Singer-songwriter Yuji Nakata will embark on a Billboard Live tour across three cities, his first in about two years. Having come through the Tsubakiya Quartet, Nakata has been actively pursuing a solo career, releasing a steady stream of original works and touring nationwide. His polished, velvety voice backed by solid vocal ability, and his sound and songwriting rooted in the melodic sensibilities of 1970s–80s kayōkyoku and New Music that strongly influenced him in childhood, have built a distinctive worldview and continue to captivate listeners. Nakata has performed on Billboard Live stages in a variety of configurations, delivering superb performances; this time he will take the stage with a five-piece band featuring trusted, high-caliber players, including Shigeru Komatsu (Dr/NONA REEVES). Ahead of the anticipated release of a new work nearing completion, we invite you to experience the latest band ensemble.