Blue Lemon Island Front Cover

Blue Lemon Island

Ehime Ken

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Release Date: 2026/06/20

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Bringing Japanese Retro Pop Ballads to the World.

The singer who turns Ehime into songs, Ehime Ken, takes listeners to Iwagi Island, a small island in Japan's Seto Inland Sea known nationwide as the Blue Lemon Island.

Before winter arrives, boxes of freshly picked green lemons make their journey from the island. One bite reveals a crystal-clear aroma and a bright citrus sharpness that instantly awakens the senses. In this song, that simple experience becomes a journey of the heart, carrying the listener across the sea to a place filled with sunshine, ocean breezes, and unforgettable scenery.

More than a song about a local specialty, Blue Lemon Island is a song about longing for a place you've never forgotten. Gentle melodies, vivid imagery, and Ehime Ken's rich, low voice create a warm and nostalgic atmosphere that lingers long after the final note.

You may start listening because of a lemon.

You may finish wanting to visit an island.

Blue Lemon Island is a new kind of travel ballad, filled with the light, fragrance, and spirit of Japan's Seto Inland Sea.

Artist Profile

  • Ehime Ken

    Nankai Broadcasting affiliated singer. A singer specializing in Ehime, creating songs inspired by the many charms of the region. In spring 2025, Ehime Ken began his career alongside the Nankai Broadcasting regular radio program 'Ehime Ken no Utacchae Hime!' Just three weeks after the program launched, it won first place in listener voting and the Grand Prix at the TBS Radio 'All Japan New Radio Program Championship 2025,' featured on 'Bakusho Mondai no Nichiyo Sunday.' With all 20 municipalities of Ehime Prefecture as his theme, Ehime Ken creates songs inspired by local food, specialties, landscapes, culture, and everyday life. Rather than traditional tourism promotion songs, he takes a unique perspective on the many charms found in everyday Ehime. His captivating deep voice and instantly recognizable visual style create a distinctive presence. The contrast between his striking appearance and the familiar, often playful subjects he sings about is one of Ehime Ken's unique appeals. While rooted in kayokyoku, his music incorporates a wide range of styles, including rock and roll, reggae, and digital rock, adapting each song to its subject. With a versatile musical style and catchy melodies that stay with you after just one listen, his popularity continues to grow across generations, from children to adults. His releases include 'Ai no Nigeflight - Love Escape -', 'Ainan Oyster', 'Ikata Dandy', 'Imabari Yakibuta Tamago Meshi', 'Nakayama Kuri Mon Amour', 'Ozu Croquette Rock'n'Roll', 'Blue Lemon Island', and 'Oni Miso Rock', all inspired by places and local specialties of Ehime. He continues to create new local songs with guests and listeners through 'Ehime Ken no Utacchae Hime!' His goal is to create a song for all 20 municipalities of Ehime Prefecture. Taking local kayokyoku to the world.

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