Yoko Oginome, who rose to fame during the 1980s idol boom and continues to captivate a large audience to this day, will again take the Billboard Live Yokohama and Osaka stages this year with a full band. Last year, marking the 40th anniversary of her career, she took a further step as a musician. She performed about 30 shows in a year, and she says she “firmly confirmed with her fans that the bond remains unchanged even as I grow older.” A rare artist who transcends generations and genres, she shows her enduring charm. In fact, she always sings while playing both guitar and ukulele, and the intimate acoustic moments she creates never fail to surprise first-time audiences. Please don’t miss this special stage, woven in an intimate setting.