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Lyric

Anata no Egao

Tomoko Miyata

この道でしか出会えてない

草や花や鳥たちの声

この島でしか出会えてない

あなたの笑顔

あの国の街で飲んでいた

さとうきびからつくるお酒

遠い海を思わせるボトル傾け

あの頃はこの海の青さも知らず

あの頃はこの島の唄も知らず

この道でしか出会えてない

つむぎの色 ピンクのお蔵

この町でしか出会えてない

あなたの笑顔

あの頃はこの海の青さも知らず

あの頃はこの島の唄も知らず

この道でしか出会えてない

つむぎの色 ピンクのお蔵

この町でしか出会えてない

あなたの笑顔

あなたの笑顔

  • Lyricist

    Tomoko Miyata

  • Composer

    Tomoko Miyata

  • Producer

    Tomoko Miyata

  • Co-Producer

    Kazuma Fujimoto, Yukihiro Atsumi

  • Guitar

    Kazuma Fujimoto, Yukihiro Atsumi

  • Vocals

    Tomoko Miyata

  • Background Vocals

    Tomoko Miyata

  • Percussion

    Saori Sendo

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  • 1

    Let Me... (feat. Kazuma Fujimoto)

    Tomoko Miyata

  • 2

    In the Blank (feat. Kazuma Fujimoto)

    Tomoko Miyata

  • ⚫︎

    Anata no Egao

    Tomoko Miyata

  • 4

    Tatoeba (feat. Yukihiro Atsumi & Kazuma Fujimoto)

    Tomoko Miyata

  • 5

    Yoisura Bushi (feat. Yukihiro Atsumi & Kazuma Fujimoto)

    Tomoko Miyata

  • 6

    The Days of Oblivion (feat. Yukihiro Atsumi & Kazuma Fujimoto)

    Tomoko Miyata

  • 7

    The Flowers that Don't Bloom

    Tomoko Miyata

  • 8

    Toryanse (feat. Saori Sendo & Yukihiro Atsumi)

    Tomoko Miyata

  • 9

    A Song of Kizamist

    Tomoko Miyata

  • 10

    Kokiriko Bushi (feat. Saori Sendo)

    Tomoko Miyata

  • 11

    Konnanimo (feat. Yukihiro Atsumi)

    Tomoko Miyata

  • 12

    Everything Is a Part of One Thing

    Tomoko Miyata

Based in Amami Oshima, Japan, singer-songwriter Tomoko Miyata returns after nine years with her album, "tatoeba".

Having spent years in Los Angeles and New York, what did she discover in a quiet corner of Japan, brimming with profound nature?

The album weaves together nine original compositions and twelve narratives carried on the wings of Amami and Japanese songs.

Tomoko Miyata (vocals)
Kazuma Fujimoto (guitar)
Yukihiro Atsumi (guitar)
Saori Sendo (percussion)
Guest: Shingo Maeyama (vocals, shamisen)

Artist Profile

  • Tomoko Miyata

    Originally from Aichi Prefecture, Tomoko Miyata is currently based on Amami Oshima Island. After graduating from high school, she moved to the United States and spent 18 years performing and creating music in Los Angeles and New York, focusing on Brazilian music and jazz. Known for her story-driven song selections and compositions and clear, expressive voice, she released her debut album, Secret of Life, in 2010 with the full support of Romero Lubambo. She followed it with Begin Anywhere in 2011, both of which received critical acclaim. In 2020, after relocating to Amami, she released the album "tatoeba", co-produced by Kazuma Fujimoto and Yukihiro Atsumi, themed around traditional songs from Amami and Japan and her original compositions. Today, in addition to her performances, she is also active as a vocal coach and workshop facilitator, sharing her music and teachings on Amami and beyond.

    Artist page


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