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• KOUHEI TAKAYAMA

  **Kohei Takayama** is a singer-songwriter from Machida, Tokyo, Japan. Inspired by everyday landscapes, memories, and human connections, he creates songs that paint vivid emotional scenes through warm melodies and heartfelt lyrics. His music blends the intimacy of acoustic folk with the melodic sensibility of Japanese pop, inviting listeners into stories that feel both personal and universal. Performing regularly in live houses, street performances, and community events across Japan, Kohei values genuine human connection over spectacle. Each performance is an opportunity to create a shared moment where music becomes part of someone's memories. His signature song, **"Orange Road,"** was written in memory of his late father and has become one of his most cherished works, resonating with audiences through its honest storytelling and emotional depth. Rather than chasing trends, Kohei continues to build his career one performance at a time, bringing songs that evoke landscapes, nostalgia, and hope to audiences wherever he goes.

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