano since childhood. While studying vocal music at Wakayama University’s Faculty of Education, she discovered her passion for pop music. Inspired by her encounter with Carole King through band activities and original piano-vocal compositions, she decided to pursue a path as a singer-songwriter.

After graduating from university, she studied pop and jazz vocal techniques and began performing mainly in Wakayama and the Kansai region.
Her piano-accompanied performances evoke a gentle nostalgia, and her clear, soft voice touches the hearts of listeners. With her soothing vocals, she delivers not only original songs but also a wide range of repertoire including Western and Japanese pop, jazz, and children’s songs. She performs in concerts, live shows, and events throughout the region.

In her hometown of Wakayama, she is also dedicated to nurturing the next generation as a music instructor. In addition, she performs regularly every Friday and Saturday night as the resident vocalist and pianist at “Piano Bar Antique,” and hosts the radio program Takarako’s Music Life on FM Wakayama 87.7 MHz.

Discography & Achievements:

• July 2002: Released original indie album Aitai
• May 2003: Featured in Water Moon Records’ compilation album Jibun de Debut
• August 2003: Made national debut with mini-album utaizumi (Water Moon Records)
• January 2004: Won the Grand Prix at the 2nd WINDS Charity Music Festival
• July 2004: Released Your Song via Lyra Records
• March 2005: Wrote and composed “Bokura no WADAI CAMPUS,” the second school anthem of Wakayama University
• April 2007: Composed the school anthem “Heart to Heart” for Nogami Kosei General Hospital Nursing School
• January 2009: Released Umi no Mukou ni – Chiisana Tabidachi, theme song for Nankai Ferry
• September 2009: Released Tsuwabuki no Hana no You ni, a support song for Tsuwabuki Welfare Foundation
• February 2010: Won Best of Best Award at Karuizawa Love Song Awards
• July 2010: Released original album Otoiro
• March 2011: Released Kotohogiwa as Nishihou Sankou, a unit with guitarist Takayuki Nishiyama
• March 2013: Represented Wakayama on TV Asahi’s All-Japan Dialect Song Tournament, reaching the finals
• July 2016: Released original piano-vocal album Myself