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KIRINJI has been working as a Takaki Horigome's solo project since 2021. KIRINJI will release his 16th album "Steppin' Out" on September 6th, 2023 for the first time in a year and nine months since his previous album "crepuscular", which strongly reflected the influence of the pandemic.

"Steppin' Out" consists of seven new songs plus "Rainy Runway" and "nestling", which were released in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
The album leaves a strong impression with its positive lyrics and
acoustic music instrumental sounds.
It is a perfect representation of his label "syncokin", which he launched this April, in terms of both exceptional lyrics and sounds. It shows his ambition, who is taking one step forward into a new chapter of his music career.

"honomekashi feat. SE SO NEON" from the album will be pre-released on July 26th, 2023. KIRINJI collaborated with the international acclaimed rock band from Korea "SE SO NEON" to produce "honomekashi feat. SE SO NEON." The theme is non-verbal communication.
The song is a mix of Japanese language and Korean language. Its chill vibe, which will make you want to dance, is perfect for summer.

Past Rank In

honomekashi

iTunes Store • J-Pop TOP SONGS • Canada • TOP 2 • 16 Aug 2023 iTunes Store • J-Pop TOP SONGS • France • TOP 11 • 20 Nov 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Uganda • TOP 13 • 28 Jul 2023 iTunes Store • J-Pop TOP SONGS • Taiwan • TOP 21 • 1 Oct 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Denmark • TOP 41 • 10 Sep 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Argentina • TOP 42 • 8 Sep 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Romania • TOP 56 • 22 Sep 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Armenia • TOP 59 • 28 Jul 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Greece • TOP 62 • 20 Aug 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Sri Lanka • TOP 62 • 28 Jul 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Slovakia • TOP 62 • 29 Jul 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Belgium • TOP 63 • 27 Aug 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Sweden • TOP 75 • 17 Aug 2023 iTunes Store • J-Pop TOP SONGS • Japan • TOP 82 • 26 Jul 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Slovenia • TOP 89 • 27 Jul 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Finland • TOP 106 • 5 Aug 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • South Africa • TOP 108 • 29 Jul 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Trinidad and Tobago • TOP 109 • 8 Sep 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Mauritius • TOP 119 • 28 Jul 2023 Apple Music • All Categories Top Songs • Turkmenistan • TOP 125 • 27 Jul 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Colombia • TOP 144 • 31 Jul 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Korea, Republic of • TOP 146 • 28 Jul 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Brazil • TOP 151 • 25 Sep 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • United Arab Emirates • TOP 153 • 31 Jul 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Top Songs • Hungary • TOP 173 • 1 Aug 2023

Past Playlist In

honomekashi

Spotify • .ORG • 28 Jul 2023 Spotify • Soul Music Japan • 26 Jul 2023 Spotify • Edge! • 16 Aug 2023 Spotify • Tokyo Rising • 26 Jul 2023 Apple Music • Tokyo Highway • 28 Jul 2023 Spotify • Pluto Selection（Biweekly） • 7 Aug 2023 Spotify • TOKYO GROOVE selected by DJ HASEBE • 26 Jul 2023 Spotify • Best New Music: DIGLE SOUND • 1 Aug 2023 Spotify • New Music Everyday - tuneTracks (curated by TuneCore Japan) • 26 Jul 2023 Apple Music • J-Pop Gold • 26 Jul 2023 Apple Music • 78 musi-curate TuneCore Japan zone • 8 Aug 2023 Spotify • Monday Spin • 31 Jul 2023 Spotify • Next Up • 31 Jul 2023 Apple Music • New Music Daily • 28 Jul 2023 Spotify • 都会の空と音楽と • 26 Jul 2023 Spotify • New Music Wednesday • 26 Jul 2023 Apple Music • New In: J-Pop • 28 Jul 2023

Artist Profile

  • KIRINJI

    The sibling duo, KIRINJI was formed in October 1996, in Tokyo and then Yasuyuki and Takaki Horigome (both Guitar/Vo, respectively) started writing songs together. KIRINJI made an indie debut in 1997 and a major debut in 1998. KIRINJI successfully established themselves in the J-POP scene in no time. In 2013, Yasuyuki Horigome left KIRINJI and Takaki Horigome restarted six-member band "KIRINJI" with new members. Disbanding in 2020, KIRINJI has been active as Takaki Horigome's solo project since 2021. KIRINJI has established his own label "syncokin" and then released their new album "Steppin' Out" In September 2023. KIRINJI held their sold-out tour, KIRINJI 25th ANNIVERSARY LIVE, in May 2024 in Tokyo. KIRINJI is set to release a long-awaited new song, Sing and Play, on March 19th, 2025. On July 25th, 2025, KIRINJI is performing on FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '25 for the first time. KIRINJI has been proactively performing domestically and internationally (South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, etc.). In addition to the release of his own works and live performances, he has covered a wide range of activities such as providing music to various artists, creating background music and theme songs for TV dramas and movies, and many others. Based on his deep knowledge for music, genre-blending songwriting and unique perspective for music, KIRINJI has attracted not only music fans but also renowned musicians and celebrities.

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