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Release Date: 2026/10/31

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'NY Winter Wish' is a winter song that captures another New York winter as she pursues her dreams in the city, writing and composing the music and creating the artwork herself. Featuring a warm and mellow guitar riff, the song reflects her journey as an artist in New York. The theme of 'Wish' was selected from song theme ideas submitted by fans when she performed live and exhibited her artwork in Hollywood over the summer. Through this song, she hopes to inspire listeners to believe in their own dreams and encourage each of them to keep pursuing what they wish for.
The album cover features a photograph taken on the streets of Manhattan during a photoshoot for the poster of her 1st album, ikigai - The 1st Album. As a multidisciplinary artist working across music, graphic design, and visual art, she brings together different forms of creative expression to shape her distinctive artistic identity.

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  • Kumika Hashimoto

    Kumika Hashimoto is a New York based multidisciplinary artist whose music, visuals, and performances have captured international attention worldwide. Born in the UK and raised in Tokyo, she writes and composes her own music, creates her own artwork, and develops a creative practice spanning music, visual arts, performance, and expressive storytelling. After graduating from Waseda University, she studied graphic design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Her work ranges from alternative electronic pop to contemporary jazz/R&B, often inspired by everyday life and questions about society. Trained in classical piano since 3, she is known for crafting memorable refrain melodies, and her debut release sampled a piece by Frédéric Chopin. Having lived in multiple countries and experienced diverse cultures, she developed a keen sensitivity to the nuances of language. Holding Japanese Language Teaching (JLTCT) certification, she emphasizes the sonic texture and resonance of her lyrics. During her exchange at Iowa State University, she also studied acting to explore performance and expressive techniques more deeply. The viral hit 'hot chocolate in new york' has garnered over one million views on social media. Following that, the release 'LA*PPY', inspired by Los Angeles, has been featured by Hollywood actors. Her music has been broadcast on radio stations across multiple U.S. states including New York, selected for Apple Music global official playlists, and entered the iTunes Netherlands R&B chart, gaining recognition as an artist with an international background. In June 2026, she attended film festivals in Hollywood and Palm Springs, where a film featuring her original song 'LA*PPY' was screened. During the same period, she made her North American live debut with performances in Los Angeles, Hollywood, and New York. She has also been interviewed by New York art/culture magazines and continues to expand her presence globally across music, visual arts, performance, and acting.

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